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Sustainable fuels and fleet decarbonisation to be discussed at Scottish Clean Air Roadshow
Sustainable fuels and fleet decarbonisation will be key topics discussed at the Scottish Clean Air Roadshow in Edinburgh on 18 October, organised by Motor Transport and sister title Transport News.Free-to-attend, the half-day event will cover the rollout of Scotland’s Low Emission Zones (LEZs) across four major cities, as well as ...
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MT ArticleR Swain & Sons back to black and on hunt for new clients and markets
R Swain & Sons is “reinvigorating” its client base and seeking new markets this year after returning to the black in 2021, according to its latest annual results.The company, which is based in Rochester, Kent, is the largest flatbed operator in the UK and specialises in heavy haulage, specialist lifting, ...
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MT ArticleThe Kraker Trailer e-axle could save up to 20% on fuel.
Kraker Trailers, a Dutch moving-floor trailer manufacturer, claims that a prototype e-axle hybrid it has created has the potential to save 20% on gasoline.
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MT ArticleHultsteins helps Salford Van Hire slash 50 tonnes of CO2 per annum for Danish Crown
Hultsteins, an electric refrigeration expert, has been essential in assisting Salford Van Hire in reducing CO2 emissions for its long-term client Danish Crown.
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MT ArticleAllison Transmission’s eGen Power electric axles on Isuzu’s light-duty electric trucks
Isuzu’s light-duty electric trucks and midibus platforms will use Allison’s eGen Power 100S electric axles.
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MT ArticleClipper Logistics begins “prompt” integration into GXO as CMA greenlights acquisition
The integration of Clipper Logistics into GXO will begin in earnest from today (4 October) following unconditional regulatory clearance from the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for the acquisition.Whilst GXO’s acquisition was completed in May this year, both companies continued to be run independently, pending completion of the regulatory ...
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MT ArticleOvernight HGV parking reaching crisis point, government survey finds
The provision of on-site lorry parking across the UK is at crisis point in three key regions and close to critical elsewhere in the country, new government research has revealed.The DfT National Survey of Lorry Parking (Part One) has found that the most crowded overnight parking sites are in the ...
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MT ArticleXPO nails multi-year distribution contract with Cromwell Tools
XPO Logistics has been awarded a multi-year contract by Cromwell Tools to provide distribution services to Cromwell branches in the UK.XPO has been contracted to fulfil core transport services which include night deliveries to Cromwell locations nationwide, as well as inter-site transport activities and supplier collection routes during the day.The ...
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MT ArticleTransport industry underclaiming on R&D tax relief, research shows
Transport businesses claimed £55m in research and development (R&D) tax relief in 2020/21, according to HMRC’s latest R&D tax credit statistics.However tax relief specialist Access2Funding, part of the Ryan company, is warning that transport businesses are underclaiming on investments such as automated warehousing and IT investments.According to its research, transport ...
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MT ArticleECM losses deepen ahead of acquisition by Constellation Automotive Group
Vehicle transportation specialist ECM (Vehicle Delivery Service) saw losses deepen in 2021 as the dual impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the semiconductor shortage took its toll on the business.In its latest annual results to 31 December 2021, the company reported pre-tax losses of -£553,895 (2020: -£391,578), despite turnover rising ...
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MT ArticleVolta Trucks and DB Schenker complete first on-road test phase of the full-electric Volta Zero
Electric truck manufacturer Volta Trucks and leading logistics transport company DB Schenker, have completed the first test phase of the full-electric Volta Zero in Europe with a series of operational on road trials in Paris. In 2021, both companies confirmed an intense partnership and pre-order of nearly 1,500 full-electric Volta ...
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MT ArticleCNG Fuels lodge planning application for Bio-CNG HGV fueling station in Carlisle
Carlisle City Council has received a planning application for a Bio-CNG HGV fuelling station, by CNG Fuels Limited.
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MT ArticleIndustry collaboration sees Scania 64-tonne electric truck on the roads in Sweden
A new heavy battery electric vehicle has begun operation on the highways of Mälardalen, Sweden. The electric truck is one of the first of its class, capable of carrying loads of up to 64 tonnes.
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MT ArticleRecycling Lives takes delivery of UK’s first electric skip loaders
Waste firm Recycling Lives has taken on two zero tailpipe emissions Renault E-Tech D18 Wides at its site in Preston. The vehicles long battery life, accompanied with its zero tailpipe emissions and little traffic noise, make it the ideal for operating in urban areas.
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MT ArticleEurocell adds TRAILAR solar technology to MAN fleet
Roof-mounted solar panels should save the Eurocell fleet nine tonnes of CO² per year
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MT ArticleGist reports modest profit rise and improved turnover ahead of acquisition by M&S
As Marks and Spencers’ acquisition of Gist nears completion the logistics firm revealed a modest rise in pre-tax profit for last year aided by a leap in turnover.Reporting its annual results for the 53-week period ending on 1 January 2022, the company unveiled a 17% rise in turnover to £551.5m ...
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MT ArticleSupport service for Northern Ireland traders extended for a year
The Trader Support Service (TSS) that helps shippers and hauliers moving goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been extended until December 2023.The move follows increasing calls from businesses on both sides of the water for the government to shelve plans to scrap the service, as they continue to ...
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MT ArticleMajor south London urban logistics development in pipeline
Plans are afoot for a major Grade A urban logistics space on a four-acre site on Factory Lane in Croydon, south London which could create up to 250 jobs.A joint venture between developer Chancerygate and SGN Place, the property development subsidiary of gas distribution company SGN, has submitted a joint ...
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MT ArticleDFDS gives glowing report on Sunswap refrigeration
A successful trial of a TRU running on solar and battery power means the future is bright for DFDS, after it integrated Sunswap’s zero emission refrigeration unit into its fleet.On one of DFDS’s longest routes, Sunswap said the TRU provided 22 hours of frozen cooling time on a single charge ...
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MT ArticleTradeteam on road to recovery after 2021 turnover slumps
Tradeteam saw some recovery in its finances last year as it emerged from the pandemic and returned to the black with a £129m pre-tax profit.However, turnover was down 53% to £43.7m in the year ending 31 December 2021 and the DHL drinks distribution company said volumes remained significantly impacted as ...