First charging stations for electric trucks opened at the Port of Rotterdam
The Port of Rotterdam Authority, together with Truckparkings Rotterdam Exploitatie (TRE), has opened the first five charging stations for electric trucks in the port. Up to eight vehicles can now be charged simultaneously at the Bodaanweg truck parking lot in Waalhaven. The parking and charging bays are monitored around the clock and can be used free of charge for electric trucks. No reservation is currently required for the charging process; drivers can report directly via the intercom at the entrance.
The project in Waalhaven was realized in collaboration with ABB E-mobility, Batenburg Techniek, KWS Infra, Stedin, and Varo Energy, who operates the charging stations for TRE.
Ton Barten, Director of TRE: "Freight forwarders can plan smart combinations, for example by charging their trucks while the drivers take their legally required rest break in the parking lot. This way, the transition to sustainable transport can be implemented comfortably, safely, and simply without loss of time."
Charging Stations as a Key Factor for Sustainable Transport
According to a study by the Dutch Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) commissioned by the Port of Rotterdam Authority in January 2022, around 2,000 electric trucks are expected in the port area by 2030. About 50 charging stations will be needed for this.
In 2021, companies like Innocent Drinks and Den Hartogh already put the first electric 50-tonners into operation in Rotterdam. In 2022, DFDS placed an order for more than 125 electric trucks in Europe, some of which will also be deployed in Rotterdam.
Studies show that around 70% of container journeys are made on roads within the region. Electric trucks are ideally suited to make these relatively short trips more sustainable.
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