05/27/2025
The successful transformation to e-logistics was the focus of the “Future Logistix” event, which brought together around 60 experts from the fields of logistics, science, and technology at Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) in Wiesloch in mid-May 2025. Organized by Amperfied GmbH, a subsidiary of HEIDELBERG, together with BürgerEnergieGenossenschaft (BEG) Kraichgau (Kraichgau Citizen Energy Cooperative) and the software group SAP, the networking event provided an important platform for discussing challenges and solutions in charging infrastructure, vehicle technology, and the strategic direction of e-logistics. The event made it clear: The time for hesitation in logistics is over – those who fail to act now risk being left behind.
Robin Karpp, Managing Director of Amperfied GmbH, explained what this means for the next steps: "The question is no longer whether the technology for e-logistics works, but how we can now implement it across the board and scale it economically. To achieve this breakthrough, we need politicians, regional players, and the private sector to join forces."
Sustainable transport logistics: More than just a fig leaf
A wide range of specialist presentations, panel discussions, a best-practice interview, and live demonstrations highlighted the many aspects of the switch to electric fleets. In the networking area, participants were also able to find out about the latest e-mobility solutions at information stands run by BEG Kraichgau, electric car rental company Nextmove, and SAP.
Prof. Dr. Michael Schröder from DHBW Mannheim (Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University Mannheim) opened the lecture program with a keynote speech on the tension between politics, society, and costs in sustainable transport logistics, stating: “We are seeing [...] how companies are suddenly even placing the topic on their strategic agenda.” Bernhard Haidacher, Head of SHEQ Management at LKW Walter, emphasized the existential importance of sustainability in his presentation “Challenges for an internationally active transport service provider on the road to net zero,” stating: “For us, it has long since ceased to be a fig leaf.” He added: “I assume that in a few years, no customer will accept us sending a B7 diesel vehicle.” At the same time, there is also hope for political support. Katrin Herda, Head of E-Mobility & Energy Solutions at logistics service provider TST Group, emphasized the need for cross-company cooperation in an interview with Prof. Dr. Schröder: “We want to help the entire industry; no one can do it alone."
Investment in charging infrastructure must increase
Two high-profile panel discussions, both moderated by Prof. Dr. Michael Schröder, explored the key issues in greater depth. The first round discussed the current state of e-logistics under the motto “Aspiration versus reality.” Christoph Forcher from Daimler Truck AG pointed out that powerful electric trucks such as the Mercedes eActros 600 with ranges of over 500 km are now available, but that there are still other issues to be addressed: "Our colleagues tend to report that they are struggling with the ecosystem around them, and we already see this as the biggest obstacle internally. Shippers who would have to pay a little more, or investments in charging infrastructure at the depot." Fittingly, the Rothermel freight forwarding company also made its new eActros 600 available for participants to view.
The second discussion on “Options and costs of implementation” with Stephanie Wagner (e-mobil BW, Baden-Württemberg's state agency for new mobility solutions and automotive), Katrin Herda (TST Group), Robin Karpp (Amperfied GmbH), and Florian Oeß (BEG Kraichgau) showed that getting started with electrified logistics often requires comprehensive initial consulting, especially when setting up the charging infrastructure. There was consensus on the urgent need for more charging infrastructure for e-trucks and the necessary investments to avoid future bottlenecks. Participants also pointed out challenges in the availability and design of public charge points for vehicles of this size.
Availability of charging infrastructure as a key factor
The need for reliable and efficient charging infrastructure as a basic prerequisite for the switch to electric vehicles was a recurring theme throughout the event. René Meissner from e-mobility service provider SMATRICS summed up the urgency in his presentation “SMATRICS depot charging for electric commercial vehicle and truck fleets”: “What is important for a logistics company? Smooth operations. If you have a charging station for your truck at your company location and it fails, the truck will no longer be able to drive." Marco Flach, Vice President Sales and Marketing at Amperfied, underpinned Amperfied's strategic approach with the “Investment case for charging infrastructure,” a well-thought-out combination of modular hardware, dynamic power distribution, high scalability, and space-saving design, complemented by a comprehensive, performance-oriented service offering at HEIDELBERG's industrial level.
