UK’s first HGV electric vehicle hub installed at Humber Port

Able Humber Port will install the UK’s first public electric heavy goods vehicle charging stations later this year.

The new EHGV charging hub will replace existing diesel fleets across Able Humber Port, its neighbouring energy park and the South Humber ports to drive the decarbonisation of future transport and logistics.

North Lincolnshire Council granted planning permission for the project in June and the developer Milence – a Daimler Truck, Volvo Group and Traton Group (formally Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG – including Man & Scania) joint venture company will open the first phase in November.

The first phase will see the delivery of four high-performance Combined Charging Systems chargers powering eight bays, and one Megawatt Charging System chargers which will power two bays. There will also be lounge and welfare facilities, with food and beverages, and the final site will include further chargers and enhanced facilities.

Peter Stephenson, Able Group founder and executive chairman, said: “We are delighted to be welcoming Milence to Able Humber Port to deliver the UK’s first electric charging hub. 

“The hub is an exciting step forward in supporting the decarbonising of the Humber Ports and The HGV transport industry also assisting Able Humber Port and the region transition to net zero.”

Milence chief executive, Anja van Niersen said: "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."

Able Group and Silence were advised on their planning application by commercial law specialist Square One Law, who have worked on a nu,her of projects with Able Group in recent years.

And Michael Shuker, commercial property partner at Square One Law, added: “We are proud to have supported the development of what will become a critical piece of UK infrastructure.

“A first-of-its-kind for the UK, the charging hub will play a central role in the electrification of the nation’s transport network and supporting the government’s ambition of reaching Net Zero by 2050.

“We would like to wish them all the best of luck in this new venture and look forward to continue working with the team as they continue to invest in AHP and the wider Able Group business over the coming months and years.”

Able Humber Port is located adjacent to the two south Humber refineries, Exolum national aviation fuel distribution centre and two Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) projects and provides tax site Freeport benefits on 439 acres, including five-year business rates relief, stamp duty land tax relief, as well as  769 acres of development land. 

The company will also be constructing more than a kilometre of new heavy-duty, deepwater quays on 108 acres of developed riverbed which will provide deep sea port access to AHP and its neighbouring Able Energy Park which has 722 acres of developable land available for a range of green energy sector businesses.  

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