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MT ArticleXPO renews and expands long-term contract with Wavin
XPO Logistics and plastic pipe systems manufacturer Wavin have renewed and expanded their long term UK partnership.The deal sees XPO awarded Wavin's inbound raw materials logistics operation in Wilton, Middlesbrough and includes the management of raw materials, in addition to site-to-site transport and end-customer distribution.XPO began taking inbound receipt of ...
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MT ArticleDHL launches global summit on sustainable logistics
DHL is hosting a newly launched global summit this week which aims to bring together logistics and sustainability experts to collaborate on developing greener, cleaner logistics. The Era of Sustainable Logistics Global Summit 2023 runs from 25 April-27 April in Valencia - Europe's Green Capital for 2024.The summit gives more ...
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MT ArticleInert Recycling tackles toughest tasks with Renault Trucks
Much away and land resoration experts Inert Recycling (UK) has selected Renault Trucks for its latest fleet additions.Supplied by Sparks Commercial Services, the eight 13 litre C440 8x4s with Boweld steel tipping bodies are joining the company's 32-strong mixed fleet on muckaway jobs.The new additions to the fleet will work ...
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MT ArticleYodel renews support for Walking with the Wounded and Slave-Free Alliance
Parcel carrier Yodel has renewed its partnership with two national charities, Walking With The Wounded (WWTW) and Slave-Free Alliance.The partnership with WWTW, which is in its third year, provides ongoing support for Armed Forces veterans returning to work in the civilian sector, while the partnership with Slave-Free Alliance, in its ...
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MT ArticleBrigade Electronics pledges support for Transaid
Global vehicle safety systems supplier Brigade Electronics has become the latest company to pledge its support to international development organisation Transaid with the signing of a three year corporate membership.Brigade Electronics has a long track record of vehicle safety, having launched the first reversing alarm to Europe in 1976.The company ...
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MT ArticleFielden Factors boosts fleet with six DAF vehicles
Builders merchant Fielden Factors has taken delivery of six DAF vehicles from MV Commercial - including one with a bespoke front-mounted HIAB crane - as part of its fleet renewal programme.The order includes three DAF LF 290 18 tonne 4x2 brick grabs, fitted with HIAB X HIDUO 118 B-2 cranes, ...
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks refurb creates net zero South London dealership
Volvo Trucks has completed a £2m refurbishment of its Croydon dealership which is designed to slash the site's annual carbon emissions from 232 tonnes to net zero.The redeveloped facility, which has been rebranded Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London South, has benefitted from £500,000 of new sustainable technologies and increased ...
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Asda to trial Wayve self-driving delivery vans
Supermarket giant Asda is to trial self-driving delivery vans for customer home deliveries in London, provided by autonomous mobility technology company Wayve.The vehicles will be used to transport groceries to up to 72,000 households in London, making it the largest trial in the UK, according to Asda. The supermarket chain's ...
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MT ArticleBergen Logistics recruits supply chain leader and looks to hire 60 staff
Elanders UK has announced the appointment of David Pritchard as supply chain team leader at its subsidiary Bergen Logistics.The company is also planning to recruit 60 staff at Bergen this year, as part of plans to expand into the UK fashion and lifestyle fulfillment market.Pritchard's appointment follows the launch of ...
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MT ArticleAbbey extends ADM oil seeds contract
Abbey Logistics Group has extended its longstanding oil seeds contract with Archer DanielMidlands (ADM) for a further three years, taking the relationship into its 30th year.The contract involves the transportation of bulk oils and fats, such as rapeseed and palm oil, from theADM sites in Erith and Purfleet to ...
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MT ArticlePineapple Power makes takeover bid for hydrogen fueling company Element 2
Element 2, the provider of hydrogen infrastructure for commercial fleets in the UK, has entered into a non-binding agreement with Pineapple Power Corporation.
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MT ArticleMaritime Transport toasts extended distribution deal with Heineken
Logistics firm Maritime Transport has landed a three year extension on its distribution contract with pub, beer and cider company Heineken UK (HUK), in a move which doubles the volumes transported.Under the three-year extension, Maritime will continue to manage the national distribution of Heineken products from its UK facilities in ...
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MT ArticleEurope’s first zero-carbon hydrogen plant from waste plastic by renewable energy firm.
Renewable energy company, Newton Energi, has taken a step towards tackling plastic waste and reducing carbon emissions by submitting plans for Europe’s first zero-carbon plant that will convert waste plastic into hydrogen fuel.
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MT ArticleWestgass and Quantron partner to deploy hydrogen trucks in Nordic countries.
Quantron and Westgass Hydrogen are teaming up to introduce hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) in the Nordic countries. The German e-mobility firm will provide the FCEV trucks, while the Norwegian hydrogen distributor will supply the fuel.
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MT ArticleQuantron and GoldstoneTechnologies to develop digital platform for sustainable transport
Quantron AG has announced a joint venture with Goldstone Technologies Limited (GTL), India’s premier Business Intelligence and IT Services Company.
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MT ArticleHyzon Motors appoints Dr. Bappa Banerjee as Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Hyzon Motors has appointed Dr. Bappa Banerjee as its first Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective May 1, 2023.
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MT ArticleInnovative hydrogen distribution and storage trailer from Hydrexia
Hydrexia Energy Technology has unveiled an innovative solution that addresses the bottlenecks of hydrogen storage and distribution. The company’s newly launched Metal Hydride (MHx) solid-state hydrogen storage and distribution trailer uses a magnesium-based alloy for hydrogen storage, enhancing transportation safety and distance while reducing costs.
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UK haulage spending drops 4% in 2022, research shows
Digital payment solutions provider takepayments found that in 2022, UK haulage spending dropped by 4% as fuel spending soared 35%.Data collected from takepayments’ card and POS system transactions for businesses in the haulage and courier sectors found a year-on-year decline in spending of 4% and 3% respectively in 2022.The company ...
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MT ArticleDX expands freight depot network at Warrington and Heathrow
Parcel freight and logistics specialist DX Group is expanding its freight-handling capacity with the opening of two new dedicated freight facilities in Warrington and Heathrow.This latest investment takes the number of sites opened, relocated or expanded since the start of the current financial year to a total of eight.The company ...
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MT ArticleMAN eTruck successfully completes winter testing in Northern Sweden
MAN Trucks & Bus has announced that its upcoming large-series e-truck has passed its winter tests in northern Sweden with flying colours, demonstrating its ability to function in ice, snow, and temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius.