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Truck manufacturers slam EU plan to slash truck emissions by a third by 2030

October 22, 2018 Carol Millett

Tough new EU plans to cut CO2 emissions from new trucks by 35% by 2030 are unachievable, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has warned.

Peel Ports boss looks to capitalise on Felixstowe’s problems

October 22, 2018 Chris Tindall

Felixstowe Port’s ongoing attempts to resolve traffic congestion and slow turnaround times have been dealt a blow, after the chief executive of rival Peel Ports said customers should snub it in favour of northern terminals.

Transdek UK bringing latest Urban Double-Deck Trailer to Freight in the City Expo

October 19, 2018 Hayley Pink

Transdek UK will be exhibiting its latest Urban Double-Deck Trailer at Freight in the City Expo in London next month.

The UK’s automotive supply chain faces a huge shock in the event of a no-deal Brexit, warn associations

October 19, 2018 Chris Tindall

A no-deal Brexit will cause “massive logistical problems” in the automotive supply chain, with manufacturers facing a choice of either absorbing significant rising costs in the movement of vehicle parts or passing them on.

John Mitchell (Grangemouth) gets its house in order ahead of change at the top

October 19, 2018 Chris Tindall

A significant investment by John Mitchell (Grangemouth) has paved the the way for “generational change” according to its MD, who intends to retire within the next few years.

FORS drives past 5,000 member mark in 10th anniversary year

October 18, 2018 Kylie Noble

FORS now has 5050 members in what is its tenth year of operation.

Kinaxia Logistics’ purchase of AKW costs William Kirk its Palletline membership

October 18, 2018 Carol Millett

Palletline has asked haulier William Kirk to leave the network after Kinaxia Logistics’ purchase of fellow Palletline member AKW Group.

Freight in the City Expo event 2018

October 18, 2018 jasmine Flintham

If you are involved in delivering or receiving goods in towns and cities, then Freight in the City Expo is the must-attend event for you. This free one-day Expo brings together the freight industry, businesses and local authorities all under one roof. You will hear from a line-up of industry pioneers and experts in a packed seminar programme about how they are already tackling the issues around urban deliveries. In between seminar sessions, there will be plenty of time for […]

No reform to London Lorry Control Scheme anytime soon

October 18, 2018 Chris Tindall

A report into the London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS) suggests long awaited changes to make hauliers’ lives easier may not happen for at least another four years.

CitySprint introduces new ‘heavy’ freight service across the UK

October 17, 2018 Kylie Noble

Same-day courier company CitySprint has launched a new UK delivery service – Freight Desk – for oversized, heavy and difficult-to-handle items.

LoCITY Fuels in Action helps freight operators understand market for alternative fuels

By Christopher Walton and Colin Barnett A Fuels in Action event at Kempton Park in Surrey last week (20 March) was the ...

Shell opens second hydrogen fuel pump, but remains focused on full ‘mosaic’ of alternative fuels

By the end of 2018, Shell will have opened three new hydrogen refuelling pumps on sites around London.But the fuel giant says ...

Electric vehicle uptake would improve with better distributor and operator collaboration

Improved collaboration between electric vehicle operators and electricity distributors will see a substantial increase of battery-powered vehicles on the roads of London, ...

LoCITY Fuels in Action helps

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Shell opens second hydrogen fuel

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Electric vehicle uptake would improve

Posted by Christopher Walton on Mar 22, 20183

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