The availability-based operating hours model offered by Amperfied provides particular added value for logistics companies. Robin Karpp, Managing Director of Amperfied GmbH, emphasized its advantages: “Instead of buying the hardware outright, our customers only pay when they can actually supply energy to their fleet. We are responsible for a functioning charging infrastructure.” For logistics companies, this means predictable operating costs and, above all, the security of a reliably functioning charging infrastructure.
Live demonstration: Fast charging with Amperfied Dynamic DC
In the Amperfied development lab, participants experienced the new Amperfied Dynamic DC fast-charging solution live, including the successful charging of an e-transporter with the prototype. The system, which will be available in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) from 2026, is tailored to logistics companies. A central power unit distributes the energy – up to 480 kW per charge point at peak times – intelligently and dynamically to up to twelve CCS2 charge points. This enables logistics companies to efficiently charge their growing e-fleets – from vans to heavy-duty trucks – overnight or during breaks in operations, while making optimal use of existing grid capacity.
Partnerships and technology as keys to e-logistics
Participants praised “Future Logistix” for the depth of its content, the expertise of its speakers, and the open atmosphere. This positive response and the concrete requests for a follow-up event confirm the need for further dialogue on this important topic for the future. The statement by Dr. Micha Lege, Managing Director of logistics service provider Wiedmann & Winz, is representative of the consistently positive feedback from participants: “I attend many events, but I have never seen anything like this organized by a customer." Overall, "Future Logistix" impressively demonstrated that while the electrification of logistics is complex, it can be successfully implemented with the right partners and technologies.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is a leading technology company that has been standing for innovation, quality, and reliability in mechanical engineering worldwide for 175 years. With a clear focus on growth and as a total solution provider, HEIDELBERG is driving further development in the core areas of packaging and digital printing, software solutions, and lifecycle business with service and consumables so that customers can achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
The company is also focusing on expanding into new business areas such as high-precision plant engineering with integrated control systems, automation technology, robotics, and the growing green technologies sector. With its strong international presence in approximately 170 countries, the creative power and expertise of its roughly 9,500 employees, its own production facilities in Europe, China, and the USA, and one of the largest global sales and service networks, the company is ideally positioned for future growth.
Image 1: Amperfied Dynamic DC in its element: A topic at "Future Logistix" was how logistics companies can efficiently charge their growing e-fleet – from small vans to heavy-duty trucks like the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600.
Image 2: Around 60 experts from logistics, science, and technology met in mid-May 2025 at "Future Logistix" in Wiesloch to discuss the diverse aspects of fleet electrification.
Image 3: In the networking area, attendees could learn about current e-mobility solutions at information booths from BEG Kraichgau, the electric car rental company Nextmove, and SAP.
Image 4: In the Amperfied development lab, attendees experienced the new Amperfied Dynamic DC fast-charging solution live, including the successful charging of an e-transporter with the prototype.
You can download the current HEIDELBERG white paper "Electromobility for a successful energy transition" from our website.
Additional information about Amperfied:
Internet: www.amperfied.com
E-mail: info@amperfied.com
Wallbox Hotline: +49 6222-82-2266
Image material, and further information about the company are available in the Investor Relations and Press Lounge of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG at www.heidelberg.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimates made by the management of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Even if the company management is of the opinion that these assumptions and estimates are accurate, actual future developments and future actual results may deviate considerably from these assumptions and estimates due to a variety of factors. These factors may include, for example, changes in the overall economic situation, exchange rates and interest rates as well as changes within the graphic arts industry. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft provides no guarantee and assumes no liability that future developments and the actual results achieved in the future will correspond to the assumptions and estimates made in this press release.
