Kuehne+Nagel UK and Milence demonstrate the viability of electric road logistics

• Showcasing the potential of electric trucking to build confidence in the technology 
• Milence’s new UK public fast-charging hub and its broader European network enable seamless integration of electric trucks into operations 

Kuehne+Nagel, a global logistics company, and Milence, a company building Europe’s largest public charging network for trucks, 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.

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 UK charging hub located in Immingham. With high-performance 400 kW CCS chargers, charging currently takes around 1 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 also advance their shared ambition to accelerate fleet electrification by exchanging operational information to, for example, determine strategic locations for charging hubs.

Both companies also partner with policymakers to support electrification efforts. 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. For example, about driver’s experiences, key telematics data, and total cost of ownership. This helps tackle the hurdles that electric trucks still face and increase confidence in the technology.

Affordable and accessible public charging infrastructure remains crucial for accelerating the shift to electric heavy-duty trucking. Kate Broome, Sustainability and Social Impact Director at 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 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.”

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.