Amazon's new Berlin hub boosts zero-emission deliveries with electric cargo bikes
Amazon Opens Third Micro-Mobility Hub in Berlin, Expanding Zero-Emission Deliveries
Together with Berlin's Senator for Transport, Ute Bonde, Amazon on Monday inaugurated its third micro-mobility hub in Berlin—and its 14th in Germany. The new facility in Alt-Treptow will enable Amazon's delivery partners in the capital to handle over two million packages annually using electric cargo bikes. In Berlin, deliveries are already being made by e-cargo bike from the distribution center in Tegel as well as the micro-mobility hub at Alexanderplatz. Amazon is a co-founder and the first signatory of The Climate Pledge, which commits to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Electric cargo bikes play a key role in this effort.
"Berlin only works if its commercial traffic works," said Ute Bonde, Senator for Mobility, Transport, Climate Protection, and the Environment. "With the opening of Amazon's new micro-mobility hub at MotionLab.Berlin, we are sending a visible signal for a freight transport system that is becoming future-proof, step by step. We will still need different types of vehicles, but we must rethink logistics—with concepts that avoid unnecessary trips, don't generate extra routes, and help reduce overall traffic."
In the end, she believes, everyone benefits: businesses can deliver more efficiently, and Berliners experience less traffic noise, safer streets, and more space in the city. Bonde cites cargo bikes as a prime example, no longer a niche product but a fixed component of modern, urban-friendly freight transport. Combined with micro-depots, they offer a compelling solution—short distances, low emissions, and streamlined processes—according to the CDU politician. Berlin, she notes, provides ideal conditions: few inclines, numerous courtyards, and buildings that can serve as hub infrastructure.
Across Germany, the online retailer and its delivery partners already use electric cargo bikes in twelve cities. However, their feasibility depends heavily on local conditions, requiring sufficient population density and short delivery routes, as well as suitable topography, explained Martin Andersen, Country Director at Amazon Logistics, who oversees last-mile deliveries in Central Europe.
Berlin's flat terrain and dense urban structure make it perfectly suited for e-cargo bikes, ensuring cost-effective operations for models like those from Mubea U-Mobility—a subsidiary of the Attendorn-based automotive supplier. "This is no longer about isolated showcase projects for good PR," Andersen said. "It's a serious delivery option that addresses multiple challenges: climate protection, air quality, space constraints, parking, delivery speed, and even driver's license requirements." Unlike five years ago, he added, the technology has advanced to the point where bike-based logistics are now practical and scalable.
From the Alt-Treptow hub, Amazon drivers deliver pre-sorted packages in two shifts—midday and late afternoon—to nearby neighborhoods. The new center's delivery zone covers central, densely populated districts, including parts of Kreuzberg, Treptow, Neukölln, and Mitte. It complements Amazon's existing micro-mobility hubs in Tegel and Alexanderplatz. On the day of the official launch, operations were already in full swing, with heavy-duty cargo bikes dispatching from noon onward.
One driver parks directly outside the MotionLab, unloading at the delivery address. The two swappable AES batteries on each bike provide a 50-kilometer range—more than enough for a full day's work in Berlin's flat landscape. Overnight, they recharge in dedicated cabinets, with the manufacturer servicing them every three months on-site to minimize downtime. A backup bike stands ready for emergencies. Packages arrive at the hub from the distribution center via heavy Iveco Daily transporters or delivery trucks before being sorted for final-mile distribution.
Amazon currently operates more than 70 micro-mobility hubs in over 50 cities across Europe. By the end of 2026, the company plans to open an additional 25 such facilities throughout the continent.
"The launch of our third micro-mobility hub in Berlin marks a key milestone in electrifying our delivery network," said Andersen. "Thanks to this new location, we and our delivery partners will be able to deliver over two million packages annually to customers in Berlin."
The expanded use of micro-mobility solutions is expected to reduce noise and traffic congestion in city centers. By early 2026, Amazon had already delivered more than 100 million packages across Europe using electric cargo bikes, e-mopeds, and handcarts—with over 10 million of those deliveries made in Germany alone.
To accelerate the electrification and decarbonization of its transport network, Amazon and its delivery partners have deployed more than 4,500 electric vehicles in Germany. The online retailer has also invested in thousands of charging stations for electric vehicles at its German sites. Last year, its delivery partners completed over 90 million emissions-free deliveries in the country. The new Berlin hub will likewise be operated by a delivery partner.
Amazon is a co-founder and the first signatory of The Climate Pledge, an initiative committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The U.S. corporation ranks among the world's largest commercial purchasers of carbon-free energy. In Germany, the company's renewable energy projects have a combined capacity exceeding 790 megawatts—enough to potentially power over one million households once fully operational.
