HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) has supported CHI Cargo Handling International, a provider of air cargo logistics services at Frankfurt Airport, in the conversion of its truck fleet to climate-friendly propulsion with a feasibility study and the successful acquisition of funding.
In particular, CHI is planning a pilot project as part of its “Green Logistics” strategy as an entry into carbon dioxide-neutral land transport.
In preparing the business decision, CHI has commissioned HPC to identify the propulsion technology suitable for the areas of application in a feasibility study, to appoint an efficient truck manufacturer and to compile a funding application for the investment.
The subject of the study is the technical requirements for environmentally friendly transport in the short-haul sector in the area of the Frankfurt Cargo City Green Line.
Additionally, the performance requirements for the future use of CO2-free trucks in long-distance transport between Frankfurt Airport and Nuremberg Airport were examined.
HPC also conducted an operations and technical assessment, including feasibility and risk analysis, as well as equipment and civil engineering assessments.
Furthermore, HPC assisted CHI in successfully applying for funding for the procurement of its first electrically powered truck, including the appropriate charging infrastructure.
In particular, the project is being funded by the Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport with €500,000 (around US$550,000) as part of the guideline on the promotion of light and heavy commercial vehicles with alternative, climate-protective drives and associated refuelling and charging infrastructure (KsNI).
The funding guideline is coordinated by NOW GmbH, and applications are approved by the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility.
