Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, TRATON GROUP, and Volvo Group, has officially launched its first UK public charging hub at Able Humber Port (AHP) in Immingham.
The Immingham hub, situated on the A180 with direct access to the M180, M18, and M1 motorways, is ideally placed to serve the vital transport and logistics operations connecting the UK with Europe.
AHP facilitates over 30 RoRo and LoLo sailings each week, providing the UK with a trade link into Northern Europe, Scandinavia, and the Baltic regions.
Phase one of the Immingham hub boasts four high-performance CCS chargers, providing access to eight charging bays and offering a power output of up to 400 kilowatts (kW).
Designed to be a place for trucks and drivers alike to recharge, the site prioritises driver comfort and safety, featuring secure, fenced parking, access control, camera surveillance, and essential amenities such as restrooms and vending machines.
Further developments at the Immingham site will see the installation of MSC chargers during phase two of the project. Milence hubs have charging stations which use 100 per cent green energy.
Construction practices are reportedly centred around CO2 reduction–including innovating concrete solutions that ensure a 30-year lifespan with minimal environmental impact.
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Anja van Niersen, CEO of Milence, commented: “The opening of our first UK charge hub in Immingham marks a significant step in the UK’s transition to electric road transport.
“This strategically located site underscores our commitment to providing reliable and accessible charging infrastructure for the growing number of electric truck operators. This is just the first step in our UK expansion, and we are dedicated to working with all stakeholders to accelerate the shift towards a sustainable future for the transport industry.”
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Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood, said: “Decarbonising road freight is key to reducing transport emissions, and it’s fantastic to see Milence launch the first charging hub in the UK for electric lorries.
To support this transition, the Government is investing up to £200 million ($258 million) to help roll out hundreds of zero emission lorries and install new infrastructure, supporting high-paid jobs and making the UK a green energy superpower as part of our Plan for Change.”
Earlier this year, Associated British Ports (ABP) became the first UK port operator to trial a hydrogen fuelled tractor in its container terminal at the Port of Immingham.
