Milence upgrades the hub at Port of Antwerp Bruges with the very first megawatt chargers
At the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, two high-power chargers from Power Electronics have been installed on two additional charging bays. The charging hub now offers 22 charging bays, providing 4MW of CCS and 2.8MW of MCS charging capacity, making it one of the largest in Europe and a true landmark for electric freight.
Daimler, Traton and Volvo joint venture Milence added the very first megawatt chargers at the hub located in Antwerp Bruges, one of the first inaugurated in Europe. We know that the hubs built by Milence have a modular concept, with CCS chargers to be installed initially, with MCS chargers added later on. The same is true for the brand-new charging hub recently inaugurated in Bagnolo San Vito, Northern Italy.
Indeed, at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, two high-power chargers from Power Electronics have been installed on two additional charging bays. The charging hub now offers 22 charging bays, providing 4MW of CCS and 2.8MW of MCS charging capacity, making it one of the largest in Europe and a true landmark for electric freight.
Milence investing in megawatt chargers
Capable of delivering up to 3.75 megawatts (3,750 kilowatts) of DC power, MCS represents a transformative shift for the industry. The solution installed at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges has been rigorously tested throughout 2024 and is expected to enable electric trucks to charge their batteries in 30 minutes.
Looking towards the future, by 2027, Milence aims to deploy at least 284 MCS charging points across 71 locations in 10 EU member states in line with the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) call. The hub at Port of Antwerp Bruges is the starting point for one of the first corridors connecting Antwerp with Stockholm.
“We are confident that that this development will not only support the transition to electric freight transport but also reinforce Europe’s leadership in sustainable mobility solutions”, said Anja van Niersen, Milence CEO. “This deployment represents a turning point for electric road transport. MCS technology is a key enabler for the widespread adoption of electric trucks, making long-haul transport a viable and sustainable option”.
