Latest fleet news – Page 187
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Call for government and industry to help disabled drivers return to work
The government and haulage industry need to do more to provide resources and support for drivers with cognitive and physical disabilities to help them return to work, according to new research from haulage digital marketplace SNAP.
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MT ArticleHaulage firms are attractive targets for cyber crime
Road transport firms have become popular targets for cyber criminals in recent years. A number of high-profile attacks have rocked the industry lately and highlight the relevance of cyber security to even the smallest of logistical businesses.
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MT ArticleEleventh hour changes to new Brexit border controls will delay just-in-time deliveries significantly, Logistics UK warns
Last minute government changes to new Brexit border controls, set to launch tomorrow (31 January), will add ”significant” time and costs to critical just-in-time supply chains, Logistics UK warned this week
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MT ArticlePort of Rotterdam introduces first electric truck charging station
The Port of Rotterdam Authority, in collaboration with Truckparkings Rotterdam Exploitatie (TRE), has inaugurated the first electric truck charging station in the port. Located at the Bodaanweg truck park in Waalhaven, the facility can accommodate up to eight electric trucks simultaneously.
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MT ArticleDaimler Truck and Masdar collaborate to explore liquid green hydrogen supply for road freight transport
Daimler Trucks and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar), the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate the feasibility of exporting liquid green hydrogen from Abu Dhabi to Europe by 2030.
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MT ArticleMicrolise sees double digit revenue growth boosted by strong customer demand
Microlise saw ”good trading” in 2023, thanks to “strong demand” from OEM and fleet customers, with results expected to be ahead of market expectations, the group has revealed.
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MT ArticleRhenus Ireland doubles size of Parkmore campus in Galway
Rhenus Ireland has doubled the capacity of its Rhenus Parkmore campus in Galway, Ireland, with the addition of a new BREEAM certified warehouse.
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MT ArticleRussell Roof Tiles drivers give thumbs up to Linde MH X-range forklifts
Forklift operators at Russell Roof Tiles’ depots at Burton and at Lockerbie in Scotland have hailed new state-of-the-art electric trucks delivered last year by Linde Material Handling (UK).
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MT ArticleMAN calls for 50,000 charging points across Europe as its eTruck launch sells out
The first limited edition models of the new MAN eTruck for 2024 are already sold out, prompting the manufacturer to call for a speedier rollout of charging points to maintain market demand.
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MT ArticleHydrogen infrastructure rollout could take “decades”, expert warns
If haulage operators are to transition successfully to hydrogen-powered vehicles then decentralised methods of providing hydrogen must be rolled out, because the development of the country’s hydrogen fuelling infrastructure could take ”decades”.
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MT ArticleMars collaborates with Einride to deploy 300 digital electric trucks in Europe by 2030
Mars has joined forces with Einride to introduce a fleet of 300 electric and digitally optimised heavy-duty trucks across its European network by 2030.
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks introduces VNL model in North America
Volvo Trucks has recently introduced a new model, the Volvo VNL, in North America, aiming to establish elevated standards in the heavy-duty trucking industry.
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MT ArticleNew FH Aero model released by Volvo Trucks
Volvo Trucks has taken the wraps off, what it claims to be its most efficient truck ever, the new FH Aero.
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MT ArticleJanuary sees hundreds of HGV cargo thefts across the country, NaVCIS reveals
HGV cargo thieves have kicked off the new year with a spate of attacks across the country, prompting police to step up roadside stops of the types of trucks and vans most likely to be used by cargo criminals.
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MT ArticleRoyal Mail loses out to Evri on multi-million pound delivery deal with Ann Summers
Royal Mail has been replaced by parcel delivery firm Evri on a “multi-million pound” delivery contract with lingerie and sex toy retailer Ann Summers, following a retendering process.
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MT ArticleU-turn on fruit and veg imports leaves carriers frustrated again
The logistics sector is once again reeling following the unexpected announcement on Wednesday that a broad range of European fruit and vegetables is to be recategorised from low risk to medium risk – thus necessitating physical inspections at UK border posts. The news marks yet another U-turn ...
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MT ArticleDelayed import trade controls due to start
The industry is just days away from the phased-in introduction of new post-Brexit trade rules on imports, with warnings that many businesses remain unaware of how they will be affected.
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MT Article10th FORS Gold award for ELB Partners
Croydon logistics firm ELB Partners has achieved its 10th consecutive FORS Gold award following a comprehensive audit of its fleet of 60-plus trucks and trailers.
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MT ArticleRHA submits haulage demands to Treasury
The RHA has followed on from its recently launched haulage manifesto and submitted a list of demands to the Treasury to support HGV operators ahead of the Spring Budget.
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MT ArticleThousands without bin collections after council’s licence is revoked
The traffic commissioner has revoked the operator licence held by an Essex council for its fleet of bin lorries after it failed to recruit a transport manager, leaving almost 100,000 residents without a waste collection service.