Mer to rollout EV charging infrastructure at Port of Tyne
Port of Tyne in the North East of England has invested in electric vehicle charging infrastructure as part of its drive to decarbonise.
The Port is one of the UK’s most efficient deep seaports, handling goods from around the globe as well as ferry and cruise ship passengers. The Port required EV charging points across multiple locations on Tyneside, to support the transition of its van fleet to battery power. It also wanted to provide workplace EV charging for employees.
Port of Tyne turned to EV charging specialists, Mer, to help provide a solution. Also situated in the North-East, Mer delivered a comprehensive electric vehicle charging package, based on a detailed survey of all Port of Tyne sites. Mer installed 11 7kW fast charging points on the South Shields site, including the authority’s headquarters at Maritime House where Mer replaced an older charging post. Mer also deployed a dual 7kW charger at the Port of Tyne’s main ferry terminal building on the northern side of the river.
Dominique Davies, Group Procurement Manager for Port of Tyne, said: “This investment in infrastructure is part of the Port of Tyne’s ongoing commitment to reduce emissions wherever possible.
“Mer listened to what we wanted and delivered cost-effective EV charging solutions tailored to our needs – for both our own fleet and for workplace charging. The Mer Connect software and app enables us to get the best possible usage out of our chargers, by making them accessible to both our van users and our employees.”
Karl Anders, Managing Director of Mer, said: “Port of Tyne is a huge asset to North-East England, so we’re very proud to be supporting their decarbonisation plans. Ports around the UK are looking at installing more chargers to meet the needs of their own EV fleets and growing demand for workplace charging from employees. At Mer we have developed a successful blueprint by providing a comprehensive, end-to-end service that makes this process both simple and cost-effective.”
