Siemens has partnered with logistics provider Kuehne+Nagel to introduce electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) into their UK and Ireland freight operations, marking a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions in industrial logistics. The initiative involves replacing diesel trucks with fully electric HGVs on scheduled routes, starting with Siemens’ Congleton site in the North of England. The eHGVs will be used for regular transport between Siemens facilities and supplier locations, offering a range of up to 400km and a payload capacity of up to 44 tonnes.
This partnership is a key part of Siemens’ broader sustainability strategy and demonstrates the growing viability of electric vehicles for medium-distance freight movements. The rollout is expected to reduce carbon emissions on the pilot route by around 12 tonnes of CO₂e annually, while maintaining reliability and service performance. According to Rob Matthews, Managing Director at Siemens Congleton, the partnership represents a “meaningful shift” in how the company approaches logistics and sustainability, enabling them to reduce emissions while maintaining efficiency and resilience across their supply chain.
The deployment of eHGVs is a result of Kuehne+Nagel’s ongoing investment in low-emission transport solutions. By integrating electric HGVs into day-to-day logistics operations, the partners aim to demonstrate that decarbonisation can be achieved without compromising operational effectiveness. As the freight sector faces growing pressure to reduce emissions, projects like this highlight the potential for electrification to become a realistic option for industrial logistics networks.
The use of eHGVs on “milk run” routes supporting Siemens’ manufacturing operations is a practical step towards lower-carbon industrial logistics. The partnership between Siemens and Kuehne+Nagel showcases the potential for collaboration and innovation in reducing emissions and promoting sustainability in the logistics industry. With the transportation sector accounting for a significant portion of global greenhouse gas emissions, initiatives like this are crucial in transitioning to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly logistics network.