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Operations news
ICL signs up to engine cleaning service
Industrial Chemicals (ICL), the chemical manufacturing and distribution company, has signed a three-year contract for the Engine Carbon Clean (ECC) service, following extensive trials.
Fenn’s electric Volvos attract driver applications
Fenn Logistics has taken delivery of two Volvo FM Electric 4x2s, replacing two diesel powered units working for one of the world’s largest food and beverage manufacturers.
Association of Fleet Professionals urges fleets to engage in electric vehicle excise duty consultation
Fleet engagement with the new government consultation on Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) is “essential” to highlight a wide range of potential problems, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is warning.
Cardiff haulier FSEW helps Rockwell UK slash delivery emissions
Cardiff-based freight firm FSEW has joined forces with Rockwool UK to help the manufacturer cut carbon emissions from its UK delivery operations by using electric and biomethane-powered HGVs.
Voltempo management restructuring sees new CEO appointed to drive growth
HGV charging specialist Voltempo has appointed Simon Smith as its new chief executive in a management shake-up which also sees the company’s founder Michael Boxwell take on the new role of corporate development officer and John Fox recruited as chief operating officer.
UCLS boosts fleet with 33 Renault Trucks E-Tech Masters
Logistics specialist Universal Courier Logistical Services (UCLS) has expanded its fleet with 33 L3 H2 Panel Vans, supplied by Renault Trucks dealer Allports Group.
Lidl orders 42 electric trucks for Austria
Lidl Austria has placed one of the largest early orders for the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 and is opening a new heavy-duty charging park to support their deployment.
Tarmac to roll out Renault and DAF eHGVs and Voltempo charging network across London
Tarmac is set to launch a fleet of electric HGVs for transporting cement, asphalt, aggregates and concrete blocks alongside a new electric charging network to support the delivery of materials for construction and major infrastructure projects across London and the South East.
Royal Mail powers ahead with eight new electric HGVs from DAF
Royal Mail has rolled out its first fleet of eight electric HGVs at its Midlands and North West parcel hubs, replacing eight diesel-powered 42-tonne trucks and saving around one thousand tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
Demand for electric mixer vehicle weights to be raised
Tarmac has called for the gross vehicle weight (GVW) limit for electric concrete mixers to be increased to support the decarbonisation of transport in the sector.
Felixstowe Port takes delivery of second autonomous truck order
Felixstowe Port has taken delivery of the first two autonomous trucks (ATs) from an order of 34 ATs from Shanghai Westwell Technology (Westwell). This latest order adds to another 34 ATs, supplied by Westwell, which are already in operation at the Port.
DLR operator completes fleet electrification four years ahead of target
DLR operator KeolisAmey Docklands will finish electrifying its 45 cars and commercial vehicles in January 2026, beating its TfL franchise target by four years through a partnership with Ford and DriveElectric that has delivered 41% fuel cost savings.