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All Motor Transport articles in 2022 – Page 2
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Article"Industry facing cliff edge over net zero targets," warns DAF MD
DAF Trucks MD Laurence Drake has warned that the 2035 and 2040 end-of-sale dates for non-zero emission vehicles will be “a cliff edge” without government incentives and favourable energy prices.Speaking at a media event in central London, Drake (pictured) said there were currently “way too many variables” to predict which ...
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Deutsche Bahn shunts DB Schenker sale one step closer
Deutsche Bahn AG has moved one step closer to selling DB Schenker, opening the door to a possible bid by DSV Panalpina, which announced last year it is interested in acquiring the business.The German rail group said this week that it has instructed its management board to examine and prepare ...
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Kickstart electric van transition or risk it stalling, AFP warns government
The transition to electric vans is in danger of stalling unless the government can offer operators more support, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) said this week.The call comes as AFP members report a range of issues with the introduction of electric vans, including unsuitable charging infrastructure, rising lease and ...
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ArticleRapid growth prompts Chiltern Cold Storage to rebrand as J S Davidson
Chiltern Cold Storage has rebranded as JS Davidson, taking the name of the company's managing director John Davidson, following a major investment programme, rising demand for its services and a spate of major contract wins.Under its new moniker the business, which has operating licences for ten trucks and ten trailers, ...
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Planning Inspectorate gives thumbs down to Basingstoke facility
Newlands Developments' plans to build a large warehouse for Lidl close to a motorway junction have been rejected following an unsuccessful appeal.Despite Newlands Developments reducing the size of the planned facility from 271,000 to 101,000 square metres, bringing the height of the buildings between by two to three metres across ...
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EV Cargo publishes inaugural sustainability report
Global freight forwarding, supply chain services and technology company EV Cargo ramped up its efforts to become more sustainable during 2021, according to its inaugural sustainability report, published this week.During the year the company said its commitment to global sustainability gathered momentum, with the introduction of a number of ...
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HSH Coldstores to buy ACS&T in £16.5m deal
Associated Cold Stores and Transport (ACS&T) is to be acquired by HSH Coldstores for £16.5m in cash.The deal, which is expected to close on 10 January 2023, will boost HSH Coldstores presence in the UK and see it add ACS&T’s sites in Grimsby, Tewkesbury, and Wolverhampton to its portfolio.The company ...
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ArticleAlan R Jones & Sons bolsters fleet with two DAF XG trucks
_autotoneAlan R Jones & Sons, which was acquired by Fagan & Whalley in February this year, has boosted its fleet with two new DAF XG trucks.The move underlines the company's plans to expand its services, following its purchase by Fagan & Whalley. The company currently operates a fleet of around ...
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ArticleAGI Global Logistics opens offices in Cheadle and Winchester
AGI Global Logistics has opened two new offices in Cheadle and Winchester, taking its total number of offices to 18. The opening of the two offices allows the company to increase its geographical reach in the North West and South of England.AGI Global Logistics offers freight transportation and storage services, ...
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First Hydrogen hires EDAG to design mass produced zero-emission vans
First Hydrogen has selected EDAG Group (EDAG) as its design partner for its next generation of hydrogen fuel cell vans (FCEVs).The German design and engineering company, which specialises in concept cars, prototypes and top level commercial vehicle development, has been tasked with creating a stand-out design for First Hydrogen's next ...
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ArticleWincanton swerves tanker driver strike with inflation-busting pay award
Wincanton has agreed to give 150 tanker drivers pay increases ranging between 20% and 37% after facing the threat of strike action which could have brought major disruption to the UK's fuel supplies.The deal comes after the 150 drivers, who deliver fuel to Valero petrol stations, voted "overwhelmingly" in favour ...
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ArrowXL lands delivery deal with Ebac
Two person home delivery specialist ArrowXL has won a contract to deliver washing machines to households across the UK after impressing British manufacturer Ebac with its customer service.Under the contract ArrowXL will offer Ebac's customers a six day per week diary service and will be able to nominate a convenient ...
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ArticlePolice reveal towns and counties worst hit by HGV thefts
Sussex has been revealed as the worst county for HGV thefts, with 87 incidents reported to the police since 2020, according to a freedom of information request.Of the forces that responded, Sussex came out top, followed by Hertfordshire (67), Bedfordshire (38) and Derbyshire (14).Included in the data provided to vehicle ...
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ArticleTrucksters launches app to improve mental health of HGV drivers
Freight start-up Trucksters has teamed up with healthcare app Cristobal to provide lorry drivers with a programme to improve their mental health.Trucksters said it was also putting together a driver experience team whose job is to ensure that drivers achieve a better life-work balance, spend more quality time with their ...
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ArticleVolvo Trucks unveils raft of electric options for FH, FM and FMX models
Volvo Trucks has expanded its range of vehicles and launched electric rigid versions of its Volvo FH, FM and FMX models.The OEM said the new heavy rigid trucks can be designed to carry electric superstructures for a range of transport assignments, including goods distribution, refuse collection and construction work.Roger Alm, ...
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ArticleEV Cargo reports surge in 2021 profits as net zero strategy gathers pace
EV Cargo said revenues sailed past £1bn last year, an increase of 70.5% for the global freight forwarding firm.Announcing its full year results for 2021, the company said gross profit had increased by 47.1% to £144.5m and pre-tax profit rose from £6m in 2020 to £35.6m last year.EV Cargo added ...
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ArticleRHA Benevolent Fund offers support to non-members
An RHA charity supporting people in times of financial difficulties is for the first time offering support to non-members, in response to the cost-of-living crisis.The haulage business group said it had a “moral responsibility” to support the industry and help those facing hardship.The Benevolent Fund, set up in 2000, has ...
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ArticlePalletways profits slip but turnover edges higher
Turnover at Palletways has increased by 4.1% to £230m, but the largest UK pallet network also saw a reduction in profit to £21.7m, new figures showed.During the year ending 30 June 2022, the network said volumes had fallen slightly as it experienced a full financial year of no significant Covid-19 ...
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ArticleWoodland Group hails benefits of new rail route for freight
Woodland Group helped a customer reduce its inbound supply chain carbon emissions by 82% after introducing a rail route at its Doncaster facility.The logistics firm said putting freight for Ball Beverage Packaging on to rail resulted in 4.35 times less emissions, which equated to 886 fewer tonnes of carbon than ...
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ArticleAztek Logistics hits FORS gold standard for sixth year running
Aztec Logistics has secured a gold standard FORS award for safety and environmental best practice in the supply chain for the sixth year running.The Letchworth transport firm said the gold award was seen as increasingly significant in many sectors, including the construction industry where it works with customers involved in ...