Contargo has launched Germany’s largest private charging infrastructure for electric trucks, opening eight charging points at its Neuss terminal as part of a major logistics infrastructure upgrade.
The company is installing up to 90 charging stations across 15 locations to support its expanding fleet of fully electric trucks. This project, backed by federal funding, includes advanced energy management systems and battery storage, setting the stage for future growth in sustainable transport.
“This is the cornerstone for the decarbonisation of our truck fleet,” said Jürgen Albersmann, CEO of Contargo.
“As one of the biggest trimodal hinterland container logistics networks, we have a responsibility to present real solutions to actively drive the transport transition, together with our customers.”
Scaling up
Currently, Contargo operates 57 fully-electric 44-tonne trucks, with 33 more set for delivery.
With 22 charging points already active across seven sites, the full deployment of 90 stations will enable the company to scale up its electric fleet and eventually support subcontractor vehicles as well.
The charging network is part of a broader vision to integrate renewable energy into terminal operations. Using energy from cranes, photovoltaic systems and battery storage, Contargo’s intelligent energy management system minimises electricity costs and balances demand efficiently.
“This project is about complete integration into the ecosystem of our container terminals,” said Olaf Jahn, operations manager in Neuss. “Our system adapts various energy consumers to the available electricity offer, ensuring efficient and sustainable operations.”
In receipt of €42.4 million in federal and EU funding, Contargo is helping lead the way in electrification and sustainable logistics infrastructure projects.
