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MT ArticleCeva Logistics accelerates sustainability goals by expanding electric fleet by 1,450
Ceva Logistics, a leading global logistics company, has announced its ambitious plans to expand its fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) to 1,450 by the end of 2025.
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MT ArticleFM Conway takes delivery of four Andover Trailer step frames
Andover Trailers has delivered four new bespoke-built step frame trailers to Kent-based infrastructure services company FM Conway.The step frames will deliver plant to highway and infrastructure projects around the clock, Monday to Friday, across southern England, racking up around 180,000km per year. They join the company’s 800-strong mixed commercial vehicle ...
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Upsize fleet to cut emissions, Venson advises
Investing in a vehicle fleet greater than 3.5 tonnes could improve a business’s carbon footprint and its bottom line, according to a whitepaper by Venson Automotive Solutions.The paper notes that, with the government 2030 target to cut carbon emissions looming, the pressure is on for fleet decision-makers to run a ...
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MT ArticleArrowXL appoints Ryan Walsh as regional transport manager
Two person delivery specialist ArrowXL has recruited Ryan Walsh as regional transport manager as part of its operational growth plans.Prior to joining ArrowXL Walsh worked for Tuffnells Parcels Express as depot manager where he was responsible for ensuring the delivery of commercial freight and parcels. In his new role Walsh ...
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MT ArticleElement 2 and Anglian Water team up to provide hydrogen for fuel cell vehicles
Hydrogen infratructure firm Element 2 has signed a partnership deal to buy hydrogen produced by Anglian Water and supply it to hydrogen vehicles.The hydrogen will be produced as part of the Triple Carbon Reduction Project - delivered via a partnership funded through Ofwat’s Water Breakthrough Challenge. The project aims to ...
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Pallet networks' B2C shift continues post-Covid, APN reveals
The pallet network sector saw a 6.3% volume growth in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the same period in 2019, with seven million pallets delivered and B2C demand up by 32%.Announcing the sector's latest first quarter results, Paul Sanders (pictured), chairman of the Association of Pallet Networks (APN), ...
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RHA calls for hauliers to respond to strategic network plans
RHA is calling on members to respond to a consultation on proposals laid out in the recently published National Highways 2025-2030 plan for the Strategic Road Network.The plan, which comes under the third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3), eshews major new road building, focusing instead on upgrading existing roads, via proactive ...
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MT ArticleMcGimpsey Removals returns to Mercedes Benz
Six years after buying its last Mercedes-Benz tractor unit, Northern Ireland-based McGimpsey Removals has returned to the three-pointed star for its latest purchase.Delivered by local dealer MBNI Truck & Van, the new arrival is a 4x2 Actros 1843, with aerodynamic StreamSpace cab. It joins a fleet of 12 other trucks ...
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H2Accelerate sets out progress of hydrogen powered trucking
The H2Accelerate collaboration has today published the latest in a series of whitepapers in support of the use of hydrogen for long-haul trucking in Europe. The collaboration, between Daimler Truck AG, Iveco Group, Linde, Shell, TotalEnergies, and Volvo Group, aims to work together to develop the evidence base and public ...
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MT ArticleCG Utilities returns to MV Commercial for hot boxes and tippers
Installation specialist CG Utilities has sourced ten DAF CF450 32 tonne tippers and ten new DAF LF290 18 tonne hot box trucks from MV Commercial in response to the rapid expansion of its business.The company operates nationwide on a wide range of utility projects, focusing mainly on the installation of ...
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MT ArticleSuttons Tankers nets welter of bulk powder transport deals
Suttons Tankers is reporting "significant" growth in the industrial powders sector over the past year.The logistics provider has won and retained a combined total of over £10m worth of bulk powders business over the last 12 months.New deals include a contract with Alpek Polyester, which sees Suttons operating out of ...
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MT ArticleTEG founder launches app to tackle supply chain theft and fraud
An app which promises to transform compliance in transport and logistics and help prevent fraud and cargo theft has been launched by freight tech pioneer and Transport Exchange Group chief executive Lyall Cresswell. Trustd is a business ID and credentials app which promises to enables every single organisation in ...
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MT ArticleVattenfall and Coca-Cola Sweden collaborate to establish truck charging stations
Swedish multinational power company Vattenfall has joined forces with Coca-Cola Sweden to establish three truck charging stations at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ climate-neutral facility in Jordbro, just outside Stockholm.
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MT ArticleToyota and VDL Groep to develop zero-emission heavy-duty hydrogen trucks in Europe
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) and Dutch company VDL Groep (VDL) are teaming up to develop zero-emission heavy-duty hydrogen trucks in Europe, utilising Toyota’s fuel cell technology.
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MT ArticleDaimler and Toyota collaborate to develop advanced technologies and merge FUSO and Hino
Daimler Truck, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), Hino Motors, and Toyota Motor Corporation will merge MFTBC and Hino to accelerate the development of advanced technologies.
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MT ArticleMP Stephen Timms tours Evri Beckton depot
Parcel delivery firm Evri hosted a visit by East Ham MP Stephen Timms to its depot in Beckton last week.The management team took the MP (pictured right) on a tour around the site and told him about the firm’s growth and innovation plans and its investment in sustainability initiatives.The Beckton ...
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MT ArticleShowcasing our commitment to more sustainable live events
KB Event, a specialist transport company for the entertainment sector, has joined forces with event creator Showcase to launch #DrivingSustainabiltyTogether, a campaign to promote sustainability in live events.With a professional relationship that spans almost 10 years and shared values regarding the impact their operations will have on future generations, it ...
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Daimler and Toyota ink deal to combine truck operations in Japan
Daimler Truck Holdings and Toyota Motor Corp have agreed to combine their truck manufacturing businesses in Japan.The deal sees Daimler Truck, Mitsubishi Fuso, Hino and Toyota Motor Corporation sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the merging of truck and bus manufacturers Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino Motors.The two companies will ...
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MT ArticlePeel Ports sinks £28m into major new Port of Liverpool warehouse
Peel Ports Group is investing £28m in a new warehouse at the Port of Liverpool with construction set to begin this week.The 240,000 square foot warehouse at the Alexandra Dock, will be used for the handling and storage of cargo at the port and will be the length of up ...
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MT ArticleVolta Trucks and Nexyad collaborate to enhance driving safety with real-time data analysis and coaching
Nexyad, a leading provider of real-time data analysis systems, has partnered with Volta Trucks to enhance driving safety in the urban environment.