EV charging hub confirmed for Able Humber Port

A new charging hub has been confirmed in Immingham, which is strategically located on the east coast of England with good links to Europe and the rest of the UK.

The hub will be built by Milence, a joint venture between Daimler Truck, the TRATON GROUP, and Volvo Group.

The port’s proximity enables less than 24-hour connectivity to a European market of 170 million people, regularly servicing Northern Europe, Scandinavia, and the Baltic regions.

The hub is to be located on Able Humber Port – a deep-water offshore wind and renewable energy port and more than 1,000 metres of planned heavy-duty quays to be developed.

Peter Stephenson, Founder and Executive Chairman of AHP stated: “We are delighted to be welcoming Milence to Able Humber Port to develop one of the first electric charging HGV hubs in the UK. This is an exciting step forward in supporting the decarbonising of the Humber Ports and assisting Able Humber Port and the region transition towards net zero.”

The hub will initially be equipped with four high-performance Combined Charging Systems (CCS) chargers powering eight bays.

The final phase will include additional CCS and MCS chargers as well as more sanitary facilities, vending machines and a lounge area.

Anja van Niersen, CEO at Milence: “Expanding into the UK with our first charging hub in Immingham represents a significant milestone for Milence. This strategic location not only enhances our ability to support the growing demand for sustainable transport solutions but also aligns with our commitment to driving the future of green logistics across Europe.”