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MT ArticleTesla recalls 35 electric Semi trucks due to parking brake issue just months after their deliveries
Tesla has issued a recall for 35 of its new electric Semi trucks due to concerns that the parking brake might not engage when applied by the driver.
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MT ArticlePanattoni launches major Doncaster warehouse development
Construction has started on a major speculative warehouse near Doncaster with completion expected in January 2024, commercial developer Panattoni revealed this week.Winvic Construction has commenced the construction of Panattoni Doncaster 420, following the approval of planning consent from Doncaster Council in February. Panattoni Doncaster 420, which the developer claims is ...
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MT ArticleCulina subsidiary Eventor acquires events specialist Stardes
Culina subsidiary Eventor has acquired events logistics haulier Stardes for an undisclosed sum as part of major plans to further expand in the events transport sector.Eventor, formerly known as Stobart Special operations, provides support services to the motorsport, events and nuclear industries.In an announcement revealing the deal this week, Eventor ...
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MT ArticlePalletways invests in Bologna hub
The Palletways Group is investing in a new multi-million pound, environmentally friendly hub in Italy as it drives for further growth across Europe.The bespoke facility is in Sala Bolognese, in the city of Bologna. It is expected to launch in the next few months and will include 30,000 m² of ...
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MT ArticleEuropa Road seals deal with German operator
Europa Road is strengthening its German services after forging a new partnership with freight forwarding operator Noerpel.The partnership with Ulm-based Noerpel will enable Europa to reduce export and import lead times for customers shipping to and from the South of Germany by providing an additional route offering a new daily ...
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MT ArticleSchmitz Cargobull launches new Manchester facility
Schmitz Cargobull has officially opened its new plant at Wythenshawe in Greater Manchester and taken the opportunity to unveil its latest curtainsider semi-trailer.More than 200 customers and local dignitaries gathered at the Schmitz Cargobull factory last week to celebrate the official opening of the plant and to see the unveiling of ...
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MT ArticleSneak peek at First Hydrogen Gen II zero emission vehicle
Zero emission vehicle manufacturer First Hydrogen has unveiled images of its Gen II hydrogen fuel cell-powered van, as it kicks off road trials of its first generation light commercial vehicle (LCV).Both the Generation I and Generation II LCVs will be available with either hydrogen fuel cell electric or battery electric ...
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MT ArticleHexagon moves used truck and rental leasing operations
Hexagon Leasing’s used truck operations and its rental leasing team are operating from a new site in Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent from today (3 April), as part of the company’s growth plans.The new site, which includes a large, modern purpose-built office space, is centrally located between Birmingham and Derby and is accessible ...
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MT ArticleCalifornia to require half of all heavy-duty trucks sold in the state to be electric by 2035
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted California’s request for a waiver that would allow the state to require half of all heavy-duty trucks sold in California to be electric by 2035.
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MT ArticleQuantron and Norwegian Hydrogen partner to promote hydrogen-powered trucks in the Nordics
Quantron AG has announced a strategic collaboration with Norwegian Hydrogen AS, a producer of green hydrogen and operator of hydrogen refuelling stations, to promote hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks in the Nordic region.
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MT ArticleWomen staff at APC paid more than male colleagues, according to Gender Pay Gap report
Women employed by the Alternative Parcels Company (APC) are earning 3p more per pound sterling than male colleagues.According to the company’s latest Gender Pay Gap Report, women at the company earn more on average than men based on the mean gender pay gap (-3.2%).In real terms, this means women earn ...
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MT ArticleKuehne+Nagel takes 23 Renault electric trucks to meet CO2 reduction targets
Kuehne+Nagel, a global leader in transport and logistics services, has taken a step towards a more sustainable future with the delivery of 23 Renault Trucks electric vehicles. The vehicles will be used for road transport services in France and will help Kuehne+Nagel achieve its science-based targets for carbon neutrality.
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MT ArticleStena Recycling opens new battery recycling centre in Halmstad, Sweden
Swedish company Stena Recycling has recently inaugurated its new battery recycling facility in Halmstad, Sweden, some 16 months after the start of construction.
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MT ArticleFerytrans slashes CO2 emissions with Hultsteins’ CostSaver fridge units
As orginally reported by our sister publication Motor Transport, logistics operator Ferytrans says it has cut emissions and fuel consumption from its fridge units after installing a unique bolt-on hybrid system.
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MT ArticleHydrogen Vehicle Systems unveils its long-range hydrogen-powered HGV with rapid refuelling time
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), a UK-based company, has made a significant breakthrough in the development of zero-emission, long-range hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles.
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MT ArticleEvri welcomes CBI director general to superhub
(From left) Ian Suttie (Evri), Gareth Shawcroft (Evri), Anthony Bakes (Evri), Matthew Fell (acting DG, CBI), Beckie Hart (CBI) and Matt O’Neill, executive director of Barnsley CouncilEvri played host to the CBI’s interim director general this week at its Barnsley ‘super hub’.Along with other members of his team, Matthew Fell ...
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MT ArticleFerytrans slashes Co2 emissions with Hulsteins' CostSaver fridge units
Logistics operator Ferytrans said it had cut emissions and fuel consumption from its fridge units after installing a unique bolt-on hybrid system.The Southampton temperature-controlled transport firm also owns BigFoot Logistics and the two companies tasked their fridge unit service provider to find a way to reduce emissions from their chillers.As ...
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MT ArticleArrowXL and Howard Tenens win RoSPA Gold awards
ArrowXL and Howard Tenens are both celebrating after they won RoSPA Gold Awards for their health and safety standards.The RoSPA accreditation recognises organisations that demonstrate exceptional health and safety practices.Each year nearly 2,000 entrants compete to achieve the accolade in what is the UK’s longest-running H&S industry awards.Read moreGold for ...
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MT ArticleJLM Transport orders more DAF tractor units for Smyths Toys contract
JLM Transport has taken delivery of six more New Generation DAF XF 480 6x2 tractor units to help meet the growing needs of its biggest client, Smyths Toys.The new trucks join a mix of 12 New Generation DAF XF 480 and XG 530 tractor units that the Stoke haulier sourced ...
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MT Article'Why still no plan for HGVs?' - Logistics UK slams government over £400m cleaner fuels investment
Plans to turbocharge the UK’s progress towards decarbonising transport unveiled this week still ignore how the logistics industry can viably transition to cleaner fuels, according to Logistics UK.The government said its “robust package of measures” supported the shift to electric vehicles and included almost £400m for the installation of thousands ...