Prof. Dr. Alexander Kressner

Job Title: Professor Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Company: State University Baden-Württemberg
Country: Germany

Prof. Dr. Alexander Kressner is a professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management at DHBW Stuttgart, where he specializes in the electrification of commercial vehicle fleets, AI-based fleet and charging infrastructure optimization, and supply chain digitalization. He holds a bachelor's and master's degree in Operations Research & Supply Chain Management from the University of Hohenheim, where he also completed his doctorate.
Before entering academia, Kressner spent five years at Mercedes-Benz AG - first as a Data Science & Operations Research expert and later as a manager driving digitalization projects in logistics - giving him deep industry insight into the practical challenges of fleet transformation. Since joining DHBW Stuttgart in 2021, he has built a research focus on the real-world transition to zero-emission logistics, combining machine learning with operations research to model optimal e-fleet configurations and charging infrastructure deployment.
Kressner is also the organizer of practitioner-oriented conferences on fleet electrification that attract significant industry interest, bringing together fleet operators, energy providers, and charging infrastructure companies to share strategies and lessons learned from the field. He is a member of the Bundesvereinigung Logistik (BVL).

June 23, 2026Building the Backbone of Electric Freight, From Depots to Highways

Sessions

Session

Building the Backbone of Electric Freight, From Depots to Highways

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 11:30 am - 01:00 pm

ICM München Room 5

The electrification of heavy-duty transport is more than just a goal - the transformation is already underway. But scaling up also means having to solve the big challenges: How can we build charging networks that keep pace with fleet electrification without overburdening grids or budgets? What innovations in AI, energy storage and smart infrastructure can turn today's pilot projects into tomorrow's industry standard? And how can OEMs, logistics operators and energy providers align their strategies to make zero-emission freight profitable rather than just possible? From truck manufacturers and charge point operators to logistics innovators and energy experts, this dynamic panel brings together the leaders driving change. We will dive into the real-world solutions making an impact now, like modular charging hubs that grow with demand, fleets and energy optimization solutions powered by AI and smart grid integration that cuts costs and boosts reliability. We will also ask the hard questions: Where are the gaps in collaboration, technology or policy that could slow progress, and how do we close these gaps?