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Cartwright Group to convert former brickworks into flagship site

September 20, 2018 Chris Druce

Cartwright Group has purchased a 26-acre site in Belton, North Lincolnshire to create a new flagship base for Cartwright Conversions.

Laurence Marshall, CEO of Lawrence David (left) and Mariusz Golec, CEO of The Wielton Group (right).

Lawrence David bought by Polish group Wielton

September 20, 2018 Kylie Noble

UK trailer manufacturer Lawrence David has become part of the Wielton Group.

Palletline looking to sell benefits of its Amazon consolidation offer to other retailers

September 20, 2018 Carol Millett

Palletline plans to replicate its national consolidation model with other retailers after seeing its Amazon freight volumes continue to build.

Trade associations react angrily to government migration report

September 18, 2018 Kylie Noble

The RHA and FTA have attacked the Migration Advisory Committee’s call to favour high-skilled migrants after Brexit, warning it would amplify the skills shortage the logistics sector already faces.

FORS to ramp up green requirements in 2019 standard refresh

September 18, 2018 Kylie Noble

FORS has revealed plans to mandate stronger environmental requirements as part of its two-yearly refresh, which comes into force on 14 January 2019.

Volkswagen planning to divest Scania, MAN and its commercial vehicles business by year’s end

September 18, 2018 Christopher Walton

Volkswagen is considering spinning off its commercial vehicle division – comprising Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles – by the end of the year.

Love the lorry, it would be a poorer world without them

September 17, 2018 Motor Transport

This week is National Lorry Week, designed to promote the road transport industry and the vital service it provides.

Transport Security Congress – European Edition 29th October 2019 Paris, France

September 17, 2018 Motor Transport

In today’s digital world, security has become a business-critical issue. The need to provide smart, efficient, and customer centric services has led to the digitalisation of transport operations and the adoption of the Internet-of-Things. Yet this leaves transport operators vulnerable to attack from cyber criminals, terrorists, and hostile nations. The recently imposed NIS Directive has enshrined security in EU law and ensures that operators of essential services must comply with minimum cyber security standards. Digitalisation also offers new security and […]

New Actros sets technological benchmark, says Mercedes-Benz

September 14, 2018 Will Shiers

Mercedes-Benz launched its refreshed Actros in Berlin last week (6 September).

Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce given green light to address opportunities

September 11, 2018 Kylie Noble

The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) is to facilitate the government’s new Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce, which was announced as part of the Road to Zero emissions strategy in July.

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Transport Security Congress – European Edition 29th October 2019 Paris, France

by Motor Transport in Industry News

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, ...

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Shell opens second hydrogen fuel

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Electric vehicle uptake would improve

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