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New Palletforce member "a force to be reckoned with"
A&R Haulage has joined the Palletforce network, taking on CB postcodes in Cambridge and Saffron Walden as well as CM postcodes around Stansted.The Risby-based firm works with trailer operators and freight forwarders in the UK and Europe and offers container unloading and fulfilment services at Felixstowe and Harwich, alongside full ...
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MT ArticleATF investment: was it worth the hassle?
Fewer than 3% of ATF Operators Association (ATFOA) members feel opening their authorised testing facility (ATF) was a ‘very good’ investment, Motortransport.co.uk can reveal. A survey the association conducted in September, based on feedback from 70 ATF operators, asked respondents to choose which of six options best described their feelings ...
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MT ArticleAround the world in parcels
Ever wondered what's going on in the parcels market outside the world of FedEx acquisitions and DPD domination? Here's a few snippets of parcels news from around the globe.JapanJapanese online retailer Rekuten has introduced a new delivery service which could see orders fulfilled in as little as 20 minutes in ...
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APC boosts capacity with additional parcel sort
APC Overnight has unveiled its multi-million pound parcel sortation system at its Cannock, Staffordshire hub, which doubles the company’s overnight capacity ahead of the peak.Two independent sky sorters (pictured) have been installed above APC’s existing sorter. The new system will enable the firm to process an additional 15,000 to 20,000 ...
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Peter Green Haulage upbeat as turnover soars
Turnover at Peter Green Haulage increased by almost 30% last year.Latest financial figures for the Somerset transport firm showed that in the year ending 31 December 2022 its turnover rose to £25.8m, an increase from £19.9m in 2021.Gross profit also increased by 10.6% to £4.9m.However, its pre-tax profit fell by ...
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Generation Logistics builds on success with more DfT funding for year two
Generation Logistics secured a further £300,000 of DfT funding for its second year to continue raising the profile of logistics in schools and colleges, by supporting educators with resources and materials, as well as talking directly to young people and other potential recruits to the sector by continuing a heavyweight ...
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MT ArticleWe don’t need government handouts, just confidence to invest, Logistics UK finance forum hears
While the logistics industry does not need more government handouts to fund the move to net zero carbon emissions
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MT ArticleMAN makes its first entry into the battery electric truck market
MAN Truck & Bus has taken a significant step in the journey towards decarbonising freight transport by commencing sales of its first heavy-duty electric truck. The initial batch of 200 units is set to be delivered to select customers in 2024, with a view to increasing production numbers from 2025 ...
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MT ArticleRizon’s class 4-5 electric trucks now eligible for California’s HVIP incentive program
Rizon’s Class 4-5 electric trucks, endorsed as zero-emission vehicles by CARB, now qualify for California’s HVIP program, offering substantial incentives for fleet operators looking to adopt sustainable transport solutions. With a range of body options and cost-effective charging, these trucks are poised to make a meaningful impact in the shift ...
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MT ArticleCulina Group companies report soaring revenues and profits
Culina Group companies Fowler Welch and Great Bear Distribution fought against “challenging market conditions” last year to increase both revenue and pre-tax profits.
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MT ArticleTruck drivers fined for breaking weight restriction laws
HGV drivers have appeared in court in Berkshire this month after breaching weight restriction orders across the county. Thames Valley Police said it undertook regular patrols, along with the Public Protection Partnership (PPP) across Bracknell, West Berkshire and Wokingham areas to check whether lorry drivers were breaking the law. ...
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MT ArticleFurther details of the £200m government-funded ZERFD project released
The Department for Transport (DfT) has released transparency data detailing the projects which have been successful in securing a share of the £200m funding.
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MT ArticleLeading EU committee supports phasing out diesel trucks by 2035
The European Parliament’s environment committee has supported the European Commission’s ambitious plans to reduce emissions from heavy goods vehicles, pushing for stricter targets and an end to exemptions for certain truck types.
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MT ArticleNew laws to improve electric vehicle charging approved by MPs
The UK Parliament has approved new regulations designed to improve electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, offering EV drivers greater transparency, easier payments, and more reliable charging points. These regulations also require charge point operators to share data, facilitating better access to charging station information. With the UK having reached over ...
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MT ArticleWincanton lands Jet2 transport partnership deal
Supply chain specialist Wincanton has secured a contract to become Jet2.com’s dedicated transport partner.
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MT ArticleMilence announces launch of first truck charging site in Europe
Milence, the truck charging joint-venture, funded by Volvo Group, Traton and Daimler Trucks, has announced the opening of its first truck charging facility in Holland
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MT ArticleToyota announces breakthrough collaboration to manufacture solid state batteries
Idemitsu Kosan and Toyota Motor Corporation have teamed up to develop the technology and production capabilities needed for all-solid-state batteries, with series production as early as 2027.
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MT ArticleHyzon Motors deploys first hydrogen-powered waste collection truck in commercial trial with Remondis
Hyzon Motors introduces its first hydrogen-powered waste collection truck in collaboration with Remondis Australia
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MT ArticleNew MAN eTruck set for market launch
MAN Truck & Bus is set to introduce its new MAN eTruck tractor unit at the end of October
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MT ArticleIsuzu and Honda unveil hydrogen-powered Giga Fuel Cell truck with 800km range
Isuzu and Honda are unveiling the Giga Fuel Cell truck at the Japan Mobility Show which starts on 26 October in Tokyo