Latest fleet news – Page 124
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MT ArticleStena completes purchase of Swedish logistics giant NTEX
Ferry operator Stena is set to take complete ownership of Swedish transport and logistics company NTEX, which has 20 depots across 12 countries, including five in the UK.
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MT ArticleA ZEV mandate for HGVs: opportunity or disaster?
HGVs account for over 6% of Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions, placing a significant responsibility on our sector to decarbonise. The transition to zero-emission vehicles is well underway, with every OEM already growing its electric vehicle portfolio. So, what would a ZEV mandate for HGVs mean for OEMs already facing the ...
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MT ArticleMountpark gets green light for Ferrybridge Power Station redevelopment in West Yorkshire
Developer Mountpark has secured planning permission from Wakefield Council for the redevelopment of The Coal Yard at Ferrybridge Power Station in West Yorkshire.
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MT ArticleSunswap lands £17.3m of funding to accelerate roll out of trailer-top solar panels
Clean-tech start up Sunswap has secured £17.3m to accelerate the rollout of its zero-emission transport refrigeration technology across the UK and Europe.
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MT ArticleHaulage prices rose “significantly” in August, TEG Index reveals
Haulage prices rose “significantly” in August, according to the TEG Road Transport Index, which it is attributing in part to the 10% jump in haulage costs over the past year.
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MT ArticleBrit European expands fleet with £4m funding boost from Lloyds
Logistics firm Brit European Transport is expanding its fleet and powering its sustainability drive with a £4m funding boost from Lloyds Bank.
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MT ArticleNF Global Logistics beats Brexit red tape with help from Descartes
Freight forwarder NF Global Logistics has expanded its use of the Descartes e-Customs solution from Descartes Systems Group to manage customs compliance for groupage services across continental Europe.
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MT ArticlePump prices continue to fall “slowly” with regional variations, Allstar research reveals
Prices at the pump have been slowly falling, and market conditions are indicating a continued fall into early 2025, according to research by Allstar.
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MT ArticleForest Green Rovers welcomes DPD’s sponsorship for second season
As the football season kicks off, DPD’s logo and branding is once again appearing on the back of Forest Green Rover’s player’s shirts and on the stadium and pitch perimeter, as part of DPD’s two year sponsorship deal with the club.
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MT ArticleLong-range 600km battery electric Volvo FH set for launch next year
Volvo Trucks has announced plans to launch a new heavy-duty electric truck capable of traveling up to 600 kilometers on a single charge. The vehicle, set to be released in the second half of 2025, represents an advancement in long-distance transport with zero tailpipe emissions.
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MT ArticleHyzon, New Way, and Recology join US Department of Energy at Clean Energy event showcasing North America’s first hydrogen refuse truck
Hyzon Motors, a US-based hydrogen fuel cell technology manufacturer, together with New Way Trucks, a leading refuse truck body manufacturer, and Recology, a company known for sustainable waste management, presented North America’s first hydrogen fuel cell electric refuse truck. The vehicle was displayed to key figures, including US Department of ...
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MT ArticleDavies Turner wins three year extension to long term contract with Owen Mumford
Multi-modal transport specialist Davies Turner has extended its long-standing logistics partnership with medical devices manufacturer Owen Mumford, for another three years.
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MT ArticleGovernment urged to act quickly to deliver net-zero transport
The new council for net-zero transport has launched a strategic advisory group, which will enable organisations to provide evidence and make representations to inform the roadmap to net zero.
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MT ArticleNikola Corporation appoints new Chief Commercial Officer
Zero emission vehicle manufacturer and energy solutions provider Nikola Corporation, has announced the appointment of Thomas “Tom” Schmitt as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
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MT ArticleINTERVIEW with Voltloader: Pioneering all-electric haulage and collaborative charging networks
In an exclusive interview, Freight Carbon Zero spoke with Voltloader CEO Dave Rose, and Head of Haulage Services, Bertie Steggles, about the company’s innovative approach to zero emission logistics in the UK’s agricultural sector.
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MT ArticleMaritime Transport acquired by Swiss logistics giant MEDLOG
Maritime Transport has been bought by Swiss giant MEDLOG for an undisclosed sum, becoming the latest British transport operator to be acquired by an overseas corporation.
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MT ArticleMcCarron Coates board game highlights hauliers’ hierarchy risks
Fleet transport and commercial insurance broker McCarron Coates has created a board game to help truck and van fleet operators understand the implications of the Highway Code’s Hierarchy of Road Users, which requires HGV drivers to bear the greatest responsibility for collisions and accidents that occur on the country’s network.
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MT ArticleChris Hayter Transport delivers profit and turnover rise in 2023
Family haulier Chris Hayter Transport continued to drive up profit and turnover last year in a performance described as “satisfactory” by the company’s directors.
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MT ArticleNew Era Energy to boost fleet and staff numbers in £40m expansion drive
An Essex-based fuels, oils and lubricants provider is investing £40m in its fleet and boosting its team as part of its ambition to become one of the UK’s leading alternative fuel brokers.
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MT ArticleDon't miss CPC training deadline, Driver Hire Training warns HGV drivers
As the five year deadline for Driver CPC training approaches on 9 September, Driver Hire Training is urging drivers to make sure they do not miss the deadline.