MAN Truck & Bus is continuing to advance the electrification of its inbound logistics: together with logistics company JS Logistics, MAN has put five fully electric MAN eTGX trucks into operational service. The vehicles are being deployed for the first time in the transport of supplier parts to its plants (inbound traffic) between supplier locations in Hungary and MAN production plants in Germany.
The vehicles are used on both direct routes and consolidated transport services via central transhipment points. On the route between Lébény (Hungary) and Munich (approximately 520 km per leg), the vehicles operate using a so-called relay system: two trucks travel towards each other and swap their trailers en route. These are full truckload (FTL) services, where an entire customer consignment is transported without intermediate stops. A further vehicle handles transport from the logistics centre in Gy?r, Hungary, delivering consolidated goods to MAN plants, primarily in Munich.
In addition, three eTGX trucks are deployed via the logistics centre in Kirkel, Germany. From there, deliveries from France, Spain/Portugal, and the United Kingdom/Ireland are transported primarily to the plants in Munich (approx. 400 km) and Nuremberg (approx. 350 km).
“By deploying the eTGX in our own production logistics, we are demonstrating – together with strong partners – that zero-emission heavy-duty transport already works in real-world operations today,” says Michael Kobriger, Executive Board Member for Production & Logistics at MAN Truck & Bus. “We are consistently driving the transformation forward – both for our customers and within our own network.”
Electrification of Inbound Logistics Gaining Momentum
These measures form part of a comprehensive transformation programme to decarbonise supply chains in inbound logistics. Since autumn 2024, MAN has been working on the step-by-step integration of battery-electric trucks into its own logistics network. In total, trucks cover up to 165 million kilometres per year in MAN’s inbound operations. The aim is to have around 50 vehicles in service for inbound transport by mid-2026, while simultaneously continuing to expand the charging infrastructure at MAN plants and service branches. A significant number of routes across several European countries are already electrified or in preparation. This approach is supported by MAN Transport Solutions: through a holistic 360-degree consulting service, customers are assisted in making the switch to electric mobility – from duty-cycle analysis and charging infrastructure through to integration into existing operational processes.
In parallel, vehicle delivery is also being further decarbonised as part of the “Electrifying Outbound” initiative – with the goal of reducing CO? emissions by 30 per cent by 2030.
Collaboration with JS Logistics as a Real-World Example
The handover of the five MAN eTGX trucks took place at the MAN Truck Forum in Munich, where Friedrich Baumann, Executive Board Member for Sales & Customer Solutions at MAN Truck & Bus, presented the vehicles to Jerome Schüssler, Owner and Managing Director of JS Logistics. The vehicles are now in daily logistics operation.
“Integrating the fully electric MAN eTGX into our transport processes is a milestone for our company,” says Jerome Schüssler. “Together with MAN, we are shaping sustainable logistics solutions and gaining valuable experience in cross-border electric mobility operations.”
About JS Logistics
J.S. Logistics is a family-run logistics company headquartered in Kirkel, Saarland, and has grown within a few years into one of the most experienced full-service providers in south-west Germany. With three business divisions – Logistics, Industrial Services, and Personnel Services – the company offers integrated services from a single source, ranging from groupage/LTL and FTL transport, sea and air freight including customs clearance, through to just-in-time concepts, contract logistics, and industrial service solutions. Through a Europe-wide location network encompassing sites in Germany, Luxembourg, Spain, Lithuania, and Hungary, J.S. Logistics serves international customers in the automotive, chemicals, and consumer goods sectors. Sustainability is firmly embedded in the company’s strategy: J.S. Logistics is committed to environmentally responsible transport processes, a modern vehicle fleet, and the phased, Europe-wide expansion of electric mobility.
