Siemens has partnered with its long-term global logistics provider Kuehne+Nagel to roll out eHGVs for part of its UK and Ireland operations.
The eGHVs will replace diesel vehicles to transport and deliver materials and products to and from Siemens’ Congleton site and supplier facilities across the north of England.
Operating on a ‘milk run’ model, where a single vehicle collects or delivers goods from multiple locations on a fixed route, the new eHGVs – which reportedly have range of up to 400km and can carry up to 44 metric tons – are expected to eliminate around 12 metric tons of CO2e per year on a key Siemens route.
Still in its pilot stage, the project is the first phase of a broader collaboration between the two companies to reduce emissions and explore how this initiative can be scaled up to electrify road freight for other Siemens sites and businesses in the UK.
Rob Matthews, managing director of Siemens Congleton, said, “This partnership represents a meaningful shift in how we approach logistics and sustainability. By introducing electric heavy goods vehicles into our operations at Congleton, we are not only reducing emissions but also rethinking how we deliver efficiency and resilience across our supply chain. By working closely with Kuehne+Nagel and our on-site logistics team, we’ve achieved measurable environmental benefits through the use of electric trucks – without compromising on operational excellence, reliability, on-time performance or service.”
Rob Palmer, commercial director at Kuehne+Nagel, added, “We’re proud to partner with Siemens in accelerating the shift to low-emission transportation across their operations. It’s inspiring to see industry leaders like Siemens championing the adoption of electric trucks – setting a powerful example for how the UK can scale low-emission logistics.”
Siemens Congleton specializes in the design and production of low-voltage variable-speed drives (VSDs) and power electronics. The facility manufactures a high volume of controls and drives for customers around the world.
As part of its sustainability efforts, the Congleton factory also spearheaded the Havannah Weir Hydro Scheme. Developed in partnership with Dane Valley Community Energy, the project generates 75kW of renewable electricity from the River Dane and feeds it directly into the Congleton site via a 1km underground cable.
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