Powering Europe’s Largest Public Charging Network
Milence is commited to fossil-free transport. As such, they are focused on creating green corridors for road transport that connect key logistics hubs. A significant milestone was the official opening of the first charging hub in Venlo, the Netherlands in early December. With the new Milence hub, Truck Parking Venlo is one of the the first secure truck parking facility in the Netherlands to offer charging solutions for electric trucks.
Venlo is a strategic logistics hub in Europe. The new hub has four charging bays with up to 400 kW of charging power, providing a reliable infrastructure for electric trucks. The site also features a number of high-quality amenities, aligning with Milence’s rest and recharge initiative. In addition to the development of the charging hub at Truck Parking Venlo, Milence also announced a partnership with the port of Antwerp-Bruges. Under this partnership, Milence has been selected to establish two charging hubs at Truck Parking Goordijk and Keteni.
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges, the second-largest port in Europe, plays a pivotal role in facilitating international connections with more than 300 liner services and 800 destinations. The charging hubs at The Port of Antwerp-Bruges are scheduled to open in May 2024. These charging hubs will initially be equipped with 15 high-performance Combined Charging System (CCS) chargers, providing a total of 30 charging bays, and offering up to 6MW of charging power. Milence also plans a swift transition to Megawatt Charging System (MCS) technology as soon as it becomes available.
The roll-out of these charging hubs reinforces Milence’s commitment to a sustainable future, contributing to the effort to reduce carbon emissions. Furthermore, the strategic choice for Venlo and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges aligns with Milence’s focus to create green corridors for road transport, connecting key logistics hubs in Europe, including major seaports and airports.