Latest fleet news – Page 247
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Maxi Haulage delivers the goods despite "difficult" trading conditions
Maxi Haulage defied difficult trading conditions in 2022 to boost both revenue and pre-tax profit.The privately owned company, which is part of Maxi Caledonian, has its headquarters in Irvine, Ayrshire, operates six depots and provides haulage, distribution and logistics services in the UK and Ireland.Reporting its latest annual results to ...
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DP World to reward customers who switch freight from road to rail
DP World is to directly incentivise customers to move their imported goods off the road and onto rail in a major new initiative, as part of its ambition to be the most sustainable logistics business in the UK.The company's Modal Shift Programme is designed to increase the attractiveness of intermodal ...
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MT ArticleElectra secures funding for development of temperature-controlled battery electric truck with 800km range
Electra Commercial Vehicles has unveiled an ambitious plans to develop a temperature-controlled battery electric vehicle (BEV) with a range of 800 kilometers on a single charge.
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MT ArticlePrometeon launches UK SuperTruck dealer network
Prometeon Tyre Group is working with its UK tyre dealers to launch its SuperTruck UK network, which will supply its branded tyres, and tailored maintenance and audit services for truck fleet operators.SuperTruck was first launched in Italy in 2019 and is currently rolling out in Poland, Greece, Cyprus, Spain, Germany, ...
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ParcelHero hails transport and storage CO2 emission cuts
The transport and storage sector’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 9% in 2021 and are now 40% less than they were in 2000, according to a new Office for National Statistics (ONS) report.The report UK Environmental Accounts: 2023, reveals that the transport & storage sector’s greenhouse gas emissions reduced by ...
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MT ArticleFerytrans returns to Hultsteins to cut even more CO2 emissions
Ferytrans has returned to Swedish manufacturer Hultsteins for a repeat order of its Ecogen systems which will be connected to six new Scania CNG tractors to power their trailer refrigeration units and cut carbon emissions.Ferytrans provides temperature-controlled transport and owns BigFoot Logistics. Based in Southampton, the two companies operate 40 ...
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MT ArticleHGV driver charged following discovery of 13 immigrants at Ransomes Industrial Estate
A 54-year-old man has been remanded in custody after being charged with arranging or facilitating the illegal entry into the UK of 13 people who were discovered in the back of a lorry at Ransomes Industrial Estate in Ipswich.The HGV driver, Enrico Ferraris, 54, from Italy, was arrested on Thursday ...
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MT ArticleALDI Nord expands sustainability efforts with addition of 10 electric Volvo trucks
ALDI Nord, a leading supermarket chain, has taken a significant step towards sustainability by integrating ten electric trucks from Volvo Trucks into its fleet.
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Expect Distribution sees revenue boost in 2022 but profits hit by “significant” financing costs
Expect Distribution delivered another year of revenue growth in 2022, boosted by increased activity in its contract logistics and warehousing divisions.However “significant” financing costs saw a fall in pre-tax profits, according to the company’s latest annual results.The Palletline member employs over 350 employees and operates a 140-strong fleet. It has ...
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MT ArticleABB e-mobility introduces HVC360, a flexible depot charging solution for electric truck fleets
ABB e-mobility unveiled a new depot charging solution for electric truck and bus fleets at the UITP in Barcelona.
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MT ArticleScania transforms production in Södertälje to focus on electric vehicle manufacture
Scania has announced it is stopping production at its Södertälje factory to prepare for the shift to electric vehicle production.
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GMB adds voice to RHA demand for better HGV driver facilities
The lack of proper facilities for HGV drivers is degrading and embarrassing and puts drivers in danger of facing prosecution and losing their jobs, GMB congress delegates were told today (5 June).The union’s annual congress, which takes place in Brighton this week, was told how a lack of public toilets ...
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MT ArticleIrish Freight Solutions opens base in East Midlands
Irish Freight Solutions is expanding its geographic footprint with the opening a new Nottinghamshire base.The company operates across a number of sectors including FMCG, retail, wholesale, manufacturing and construction, offering a range of Just In Time services.It specialises in delivering freight across the Irish Seas, via full trailer loads ...
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MT ArticleAllstar signs up InstaVolt to boost EV rapid charging network
Fuel payment firm Allstar has added charge point provider InstaVolt to its EV charging network, taking the Allstar network to over 11,000 charge points across more than 4,000 locations.InstaVolt operates over 1,000 public charging point and is aiming for a total of 10,000 rapid EV chargers by 2030.The company brings ...
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MT ArticleGeopost Carbon Calculator launches to help cut parcel delivery emissions
DPD parent company Geopost has launched its Carbon Calculator to help shippers better understand, report and reduce their parcel delivery carbon emissions.The company has launched the tool after successfully test-driving it inhouse, as well as with a number of key customers. The technology aims to support shippers’ carbon reduction strategies ...
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MT ArticleFerronordic e-Rental secures 23 Million euro funding for electric truck investments
Ferronordic e-Rental, a German provider of sustainable transport solutions, has received a substantial funding of up to 23 million euros from the German Federal Ministry of Transport.
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TIP Group launches UK academy for trailer mechanics
Truck and trailer service provider TIP Group is launching a brand new academy this autumn which will train candidates to become TIP certified trailer mechanics in nine months.Trainees will be paid a starting salary of £25,000 to £29,000, depending on experience and location, with a salary commitment of up to ...
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Restrictions on 4.25 tonne electric vans causing operator issues, warns AFP
Operational restrictions and uncertainties are creating issues for fleets adopting new 4.25 tonne electric vans, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).Following a DfT derogation issued in 2019, standard B licence holders, who can normally only drive vans up to 3.5 tonnes, were given the green light to operate ...
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Logistics deal volumes see “sharp fall” in Q1, BDO research reveals
Deal activity in the UK logistics and supply chain management sector got off to a slow start in 2023, with deal volume and value falling sharply in the first quarter of the year, according to a report by accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP.The report, UK & Ireland M&A ...
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MT ArticleQuantron expands into Italy with acquisition of Eyes Group
Quantron continues its growth plans with a move in to Italy and announces plans for a collaboration with ETO Motors in India.