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ArrowXL lands delivery deal with Ebac
Two person home delivery specialist ArrowXL has won a contract to deliver washing machines to households across the UK after impressing British manufacturer Ebac with its customer service.Under the contract ArrowXL will offer Ebac's customers a six day per week diary service and will be able to nominate a convenient ...
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MT ArticleThe Algorithm People announces plans for a new year re-brand and algorithm release
Transport optimisation specialist The Algorithm People, has revealed it is re-branding to Optimize in early 2023, as it continues to drive expansion and technical development. The Algorithm People was formed in 2018 and recently announced it had secured £2.2 million of funding to power the business ...
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MT ArticlePolice reveal towns and counties worst hit by HGV thefts
Sussex has been revealed as the worst county for HGV thefts, with 87 incidents reported to the police since 2020, according to a freedom of information request.Of the forces that responded, Sussex came out top, followed by Hertfordshire (67), Bedfordshire (38) and Derbyshire (14).Included in the data provided to vehicle ...
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MT ArticleEverfuel announces breakthrough start-up of hydrogen production at HySynergy, Europe’s biggest electrolyser
Everfuel A/S has announced it has commenced hydrogen production at the HySynergy electrolyser, making a significant step forward in the commercialisation of green hydrogen as a sustainable energy source for industry and transportation. As part of the scheduled start-up and testing of production equipment at the 20MW HySynergy project in ...
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MT ArticleNikola and Plug announce US collaboration on hydrogen
Nikola Corporation, a commercial vehicle manufacturer, and Plug Power, a developer of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, have established a strategic partnership aimed at delivering solutions for US commercial vehicle operators planning to run hydrogen vehicles. The Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) is a ...
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MT ArticleFareshare partners with The Algorithm People to deliver route optimisation benefits
Leading food distribution charity, Fareshare, has announced it is implementing a new route optimisation solution, to optimise its collection and delivery routes across its UK network. My Transport Planner, which uses powerful computer algorithms, and can automatically plan vehicle journeys, is expected to increase productivity, reduce costs, and lower emissions, ...
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MT ArticleFleet optimisation has a big role to play in transport decarbonisation, says Colin Ferguson, CEO The Algorithm People
The Algorithm People continues to drive efficiency improvements for clients, while mapping the route to carbon zero. TAP’s current R&D efforts harness the formidable brain power of AI to take road transport beyond efficient scheduling into holistic fleet optimisation at the click of a button. The Algorithm People’s (TAP’s) CEO ...
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MT ArticleTrucksters launches app to improve mental health of HGV drivers
Freight start-up Trucksters has teamed up with healthcare app Cristobal to provide lorry drivers with a programme to improve their mental health.Trucksters said it was also putting together a driver experience team whose job is to ensure that drivers achieve a better life-work balance, spend more quality time with their ...
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks unveils raft of electric options for FH, FM and FMX models
Volvo Trucks has expanded its range of vehicles and launched electric rigid versions of its Volvo FH, FM and FMX models.The OEM said the new heavy rigid trucks can be designed to carry electric superstructures for a range of transport assignments, including goods distribution, refuse collection and construction work.Roger Alm, ...
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MT ArticleEV Cargo reports surge in 2021 profits as net zero strategy gathers pace
EV Cargo said revenues sailed past £1bn last year, an increase of 70.5% for the global freight forwarding firm.Announcing its full year results for 2021, the company said gross profit had increased by 47.1% to £144.5m and pre-tax profit rose from £6m in 2020 to £35.6m last year.EV Cargo added ...
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MT ArticleRHA Benevolent Fund offers support to non-members
An RHA charity supporting people in times of financial difficulties is for the first time offering support to non-members, in response to the cost-of-living crisis.The haulage business group said it had a “moral responsibility” to support the industry and help those facing hardship.The Benevolent Fund, set up in 2000, has ...
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MT ArticlePalletways profits slip but turnover edges higher
Turnover at Palletways has increased by 4.1% to £230m, but the largest UK pallet network also saw a reduction in profit to £21.7m, new figures showed.During the year ending 30 June 2022, the network said volumes had fallen slightly as it experienced a full financial year of no significant Covid-19 ...
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MT ArticleWoodland Group hails benefits of new rail route for freight
Woodland Group helped a customer reduce its inbound supply chain carbon emissions by 82% after introducing a rail route at its Doncaster facility.The logistics firm said putting freight for Ball Beverage Packaging on to rail resulted in 4.35 times less emissions, which equated to 886 fewer tonnes of carbon than ...
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MT ArticleAztek Logistics hits FORS gold standard for sixth year running
Aztec Logistics has secured a gold standard FORS award for safety and environmental best practice in the supply chain for the sixth year running.The Letchworth transport firm said the gold award was seen as increasingly significant in many sectors, including the construction industry where it works with customers involved in ...
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MT ArticleSCH signs lease deal to extend Port of Liverpool storage and transporter park
Logistics firm SCH has agreed a multi-year lease with Peel Ports Group as part of an expansion of a car storage and transporter park at the Port of Liverpool.The facility will increase in size from eight to 10 acres to deal with growing demand for the processing of vehicles at ...
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MT ArticleEuropean trade body ACEA calls for relaxation in vehicle weights and dimensions to aid carbon zero vehicle uptake
The European automobile manufacturer’s association ACEA has issued a positional paper calling for an increase in the weight and length allowances for zero emission trucks to assist the industry in its journey to decarbonisation. The move comes as the European Commission is expected to release details of the plans to ...
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MT ArticleFoton accelerates towards European markets with new electric light commercial vehicle
Chinese automotive company, Foton has entered into an agreement with Piaggio of Italy to build a new electric light commercial vehicle. The deal formalises the two companies’ September 2017 collaboration to create new solutions for the light commercial vehicle sector. The two parties will finish the project’s technical paperwork and ...
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MT Article50 eActros LongHaul battery electric trucks are set to go into service with German logistics giant Dachser
Mercedes-Benz and Dachser of Germany have signed a letter of intent which will see 50 eActros LongHaul 6x2 swap body trucks join the fleet. The vehicles are expected to be in full series production by 2024. “Dachser is a very valuable customer for us in sustainable transport. Dachser was already ...
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MT ArticleLogistics UK gives cautious welcome to return of Operation Brock
The reinstatement of traffic management system Operation Brock in Kent will provide certainty to hauliers but must not result in lengthy queues for HGV drivers, according to Logistics UK.The Kent Resilience Forum (KRF) said it had decided to bring back the measure between junction 8 and 9 of the M20 ...
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MT ArticleUnpicking the price variations in electricity supply and how transport can benefit
Our energy correspondent, Janet Wood, outlines how the volatility in the market for electricity supply and demand is seeing some huge price fluctuations.