T2 Partners with ENEOS in Japan's Clean Fuel Certificate Trial

Japanese logistics firm T2 has joined a clean fuel certificate trial alongside energy company ENEOS, a move that pairs its driverless haulage operations with verifiable low-carbon fuel claims. The initiative is designed to give the company a second commercial selling point as Japan’s chronic driver shortage continues to deepen.

The trial centres on clean fuel certificates, a mechanism that tracks and verifies the environmental attributes of low-carbon fuels. By participating, T2 can document the carbon intensity of the fuel used in its autonomous haulage operations, providing customers with transparent data on emissions reductions. This is particularly relevant for logistics clients under pressure to decarbonise their supply chains.

Japan’s driver shortage has become a critical bottleneck for the transport sector, with an ageing workforce and declining numbers of new entrants. T2’s bet on driverless haulage aims to address this gap, while the clean fuel certificate angle adds an environmental credential that could differentiate its services in a competitive market.

The partnership with ENEOS, one of Japan’s largest energy suppliers, gives the trial access to established fuel infrastructure and certification expertise. While full details of the trial’s scope and duration have not been disclosed, the collaboration signals growing interest in combining automation with verified sustainability claims in commercial transport.

The move reflects a broader trend in the logistics industry, where operators are seeking to stack technological and environmental advantages to remain viable. For T2, the trial represents a chance to validate both its autonomous technology and its green credentials in a single, integrated offering.