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ASDA Christmas strikes averted as Wincanton drivers win pay rise
Wincanton HGV drivers on its Asda contract have accepted a 9.5% pay deal in a move which avoids the prospect of supply problems at ASDA supermarkets this Christmas.Over 80 HGV drivers employed by Wincanton on an outsourced contract and responsible for delivering food to ASDA’s regional distribution centres had ...
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MT ArticleGerman carbon zero vehicle manufacturer Moove files for insolvency
In Germany, the Aachen-based final mile vehicle producer Moove GmbH has filed for insolvency. According to administrator Dirk Wegener, the company, which specialises in electric shuttles and currently employs 90 people, has been “hit by recent developments in the financial market.” Moove Shuttle Source: Moove PR Moove ...
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MT ArticleScania and CEO Climate Leaders urge others to follow climate targets
Scania is one of 100 companies that have joined CEO Climate Leaders, an initiative that works to support the ambitious Paris Agreement and bold corporate climate action by setting ambitious targets.
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Eddie Stobart fined £133,000 after Widnes staff exposed to asbestos
Logistics company Eddie Stobart has been fined £133,000 after staff were exposed to asbestos during excavation work carried out at its rail and container freight port in Widnes.An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) were disturbed by the building work, putting staff at ...
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Van registrations "shackled" as supply shortages continue, warns SMMT
The UK’s light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by -18.4% in October, as supply shortages continued to restrict global production and availability, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).Van registrations hit the lowest level for October since 2012, despite robust demand, falling -16.5% below the pre-pandemic five-year ...
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MT ArticleFurniture Village refreshes fleet with Asset Alliance
Retailer Furniture Village has extended its six-year relationship with Asset Alliance Group by refreshing part of its home delivery fleet with 15 MAN and eight DAF trucks.The 7.5 tonne DAF LF 180 and MAN TGL 7.190 vehicles, supplied on a five-year full-service contract hire agreement, will each make around 10 ...
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Freight 24 rolls Mandata TMS across subsidiaries as it plots further acquisitions
Freight 24 Logistics Group is rolling out Mandata GoPlus across its subsidiaries as part of wider plans to acquire more businesses, boost productivity and enhance customer service.The logistics company is installing the traffic management system across its four subdiaries, which include Derbyshire haulier JMDS, Pallet-Track member Keyes Transport in Chelmsford ...
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MT ArticleUK paving way on drone deliveries, new study reveals
The UK is leading the pack on the adoption of drone and autonomous vehicle technology but lags behind a number of European countries on other key metrics, according to a new study.
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UK paving way on drone deliveries, new study reveals
The UK is leading the pack on the adoption of drone and autonomous vehicle technology but lags behind a number of European countries on other key metrics, according to a new study.The European Delivery Innovator Index, conducted by return loads platform Courier Exchange, analysed data on various metrics connecting the ...
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MT ArticleLoop Energy reports record fuel cell purchase orders in 2022
Hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Loop Energy has seen record purchase orders in the nine months to 30 September 2022, according to its latest financial results.
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Parcelhub opens second Yorkshire depot in Leeds
Whistl subsidiary Parcelhub has opened a new depot in Leeds to meet growing demand from West Yorkshire-based e-commerce retailers for its parcel consolidation and multi-carrier services.The 11,000 sqft depot is located on the Confederation Park at Lowfields Road, close to the M621. Parcelhub has a second Yorkshire hub, located near ...
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Walkers Transport secures FORS Bronze
Palletways member Walkers Transport has gained a Bronze accreditation from the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) for its sustained commitment to high quality fleet transport.FORS is a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators which aims to drive up standards within fleet operations and demonstrate which operators are achieving exemplary levels ...
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Loop Energy reports record fuel cell purchase orders in 2022
Hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Loop Energy has seen record purchase orders in the nine months to 30 September 2022, according to its latest financial results.Announcing its third quarter consolidated results this week, the company said it has exceeded its original purchase order guidance for 2022, notching up 61 purchase orders, ...
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MT ArticleNikola Motor falls short on 2022 production goals
Nikola will not meet its goal of producing at least 300 electric trucks this year, the company said in a conference call with analysts to discuss the company’s third-quarter results. The company does not intend to issue new fourth-quarter and year-end forecasts. Source: Nikola PR As orginally ...
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MT ArticleQuantron expands its Truck as a Service Platform collaborating with Cognitran, Roadzen, and Goldstone Technologies
Quantron is boosting its customer support through a series of partnerships which will see it offer an enhanced range of services covering IT aftersales and insurance as well as a suite of data analytics and mangement support. This is part of a continued drive the German-headquartered business to establish a ...
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MT ArticleReynolds adopts Hultsteins Ecogen Refrigeration system in decarbonisation initiative
Reynolds, the UK’s only remaining family-run national greengrocer, is poised to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy with the addition of five new Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units equipped with Hultsteins Ecogen 2 refrigeration systems to the fleet. Mercedes Actros with Hultsteins Ecogen 2 joins Reynolds Fleet The ...
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MT ArticleFirst Hydrogen vehicles ready for maiden test run
First Hydrogen has announced that its first zero emission light commercial vehicles are in the final stages of development.The first of the company’s demonstrator vehicles completed hydrogen fuelling at 700-bar pressure at the ITM/MOTIVE site in Rainham, Essex this week.The location is close to the AVL facility in Basildon where ...
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MT ArticleDX launches first of eight new parcel depots as investment programme continues
DX has opened the first of eight new parcel depots due for launch during its current financial year ending 1 July 2023.Located on Paycocke Road in Basildon, Essex, it will support the continued expansion of the Group’s DX Express division, which manages the parcels operations.The site will primarily serve the ...
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MT ArticleDual-pressure hydrogen stations for buses and HGVs spread cost and encourage local take-up
A new model of hydrogen-powered double decker bus was rolled out in Aberdeen in 2021, following an £8.3m grant from the EU and Scottish Government. These buses have now travelled more than one million miles, preventing 1,700 tonnes of CO2 emissions being released into the atmosphere. This is a great ...
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MT ArticleQuantron AG heading to North America for carbon zero vehicle sales growth
Quantron has announced it is embarking on a US launch plan, stating it wants wants to achieve 50% of its turnover in the North American market by 2025, as the demand for hydrogen-powered vehicles strengthens. The company says it has received several enquries from US fleets to bring its battery ...