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MT ArticleMercedes-Benz Trucks completes 45-day eActros 600 European Testing Tour
In a landmark achievement for electric long-haul trucking, Mercedes-Benz Trucks has successfully concluded its eActros 600 European Tour. Two near-series prototypes of the eActros 600 covered over 15,000 kilometres each across 22 countries, demonstrating the viability of battery-electric technology for long-distance freight transport. Mercedes-Benz Trucks eActros 600 ...
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MT ArticleUK faces shortage of 3,000 EV technicians by 2031, IMI warns
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is warning that the UK faces a shortfall of 3,000 technicians by 2031, based on the forecast increase in EVs on UK roads, with the gap expected to reach 16,000 by 2035.
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MT ArticleMike Parr becomes PML Seafrigo UK and Ireland chief executive
Almost one year after Perishable Movements Limited (PML) was acquired by French shipping and logistics giant Seafrigo, former PML MD Mike Parr has been appointed as chief executive of PML Seafrigo UK and Ireland.
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MT ArticleDrive to transport frozen food at carbon-cutting temperature gathers momentum
The Cold Chain Federation and the British Frozen Food Federation have joined The Move to -15°C - a global coalition campaigning for the temperature at which frozen food is stored and transported to be raised from -18°C to -15°C.
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MT ArticleSeafrigo targets UK and international expansion following PML acquisition
Seafrigo’s recent acquisition of Perishable Movements Limited (PML) strengthens the French logistics giant’s plan to become the fastest and largest integrated perishable supply chain provider both in the UK and globally, according to Seafrigo regional chief executive Jason Spencer-Knox. Commenting this week on the group’s purchase of ...
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MT ArticleGlencar completes £28m mega-warehouse at Liverpool Port
Construction firm Glencar has completed construction of a new 240,000sq ft multi-user warehouse for Peel Ports at their Alexandra Dock development at the Port of Liverpool, the company announced today (5 August).
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MT ArticleFedEx and US think tank RMI launch GridUp tool for EV charge demand forecasting
RMI, a US-based sustainability research and think tank organisation, has unveiled GridUp, a new tool designed to forecast energy and power demands for electric vehicle (EV) charging, developed with support from FedEx.
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MT ArticleGasum transitions to exclusive biogas distribution at Finnish filling stations
Gasum, a Nordic energy company, has announced that it will exclusively distribute biogas at its Finnish gas filling stations starting from 30 August. This decision comes as customer demand for biogas has been consistently high, with natural gas sales at these stations declining in recent years.
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MT ArticleWattEV launches zero-emission transport partnership with MGA entertainment
WattEV, a provider of zero-emission transport services, has announced a new initiative called Brands That Care. The campaign begins with a partnership with MGA Entertainment, a toy manufacturer known for brands such as L.O.L. Surprise!, MGA’s Miniverse, and Little Tikes.
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MT ArticleRT Keedwell sees dip in revenues in 2023
RT Keedwell said the war in Ukraine and the downturn in the UK economy last year hit its trading, with revenues down 4.8% to £23.9m.
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MT ArticleEuropa gets gold for sustainable operations
Europa Worldwide Group has achieved two globally recognised accreditations that demonstrate its dedication to reducing its environmental impact.
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MT ArticleTeen arsonist targeted Hotpoint haulage base
A teenager who admitted starting a fire that tore through dozens of lorry trailers at business premises in Peterborough, causing more than £750,000 worth of damage, has been handed a community order.
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MT ArticleRobotics firm appoints VP
Robotics and automation specialist Rainbow Dynamics has appointed Frazer Watson as its vice president.
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MT ArticleToyota launches hydrogen fuel cell truck pilot programme with Coca-Cola and Air Liquide
Toyota, in collaboration with Coca-Cola and Air Liquide, has launched a pilot programme to test a hydrogen fuel cell truck for long-haul logistics. The project, which began on 24 July 2024, aims to evaluate the potential of hydrogen technology in heavy-duty transportation.
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MT ArticleSteady growth at Geopost in first six months of 2024
Geopost grew revenues by 1.3% during the first half of the year, despite a “challenging” period peppered with macroeconomic tensions, according to the parcel firm.
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MT ArticleFirst Carrier Vector eCool for pharma firm Trans-Bridge
Trans-Bridge Freight Services has taken delivery of its first Carrier Transicold Vector eCool unit for its temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical deliveries.
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MT ArticleMercedes-Benz special trucks and Mörtlbauer present hydrogen combustion engine prototypes
Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks and Mörtlbauer Baumaschinen Vertriebs have unveiled two vehicle prototypes with hydrogen combustion engines, marking the culmination of the WaVe development project, a two-year initiative funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.
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MT ArticleKinaxia secures distribution contract with Robinson Young
Kinaxia Logistics has won a contract with marketing and distribution group Robinson Young to provide warehousing and transport services for FMCGs.
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MT ArticleNikola and ITD industries open hydrogen station in Ontario
Nikola Corporation and ITD Industries have opened a hydrogen refueling station for heavy-duty vehicles in Etobicoke, Ontario. The station is located at ITD Industries’ headquarters at 161 The Westmall, near major highways.
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MT ArticleCall for freight crime to be made specific offence
Tougher sentencing of criminals targeting HGVs and their freight needs to be introduced to stop tens of millions of pounds of goods being stolen every year, according to the RHA.