Latest news – Page 112
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MT Article300 Volvo e-trucks order propels DSV to top spot in European EV fleets
Volvo Trucks and global logistics company DSV have signed a cooperation agreement for the supply of 300 electric heavy trucks. The deal is one of the largest commercial orders to date for Volvo electric trucks.
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MT ArticleRoad transport lawyer part of “much-needed review” of illegal entrant penalties
The head of commercial road transport at London law firm JMW is to contribute to an independent inspection of the Clandestine Entrants Civil Penalty Scheme. Laura Hadzik has been asked by the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) to provide her views on the scheme, and its impact ...
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MT ArticleCulina company CML strengthens support for Aldi and Lidl with new £2m facility
Culina Group company CML has invested £2m in a new Chilled Consolidation Centre in Lutterworth to meet growth in the Aldi and Lidl supermarket businesses.
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MT ArticleGeneration Logistics launches AdVan initiative
Industry awareness campaign Generation Logistics has introduced three innovative AdVans to coincide with GCSE results weekend.
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MT ArticleArrowXL launches ‘OneFleet’ to support net-zero strategy
ArrowXL has launched an initiative to streamline operations and reduce carbon emissions as part of its environmental commitment.
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MT ArticleFreight Carbon Zero Think Tank: Financing the road to zero – who pays?
Industry stakeholders debated key themes around financing zero-emission trucks at the inaugural Freight Carbon Zero Think Tank recently held at the BVRLA’s HQ. Laura Hailstone reports on the insights and learnings from the event.
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MT ArticleSurprise fall in operators facing problems
You would be forgiven for thinking otherwise, but transport firms faced fewer challenges than any other industry sector in August, according to official figures.
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MT ArticleZeus celebrates four years scaling heights of freight management
Logistics tech innovator Zeus said it was anticipating up to 170% growth across its two core products after sealing a deal with Wincanton to licence its freight product offering in February.
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MT ArticleRace to build high-capacity batteries and keep country’s supply chain flowing
Energy storage through the use of high-capacity batteries could be the solution to preventing power cuts and keeping the supply chain running as fossil fuels are phased out, according to a new report.
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MT Article“Immense” benefits to operators from fuel reduction course
Hauliers are being offered an opportunity to cut their fuel bills by thousands of pounds per truck as well as reduce their environmental impact through a new instructor training course.
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MT ArticleX2 contract extension after oiling the wheels of ADM’s operation
4PL X2 has secured a three-year contract extension with ADM Packaged Oils after the partnership created operational and customer benefits.
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MT ArticleFUSO presents electric vehicles at GaLaBau 2024
FUSO Trucks will showcase four electric vehicles at the GaLaBau 2024 trade fair in Nuremberg from 11-14 September. The event focuses on urban greenery and open spaces, featuring trends and innovations in horticulture and landscaping.
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MT ArticleDesignwerk Technologies’ Lowliner EV available “to borrow”
The Swiss e-Mobility specialist Designwerk Technologies, is offering customers and interested parties the opportunity to test a fully electric Designwerk Lowliner. The test programme allows companies to borrow the vehicle for two to four weeks for use in their daily operations.
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MT ArticleHigh-blend biodiesel driving carbon savings at bulk tipper haulier Alfred Hymas
At Road Transport Expo 2024, we ran a conference session in partnership with the Renewable Transport Fuel Association (RTFA) detailing the decarbonisation opportunities from low carbon renewable fuels. RTFA’s Chief Executive Gaynor Hartnell took the opportunity to sit down with one of our speakers, Stewart Hymas, to understand the impact ...
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MT ArticleNew large logistics development under construction at Magna Park
An industrial unit totalling 761,000sq ft is being built on the Magna Park in Lutterworth, with construction due to be completed next June.
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MT ArticlePalletline to close its North Wales business
Palletline said it was closing its Wrexham logistics operation barely two years after acquiring it, putting at risk more than 50 jobs.
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MT ArticleBretts gets classic Volvo truck restored to former glory
A classic truck bought by Bretts Transport in the same month its current MD was born has been restored to its former glory.
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MT ArticleMurder investigation launched after death of van courier in Leeds
A courier delivering Amazon parcels has been killed following an apparent ‘van-jacking’ incident in Leeds.
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MT ArticleYodel’s new services target online marketplace trade
Yodel has launched two new collection services for SMEs and customers relying on online marketplaces after research found over half of Brits are reselling items in this way.
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MT ArticleBrandAlley quick to praise Scurri’s delivery management platform
Premium and luxury brand e-tailer BrandAlley said its partnership with delivery management platform Scurri had helped drive improved business performance by taking control of its customer delivery proposition.