Latest fleet news – Page 113
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MT ArticleZeus inks freight management partnership with Apollo Tyres
Freight management specialist Zeus has signed a partnership with Apollo Tyres to streamline the tyre manufacturer’s global supply chain with its freight management solution Zeus Command AI.
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MT Article Leyland Trucks ramps up a gear to raise almost £15,000 for local causes
Leyland Trucks colleagues joined forces with multiple co-sponsors and the Lancashire community to raise almost £15,000 through a series of fun, family-friendly, competitive sporting events, held this summer.
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MT ArticleConstruction sector slump pushes R Swain into the red in 2023
Kent-based haulier R Swain fell into the red in 2023, thanks to a downturn in the construction sector and spiralling costs, but has returned to profitabilty this year through cutting costs and seeking new business, the company has revealed
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MT ArticleGovernment gives green light to £100m Immingham freight terminal scheme
Transport secretary Louise Haigh has given the go-ahead to Associated British Ports’ (ABP’s) application to build a £100m freight terminal at the Port of Immingham in North Lincolnshire.
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MT ArticleHow transport and logistics providers can drive successful post-M&A integration
The transport sector has been operating under turbulent conditions for the past few years, facing substantial cost increases amid unprecedented global pressures and economic and social disruption. These circumstances come amid wider transformation in the sector, as emerging EV technologies, cleaner vehicle fleet options, and innovations posed by artificial intelligence ...
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MT ArticleLorry driver who reported stowaways in lorry fights £12,000 Border Force fine
A lorry driver who discovered and reported stowaway immigrants in his vehicle as he boarded the ferry at Calais is challenging a £12,000 fine imposed by Border Force.
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MT ArticlePort of Greenock speeds up container operations with new £25m cranes
The Port of Greenock has officially unveiled its new £25m ship-to-shore cranes which aim to boost productivity and speed up container operations.
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MT ArticleFamily-run London haulier invests £40,000 to get fleet DVS-ready
Family-run Croydon haulier ELB Partners has invested £40,000 in safety equipment to ensure its fleet meets the minimum Direct Vision Standard (DVS) rating ahead of the law changing this month.
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MT ArticleDelay to Lower Thames Crossing “deeply concerning”, warns Logistics UK
Logistics UK has added its voice to a growing list of concerned industry stakeholders condemning the government’s move to further delay a decision on whether to greenlight the Lower Thames crossing.
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MT ArticleDHL Supply Chain seals partnership deal with Online Home Shop
DHL Supply Chain has forged a strategic partnership with e-commerce homeware specialist Online Home Shop (OHS).
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MT ArticleHyzon launches production of high-power hydrogen fuel cell system
Hyzon Motors has announced the start of production for its 200kW single-stack fuel cell system at its Illinois facility. The company, which manufactures hydrogen fuel cell systems, describes the Bolingbrook site as one of the largest integrated fuel cell production facilities in the United States.
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MT ArticleSiemens to separate electric vehicle charging business into independent entity
Siemens announced today its intention to carve out its eMobility business unit, which will combine with recently acquired Heliox to form a new dedicated legal structure focused on electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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MT ArticleNovice kayakers complete gruelling channel crossing for Transaid
An intrepid trio from Asset Alliance Group have completed their kayaking challenge, paddling across the English Channel in rough seas to raise funds for Transaid.
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MT ArticleHydrogen vehicle firms join forces to develop racing demonstrators
Manufacturer Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) and Dawson Technologies have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of hydrogen fuel cell-powered racing cars. The five-year partnership will focus on completing two demonstration vehicles for Grand Touring racing.
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MT ArticleNew business wins and acquistion help Knowles Logistics treble profit in 2023
Knowles Logistics saw pre-tax profit more than treble last year, fuelled by contract wins with both new and existing customers and its acquisition of Masters Logistical Services in October 2022, according to the company’s latest annual results.
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MT ArticleZero-emission chopper fuel: Mercedes-Benz eEconic debuts at Airbus
In a move toward reducing emissions, Airbus Helicopters has begun using an electric truck to refuel its aircraft at its German facility, marking a shift away from traditional diesel-powered vehicles.
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MT ArticlePall-Ex makes key appointment to support global growth
Leicestershire-based Pall-Ex has announced a key new appointment to help further expand the business’s global presence.
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MT ArticleAs Lower Thames Crossing delayed yet again RHA urges government to give project the green light
The RHA is urging the government to give the Lower Thames Crossing near London the go-ahead after the Transport Secretary yesterday announced yet another delay to the scheme.
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MT ArticleVertellus boosts EV Discovery Programme with ten new electric refrigerated trucks
Commercial vehicle contract hire company Vertellus has added ten fully electric refrigerated trucks to its EV Discovery Programme as part of its drive to make EV trials affordable and accessible for temperature-controlled transport operators.