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Samworth Brothers MD elected president of Cold Chain Federation

2023-05-09T15:31:00Z

Paul Bennell, MD of Samworth Brothers Supply Chain (SBSC), has been elected the new president of the Cold Chain Federation.In his role as president, Bennell will lead the organisation’s board in addressing the opportunities and challenges facing the UK’s temperature-controlled storage and distribution industry.Bennell is managing director of SBSC, a ...

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Wincanton appoints Glencar to fit out Ikea warehouse in Dublin

2023-05-09T15:10:00Z

Wincanton has appointed construction company Glencar to fit out a 280,000 sq ft Ikea warehouse at a site in Dublin, Ireland.Wincanton is Ikea's distribution partner at the site, which is situated at Greenogue Logistics Park in Rathcoole in southwest Dublin.The Ikea facility is due to open in early 2024 with ...

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Connected Energy recruits Alex Charr to expand battery partner network

2023-05-09T14:44:00Z

Connected Energy, which specialises in giving electric vehicle batteries a second life, has appointed Alex Charr to help recruit fleet operators and OEMs into its supplier network.As Connected Energy's head of strategic partnerships (batteries), Charr is tasked with building relationships with OEMs, vehicle providers and fleet operators to create sources ...

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Whistl Fulfilment strengthens management team in growth drive

2023-05-09T13:48:00Z

Parcels, mail and e-fulfilment specialist Whistl has appointed Michael Leeson as regional director for the South for its Whistl Fulfilment division.  Leeson joins the company from Monsoon Accessorize where he spent 15 years, most recently as logistics director.  He also spent five years working at Clipper Logistics in various managerial ...

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Roads minister test-drives DHL electric truck

2023-05-09T11:49:00Z

Government roads minister Richard Holden gained first hand experience of DHL Supply Chain's LGV driver training programme and drove one of the group's new heavy-duty electric trucks on his recent visit to the group's Transport Development Centre (TDC) in Crick.Under close supervision from a DHL driver assessor, Holden (pictured) took ...

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DP World installs photovoltaic panels at London Gateway following trial

2023-05-09T10:21:00Z

DP World has installed a set of photovoltaic panels on the canopy of the gatehouse building at London Gateway, following a successful trial.The gatehouse, which sees 548,000 lorries a year enter the port en route to collecting or discharging containers, has generated 29.95 megawatt hours (MWH) of electricity in total ...

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Ketra serves up branded trailer for food wholesaler Wanis

2023-05-09T09:49:00Z

Palletways member Ketra Logistics has invested in a new liveried trailer for world food wholesaler Wanis International Foods.The trailer has begun operating out of Wanis’ new 100,000sq ft distribution centre in Rainham, travelling daily to Palletways’ main hub in Lichfield for onward deliveries across the UK. Ketra was appointed by ...

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Volvo takes hydrogen-powered trucks to Arctic for first road test

2023-05-09T09:21:00Z

Volvo Trucks' hydrogen-powered electric trucks have passed a significant milestone after being put to test on public roads for the first time.The road tests are being conducted in sub-zero temperatures on public roads above the Arctic Circle in the north of Sweden.The trucks, which only emit water vapour, use hydrogen ...

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Volvo Trucks successfully tests fuel cell electric trucks in extreme arctic conditions

2023-05-09T09:21:00Z

While much of Volvo Trucks’ announcements to date have been around battery electric product roll-out, the Swedish truck builder has now revealed further plans of its hydrogen fuel cell product development.

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Hexagon boosts team with appointment of used CV sales manager

2023-05-05T15:24:00Z

Hexagon Leasing has hired Richard McCarthy as its used vehicle sales manager to help build its share of the used CV market.McCarthy most recently worked in used commercial vehicle sales at Ryder and he comes with almost two decades of industry experience.Alan Ellison, Hexagon CEO, said: “Richard brings a wealth ...

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Marubeni Europower submits plan for £31m green hydrogen facility in Bridgend

2023-05-05T15:00:00Z

Renewable energy developer Marubeni Europower has announced plans to build a green hydrogen production facility in Bridgend, Wales. 

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AJR Trucking to purchase 50 Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks

2023-05-05T14:57:00Z

AJR Trucking, a leading carrier for the United States Postal Service (USPS) and a major drayage carrier operating in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, has announced the purchase of 50 Nikola Tre hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) trucks from Tom’s Truck Centers. The deliveries are expected ...

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Evri staff help support opening of Bradford homeless facility

2023-05-05T12:30:00Z

Evri employees spent a day working with homelessness charity Emmaus this week, helping prepare the opening of a new site in Bradford for formerly homeless people.The Evri team offered their time and support to help paint and decorate the new companion houses and they also made donations of toiletries and ...

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Royal livery crowns off Hopkins’ new FMX

2023-05-05T11:13:00Z

Muckaway and aggregates haulier Hopkins Estates is celebrating the King’s coronation with a new Volvo FMX 420 tipper wrapped in a special royal livery.The Wincanton-based company relied on local firm Goodwin Graphics to create the eye-catching red, white and blue camo artwork, featuring a logo to commemorate the historic day.Bill ...

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Thousands of HGVs operating illegally in this country

2023-05-05T10:46:00Z

More than 20,000 HGVs in the UK are currently operating illegally without a valid MOT, according to the DVSA.In response to a parliamentary question about vehicle testing this week, transport minister Baroness Vere said: “The DVSA estimates that at any time there could be around one in twenty of British ...

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Fine for Yorkshire haulier after worker killed in trailer load tragedy

2023-05-05T08:54:00Z

Anthony Clark (left) with his brother GrahamHeavy haulage contractor GCS Johnson has been fined £140,000 after one of its employees was killed while unloading a trailer.The Richmond, North Yorkshire-based firm appeared at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on 3 May where it pleaded guilty to breaching the Health and Safety at Work ...

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Quantron US partners with FirstElement Fuel to offer hydrogen refueling for its fleet

2023-05-04T14:57:00Z

Quantron US, a subsidiary of the German sustainable transport specialist, Quantron AG, has teamed up with FirstElement Fuel to leverage the latter’s hydrogen refuelling network for hydrogen fuel-cell electric trucks. 

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Renault Trucks launches e-learning platform for the decarbonisation of transport

2023-05-04T14:55:00Z

Renault Trucks has launched the “Decarbonisation Academy”, a free e-learning platform for transport and logistics professionals.

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Aztek’s empire still strong after 20 years

2023-05-04T14:00:00Z

Aztek Logistics has praised its staff and the loyalty of its customers as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.Founded in 2003 by white goods and TV installer Stuart Charter in Letchworth Garden City, the haulier has grown over the years into a £12m turnover business with six warehouses and 40 HGVs.Its ...

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TruTac helps Enva England win silver

2023-05-04T12:28:00Z

Waste and recycling firm Enva England said it had dramatically reduced its fleet administration and coasted to a silver FORS accreditation after adopting TruTac’s full suite of software solutions.The company, which runs a fleet of around 75 vehicles, most of which are HGVs, sought out a new provider after its ...