Hamburg / Leinfelden-Echterdingen- Daimler Truck AG., MB Energy Group., and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have signed an agreement to study the development of an economically viable liquefied hydrogen supply chain to the Port of Hamburg.
The partnership aims to begin commercial operations for liquefied hydrogen and hydrogen supply by the early 2030s. The initiative builds on the existing Japan-Germany hydrogen supply chain MoU and supports the wider goal of expanding international hydrogen business, improving energy security and advancing decarbonization.
Daimler Truck said the agreement is important for scaling hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks across Europe. The company is following a dual-track decarbonization strategy, focusing on both battery-electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles. It plans to put 100 liquid hydrogen fuel cell trucks into customer operations from the end of 2026, with series production targeted for the early 2030s.
MB Energy will contribute its experience in fuel sourcing, trading, logistics and its service station network, including the planned conversion of key long-haul logistics sites for liquid hydrogen. Kawasaki Heavy Industries will provide expertise in hydrogen liquefiers, LH2 storage tanks and carrier ships, which are essential for international liquefied hydrogen supply chains.
The companies said the Hamburg-centered project could help create a scalable hydrogen import corridor for Europe and support future industrial and heavy-duty vehicle demand.
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