MB Energy, Daimler Truck AG, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. have agreed to establish a liquefied hydrogen supply chain to Europe via the Port of Hamburg, targeting commercial operation by the early 2030s. Daimler Truck plans to deploy 100 liquid hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks starting at the end of 2026, with series production aimed for the early 2030s. Kawasaki Heavy Industries will contribute its expertise in designing and manufacturing key infrastructure such as hydrogen liquefiers, liquid hydrogen storage tanks, and LH2 carrier ships. Manfred Schuckert, Head of Regulatory Strategy at Daimler Truck, emphasized that liquid hydrogen's energy density and operational flexibility are essential for long-haul heavy-duty transport, but require coordinated efforts across the entire value chain. This initiative reflects ongoing efforts to decarbonize transport through hydrogen technology.
