Logistics firm Kuehne+Nagel and public charging company Milence have partnered on demonstrating 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”, the firms said.
Kuehne+Nagel’s new electric heavy goods vehicles integrate into operations as they collect loads from the Able Humber Port (AHP) through Milence’s first UK charging hub, located in Immingham.
With high-performance 400 kW CCS chargers, charging currently takes around one to two and a half 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 also aim to advance their shared ambition to accelerate fleet electrification by exchanging operational information to, for example, determine strategic locations for charging hubs.
As a member of eFREIGHT 2030, part of the UK Government’s ‘Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator Programme’, Kuehne+Nagel has been feeding back real-world data and learnings since the electric heavy-duty trucks arrived earlier this year. This includes driver’s experiences, key telematics data, and total cost of ownership.
Kate Broome, Sustainability and Social Impact Director at Kuehne+Nagel UK, said:
“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 at Milence, said:
“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.”
Image courtesy of Kuehne+Nagel/Milence
