IAG Cargo adopts HVO for Heathrow ground vehicles

Source: IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo is using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to power its ground vehicles at London Heathrow as part of efforts to reduce its emissions output.

HVO is a drop-in replacement for white diesel and is made from plant waste and renewable materials, meaning that it has a “significant impact on net carbon emissions”, the cargo business explained.

In total, 160 trucks at the airport will use the fuel type. The fleet consists of a range of vehicles from small vans to large tugs which can tow trailers holding several tonnes of cargo. The transition to HVO was completed in March 2024. 

IAG Cargo said the move will reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% and “significantly reduce” nitrogen oxide and particulate matter compared with the previous ground operation.

David Rose, director of London operations at IAG Cargo, said: “Transitioning our fleet of ground vehicles from diesel to HVO showcases our commitment to sustainable operations.

“This move to HVO for our large fleet at London Heathrow is just one of the actions we are taking to reach our goal of net-zero by 2050 and will pave the way for a more sustainable future at IAG Cargo.”

IAG Cargo is also utilising electric vehicles (EVs) and making a “concerted effort” to streamline the total vehicles in operation, with its fleet at its Dublin hub already powered by electric or HVO vehicles.

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Damian Brett

Damian Brett
I have been writing about the freight and logistics industry since 2007 when I joined International Freighting Weekly to cover the shipping sector. After a stint in PR, I have gone on to work for Containerisation International and Lloyds List - where I was editor of container shipping - before joining Air Cargo News in 2015. Contact me on [email protected]