Kuehne+Nagel and Milence Drive Electric Freight Forward with New UK Charging Hub and Expanding Network

Kuehne+Nagel and Milence Drive Electric Freight Forward with New UK Charging Hub and Expanding Network

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Milence are leading the charge towards electric freight transport by demonstrating the integration of electric heavy-duty vehicles into Kuehne+Nagel’s logistics operations. With the opening of Milence’s first UK public fast-charging hub in Immingham, the companies are making strides in accelerating the shift to sustainable transport. The partnership, supported by data sharing and collaboration with policymakers, aims to address challenges and expand electric vehicle adoption, proving that electric trucks are not just a future solution but an operational reality today.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 30-May-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne+Nagel, a leading global logistics provider, and Milence, the company behind Europe’s largest public truck charging network, are jointly advancing the shift towards electric road freight with the successful integration of electric heavy-duty vehicles into Kuehne+Nagel’s operations. This collaboration highlights the growing role of electric trucks in modern logistics, as both companies work together to demonstrate the viability and ease of integrating electric trucks into everyday operations.

The partnership showcases the first UK public charging hub built by Milence, located in Immingham, near Able Humber Port. Kuehne+Nagel’s electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) now use this high-performance 400 kW CCS charging station, which currently takes between 1 and 2.5 hours to fully charge the vehicles. Milence plans to further reduce this charging time by adding a MegaWatt charger that will allow for a 30-45 minute charge, depending on vehicle type and battery specifications.

Kuehne+Nagel and Milence are also collaborating on data sharing to enhance fleet electrification, focusing on the strategic placement of charging hubs across Europe. This exchange includes operational insights on telematics, driver experience, and total cost of ownership, providing valuable real-world data to address challenges and build greater confidence in the adoption of electric trucks.

As part of the UK Government’s ‘Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator Programme,’ Kuehne+Nagel has been providing critical feedback on their electric fleet’s performance, helping to improve the technology and infrastructure. This ongoing partnership with policymakers is essential to accelerating the electrification of logistics.

Liam Knaggs (Location Acquisition Manager at Milence) and Kate Broome (Sustainability and Social Impact Director at Kuehne+Nagel UK)

Kate Broome, Sustainability and Social Impact Director at Kuehne+Nagel UK, emphasized the importance of both public and depot charging infrastructure in advancing the adoption of electric trucks. “Reliable and cost-effective public charging hubs are crucial to this transition, and we’re proud to be early adopters of Milence’s charging hub, demonstrating that electric heavy trucks are already a practical solution for the logistics industry,” she said.

Roel Vissers, CCO of Milence, added: “The shift to electric road transport is already underway, with over 20 operational hubs across Europe. Our collaboration with Kuehne+Nagel is helping to create the infrastructure needed for the industry to scale. Together, we’re making progress towards a sustainable, economically viable transport system.”

About Kuehne+Nagel

With more than 82,000 employees at almost 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics providers. Headquartered in Switzerland, Kuehne+Nagel is listed in the Swiss blue-chip stock market index, the SMI. The Group is the global number one in air and sea logistics and has strong market positions in road and contract logistics. Kuehne+Nagel is the logistics partner of choice for 400,000 customers worldwide. Using its global network, logistics expertise and data-based insights, the Group provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for global companies and industries.

About Milence 

Milence is dedicated to making the future of road transport fossil-free. To realize this vision, Milence is building a reliable charging network for all battery-electric heavy-duty trucks. Our goal is to deploy high-performance charging points along all major TEN-T corridors across Europe, aligning infrastructure roll-out with customer needs and market developments.

With an initial focus on 15 markets and operational hubs already open in several key locations, Milence is rapidly expanding its network to ensure that heavy-duty electric vehicles can operate seamlessly across the continent, supporting the transition to a sustainable and efficient transport system.

Established in July 2022 as a joint venture between Daimler Truck, the TRATON GROUP, and the Volvo Group, Milence operates as an independent, stand-alone company with an initial funding of €500 million.

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