PostNord and Plugit Build Critical Charging Infrastructure for Zero‑Emission Transport
PostNord has set ambitious targets to reduce emissions across its operations: a 40% reduction by 2025 and a transition to fully fossil‑free logistics by 2030. These targets are part of the company’s broader sustainability roadmap, which places responsible growth and long‑term environmental impact at its core.
PostNord understands that zero‑emission transport is not only an environmental action, but also an enabler of a new kind of business made possible by electrified logistics. Sustainability is a central pillar of PostNord’s strategy.
“Striving for zero emissions is part of our commitment to future generations. We want to leave behind a world where both people and the environment can thrive,”
says Ilmo Strömberg, Climate Lead at PostNord.
A partnership enabling efficient and fit‑for‑purpose e‑logistics
PostNord selected market leader Plugit Finland Oy as its charging partner. Plugit has been involved from the very beginning, advising and building a cost‑ and energy‑efficient charging infrastructure tailored to PostNord’s operational needs.
Charging solutions are already in place at distribution terminals in Helsinki, Turku and Central Finland. Through intelligent system design, the solutions have delivered significant benefits—such as avoiding the need to increase grid connections at the properties.
Plugit has implemented charging systems for short‑distance distribution vehicles, as well as a Plugit HUBE high‑power charging system (720 kW) for the Mercedes‑Benz eActros 600, which will soon operate between Turku and Vantaa. The eActros 600 is Mercedes‑Benz Trucks’ first fully electric truck designed specifically for long‑haul transport.
Charging as critical infrastructure
Ville Hilmola, Head of Procurement and Facility Management at PostNord, explains:
“When we began defining the charging infrastructure for our electric vehicle fleet at our properties in 2020, our initial focus was primarily on cost optimisation. Very quickly, it became clear that charging is critical infrastructure where reliability is key. In practice, the most significant cost factor is the efficiency and smoothness of our operations.”
“With Plugit Finland as our partner, we receive the charging systems we need and the services required to support our operations in a high‑quality and cost‑efficient manner—fully aligned with the strict requirements of our Nordic group.”
While PostNord concentrates on its core business, Plugit takes responsibility for the operation, functionality and management of fleet charging. This service model allows PostNord to focus on expanding its electrified distribution network, advancing toward its environmental targets while strengthening its business objectives.
Beyond infrastructure: a long‑term partnership
Tuomas Mäkelä, Head of Business Unit / Heavy Duty at Plugit Finland Oy, comments:
“Our collaboration with PostNord goes far beyond charging infrastructure and operational services. We are proud of the trust PostNord has placed in us as a partner. Together, we contribute to European climate goals and enable smooth, professional e‑commerce logistics.”
“In line with our Charging as a Service concept, we will soon also offer PostNord’s subcontractors access to the public Plugit PRO DC high‑capacity charging network in the metropolitan areas of Helsinki, Turku and Tampere.”
Plugit Finland & PostNord – key milestones
- First private charging stations co‑located in 2021
- First 720 kW high‑capacity charging points in 2023
- First vehicle charging at a public PRO DC station in 2025
About the Plugit HUBE charging system
The Plugit HUBE charging system provides a total charging capacity of either 360 kW (HUBE S) or 720 kW (HUBE L). Each power unit can supply 4 (S) or 8 (L) high‑capacity CCS charging points, with a maximum output of 360 kW per charger.
The system includes dynamic power management, enabling intelligent internal power distribution and, when required, load limitation based on grid connection capacity. Multiple power units can be installed at the same site, allowing customers to define the total number of charging points according to their operational needs.
AI translation, Original story published in Finnish
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