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MT ArticleYodel collaborates with Delivery Mates to offer cargo bike deliveries in Glasgow
Yodel has signed a strategic partnership deal with Delivery Mates, which will see it expand its delivery services in Glasgow using cargo bikes.
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MT ArticleManifesto for the temperature-controlled logistics sector reminds politicians of its importance to UK plc
As the UK’s political parties hone their manifestos ahead of this year’s general election, this is a vital time to ensure that all those hoping to form the next government have a deep understanding of the impacts of their policy choices on the nation’s logistics provision. Logistics ...
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MT ArticlePlans unveiled for hydrogen fuel plant in Exeter
A pilot plant for hydrogen fuel vehicles in Exeter by 2026 has been proposed by the Exeter H2 Hub consortium.
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MT ArticleTruck manufacturers collaborate on electric freightway charging infrastructure design
GRIDSERVE recently welcomed members of its truck manufacturer consortium to the Braintree Electric Forecourt to kick off the design phase of eHGV charging infrastructure as part of the Electric Freightway programme.
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MT ArticleOX Delivers secures £1.2 million grant for sustainable transport expansion
OX Delivers, a UK-based emobility start-up, has secured a £1.2 million funding grant from the UK government-funded body Energy Catalyst.
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MT ArticleKempower secures funding for heavy electric traffic ecosystem program
Kempower’s Heavy Electric Traffic Ecosystem program has secured €10 million euros in funding from Business Finland, with an additional €20 million for partners’ projects.
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MT ArticleDoctors on Wheels: Six people in court over alleged D4 driver medical offences following DVLA investigation
Five years after the DVLA began an investigation into claims that Doctors on Wheels was carrying out fraudulent D4 driver medicals, six people appeared in court this week, accused of fraudulently supplying D4 driver medical forms to the DVLA. When the investigation began, Doctors on Wheels operated a mobile service ...
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MT ArticleNCA sting takes down LockBit ransomware criminals that targeted KNP Logistics
The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has seized the website of criminal ransomware group Lockbit, which was instrumental in the collapse of KNP Logistics last year, as well as being responsible for targeting thousands of other victims across the world, during a four-year crime spree.
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MT ArticleAFP calls for overhaul of range figures for electric vans
Fleet managers are in danger of buying electric vans that are not fit for purpose because the labelling system for their range is inaccurate, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
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MT ArticleReduced speeds on 20mph roads in Wales a ‘turning point’, says deputy minister
New preliminary 20mph data published today (20 February) has revealed that speeds have reduced by an average of 4mph on main roads since the rollout of the default 20mph speed limit across Wales.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK launches electric truck training programme
Logistics UK is launching two electric truck maintenance training programmes, in partnership with Stephenson, Brooksby and Melton (SMB) College and Bristol College, to help logistics firms upskill their mechanics.
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MT ArticleSNAP reveals shortlist for Truckstop of the Year Award
After receiving almost 1,000 votes from the truck driving community across Europe, haulage’s digital marketplace SNAP has announced its shortlist for its first Truckstop of the Year award.
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MT ArticleTransaid helps train more than 450 HGV drivers in Mozambique
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MT ArticleZemo study highlights emissions from HGVs’ auxiliary transport refrigeration units
Zemo Partnership has recently conducted a study focusing on the emissions produced by auxiliary transport refrigeration units (auxTRUs) used in conjunction with Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs).
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MT ArticleWelcome Break opens first Taco Bell on UK motorway network
Motorway service area operator Welcome Break is bringing some added spice to its South Mimms site on the M25 after opening a Taco Bell outlet this week.
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MT ArticleAdvanced Supply Chain recruits new business development manager as part of expansion drive
Tech-driven logistics company Advanced Supply Chain (ASC) has appointed Helen Firth as its business development manager.
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MT ArticleNeste launches Finland’s first heavy-duty electric vehicle charging station
Neste has announced the launch of its first high-power charging service for business customers in Finland.
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MT ArticleMercedes-Benz completes testing of eActros 600
Mercedes-Benz Trucks, in partnership with Autobahn, a German Federal Government-owned entity, recently conducted winter testing of the battery-electric eActros 600.
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MT ArticleWincanton seals exclusive freight technology deal with Zeus
Wincanton has sealed an exclusive deal with logistics tech innovator Zeus to acquire the evergreen rights to its digital freight management solutions in the UK and Ireland.
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MT ArticleHGV fleet management set for radical overhaul
In the dynamic realm of transport and logistics, 2024 presents pivotal shifts poised to redefine fleet management strategies. Let’s explore what these industry changes mean for HGV fleet owners and managers, focusing on telematics integration, driver empowerment, and sustainable electrification.