Kuehne+Nagel, Milence demonstrate viability of electric road logistics

Kuehne+Nagel and Milence, a company building Europe’s largest public charging network for trucks, have come together to demonstrate the viability of electric road freight.

"Shifting the focus on the possibilities rather than the limitations of electric trucks is crucial to engage more stakeholders in investing in this technology and accelerating electrification globally," says an official release from Kuehne+Nagel.

Kuehne+Nagel’s new electric heavy goods vehicles seamlessly integrate into operations as they collect loads from the Able Humber Port (AHP), thanks to Milence’s first U.K. charging hub located in Immingham, the release added. "With high-performance 400 kW CCS chargers, charging currently takes around one to 2.5 hours for a full charge, and a megaWatt charger will be added in the near future reducing the time to 30-45 minutes (depending on battery size, vehicle specifications and truck type)."

 Kuehne+Nagel and Milence are also advancing their shared ambition to accelerate fleet electrification by exchanging operational information to determine  locations for charging hubs.

Kate Broome, Sustainability and Social Impact Director, Kuehne+Nagel UK says: "Alongside supportive measures to scale depot charging - such as faster access to grid connections and enabling policy measures - we also need high-performance, reliable and cost-effective public charging hubs. We’re proud to be among the early adopters using Milence’s hub, proving that electric heavy trucks are not just the future - they’re already here."

Roel Vissers, CCO, Milence adds: "Electric road transport is no longer a future ambition —it’s happening now. With over 20 operational hubs across Europe, our first green corridors are emerging and the shift to sustainable logistics is gaining momentum. To scale this transformation, utilisation is key.

"At Milence, we collaborate closely with key stakeholders across the transport sector. Partnerships with pioneers like Kuehne+Nagel are essential to shaping the infrastructure and services our industry needs. Our hubs are designed as safe, comfortable charging stops that support both drivers and fleets on their electric journeys. The transition won’t happen overnight - but by working together, we’re moving closer to a road transport system that is not only sustainable but also economically viable."