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All Motor Transport articles in 2021 – Page 68
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ArticleTruck makers mull best ways to slash CO2 emissions under EU VECTO plan
As we know, the government plans to end the sale of petrol and diesel powered cars and vans by 2030. Provided the industry can produce enough electric vehicles by then, there seem to be few barriers to ensuring the date is met. It’s a different story where heavy trucks are ...
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ArticleHGV driver arrested on M11 after stowaway rings police for help
An HGV driver was arrested on the M11 after a stowaway inside his lorry rang the police for help.Cambridgeshire police said the driver was arrested on suspicion of assisting illegal entry into the UK but has since been interviewed and will face no further action.The incident occurred on 20 March ...
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ArticleTruck driver with £37.6m haul of cocaine stashed in tyres jailed for 19 years
A German truck driver has been jailed for 19 years after he attempted to bring almost half a tonne of cocaine into the UK hidden in his lorry load of tyres.Kawus Rafiei, 57, was sentenced after being found guilty at Canterbury Crown Court of attempting to import Class A drugs ...
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ArticleOur live events make a comeback as Covid-19 restrictions ease
If you’re anything like us, you’ll be champing at the bit to be surrounded by people you don’t live with and fortunately, we have a bumper programme of Covid-safe events planned throughout 2021 ensuring you can re-introduce socialising and networking into your schedule.From truck racing and golf to exhibitions and ...
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ArticleCNG Fuels builds Glasgow refuelling station to drive low carbon deliveries across Scotland
CNG Fuels has started building Scotland’s first public access renewable biomethane HGV refuelling station, the company announced today (25 March).The station near Glasgow will refuel up to 450 lorries a day when it opens in November, enabling HGVs to make low-carbon deliveries across most of Scotland.Most of England and Wales ...
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ArticlePalletline Logistics Group acquires overnight delivery operation from PF Whitehead Logistics
Palletline Logistics, part of the palletised freight distribution network Palletline, has acquired the overnight delivery business of South London-based PF Whitehead Logistics.Under its new ownership, the business will operate as Palletline Whitehead Ltd.PF Whitehead Logistics had been a member of the Palletline network for 10 years and has sold its ...
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ArticleDigital supply chain giant FourKites sets sights on UK after $100m cash injection
Supply chain visibility platform FourKites has announced a new $100m (£73m) funding to help expand into the UK and wider Europe.It said the funding will enable it to offer a "bold new vision for the future of global digital supply chains across the UK", spanning transportation, warehouses, stores, trucks and ...
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ArticleMajor barriers remain for SME hauliers looking to go green
The government’s announcement last week that it is cutting the grants for plug-in vehicles makes very little difference to HGV operators on the simple basis that only three commercial vehicles with GVWs above 3.5 tonnes are currently eligible for any kind of grant support. These are the BYD Auto eDucato ...
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ArticleVisionTrack names new head of corporate sales
VisionTrack has strengthened its senior management team with James Littlechild joining the video telematics specialist as head of corporate sales.The company said the appointment will support its ongoing expansion with Littlechild responsible for developing strategic relationships with large enterprise fleets.He has 15 years of experience selling software, hardware, IT services ...
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ArticleLogistics training centre to launch in Lutterworth this summer
A new logistics and supply chain training and research facility is coming to the Magna Park development in Lutterworth, Leicestershire.The Centre for Logistics Education and Research (CLEAR) will be launched this summer and aims to help the sector address key challenges as the UK moves towards economic recovery and renewed ...
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Key milestones on the road to zero emissions
In our book 'The Road to Zero Emissions' we describe the future of the truck and transport industry up to 2050 and beyond. Some key facts to observe from our research can be distilled into 10 key trends.1,000,000 electric LCVs will be produced every year from 2030 and represent around ...
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ArticleInPost partners with Missguided to offer first label-free returns service
E-commerce delivery specialist InPost has launched an 'instant returns' service, which allows shoppers to send back unwanted goods more quickly via a QR code on their phone.Fashion retailer Missguided is one of the first to introduce the new solution which removes the need for printed labels. Shoppers now only need ...
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Micro-fulfilment centres could slash London emissions by 17%, report finds
Post and parcel delivery companies could significantly reduce harmful city emissions and traffic congestion, if bold steps are taken to reshape last-mile delivery ecosystems, according to a new study by consultants Accenture.The report, 'The Sustainable Last Mile: Faster. Greener. Cheaper', produced in collaboration with Frontier Economics, found that using local ...
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Reliable delivery top of online consumer concerns, survey reveals
More than three quarters of UK consumers say reliable delivery is there number one priority, according to a report from UPS.Released today, the 'UPS Smart E-commerce Report 2021' developed in partnership with YouGov, surveyed 10,000 consumers across Europe including 2,000 UK consumers, to establish the impact of the recent pandemic ...
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ArticleRenault Trucks commits to expansion of fully-electric range to all sectors by 2023
Renault Trucks is ramping up its commitment to electro-mobility with a pledge to offer an all-electric model for the distribution sector, construction industry and longer-distance routes by 2023.The announcement supports the manufacturer’s ambition to ensure its fleet is carbon-neutral within 30 years, with a view to stopping the sale of ...
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Article“Crazy” driving down M20 in wrong direction sees truck driver jailed
A truck driver who deliberately drove in the wrong direction on the M20 in a bid to catch a ferry was jailed for 10 months this week.The jury at Canterbury Crown Court took just 39 minutes to unanimously reach a guilty verdict in the case of 25-year-old Polish national Tomasz ...
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ArticleWho rules? Whitehall mandarins accused of blocking 25-metre truck trials in 'Yes Minister' move
Transport@DD 027DfT officials have been accused of ignoring ministers’ wishes in a move likened to a scene from TV series 'Yes Minister' after the department shelved plans this week for a trial of 25-metre articulated trucks whilst it carries out a safety review of the vehicle.The decision brings ...
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ArticleFortec rebrands to reflect its addition to Pall-Ex Group
Fortec Distribution Network has rolled out a major rebrand to underline a new era for the firm as part of the Pall-Ex Group and to mark its 25th anniversary.The new look reflects Pall-Ex Group’s arrow branding, while keeping Fortec’s blue and green colour scheme.The livery can now be seen across ...
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ArticlePanther celebrates a decade of white-glove two-person delivery
Panther Logistics is celebrating 10 years of its dedicated next day two-person delivery service.In 2011 the Northamptonshire-based business - which was acquired by US-based white glove delivery giant AIT Worldwide Logistics in November last year - changed its core business from general haulage to premium, next day, white-glove two-person delivery.The ...
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ArticleOperation Brock returns as Manston Airport lorry park closes
Operation Brock has been reintroduced on the M20 in Kent following the closure of the temporary lorry park at Manston Airport.The new measures were introduced at 4am on Sunday (21 March), with Eurotunnel and Port of Dover freight being directed into separate lanes.The barrier on the London-bound side is still ...