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Operations news
Woodland Group cuts down emissions and charts course to net zero
Woodland Group said it was on course to be running a 100% electric material handling fleet in its warehousing operations by 2027, with only the remaining 6% now running on fossil fuels.
Pallet-Track eyes ambitious 2028 emissions deadline
Pallet-Track has committed to reducing carbon emissions by 2028 with the delivery of a new environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.
Electric truck trial gives hauliers chance to rent the tech
DP World is offering hauliers an opportunity to trial electric lorries through a rental initiative at Southampton port.
Government considers watering down ZEV Mandate as questions grow over electric van transition
The government is considering significant changes to the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, in a move that could have major implications for the commercial vehicle sector and the transition to zero-emission vans.
Scania delivers first hybrid military truck to Swedish defence agency
Scania has handed over the first of three hybrid trucks to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) as part of a project aimed at evaluating the potential of electrified powertrains in military operations.
Record 105-truck Scania electric order targets 74-tonne bulk transport
Scania has signed what it describes as the largest electric truck order for bulk transport in the EU to date, with Swedish chemicals and bio-oils distributor Wibax committing to 105 vehicles.
Wren Kitchens puts eHGVs on the menu in £35m fleet expansion
Kitchen retailer Wren is investing £35m in its delivery fleet to meet “surging” demand from customers.
Mobile overnight charging: a depot solution without fixed infrastructure
A mobile overnight charger connected to a dedicated warehouse power supply will support a six-month battery-electric rigid truck trial that Iveco and Gruber Logistics are launching in Italy this month.
Voltloader makes senior appointments to lead the charge
Charging network service provider Voltloader has appointed two new senior team members to supports its strategic growth plans and position the business for future funding.
EU sets 2030 timetable to apply new standard for reporting logistics emissions, as legislation takes effect
European Union regulations requiring standardised greenhouse gas emissions accounting for transport services came into force today. However, operators and logistics providers have until June 2030 to begin reporting under the new ISO 14083:2023 methodology, which will enable lifecycle comparisons across road, rail and other modes while addressing SME compliance concerns.
FreshLinc and Gasrec plan first East Anglia Bio-LNG hub
Gasrec and FreshLinc have submitted planning permission for a new high-capacity Bio-LNG refuelling station in Spalding, which is set to become the first public biomethane facility of its kind in East Anglia.
Russell Group installs Scotland’s first megawatt charging hub
Russell Group has had a megawatt-scale charging hub for electric HGVs installed at its Coatbridge logistics hub.