Latest news – Page 216
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MT ArticleGlencar gets green light for Click Aylesford warehouse project
A six-unit industrial warehouse development close to the M20 in Kent covering 302,844sq ft has been given the go-ahead, with completion due by August 2024.Construction firm Glencar said it had been appointed by Wrenbridge and investor Bridges Fund Management to start work on the development in Aylesford, named Click Aylesford.The ...
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MT ArticleBYD to boost sustainable transportation in Brazil with electric vehicle production investment
BYD is set to make a significant investment in Brazil to start building electric cars, buses, and trucks. This move comes as a result of the support offered by the Brazilian government and aims to fill the void left by Ford, which closed its industrial complex in the state of Bahia last year.
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MT ArticlePanattoni begins work on Brighton last-mile logistics depot
Real estate developer Panattoni has begun developing another large logistics development on its industrial estate in Brighton.The 268,063sq ft last-mile logistics depot will comprise seven units, each ranging from 19,834 sq ft to 55,632 sq ft and are being built to a BREEAM ‘excellent’ rating and an EPC rating of ...
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MT ArticleBridgetime joins The Pallet Network to drive further expansion
One of the largest employers in Cwmbran, South Wales, Bridgetime Group, has joined The Pallet Network (TPN).Bridgetime Group specialises in next day and 48-hour UK delivery and collections, full and half load groupage, export and import, storage, as well as parcel deliveries.Founded in 2002, it has grown from a small ...
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MT ArticleGreencore partners with Webfleet to slash fuel costs
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore said it had seen a 3.9% average improvement in mpg following a trial of Webfleet’s telematics and camera solution and was now rolling out the software across its fleet.The company, which operates 136 lorries and 525 vans, supplies chilled, frozen and ambient foods and delivers almost ...
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MT ArticleElectra sees growing interest in electric refuse vehicles
At last week's Road Transport Expo, Blackburn-based electric truck maker Electra showed a full range of its battery electric vehicles between 12 tonnes and 27 tonnes GVW, and MD Ben Smith said that the company is working on a hydrogen fuel cell for higher weight trucks.A 12.5 tonner on show ...
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MT ArticleTesco embraces sustainable delivery with new Volvo FM electric truck
Volvo Trucks has recently provided Tesco, a leading UK supermarket, with a new Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit as part of the retailer’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2035. This marks the introduction of the first zero tailpipe emission 40-tonne electric Volvo model into the fleet of a UK supermarket.
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MT ArticleBreakdown firm TNS 365 opens new call centre to tackle spike in demand
Emergency breakdown specialist TNS 365 has opened a new call centre in Greater Manchester in response to increased demand for its services.Founder and director Adam Drake said: “Our clients rely on our call-handling team to keep response times to a minimum when reacting to any breakdown or equipment failure situation.“We ...
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MT ArticleTIP to sell more than 400 vehicles a year from new Warrington site
TIP Group has launched a used truck sales division at a new site in Warrington.The latest addition to its portfolio of services, TIP Used offers used trucks to both trade and retail customers and vehicles will be promoted via the TIP Used website, as well as on Truck Locator and ...
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MT ArticleLogistics UK names new policy publications specialist
Logistics UK has appointed a new head of economics and productivity within its policy publications team, Mariefi Kamizouli.With a Master of Science in Environmental Economics & Climate Change from London School of Economics and Political Science, and over five years of economic experience, the business group said Kamizouli would bring ...
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MT ArticlePall-Ex launches 'parcel pallet' service to exploit gap in market
Pall-Ex said the launch of its new ‘parcel pallet’ this month offered businesses a viable alternative to traditional parcel distribution and would help it expand into new markets.The new pallet service measures 0.6m x 0.8m x 1m and offers a maximum weight of 150kg.Pall-Ex explained that it has a smaller ...
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MT ArticleThree UK premieres for Daimler Trucks at Road Transport Expo
As originally reported in our sister publication Commercial Motor, Daimler Trucks chose Road Transport Expo 2023 for the UK premiere of no less than three different vehicles.
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MT ArticleNikola to liquidate assets of battery supplier Romeo Power as struggles continue
EV truck manufacturer Nikola has announced its decision to liquidate the assets of battery supplier Romeo Power, less than a year after acquiring the company.
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MT ArticleNikola to become EVCO as Iveco finalise acquisition
Iveco, the commercial vehicle manufacturer, has successfully finalised its acquisition of the Ulm-based joint venture with Nikola, which specializes in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).
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MT ArticlePutzmeister launches the battery-powered SANY eTruck at Road Transport Expo
As originally published on our sister publication Commercial Motor, the zero-tailpipe-emission 8x4 concrete mixer featured a SANY eTruck chassis, which was manufactured in China by Putzmeister’s parent company Sany Group.
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MT ArticleVolta trucks and ZF collaborate on all-electric Volta Zero
Volta Trucks, has announced a long-term partnership with ZF, the world’s largest supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, for core systems and components in the all-electric Volta Zero.
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MT ArticleIntelligent Energy prepare to manufacturer hydrogen fuel cells
Intelligent Energy, a tech company based in Leicestershire, is preparing to manufacture zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell units that can power cars, trucks, and buses.
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MT ArticleTresa Motors unveils first battery electric truck to market
Tresa Motors, an Indian automobile manufacturer, has introduced its first electric truck, the Model V0.1.
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MT ArticleDPD extends delivery deal with football eco warriors Forest Green Rovers
(From left) DPD's Tim Jones with Forest Green Rovers chief executive Marcus Reynolds at the club's New Lawn stadiumDPD has signed a two-year delivery contract with the greenest football club in the world, Forest Green Rovers.The parcel company has been working with the league two club for the past two ...
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MT ArticleDfT launches freight and logistics consultation amid supply chain planning shake-up
A consultation into the planning system to prevent vital freight developments being stopped in their tracks has been launched by the government.It said it wanted to ensure the planning needs of the freight and logistics sector were properly and effectively considered.Last year the department for transport (DfT) published a report ...