Latest fleet news – Page 244
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MT ArticleDX to build £12m Nottingham hub as growth drive continues
DX said it had secured planning permission for a £12m regional hub near Nottingham that will improve efficiency by reducing stem mileage.The proposals include a 4.5-acre redevelopment and a 25,000sq ft footprint on the New Stanton Park industrial estate.The new depot will replace an existing freight depot in Nottingham, which ...
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MT ArticleAll-electric courier firm Packfleet rewarded with B Corp certification
Packfleet said it had become the first logistics firm operating an all-electric fleet to become B Corp certified.The certification issued by B Lab is for businesses meeting high social and environmental standards and to achieve it Packfleet had to score 80 or above in a B Impact Assessment.The courier already ...
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MT ArticleReFuels expands Bio-CNG refuelling network with new station in Newton Aycliffe, UK
ReFuels N.V., a leading European supplier of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for decarbonising heavy goods vehicles, has announced the opening of its 11th refuelling station at Newton Aycliffe in County Durham, under the CNG Fuels brand.
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MT ArticleEngie launches Engie Vianeo to expand electric vehicle charging network in France
Engie Group, an energy company, has launched a new subsidiary called Engie Vianeo, with a focus on providing charging solutions for electric vehicles.
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MT ArticleMaersk invests in electric trucks to reduce GHG emissions in Germany
Maersk, a prominent player in the logistics industry known for its focus on sustainability, has recently unveiled an initiative aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in hinterland container transports.
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MT ArticleHaulage prices at highest rate for four years
Haulage prices are now at their highest rate for four years with average price-per-mile figures rising by 4.4 percentage points since February, according to a report from the Transport Exchange Group (TEG).Its road transport price index revealed an overall price-per-mile increase of 1% in May, despite inflation finally hitting single ...
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MT ArticleTwenty years on and the road to net zero emissions remains a rocky one
The Zemo Partnership held its 20th anniversary conference on Clean Air Day (June 15) at London City Hall. Zemo CEO Andy Eastlake (pictured) ran through some of the key achievements of the partnership – formed in 2003 as the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership – over the last ...
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MT ArticleML Hughes calls on MV Commercial for new Scania tippers
ML Hughes Plant Hire said truck supplier MV Commercial had done “an excellent job” after it provided the Bangor-based firm with two refurbished Scania tipper grabs.The plant equipment provider said the vehicles looked brand new and were now being put to work on its civil construction engineering side of the ...
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MT ArticleRHA urges government to increase HGV parking spaces and improve roadside facilities
A government taskforce must be set up to address the chronic lack of secure HGV parking after a study found utilisation soared above 100% in some places, according to the RHA.It was responding to a department for transport-commissioned survey of lorry parking, which found average night on-site utilisation was 85% ...
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MT ArticleFedEx Express Canada welcomes BrightDrop electric delivery vans to fleet
FedEx Express Canada has officially introduced its first 50 BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric delivery vehicles, marking an important milestone in the company’s efforts to transition its entire parcel pickup and delivery fleet to all-electric, zero-tailpipe emissions vehicles by 2040.
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MT ArticleFormer Tuffnells staff hit out as row over redundancy payments mounts
Advice for former staff of collapsed firm Tuffnells Parcels Express who are seeking redundancy and other related payments has been issued by the Insolvency Service (IS).It said individuals who had an employment contract with the business are eligible to apply for redundancy from the IS but that workers and self-employed ...
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MT Article'We'll help you work towards Earned Recognition,' DVSA tells fledgling operators
The DVSA has launched a two-year programme for new HGV operators to help them work towards becoming earned recognition (ER) members.The enforcement agency said its ‘road to DVSA earned recognition’ programme will provide support and guidance to operators that have been issued with a licence in the last six months.It ...
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MT ArticleTuffnells demise could be tip of iceberg, experts warn
As the dust begins to settle, following the collapse of Tuffnells Parcels Express this week, experts are warning of the likelihood of more insolvencies in the sector.Sheffield-based Tuffnells called in joint administrators Rick Harrison and Howard Smith of Interpath Advisory on Monday (12 June) after battling against tough trading conditions, ...
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Fuel prices remain top concern for operators in Logistics UK industry survey
Freezing or reducing fuel duty was top of the wish list for respondents to the Logistics UK IndustrySurvey 2022/23, followed by investing in infrastructure and more support for switching to alternative fuels.While 2022 saw initial confidence and and increased business activity, the second half of the year wasaffected by high ...
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MT ArticleOctober launch date for new Mercedes-Benz 4x2 long-haul electric tractor
Mercedes-Benz will launch its eActros 600 long-distance electric truck on October 10.The battery-powered zero-tailpipe-emission truck, which was first unveiled as a concept prototype at last year’s IAA Transportation Show, was initially known as the eActros LongHaul. Its new name is derived from the battery capacity in kWh, just like its ...
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Port of Tilbury launches recruitment drive
The Port of Tilbury is looking to fill 30 new jobs and ten warehouse and logistics apprenticeships as it continues to expand its business.The 30 new skilled jobs include warehouse operatives, warehouse co-ordinators and gatehouse administrators. The port is promising competitive salaries, attractive benefits and a career in a growing ...
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MT ArticleOn yer bike to Kenya: Transaid launches 2024 cycle challenge
Transaid is returning to Africa for its 11th cycle challenge on the continent and is calling on keen riders to take part in a six-day, 474km ride across Kenya – where the charity is currently undertaking a major project funded by the FIA Foundation.Taking place from 4 – 13 October ...
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MT ArticleEinride partners with PostNord in Norway as it continues European growth
Freight mobility company Einride has announced plans to expand into Norway and develop its “Nordic Link” grid connecting Norway, Sweden and Denmark to enable electric, digital and autonomous cross-board transportation throughout Scandinavia
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Launch of stricter DVS rules could be delayed, TfL reveals
Stricter Direct Vision Standard (DVS) rules, due to be launched next year, could be delayed if hauliers are struggling to access the safety kit needed to upgrade their trucks, Transport for London (TfL) has revealed this week.The move follows a consultation on the DVS upgrade which found almost two thirds ...
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Delivery cost top consumer priority, Whistl report reveals
The cost of delivery is now UK consumers' main priority, compared to speed of delivery, which less than a quarter cite as most important to them, according to new research by Whistl.Whistl's report, Continue to Thrive, published this week, found that cost of delivery is now top of consumers online ...