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COP28: Radical action needed to decarbonise HGVs in UK, new report warns
Urgent action is needed to electrify the UK’s half a million heavy-polluting HGVs if the government’s net zero transport targets are to be met, according to a report from the Green Finance Institute (GFI).
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Host of major operators takes part in First Hydrogen LCV inaugural test drive
Zero emissions automotive developer, First Hydrogen saw 21 UK fleet operators and industry specialists test drive its bespoke hydrogen fuel cell-powered light commercial vehicles (LCV) at the HORIBA MIRA proving ground near Coventry.
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Record 463 hauliers collapse in last year, report reveals
A record 463 British haulage businesses have collapsed in the last 12 months, more than double the number two years ago, according to data obtained by Price Bailey, the Top 30 accountants.
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DHL lands deal with Hilti Ireland to manage warehouse and transport operations
DHL has won a new UK and Ireland contract with Hilti Ireland which will see the logistics giant co-ordinate DHL Supply Chain and DHL Express to provide warehouse and transport services respectively.
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Hemisphere Freight Services to acquire two divisions of Magnus Group
Supply chain specialist Hemisphere Freight Services (HFS) is set to purchase the warehousing and freight forwarding divisions of Magnus Group, after the Ipswich-based haulier announced its intention to call in the administrators earlier this month.
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Pearn Wyatt & Son take delivery of two Smoothsider bulk tippers from Fruehauf
Farming and haulage company, Pearn Wyatt & Son, has taken delivery of two bulk tippers, continuing a close relationship with Fruehauf that spans more than five decades.
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Diageo partners with Zeus to launch HVO trial
Sustainable freight management specialist Zeus has teamed up with multinational beverage company Diageo to launch hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel trials in the UK.
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Curries recognises 107 workers for their combined 2,000 years of service
Dumfries-based transport firm Curries Solutions has recognised more than 100 of its employees for a collective 2,000 years of dedicated service to the business.
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Owens Group hit by ransomware cyber attack
Welsh haulier Owens Group has suffered a major cyber attack, according to claims made on the dark web by LockBit ransomware group, which uses malicious software designed to block access to computer systems in exchange for a ransom payment.
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Latest Top 100 reveals resilience of smaller operators as low growth dogs post-Covid market
Royal Mail Source: Shutterstock It’s been a difficult year for the road transport industry, but our annual survey of company performance highlights the professionalism and tenacity of operators in facing up to the challenges.
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Magnus Group files intention to appoint administrator
Haulage and warehousing company and Ipswich Town FC sponsor Magnus Group has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators in court.
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Magnus Group files intention to appoint administrator
Haulage and warehousing company and Ipswich Town FC sponsor Magnus Group has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators in court.
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Climate Change Committee urges government not take its “eyes off the ball” when it comes to decarbonising road freight
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Williams Haulage fined £100,000 after HGV driver dies on site
North Wales logistics firm Williams Haulage Limited has been fined £100,000 after a Hungarian lorry driver fell from a loading bay and fractured his skull, resulting in his death. Williams Haulage, which is based in Cynwyd in Corwen, was fined £100,000 and ordered to pay £8,400 costs after admitting to failing ...
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Bedeo launches diesel to electric van conversion kit
A retrofit solution that converts a diesel van to electric at the touch of a button has been launched by EV supplier Bedeo.It said the RE-100 range extender enabled companies with large fleets of vans, often with major conversions such as refrigeration units and bespoke fit outs, to retain them ...
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Strikes by GXO workers at Greene King could see pub taps run dry this Christmas, Unite warns
Pubs across the North West could see supplies of Greene King beer run dry as GXO lorry drivers and warehouse staff contracted to the brewery prepare to take rolling strike action in protest at a below inflation pay offer which they say imposes a real terms pay cut.
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Uncertainty surrounds government phase-out dates for diesel HGVs
The phase-out dates for diesel HGVs could still change following the government’s announcement that it is to postpone its ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol cars, according to freight experts. A spokesman for Volvo Trucks said that although the government announcement did not appear to directly affect ...
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Kingston Council teams up with Veolia to launch new electric fleet
Kingston Council is rolling out its new electric refuse collection vehicles (eRCVs) in partnership with Veolia as part of its strategy to provide a cleaner, greener, and quieter service for residents across the borough. The partnership sees 27 new battery-powered eRCVs replacing current diesel models, meeting the council’s target to ...
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Northgate helps The Nuture Group switch on to electric vehicles
Rental and mobility solutions provider Northgate is helping The Nurture Group switch its fleet to electric vehicles as part of its drive to reach net zero by 2030.
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AFP leads the call for clarity on 4.25 tonne electric van rules
Operators are cancelling orders of 4.25 electric vans because of a lack of clarity on the rules for using these vehicles, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) revealed this week, as it called for operators to demand government action to end the confusion. The AFP is warning that a “small ...