Latest fleet news – Page 152
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MT ArticleS&J European Haulage collapsed after loss of major contract
International transport firm S&J European Haulage collapsed due to a combination of rising fuel and labour costs and the loss of a million-pound contract, its administrator has revealed.
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MT ArticleFred Sherwood goes electric with new Volvo FH delivery
Fred Sherwood Transport has taken on two 44-tonne Volvo FH Electric 6x2 tractor units as part of its sustainability ambitions.
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MT ArticleHexagon Purus and Hino Trucks launch Tern: A new electric heavy-duty truck brand
At the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, Hexagon Purus and Hino Trucks announced the introduction of Tern, a new zero-emission truck brand, and its first model, the RC8. This Class 8 battery electric tractor is designed for the US market and aims to support the transition to electric fleets.
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MT ArticleGeneration Logistics Week launches to tackle sector’s skills gap
Generation Logistics has announced the launch of its first Generation Logistics Week.
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MT ArticleMcCulla Ireland bolsters biogas fleet with £3.1m investment
As originally reported on our sister publication Motor Transport, Northern Ireland-based refrigerated haulage business McCulla Ireland has secured a £3.1m investment from asset finance provider Lombard for 25 new trucks, including 11 powered by biogas.
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MT ArticleMcCulla Transport partners with HVS for hydrogen fuel cell truck trial
The truck trials of the new hydrogen fuel cell trucks are set to begin in late 2025, supporting McCulla Transport (Ireland)’ goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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MT ArticleReFuels opens first Bio-CNG refueling station in Southeast England
ReFuels, has inaugurated a new refueling station in Aylesford, Kent, under the CNG Fuels brand. This station is the first public access Bio-CNG facility in Southeast England, aimed at supporting low-emission transport in a region with over nine million residents.
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MT ArticleLion Electric unveils the new Lion8 Tractor, an all-electric Class 8 truck for North America
The Lion Electric Company introduced the Lion8 Tractor, an all-electric Class 8 commercial truck, at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo.
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MT ArticleGasum and Scania collaborate on new biogas filling station in Södertälje
As part of Sweden’s national strategy to reduce emissions in the transport sector, Gasum and Scania have inaugurated a new biogas filling station in Scania’s home town of Södertälje. The event highlighted the commitment of both companies to sustainable transport solutions and drew attention from industry stakeholders and political decision-makers.
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MT ArticleOur industry is key to economic growth
With an election now on our doorstep, businesses throughout the United Kingdom will be looking to the nation’s political leaders for a clear, concise blueprint for the way ahead. Our members and our industry want leaders to have a debate and ultimately, a plan in place to get the UK ...
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MT ArticleNew AFP Tax and Regulation Manifesto aims to end confusion over electric vans
A revised Tax and Regulation Manifesto is being launched today (29 May) by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) ahead of the General Election on 4 July. New additions include finally resolving ongoing confusion over regulations surrounding 4.25 tonne electric vans, new benefit in kind taxation tables up to 2030, ...
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MT ArticleDHL Group expands electric truck charging infrastructure with E.ON
DHL Group has announced a partnership with energy provider E.ON to expand the charging infrastructure for electric trucks in Germany. This collaboration involves the installation of fast-charging stations at DHL Group distribution centres across the country.
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MT ArticleLTS Global Solutions launches Warehouse as a Service offering amid fears of ‘capacity crunch’
Logistics and supply chain management provider LTS Global Solutions has launched its Warehouse as a Service (WaaS) offering amid increasing demand for flexible warehousing solutions.
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MT ArticleStobart fuelled by HVO to get Walkers crisps to stores
As orginally reported by Motor Transport our sister publication, Stobart has expanded its use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) across its network for customer PepsiCo – and it estimated this should save an additional 13,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the year.
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MT ArticleFreight Carbon Zero Trailblazer Interview: Ian Dennis, Zenobē
Zenobē is fast-building a strong reputation for knowing its onions when it comes to supporting the industry in its journey to net zero. We caught up with Ian Dennis, Director of Business Development at Zenobē to find out why everybody is talking about the company.
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MT ArticleLogistics trio acquire freight software business
Davies Turner, Woodland Group and the Cardinal Partnership have created a holding company to purchase freight software specialist Forward Computers.
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MT ArticleEuropa Road launches new service for businesses trading with Republic of Ireland
Europa Road is extending its Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) service, Europa Flow, on all daily routes between the Republic of Ireland and the UK.
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MT ArticleOnly one week until Road Transport Expo 2024 opens to visitors at NAEC Stoneleigh
There’s only one week to go until Road Transport Expo 2024 (RTX) opens its doors to visitors at NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire on 4 June.
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MT ArticlePall-Ex set to launch 3PL network to drive further growth
Pall-Ex has described its new 3PL division as a ‘game-changer’ for the freight community, enabling members to target new business opportunities.