We have reached an important milestone at our Immingham Terminal with the introduction of the UK’s first high-voltage heavy electric terminal equipment. The project was delivered in partnership with Kalmar, a leading provider of cargo-handling equipment, and includes an electric heavy forklift and an electric reachstacker – both designed to ensure reliable and efficient operations while generating zero emissions at source.
This launch marks another tangible move towards DFDS’ sustainability goals to reduce Well-to-Wheel emissions across road transport, terminals and warehousing by 75% by 2030, and achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
“Bringing these high-voltage electric Kalmar units into operation is a meaningful milestone for DFDS and a clear sign of the direction we’re heading. Electrifying large industrial machinery is challenging, but essential. With partners like Kalmar, we’re showing that reliable, zero emission solutions can meet real operational demands – and they’re becoming a core part of our journey towards cleaner, future-ready terminals” - says Peter Beauchamp, Asset Manager at DFDS.
During the inauguration event, Kalmar recognised DFDS’ decarbonisation progress with the Eco Hero diploma. The award was presented to Peter Beauchamp by Mette Kjems Bærentzen, Director of Decarbonisation at Kalmar – a moment that reflects the dedication and collaboration of both teams.
Electrifying heavy-duty terminal equipment remains a major challenge for the logistics sector, where safety, reliability, and operational demands are critical. Yet this is exactly why these advances matter. At DFDS, we remain committed to continuous improvement, long-term sustainability, and building future-ready terminals – and partnerships like this are essential to achieving these goals.
