Collaboration was firmly in the spotlight at Multimodal 2026 last week and one particular event caught our attention. DP World celebrated the continued progress of the Low Carbon Truck Programme and most importantly, recognised the organisations and individuals taking action to accelerate the transition towards lower-carbon road freight.
One thing we continue to believe at Shape Tomorrow is that progress happens when we move beyond conversation and create environments where businesses can learn, test and adopt new approaches together. The transition of logistics is complex, and no single organisation can solve this challenge alone.
The Low Carbon Truck Programme is a great example of what happens when collaboration is turned into action. More than 1,500 trucks are now registered across over 60 UK hauliers, creating a growing community of operators actively exploring the role of alternative fuels, new technologies and the operational changes needed to support a lower-carbon future.
The next phase of the programme, EVITA (Electric Vehicle Introduction and Transition Accelerator), continues that practical approach by enabling operators to trial electric HGVs for 12 weeks in real-world conditions, with costs aligned to diesel vehicles. Delivered in partnership with Hireco, the initiative will provide up to 100 electric HGV trial opportunities over the next three years, helping operators build the data, confidence and insight needed to understand where electrification fits within their future fleet strategy.
A highlight of the session was also the first Low Carbon Truck Programme Awards presented by John Trenchard and Jessica Tomkins, celebrating those leading from the front. Congratulations to the members who have maximised their HVO allocation and continue to demonstrate that small steps, taken consistently, help move an entire industry forward.
A special congratulations to Certas Energy, recognised as Supplier of the Year, the Carbon Literacy Project, awarded Partner of the Year, and James Watts, Managing Director of Port Express, who received Individual of the Year for his commitment to progressing lower-carbon logistics across each step of the programme from test pilot phase.
We believe the future of sustainable logistics will be built through shared learning, practical implementation and a willingness to challenge how things have always been done.
The Low Carbon Truck Programme continues to demonstrate that when infrastructure providers, fleet operators, suppliers and industry partners align behind a shared objective, we can accelerate progress and create pathways that are not only lower carbon, but commercially viable for the future of freight.