Thomas Fichtl
Press Spokesperson – Corporate and Amperfied
Tel.: +49 (0)6222 82 67123
Email: thomas.fichtl@heidelberg.com
05/27/2025
The successful transformation to e-logistics was the focus of the “Future Logistix” event, which brought together around 60 experts from the fields of logistics, science, and technology at Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) in Wiesloch in mid-May 2025. Organized by Amperfied GmbH, a subsidiary of HEIDELBERG, together with BürgerEnergieGenossenschaft (BEG) Kraichgau (Kraichgau Citizen Energy Cooperative) and the software group SAP, the networking event provided an important platform for discussing challenges and solutions in charging infrastructure, vehicle technology, and the strategic direction of e-logistics. The event made it clear: The time for hesitation in logistics is over – those who fail to act now risk being left behind.
Robin Karpp, Managing Director of Amperfied GmbH, explained what this means for the next steps: "The question is no longer whether the technology for e-logistics works, but how we can now implement it across the board and scale it economically. To achieve this breakthrough, we need politicians, regional players, and the private sector to join forces."
Sustainable transport logistics: More than just a fig leaf
A wide range of specialist presentations, panel discussions, a best-practice interview, and live demonstrations highlighted the many aspects of the switch to electric fleets. In the networking area, participants were also able to find out about the latest e-mobility solutions at information stands run by BEG Kraichgau, electric car rental company Nextmove, and SAP.
Prof. Dr. Michael Schröder from DHBW Mannheim (Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University Mannheim) opened the lecture program with a keynote speech on the tension between politics, society, and costs in sustainable transport logistics, stating: “We are seeing [...] how companies are suddenly even placing the topic on their strategic agenda.” Bernhard Haidacher, Head of SHEQ Management at LKW Walter, emphasized the existential importance of sustainability in his presentation “Challenges for an internationally active transport service provider on the road to net zero,” stating: “For us, it has long since ceased to be a fig leaf.” He added: “I assume that in a few years, no customer will accept us sending a B7 diesel vehicle.” At the same time, there is also hope for political support. Katrin Herda, Head of E-Mobility & Energy Solutions at logistics service provider TST Group, emphasized the need for cross-company cooperation in an interview with Prof. Dr. Schröder: “We want to help the entire industry; no one can do it alone."
Investment in charging infrastructure must increase
Two high-profile panel discussions, both moderated by Prof. Dr. Michael Schröder, explored the key issues in greater depth. The first round discussed the current state of e-logistics under the motto “Aspiration versus reality.” Christoph Forcher from Daimler Truck AG pointed out that powerful electric trucks such as the Mercedes eActros 600 with ranges of over 500 km are now available, but that there are still other issues to be addressed: "Our colleagues tend to report that they are struggling with the ecosystem around them, and we already see this as the biggest obstacle internally. Shippers who would have to pay a little more, or investments in charging infrastructure at the depot." Fittingly, the Rothermel freight forwarding company also made its new eActros 600 available for participants to view.
The second discussion on “Options and costs of implementation” with Stephanie Wagner (e-mobil BW, Baden-Württemberg's state agency for new mobility solutions and automotive), Katrin Herda (TST Group), Robin Karpp (Amperfied GmbH), and Florian Oeß (BEG Kraichgau) showed that getting started with electrified logistics often requires comprehensive initial consulting, especially when setting up the charging infrastructure. There was consensus on the urgent need for more charging infrastructure for e-trucks and the necessary investments to avoid future bottlenecks. Participants also pointed out challenges in the availability and design of public charge points for vehicles of this size.
Availability of charging infrastructure as a key factor
The need for reliable and efficient charging infrastructure as a basic prerequisite for the switch to electric vehicles was a recurring theme throughout the event. René Meissner from e-mobility service provider SMATRICS summed up the urgency in his presentation “SMATRICS depot charging for electric commercial vehicle and truck fleets”: “What is important for a logistics company? Smooth operations. If you have a charging station for your truck at your company location and it fails, the truck will no longer be able to drive." Marco Flach, Vice President Sales and Marketing at Amperfied, underpinned Amperfied's strategic approach with the “Investment case for charging infrastructure,” a well-thought-out combination of modular hardware, dynamic power distribution, high scalability, and space-saving design, complemented by a comprehensive, performance-oriented service offering at HEIDELBERG's industrial level.
