Sino-German Co-Operation on Decarbonising Freight Transport

To meet international climate targets, decarbonising China’s transport sector is a key lever. Within the sector, measures in road freight transport are particularly pressing. Electrification of medium and heavy-duty vehicles is still in its infancy and the full potential of intermodality remains untapped. The project has three components. International exchange between Chinese, German and international stakeholders and decision makers serves as an umbrella for two components on decarbonising long-haul and urban freight. The experience gained in the activities on long-haul and urban freight decarbonisation will in turn enrich the international exchange. The exchange will allow for the sharing of lessons learnt on regional, national and international level, as well as during study tours. Through dialogue, formulation of more ambitious policies and field-testing actions, China is able to strengthen its long-term, multi-stakeholder freight transport decarbonisation strategy.