Emission-free refrigerated logistics: Nagel-Group puts electric refrigerated trailers into operation
Versmold, 28.05.24. The Nagel-Group has put four new electric refrigerated trailers into operation. The trailers with electrically powered refrigeration machines enable emission-free and low-noise refrigerated operation for food transportation in the fresh and frozen food sector. The e-trailers will be used at the Hamburg, Reichenbach and Traiskirchen (Austria) sites.
f.l.t.r.: Nicolas Luchtefeld, Bastian Seidel (both Fleet Management Nagel-Group), Thomas Blacha (Key Account Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe), Hannes Cerny (Key Account Fahrzeugwerk Bernard Krone), Dirk Lückingsmeier (Head of Fleet Management Nagel-Group), Willi Langlets (Key Account Fahrzeugwerk Bernard Krone)
“The commissioning of the new electric refrigerated trailers is a further step in our efforts to offer environmentally friendly and future-oriented logistics solutions,” says Jens Kleiner, Chief Operating Officer at Nagel-Group. “In close cooperation with Krone and Mitsubishi, we are bringing this innovative technology in the field of active cooling to the road.”
The trailers run purely electrically via an on-board 43 kWh battery and do not require a recuperation/generator axle. The refrigeration system is independent of the towing unit and can also be used when stationary or during loading and unloading on the ramp. The expected running time of the refrigeration unit is up to 14 hours in fresh goods transport and up to eight hours in deep-freeze transport. The planned service life of the trailers is up to ten years.
“The electric refrigerated trailers are quieter and easier to maintain than conventional diesel refrigerated trailers,” adds Dirk Lückingsmeier, Head of Fleet at Nagel-Group. “The battery systems work with low-voltage voltage, so that no high-voltage technician is required for repair and maintenance work on the vehicle. The cooling machines produce hardly any noise and no exhaust fumes, which reduces the impact on the environment and our employees,” says Lückingsmeier.
With the purchase of the four new electric refrigerated trailers, Nagel-Group is taking the next steps in the electrification of its fleet. In addition to the e-trailers, electric tractor units and electric distribution vehicles are already in continuous use in the network of Germany’s largest food logistics company. Further pilot projects in the field of e-mobility will be implemented this year.
About the Nagel-Group
Nagel-Group, which specialises in food logistics and operates throughout Europe, is based in Versmold and employs over 11,000 people at more than 130 locations. Most recently, the company generated a turnover of 2.2 billion euros. Every day, the group moves foodstuffs in all consignment sizes and temperature classes. Whether frozen products, meat, dairy products, coffee or confectionery – day after day, Nagel-Group works on behalf of industry and retail to ensure that consumers throughout Europe find the right goods at the right time and in the right quality at the point of sale. Nagel-Group thus makes a significant contribution to the success of its customers.
