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MT ArticleFuel economy prompts haulier Vicovanu to add more pre-owned Actros to fleet
Container transport specialist Vicovanu has returned to Motus Truck & Van to purchase another three pre-owned Mercedez Benz tractor units after being impressed by the fuel returns from the first five Mercedes-Benz trucks it purchased three months earlier.The haulage company, which also buys new trucks, also turned to the pre-owned ...
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MT ArticleMaritime renews backing for British Legion Poppy Appeal
For the eighth consecutive year, Maritime Transport has pledged its support to The Royal British Legion’s (RBL) Poppy Appeal by displaying poppies on its entire vehicle fleet.Volunteers comprising Maritime drivers and staff, including some Services veterans that now work for Maritime, gathered across the company’s 40+ UK sites on 29 ...
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MT ArticleWork completes on Chancerygate's Gemini8 business park in Warrington
Commercial property developer Chancerygate and global real estate investment and development firm Hines have completed their Gemini8 Business Park scheme in Warrington, the joint venture announced this week.The 119,600sq ft development is situated on the final plot at the site, and comes with 18 high specification Grade A units ranging ...
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MT ArticleDPD test-drives Volta Zero prototype in engineering tests
Parcel delivery company DPD has completed a series of engineering tests with the full-electric Volta Zero, as part of wider beta trials for the new, 16-tonne vehicle.The design verification prototype was tested at the firm’s Hinckley Superhub in Leicestershire.DPD drivers, accompanied by Volta Trucks engineers and qualified drivers, went to ...
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MT ArticleHaulier AR Banks to expand fleet with Scania 500
Hampshire-based heavy haulage and lifting specialist AR Banks is set to expand its fleet after securing funding from Paragon Bank.The Southampton-based firm, which provides HIAB crane hire and lift services, has secured over £290,000 to acquire a Scania 500 8x2, equipped with a rear mount lorry loader.The new acquisition is ...
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MT ArticleQuantron expands in Saudi Arabia signing a long-term distribution partnership with Electromin
Quantron is continuing to accelerate its global develop with the news it has secured a long-term partnership agreement with Electromin an e-mobility solutions provider wholly owned by Petromin Corporation, Saudi Arabia’s leading mobility solutions provider. Electromin will promote, distribute and service Quantron products in Saudi Arabia with an initial focus ...
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MT ArticleFleetCheck donates software to support police spy truck operation
PC Mark Russell from Warwickshire Police pictured in the HGV used as part of Operation Tramline. Picture by Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures Ltd 07813022858 27/01/2021Sgt Carl Stafford from Warwickshire Police Force pictured with the HGV used as part of Operation Tramline. Picture by Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures Ltd 07813022858 27/01/2021FleetCheck is ...
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MT ArticlePepsiCo UK launches new green logistics initiative
PepsiCo UK announced today a series of new logistics innovations that, when fully implemented, will result in a 1,200-tonne reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its UK supply chain. Starting this month, the company will use used cooking oil to power over one million miles of ...
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MT ArticleMeachers announces its participation in partnership to reduce emissions in southern England
Meachers Global Logistics has joined The Solent Cluster, the first major decarbonisation initiative to significantly reduce CO2 emissions from industry, transportation and households across the Solent and the south coast of England. The Solent Cluster is a cross-sector collaboration of international organisations with decades of proven expertise ...
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MT ArticleHVS unveils zero-emission hydrogen-electric commercial vehicle
Scottish-based truck start-up, HVS has released further details of its product development plans with the launch of a 5.5-tonne technology demonstrator, hinting at its planned 40-tonne zero-emission truck. The company, founded in Glasgow in 2017, is focused on the development of a complete hydrogen fuel cell electric truck with new ...
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MT ArticleBIFA launches freight forwarding and logistics training module with Manpower
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has launched a programme called Freight Development Pathway in partnership with recruitment agency Manpower.The programme aims to identify, attract and train suitable candidates from outside of the sector for career opportunities with BIFA’s freight forwarding and logistics company membersThe Freight Development Pathway will give ...
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MT ArticlePalletforce boosts southern network with addition of two new members
EV Cargo’s Palletforce has added two new members to its express freight distribution network in the south of England.Local experts JMCL Freightways and Express Transport will take over selected SO and GU postcodes to help strengthen Palletforce’s network in the region.Based in Southampton, JMCL Freightways operates from a range of ...
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MT ArticleDavies Turner beats port delays and driver shortages with TES alliance
Independent freight forwarding and logistics company Davies Turner has forged an alliance with Transport Equipment Services (TES) which provides it with a dedicated HGV fleet to move containers to and from the ports of Felixstowe, London Gateway and Southampton.The company said this week that the partnership is providing the company ...
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MT ArticleMaritime takes on board 100 curtainsiders from Tiger Trailers
Felixstowe-based Maritime Transport has taken delivery of 100 curtainsiders from Tiger Trailers.The order is the company’s first with the Winsford-based manufacturer.The trailers feature a clearspan pillarless roof design, and come with specified components including two rear strap pouches, a specific load securing setup, TIR cord, toolbox, and SAF drum brake ...
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MT ArticleNew contract hire firm Vertellus to offer three-month EV trials
The men in charge: (l-r) Carlos Rodrigues, MD of Renault Trucks UK and Ireland; Nigel Baxter, MD of Vertellus; Nicholas Beatty, founder director at ZenobēA ground-breaking commercial vehicle contract hire company has been launched, offering HGV operators a three-month trial of its electric vehicles.Vertellus, which is owned by Renault Trucks ...
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MT ArticleEU releases Euro-7 plans, tightening NOx emissions for trucks and introducing ruling on tyre and brake emissions
The European Commission has published its proposal for the new Euro-7 emissions standard expected to come into force in 2027 for new trucks.
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MT ArticleCampeys of Selby invests in 19 DAF XG 550 tractor units
Fourth generation haulier Campeys of Selby has taken delivery of seven new generation DAF XG 450 tractor units, with 12 more scheduled to arrive before Christmas.Featuring FTG 6x2 mid lift axle configurations, the vehicles are being supplied by Ford & Slater with aftersales support from Pelican DAF in Normanton.Campseys said ...
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MT ArticlePall-Ex unveils new livery recognising commitment to armed forces
Pall-Ex has showcased a new livery to commemorate being awarded the Employer Recognition Scheme gold award by the Ministry of Defence, which recognises its commitment to the armed forces.It is the only pallet network to hold the accolade and reflects its continued work to support ex-military personnel via training, careers, ...
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MT ArticleUnite wins tanker drivers on Adsa and Euro Garages contracts 'ground-breaking' pay rises
Unite said it had agreed a “ground-breaking deal” that secured the jobs of tanker drivers employed on Asda and Euro Garages contracts.The union said industrial action was on the cards over a perceived threat to the drivers’ jobs, but following a vote among members, the employer had come to an ...
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MT ArticleHGV manufacturers slam plans to launch Euro-7 emissions standard
Truck makers have criticised new pollutant emission standards for HGVs proposed by the European Commission (EC) and said they risk slowing down the transition to zero-emission transport.The Euro-7 standards are currently due to be implemented in 2027 for heavy goods vehicles, but the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) said there ...