The availability-based operating hours model offered by Amperfied provides particular added value for logistics companies. Robin Karpp, Managing Director of Amperfied GmbH, emphasized its advantages: “Instead of buying the hardware outright, our customers only pay when they can actually supply energy to their fleet. We are responsible for a functioning charging infrastructure.” For logistics companies, this means predictable operating costs and, above all, the security of a reliably functioning charging infrastructure.
Live demonstration: Fast charging with Amperfied Dynamic DC
In the Amperfied development lab, participants experienced the new Amperfied Dynamic DC fast-charging solution live, including the successful charging of an e-transporter with the prototype. The system, which will be available in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) from 2026, is tailored to logistics companies. A central power unit distributes the energy – up to 480 kW per charge point at peak times – intelligently and dynamically to up to twelve CCS2 charge points. This enables logistics companies to efficiently charge their growing e-fleets – from vans to heavy-duty trucks – overnight or during breaks in operations, while making optimal use of existing grid capacity.
Partnerships and technology as keys to e-logistics
Participants praised “Future Logistix” for the depth of its content, the expertise of its speakers, and the open atmosphere. This positive response and the concrete requests for a follow-up event confirm the need for further dialogue on this important topic for the future. The statement by Dr. Micha Lege, Managing Director of logistics service provider Wiedmann & Winz, is representative of the consistently positive feedback from participants: “I attend many events, but I have never seen anything like this organized by a customer." Overall, "Future Logistix" impressively demonstrated that while the electrification of logistics is complex, it can be successfully implemented with the right partners and technologies.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is a leading technology company that has been standing for innovation, quality, and reliability in mechanical engineering worldwide for 175 years. With a clear focus on growth and as a total solution provider, HEIDELBERG is driving further development in the core areas of packaging and digital printing, software solutions, and lifecycle business with service and consumables so that customers can achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
The company is also focusing on expanding into new business areas such as high-precision plant engineering with integrated control systems, automation technology, robotics, and the growing green technologies sector. With its strong international presence in approximately 170 countries, the creative power and expertise of its roughly 9,500 employees, its own production facilities in Europe, China, and the USA, and one of the largest global sales and service networks, the company is ideally positioned for future growth.
Image 1: Amperfied Dynamic DC in its element: A topic at "Future Logistix" was how logistics companies can efficiently charge their growing e-fleet – from small vans to heavy-duty trucks like the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600.
Image 2: Around 60 experts from logistics, science, and technology met in mid-May 2025 at "Future Logistix" in Wiesloch to discuss the diverse aspects of fleet electrification.
Image 3: In the networking area, attendees could learn about current e-mobility solutions at information booths from BEG Kraichgau, the electric car rental company Nextmove, and SAP.
Image 4: In the Amperfied development lab, attendees experienced the new Amperfied Dynamic DC fast-charging solution live, including the successful charging of an e-transporter with the prototype.
You can download the current HEIDELBERG white paper "Electromobility for a successful energy transition" from our website.
Additional information about Amperfied:
Internet: www.amperfied.com
E-mail: info@amperfied.com
Wallbox Hotline: +49 6222-82-2266
Image material, and further information about the company are available in the Investor Relations and Press Lounge of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG at www.heidelberg.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimates made by the management of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Even if the company management is of the opinion that these assumptions and estimates are accurate, actual future developments and future actual results may deviate considerably from these assumptions and estimates due to a variety of factors. These factors may include, for example, changes in the overall economic situation, exchange rates and interest rates as well as changes within the graphic arts industry. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft provides no guarantee and assumes no liability that future developments and the actual results achieved in the future will correspond to the assumptions and estimates made in this press release.
Press Spokesperson – Corporate and Amperfied
Tel.: +49 (0)6222 82 67123
