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[ December 2, 2020 ] Pallet networks seeing “unprecedented” demand for residential deliveries, APN reports Industry News
[ December 2, 2020 ] London Electric Vehicle Company expands UK network with five new dealer locations Air quality
[ December 2, 2020 ] Heed warnings on bridge strikes or risk losing licence, FORS tells members Industry News
[ December 2, 2020 ] Meet the 2020 MT Award winners – Innovation Award sponsored by Goodyear Tyres UK Awards
[ December 2, 2020 ] Clipper Logistics faces “minimal” financial hit on Arcadia contract and no job losses, industry sources say News

Pallet networks seeing “unprecedented” demand for residential deliveries, APN reports

December 2, 2020 Carol Millett

Pallet network residential deliveries have risen to unprecedented levels during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Association of Pallet Networks (APN).

London Electric Vehicle Company expands UK network with five new dealer locations

December 2, 2020 Carol Millett

London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has strengthened its dealer presence in the Midlands with the appointment of Guest Truck and Van as its Midlands sales and servicing partner.

Heed warnings on bridge strikes or risk losing licence, FORS tells members

December 2, 2020 Tim Wallace

FORS has joined forces with Network Rail to try to drive down the number of bridge strikes by HGVs.

Clipper Logistics faces “minimal” financial hit on Arcadia contract and no job losses, industry sources say

December 2, 2020 Carol Millett

Clipper Logistics is set to transfer around 70 drivers on its Arcadia delivery partnership to other contracts and will lose “minimal” amounts on the deal, following the retail giant’s collapse, motortransport.co.uk has learnt.

HGV traffic first to return to pre-Covid-19 lockdown levels

December 1, 2020 Carol Millett

HGV traffic is the only type of motor transport to have returned to pre-pandemic lockdown traffic levels, according to new data released by the Department for Transport.

Northern Powergrid energises fleet with £1.75m investment in seven Mercedes-Benz Unimogs

December 1, 2020 Carol Millett

Northern Powergrid has taken delivery of seven new all-terrain Mercedes-Benz Unimogs.

Whistl ramps up drive into fulfilment with acquisition of Clientbase

December 1, 2020 Carol Millett

Delivery management company Whistl has acquired Devon-based fulfilment and contact centre firm Clientbase for an undisclosed sum.

Polaris Logistics & Distribution takes delivery of five height-adjustable trailers from Schmitz Cargobull

December 1, 2020 Carol Millett

Logistics firm Polaris Logistics & Distribution has taken delivery of five new S.CS Mega curtainside trailers after being impressed with their flexibility and fuel economy.

Tuffnells returns to profit six months after MBO

December 1, 2020 Carol Millett

Tuffnells has returned to profit just six months after being bought by the firm’s management team in May this year.

Suttons Tankers wins five-year gas cylinder trunking deal with BOC

December 1, 2020 Carol Millett

Suttons Tankers has landed a major five-year contract with BOC to provide inter-branch trunking services for the movements of full and empty gas cylinders across the UK.

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

Posted by Emma Shone on Mar 28, 20182

Electric vehicle uptake would improve

Posted by Christopher Walton on Mar 22, 20183

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