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MT ArticleDAF Trucks appoints Louis Jones to lead EV capability
DAF Trucks has appointed Louis Jones (pictured) to the role of electric vehicle (EV) and connected services director.
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MT ArticleDaimler Truck officially opens battery technology centre in Mannheim, Germany
https://www.daimlertruck.com/en/newsroom/pressrelease/battery-technology-center-officially-opened-at-the-mercedes-benz-plant-in-mannheim-series-assembly-of-the-next-battery-generation-at-the-site-52770559
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MT ArticleDHL celebrates 10-year partnership with Formula E World Championship
DHL, the official founding and logistics partner of Formula E, has marked the 10th year of racing together by delivering the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at Excel, London.
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MT ArticleMercedes-Benz Trucks’ eActros 600 European testing tour is proving viability of long-haul electric trucking
Two eActros 600 electric trucks are rewriting the rules of long-haul transport, demonstrating that battery-powered freight vehicles are ready for Europe’s diverse landscapes and climates.
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MT ArticleJS Davidson in “eye-opening” trial of Sunswap’s solar powered refrigeration unit
Temperature controlled transport specialist JS Davidson has completed a successful trial of Sunswap’s battery and solar-powered transport refrigeration technology.
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Crowdstrike outage could cause weeks of global supply chain delays, experts warn
Supply chain experts are warning that the Crowdstrike cybersecurity firm outage, which hit many Windows-based systems last week, could have serious knock-on effects for global supply chains and deliveries.
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MT Article“Exceptional leadership” wins Howard Tenens chief executive UKWA Chairman’s Award
Howard Tenens Logistics chief executive Jamie Hartles has received the Chairman’s Award from the UK Warehousing Association for his outstanding achievements in the logistics sector.
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MT ArticleTfL Direct Vision Standard permit application process branded a ‘farce’ by one leading operator
Transport for London’s (TfL’s) processing of Progressive Safe System (PSS) permit applications has degenerated into a farce claims Chris Cooling, group transport manager at construction products supplier Day Aggregates – but he is certainly not laughing.
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MT ArticleDVS grace period for operators extended to six months
The RHA said officials in London were set to extend the grace period for operators preparing for the forthcoming progressive safe system (PSS) to six months after intensive campaigning.
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MT ArticleJail for HGV driver who killed four on the M25
A lorry driver who caused a fatal collision on the M25 in which four people died, has been jailed for three years.
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MT ArticleTransport Secretary urged to resolve electric vans crisis
The coalition behind the Zero Emission Van Plan (ZEVP) has written to the new Transport Secretary urging her to take action to get electric van usage on track, amid a “crisis” in the market.
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MT ArticleFull house of Renaults at Monkhouse
Carlisle’s R J & I Monkhouse has put a Renault 13-litre T520 6x2 out to work on general haulage, with a rear lift tax axle configuration specified to handle heavy loads and the rugged northern Scotland terrain.
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MT ArticleWH Bowker cites increasing demand after a challenging 2023
WH Bowker said it experienced a “challenging 2023” as economic activity slowed down, with revenues falling by 9% to £17.8m.
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MT ArticleBartrums and Goldwing toast 20 years as a power couple
Pallet-Track member Bartrums is celebrating its relationship with electrical cable firm Goldwing Cable, which sparked up 20 years ago when the network first launched.
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MT ArticleSix-figure savings for Ferryspeed after Webfleet introduction
Ferryspeed said it had saved more than £250,000 in trailer procurement since it introduced fleet management solution Webfleet.
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MT ArticleMajor new distribution centre will support health services in the North West
A huge RDC in Widnes that will support 115 NHS Trusts is now fully operational, providing medical equipment to hospitals across the North West.
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MT ArticleNew FH Aero makes British debut at Low Wheel UK
Low Wheel UK in Walsall has taken on a new Volvo FH Aero 500 as part of its expansion plans.
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MT ArticleHavwoods floored by distribution partners’ delivery success
Palletline member HMT Group has entered into a distribution contract with Havwoods Luxury Flooring – and achieved a 100% on-time in-full delivery (OTIF).
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MT ArticleKing’s speech promises to secure economic growth
The industry has broadly welcomed the government’s pledges in the King’s speech this week, which included overhauling both the apprenticeship levy and planning regulations.
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MT ArticleBattery electric nothing new for Bradshaw Electric Vehicles
Battery electric vehicles are sometimes regarded as new-fangled devices but they were first seen on the roads of Europe in the 1890s and in the 1960s the UK had the world’s largest fleet of BEVs in the days when electric milk floats were a common sight on every street. Today ...