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From third-party logistics to own-account operators Motortransport.co.uk has it covered: we report on all 3PLs, from DHL Supply Chain to Eddie Stobart Logistics, and from XPO Logistics to Wincanton. We also cover the UK home delivery and parcels market from Royal Mail to DPD and from Hermes to Yodel. We have all the latest news from own-account operators, including Tesco Distribution, Travis Perkins, Bidvest and the latest developments from pallet networks including Palletways and Pall-ex.

Campeys hits the gas in drive for sustainability

September 22, 2021 Tim Wallace

North Yorkshire family haulier Campeys of Selby has taken delivery of the first of 11 new compressed bio gas (CBG) powered tractor units.

Hermes commits to 168 Mercedes-Benz eSprinters after successful trials

September 22, 2021 Carol Millett

Parcel delivery firm Hermes has placed an order for 168 fully electric Mercedes-Benz eSprinters following the successful trial of two of the vehicles from its Enfield depot.

Onpoint Logistics cuts fuel bill by a third using connected fleet management

September 21, 2021 Carol Millett

Onpoint Logistics has seen its fuel bill slashed by a third (34%) and productivity boosted by 14% after installing a Webfleet fleet management platform.

DHL and Ezyhaul invest £14.6m in UK digital freight firm Digihaul

September 21, 2021 Carol Millett

DHL and Ezyhaul have invested £14.6m in UK start-up Digihaul in a bid to offset the impact of the UK driver shortage crisis and drive supply chain digitalisation.

XPO Logistics champions diversity and inclusion with Birmingham Pride festival sponsorship

September 21, 2021 Carol Millett

XPO Logistics is sponsoring the Birmingham Pride Festival this month as part of its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

DPD covers logo with giant sticky note to highlight climate crisis

September 20, 2021 Carol Millett

Parcel delivery firm DPD is covering up its logos on its trucks this week with a giant sticky note stating: “Tackle the Climate Crisis” as part of as campaign called the World’s To Do List.

DX opens new Dorset depot in drive for further growth

September 20, 2021 Tim Wallace

DX has continued the expansion of its network with the opening of a new depot in Verwood, East Dorset.

Co-op shrugs off £15m loss to announce Amazon tie-up and “robot deliveries”

September 16, 2021 Chris Tindall

Co-op has blamed “product availability issues” and the effects of Covid after it slipped into the red during the first half of the year.

Intercounty Distribution adds 14 DAF XF530s to fleet

September 16, 2021 Chris Tindall

Cornish haulier Intercounty Distribution has invested in 14 new DAF XF530s in a bid to improve fuel efficiency and driver satisfaction.

Pall-Ex continues European growth drive with new Investex deal

September 16, 2021 Chris Tindall

Pall-Ex has signed a master licensee agreement (MLA) in Czechia and Slovakia, enabling logistics provider Investex Group to form Pall-Ex CS and operate across the two countries.

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

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