VEV delivers 5MW HGV charging rollout for Maritime Transport

VEV has delivered a 5MW heavy goods vehicle charging infrastructure project for Maritime Transport, installing high-capacity systems across three logistics hubs in Wakefield, Tilbury and Doncaster.

The rollout includes 18 high-powered DC chargers ranging from 100kW to 400kW, designed to support up to 36 electric trucks charging simultaneously.

The infrastructure forms part of Maritime’s Maritime Zero division and is backed by the UK Government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator Programme, which aims to accelerate electrification across 13 depots.

Tom Williams, deputy CEO at Maritime Transport, said: “We’ve got big ambitions on electrification, and this is a massive step forward from pilot phase into operational reality within our network.

“The infrastructure now in place gives us the capacity and confidence to expand our electric fleet as part of our long-term strategy to run the cleanest full-load supply chain in the UK.”

Once fully operational, the system will support 56 electric HGVs, each expected to travel around 120,000 km per year, powered by renewable electricity.

The project has been designed to integrate into live freight operations without disrupting day-to-day activity, while also allowing for future expansion as fleet requirements grow.

Marcelo Soares, VP customers and partnerships at VEV, said: “Heavy freight is one of the most difficult sectors to decarbonise due to the scale of power required and the operational intensity of fleets.