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New study reveals the diet that can lead to road accidents

June 24, 2021 Chris Tindall

Truckers who rely on junk food and unhealthy snacks may be worse drivers, according to a study.

Leading exporters still facing long border delays and massive fines, insists Speedy Freight

June 23, 2021 Tim Wallace

Courier firm Speedy Freight said leading national brands are still facing “massive challenges” in moving products six months on from the UK’s departure from the EU.

Goodman starts work on 340,000 sq ft M25 distribution space

June 23, 2021 Tim Wallace

Global property group Goodman has broken ground on 338,267 sq ft of e-commerce and distribution space at Purfleet Commercial Park in Essex.

Developer of My Transport Planner secures new investment

June 23, 2021 Tim Wallace

The Algorithm People, developer of pay-as-you-go route optimisation platform My Transport Planner, has secured $2.2m (£1.6m) of funding from a consortium of tech investors led by former Sage chief executive Stephen Kelly.

‘Drop-in’ fuel HVO explored at latest Freight in the City webinar

June 23, 2021 Hayley Pink

The use of renewable ‘drop-in’ fuels, such as HVO (hydro-treated vegetable oil), to reduce the carbon impact of HGV fleets was the focus of the latest Freight in the City webinar. In partnership with DAF Trucks, the topical webinar looked at the government’s ambition to move towards net zero carbon by 2050 and the role sustainable fuels would play to achieve this aim. Phil Moon, marketing manager at DAF Trucks, acknowledged the significant task that lay ahead of both manufacturers […]

Hauliers hike rates amid “perfect storm of crises”

June 23, 2021 Tim Wallace

Leading hauliers have told MT they have been forced to increase rates to customers amid a range of growing industry challenges.

Midlands hauliers will need 76 low and zero emission fuel stations by 2040

June 23, 2021 Carol Millett

The Midlands will need 76 low and zero emission fuel refuelling stations by 2040 if it is to meet growing demand from operators in the region for alternative fuels and meet statutory zero carbon targets.

New call for action on road safety as research reveals 40% of fatal collisions involve HGVs

June 23, 2021 Admin Support

Over 2.5 million people died from Covid-19 in 2020, and the world has been galvanised into action by the devastating loss of life. Yet every year, more than one million people lose their lives in road collisions. But, unlike the pandemic, its most significant effect is among children and young adults. Road crashes are the leading cause of death for the 5 to 29 age group.

New joint venture unveiled for 40 waste-to-hydrogen fuelling stations

June 22, 2021 Carol Millett

Hydrogen fuel provider Element 2 and renewable hydrogen systems supplier, Ways2H have forged a partnership to deliver up to 40 waste-to-hydrogen refuelling stations in the UK.

Watch on demand: Fleet Decarbonisation Online Roadshow: Birmingham

June 22, 2021 Carol Millett

Freight in the City, in partnership with Volvo Trucks, hosted the ‘Fleet Decarbonisation Online Roadshow: Birmingham’ webinar on the UK’s Clean Air Day (17 June), bringing together a panel of industry experts to help operators on their journey to acheive a zero-carbon fleet.

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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