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MT ArticleFive ways to close the gender gap in road transport and logistics
With only 26% of the transport workforce being made up of women, it’s an important conversation to examine the challenges women in transport face today.
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MT ArticleHoddesdon Distribution’s sale to investment firm prompted personnel departure
Harlow-based Hoddesdon Distribution’s problems started after it was sold to an investment company, which prompted an exodus of staff and resulted in a loss of goodwill, according to its administrator.
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MT ArticleSpate of bin wagon fires caused by batteries
A series of fires in bin lorries across the east Midlands has prompted local councils to urge the public to dispose of batteries responsibly.
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MT ArticleZEN Freight project re-groups after bp withdraws from DfT-funded ZEHID trials
The Zero Emission Northern (ZEN) Freight consortium, one of the four winning bidders for the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme funding has been forced to reset its plans after oil giant bp withdrew as the consortium lead.
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MT ArticleFreight Carbon Zero Trailblazer Interview: Ian Dennis Zenobe part 2
In last week’s newsletter, we published the first part of our interview with Zenobē Business Development Director, Ian Dennis. He had so much to say we couldn’t cover it all in our 750-word slot, so we’re going again and turning the spotlight on the thorny issues of residual values, contract ...
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MT ArticleThermo King AxlePower launches electric refrigeration for Woolworths’ trailers in South Africa, saving 27 tonnes of CO2 annually
Thermo King announced that Woolworths and DP World have become the first in Africa to utilise the Thermo King AxlePower energy recovery system. This advancement aims to enhance sustainability within the African transport sector, with the new Thermo King refrigerated trailer now operational on Woolworths’ route between Johannesburg and Cape ...
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MT ArticleMixed fuel approach for Iveco on Metallica Tour
As orginally reported on our sister publication Commercial Motor, Iveco will support Metallica on the European stretch of its M72 World Tour. In partnership with Shell the vehicles will use a mix of low-emission fuels including natural gas, electric, renewable diesel and hydrogen. A fleet of Iveco vehicles will be ...
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MT ArticleDesignwerk introduces new mobile fast charger MDC 88-920
Designwerk Technologies AG has unveiled its latest innovation in charging technology: the MDC 88-920, a mobile DC fast charger. This new device is designed to meet the growing demand for efficient overnight charging of commercial vehicles with large battery capacities.
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MT ArticleWattEV expands fleet of heavy-duty electric trucks to over 180
WattEV, a leading developer of electric truck charging infrastructure, announced at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo that it will expand its battery electric truck fleet from 36 to more than 180 by the end of the year. This expansion follows the opening of five new charging depots within the ...
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MT ArticleNew government must work quickly on ‘net-zero road map’, say transport bodies
A “net-zero road map” should be the top priority for any newly-elected government, the RHA and Logistics UK have claimed, amid fears that the phase-out date for diesel HGVs is unworkable.
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MT ArticleTraining expert calls on logistics SMEs to make use of funded HGV Driver Skills Bootcamps
Driver training specialist HGVC is calling on more small and medium-sized third party logistics firms to apply for 90% funded places at its HGV Driving Skills Bootcamps scheme, while places remain.
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MT ArticleInternational haulier Bleckmann takes over UK logistics operations for Superdry
Dutch supply chain giant Bleckmann is to take over the UK logistics operations for fashion retailer Superdry at the Duke site in Burton on Trent from next month.
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MT ArticleMay sees marked rise in road haulage and courier prices, TEG Road Transport Index shows
The TEG Road Transport Index saw a marked increase in courier and road haulage prices in May, at a rate not seen since 2021.
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MT ArticleContinental launches ’Tyre IQ’ hub for fleet operators at RTX
Tyre manufacturer Continental has launched a new hub for advice, guidance, data and training at this year’s Road Transport Expo (RTX), which is taking place this week at NAEC Stoneleigh from 4-6 June.
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MT ArticleDP World ramps up bid to replace thousands of truck journeys with rail freight at Southampton
DP World is encouraging freight owners to transport their goods by rail from Southampton, in a bid to take thousands of trucks off the UK’s roads and create a 40% rail freight share in 2026.
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MT ArticleKammac strengthens supply chain services with two key accreditations
Third-party logistics (3PL) provider Kammac has been awarded both the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) and the Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme (FHDDS) certifications, underscoring its commitment to providing secure, efficient, and compliant supply chain services.
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MT ArticleThe Haulage Group calls in the administrators
Sutton Coldfield-based family firm The Haulage Group has called in the administrators.
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MT ArticleNext government must tackle HGV parking crisis, RHA warns
As lorry parking capacity in the UK reaches “crisis levels”, improving HGV driver facilities must be a key priority for the next government, RHA warned this week.
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MT ArticleDX Group boosts capacity in Aberdeen with new depot
Parcel delivery specialist DX Group is continuing to roll out new depots at pace with its latest launch taking place in Aberdeen.