JOURNAL ARTICLE

LIVE CROSSING: By running a fully loaded electric groupage truck through the Channel Tunnel, Kuehne+Nagel is testing how zero-tailpipe-emission freight can be integrated into normal international operations, rather than treated as a special case.

  • Published In: Commercial Motor, 2026. P. 40 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: BARROW, GEORGE 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on how Kuehne+Nagel is integrating electric trucks into real-world freight operations to explore practical zero-emission logistics solutions. Topics include the deployment of Renault Trucks and DAF Trucks electric vehicles on regular routes, the development of a zero-emission freight corridor across the Channel using Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Freight, and efforts to expand sustainable deliveries across Europe.

Additional Information

  • Source:Commercial Motor. 2026/03, p40
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0010-3063
  • Accession Number:192249816

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