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MT ArticleWelsh Government to create task force to secure future of Holyhead Port
The Welsh government is to put together a task force, which will include logistics bodies and transport operators, to help deliver a new strategy to secure the future of Holyhead Port.
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MT ArticleRHA calls for commercial vehicle charging infrastructure to be “urgently prioritised”
RHA has welcomed research this week which shows that local authorities are accelerating investment in EV charging infrastructure, but the association is warning that much more needs to be done to provide charging infrastructure for commerioal vehicles.
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MT ArticleGovernment consultation to remove regulations around electric vans welcomed by Logistics UK
Logistics UK is calling for the government’s recently launched consultation on zero emission vans to deliver regulatory alignment between 4.25 tonne electric vans and 3.5 tonne diesel vans and prevent legacy legislation from inhibiting electric vehicle take up in the future.
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MT ArticleMack Trucks expands electric vehicle dealer network across North America
Mack Trucks has announced the addition of 12 new Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) dealer locations, bringing its total to 65 EV-certified sites across North America. The expansion now covers 29 states and four Canadian provinces, representing a 23% increase since May 2024.
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MT ArticleMitsubishi Fuso and Japanese university forge hydrogen technology partnership
Mitsubishi Fuso has signed a new hydrogen technology deal with a Japanese university.
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MT ArticleKempower begins pilot deliveries of megawatt charging system
Kempower has commenced pilot deliveries of its Megawatt Charging System (MCS) from its European manufacturing facilities. The company, which specialises in electric vehicle fast-charging solutions, is expanding its offerings for commercial fleet charging infrastructure.
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MT ArticleIndian EV charging network launches new fast-charging hub with Finnish technology
ChargeZone, an Indian electric vehicle charging network operator, has opened its first charging hub using Kempower technology in Gujarat state. The facility, situated at Shreenath Food Hub along the Ahmedabad-Mumbai highway, marks the beginning of a planned rollout across 15 additional sites in India.
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MT ArticleSwiss recycling firm rolls out electric truck fleet with solar-powered charging
Swiss recycling company Schneider Umweltservice has introduced seven electric trucks to its fleet, representing 5.5% of its vehicles. The company has installed charging infrastructure at its facilities in partnership with DC charging provider Kempower and Scania Schweiz.
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MT ArticleRenault Trucks completes Arctic testing of electric vehicle in Finnish winter
Renault Trucks has concluded its European roadshow with winter testing of its E-Tech T Diamond Echo electric truck in Finnish Lapland, where the vehicle operated in temperatures as low as -19°C. The final leg comprised a 1,600-kilometre journey between Helsinki and Rovaniemi.
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MT ArticleTransport prices increase in December 2024, latest TEG Index reveals
December 2024 saw the TEG Road Transport Index rise 5.7 points to 132.3, delivering a 4.5% month-on-month jump, which echoes a similar annual increase of 5.3 points, a rise of 4.17%.
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MT ArticleCPD Bodies invests £10m in new product range
Commercial vehicle conversion specialist CPD Bodies has invested £10m to expand its offering of converted vehicles.
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MT ArticleRHA investigates rocketing freight surcharges on CLdN ferries from GB to Northern Ireland
The RHA is calling for hauliers to get in touch if they have been hit with a doubling of surcharges for additional slots on CLdN ferries sailing between Britain and Northern Ireland, after being contacted by concerned members.
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MT ArticleInPost delivers record number of parcels in UK in Q4 2024
InPost Group saw record UK volumes in Q4 2024, delivering 27.2 million parcels, marking a 58% increase year-on-year.
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MT ArticleWincanton bags three-year contract with luggage brand Tripp
Supply chain and logistics specialist Wincanton has secured a new three-year contract with luggage brand Tripp.
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MT ArticleTransaid launches Cork to Dublin cycle challenge
International development organisation Transaid has announced its next cycle challenge, set to take place in the Republic of Ireland between 24 – 28 September 2025 when participants will set off from Cork and ride 328km over three days to finish in Dublin city centre.
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MT ArticleDX Group opens new depot in Ipswich as part of expansion drive
Parcel freight, secure courier, two-person and logistics services provider DX Group has opened a new depot in Ipswich as part of its programme to expand and develop its depot network.
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MT ArticleWorldwide Flight Services takes delivery of 29 trailers from Asset Alliance Group
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has taken delivery of 29 new SDC rollerbed trailers from Asset Alliance Group to bolster its freight handling operations.
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MT ArticleElectric van demand static in 2024, SMMT reveals
Electric van demand remained static in 2024, prompting the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to call for an urgent review of the barriers to growing electric van uptake.
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MT ArticleDerry Bros opens two new offices in London and Poland to meet growing demand
Freight customs specialist Derry Bros has opened two new offices in London and Poznan in a move aimed at expanding its presence in the UK and mainland Europe.