Immingham: A strategic powerhouse for electric trucking
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 Ro-Ro (roll-on/roll-off) and Lo-Lo (lift-on/lift-off) sailings each week, providing the UK with a crucial trade link into Northern Europe, Scandinavia, and the Baltic regions.
Phase One: Powering up the future
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 400kW. 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.
Commitment to growth and expansion
With a commitment to build the largest electric truck charging network in Europe and supporting the industry's transition to a sustainable future, this is just the beginning for Milence in the UK. By 2027, Milence aims to have at least 1,700 high-performance charging points across Europe and the UK. Further developments at the Immingham site will see the installation of MSC chargers during phase two of the project.
A seamless and driver-centric experience
Milence is committed to providing a seamless and user-friendly charging experience. Transparent pricing is a core principle, with the default tariff at £0.399/kWh (excluding VAT) clearly displayed at each charging point.
Sustainability at the heart of operations
Milence hubs are built with sustainability at mind as all charging stations use 100% green energy and construction practices prioritise CO2 reduction – including innovating concrete solutions that ensure a 30-year lifespan with minimal environmental impact. The commitment to sustainability is further highlighted by the strategic placement of the new Immingham charging hub within AHP.
This 311ha deep-water port, specifically designed for offshore wind and renewable energy, offers access to over 1,000 meters of planned heavy-duty quays, built on a reclaimed 43.1ha section of riverbed.
Driving the electric revolution
Anja van Niersen, CEO of Milence, said: “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.”
As part of the project, VEV delivered a full turnkey solution from design to construction, to create an advanced e-HGV charging site at Able Humber Port - a crucial trade link into Northern Europe, Scandinavia, and the Baltic regions.
The site is future-proofed for expansion to 32 bays, with VEV overseeing multiple facets from securing power and planning approvals, through to designing for future solar power, and mitigating flood risk.
VEV CEO Mike Nakrani said: "Today is the culmination of two years working closely with Milence to deliver this first step in Milence’s vision for electric heavy goods vehicles in the UK.
"VEV played a key role in securing the prime site and provided a full turnkey solution from design to construction, creating the advanced HGV charging facility.
"From securing power and planning approvals to designing for future solar power and mitigating flood risk, VEV delivered the build in record time, proudly maintaining the sustainable and eco-conscious approach required by Milence."
