Cargolux, Arthur Welter collaborate for hydrogen-powered trucking

Cargolux and Arthur Welter announced their collaboration on a hydrogen-powered truck project.

The long-standing partners are working together on a two-year initial trial for a dedicated trucking service powered by hydrogen, according to an official release from Cargolux. The Arthur Welter vehicle will operate on behalf of Cargolux five times a week between Luxembourg and Frankfurt.

Richard Forson, President & CEO, Cargolux says: “When Cargolux initiated this project, our long-standing partner Arthur Welter was a natural choice for collaboration. Our companies have been working together for many years and this project reflects our shared ambition for the future of our industry. This initiative aims to showcase the opportunities that exist and prove that they can be adapted to a dynamic sector like air cargo.”

Viviane Welter, CEO, Arthur Welter Transports s.à.r.l adds: “Together we want to take the next step towards emission-free road transport and prove that this is already possible in air freight today. Although we are aware that we have to perform pioneering work in hydrogen mobility, we are confident that we can lead the way towards the energy transition in our sector.”

Yuriko Backes, Minister of Mobility and Public Works adds: “The introduction of hydrogen-powered trucking represents a major advancement in our collective efforts to reduce emissions and improve the efficiency of logistics operations. I am confident that in the future hydrogen powered trucks will be registered in Luxembourg.”

The vehicle, specially adapted to meet the requirements of air cargo, boasts a range of approximately 400 kilometres. The truck will be re-fueled on both ends of the journey as hydrogen fueling facilities are currently scarce in the region, the release added.