Amazon has opened a micromobility hub in Berlin to deliver more than 1.5 million parcels per year across the city.
The e-cargo bikes are part of a €400 million investment to help electrify and decarbonise Amazon’s German transportation network.
Micromobility hubs are physical centres within urban areas where packages are loaded onto sustainable delivery vehicles for the final leg of their journey. They reduce the number of traditional delivery vans on the road, easing traffic congestion and improving air quality in city centres. The new Berlin hub, a first for Amazon in the city, will be set up centrally in a car park at the Alexa shopping centre near Alexanderplatz.
The bikes are manufactured by Mubea and are well-suited to serving last-mile delivery, according to Mubea Cargo Project Lead Stefan Rath.
“The vehicle’s capacity, ease of riding and ergonomics make it the perfect solution for this new microhub,” he said.
“Our cargo bike offers fast stops at the delivery location as well as full safety features such as an electronic parking brake. We have taken vehicle testing and certification to the highest of standards in order to offer the highest performance standards.”
Mubea’s bikes can transport large volumes up to 200kg while their compact and agile design allows for easy navigation through narrow and congested urban areas.
Featuring AES Super-and Powerpack batteries, the cargo bikes offer a range of 50km. Advanced technologies include RFID locks and geotab capabilities, enhancing security, safety, and tracking of deliveries.
In 2023, Amazon had more than 50 micromobility hubs in over 40 cities across Europe, up from 20 in 2022.
