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Kickstart electric van transition or risk it stalling, AFP warns government
The transition to electric vans is in danger of stalling unless the government can offer operators more support, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) said this week.The call comes as AFP members report a range of issues with the introduction of electric vans, including unsuitable charging infrastructure, rising lease and ...
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MT ArticleRapid growth prompts Chiltern Cold Storage to rebrand as J S Davidson
Chiltern Cold Storage has rebranded as JS Davidson, taking the name of the company's managing director John Davidson, following a major investment programme, rising demand for its services and a spate of major contract wins.Under its new moniker the business, which has operating licences for ten trucks and ten trailers, ...
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MT ArticleUK Science and Technology Select Committee calls for more trials on hydrogen HGV applications
A report released by the Science and Technology Select Committee of MPs in the UK, has looked at the role hydrgoen will play in the achieving the UK’s net zero emissions ambitions by 2050, concluding it “is not a panacea”, but can grow to become “a big niche” fuel in ...
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MT ArticleTotalEnergies joins IRU as a new corporate member to achieve environmental objectives
Global multi-energy company TotalEnergies has joined Internation Road Transport Union, IRU, as its newest corporate member.
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MT ArticleMODI project: World’s first autonomous cross-border demonstration
Since October, Einride has been a member of the world-leading MODI project, a European cross-border effort co-funded by the European Union to enhance the transport and logistics industry by hastening the implementation of Connected, Cooperative, and Automated Mobility (CCAM) solutions. Einride will be the principal autonomous partner in this European ...
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Planning Inspectorate gives thumbs down to Basingstoke facility
Newlands Developments' plans to build a large warehouse for Lidl close to a motorway junction have been rejected following an unsuccessful appeal.Despite Newlands Developments reducing the size of the planned facility from 271,000 to 101,000 square metres, bringing the height of the buildings between by two to three metres across ...
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EV Cargo publishes inaugural sustainability report
Global freight forwarding, supply chain services and technology company EV Cargo ramped up its efforts to become more sustainable during 2021, according to its inaugural sustainability report, published this week.During the year the company said its commitment to global sustainability gathered momentum, with the introduction of a number of ...
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HSH Coldstores to buy ACS&T in £16.5m deal
Associated Cold Stores and Transport (ACS&T) is to be acquired by HSH Coldstores for £16.5m in cash.The deal, which is expected to close on 10 January 2023, will boost HSH Coldstores presence in the UK and see it add ACS&T’s sites in Grimsby, Tewkesbury, and Wolverhampton to its portfolio.The company ...
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MT ArticleAlan R Jones & Sons bolsters fleet with two DAF XG trucks
_autotoneAlan R Jones & Sons, which was acquired by Fagan & Whalley in February this year, has boosted its fleet with two new DAF XG trucks.The move underlines the company's plans to expand its services, following its purchase by Fagan & Whalley. The company currently operates a fleet of around ...
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MT ArticleAGI Global Logistics opens offices in Cheadle and Winchester
AGI Global Logistics has opened two new offices in Cheadle and Winchester, taking its total number of offices to 18. The opening of the two offices allows the company to increase its geographical reach in the North West and South of England.AGI Global Logistics offers freight transportation and storage services, ...
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MT ArticleIs it time for a TCO rethink?
Total Cost of Ownership calculations are often used to compare the costs of alternative vehicles over their operating lifetime. Whether comparing between traditional diesel vehicles or looking into alternative fuels or technologies, TCO has been the go-to method to compare capital cost (Cap-Ex) and operating cost (Op-Ex) over time to ...
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First Hydrogen hires EDAG to design mass produced zero-emission vans
First Hydrogen has selected EDAG Group (EDAG) as its design partner for its next generation of hydrogen fuel cell vans (FCEVs).The German design and engineering company, which specialises in concept cars, prototypes and top level commercial vehicle development, has been tasked with creating a stand-out design for First Hydrogen's next ...
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MT ArticleWincanton swerves tanker driver strike with inflation-busting pay award
Wincanton has agreed to give 150 tanker drivers pay increases ranging between 20% and 37% after facing the threat of strike action which could have brought major disruption to the UK's fuel supplies.The deal comes after the 150 drivers, who deliver fuel to Valero petrol stations, voted "overwhelmingly" in favour ...
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ArrowXL lands delivery deal with Ebac
Two person home delivery specialist ArrowXL has won a contract to deliver washing machines to households across the UK after impressing British manufacturer Ebac with its customer service.Under the contract ArrowXL will offer Ebac's customers a six day per week diary service and will be able to nominate a convenient ...
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MT ArticleThe Algorithm People announces plans for a new year re-brand and algorithm release
Transport optimisation specialist The Algorithm People, has revealed it is re-branding to Optimize in early 2023, as it continues to drive expansion and technical development. The Algorithm People was formed in 2018 and recently announced it had secured £2.2 million of funding to power the business ...
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MT ArticlePolice reveal towns and counties worst hit by HGV thefts
Sussex has been revealed as the worst county for HGV thefts, with 87 incidents reported to the police since 2020, according to a freedom of information request.Of the forces that responded, Sussex came out top, followed by Hertfordshire (67), Bedfordshire (38) and Derbyshire (14).Included in the data provided to vehicle ...
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MT ArticleEverfuel announces breakthrough start-up of hydrogen production at HySynergy, Europe’s biggest electrolyser
Everfuel A/S has announced it has commenced hydrogen production at the HySynergy electrolyser, making a significant step forward in the commercialisation of green hydrogen as a sustainable energy source for industry and transportation. As part of the scheduled start-up and testing of production equipment at the 20MW HySynergy project in ...
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MT ArticleNikola and Plug announce US collaboration on hydrogen
Nikola Corporation, a commercial vehicle manufacturer, and Plug Power, a developer of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, have established a strategic partnership aimed at delivering solutions for US commercial vehicle operators planning to run hydrogen vehicles. The Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) is a ...
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MT ArticleFareshare partners with The Algorithm People to deliver route optimisation benefits
Leading food distribution charity, Fareshare, has announced it is implementing a new route optimisation solution, to optimise its collection and delivery routes across its UK network. My Transport Planner, which uses powerful computer algorithms, and can automatically plan vehicle journeys, is expected to increase productivity, reduce costs, and lower emissions, ...
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MT ArticleFleet optimisation has a big role to play in transport decarbonisation, says Colin Ferguson, CEO The Algorithm People
The Algorithm People continues to drive efficiency improvements for clients, while mapping the route to carbon zero. TAP’s current R&D efforts harness the formidable brain power of AI to take road transport beyond efficient scheduling into holistic fleet optimisation at the click of a button. The Algorithm People’s (TAP’s) CEO ...