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MT ArticleElectric concrete mixer makes Australian debut in Holcim Trial
A trial of Australia’s first road-registered fully electric concrete mixer truck has commenced, marking a significant development in sustainable construction transport.
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MT ArticleReFuels expands green transport infrastructure with new Bio-CNG station in Doncaster
ReFuels has opened its fifteenth biomethane refuelling station in the UK, strengthening the country’s renewable fuel infrastructure for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). The new facility, operating under the CNG Fuels brand, is situated in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
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MT ArticleFred Sherwood Group upbeat despite slide in revenue
Fred Sherwood Group is looking at ways to expand the business after rising costs saw both profit and revenue fall in 2023/24, its latest annual results have revealed.
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MT ArticleBankruptcy process allows Northvolt to continue meeting obligations
Battery maker Northvolt said filing for bankruptcy proceedings allowed it to begin a new phase and restructure its business while continuing to fundraise and secure its long-term future.
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MT ArticleLorry drivers arrested for drug driving
Two HGV drivers in Wales were stopped by police in one afternoon over the Christmas period and found to be driving under the influence of cocaine.
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MT ArticleAdministrator summarises pressures faced by collapsed firm Truswells
Truswell Haulage, the transport company that had been operating since 1940 and ran more than 100 HGVs, collapsed last year due to “macroeconomic factors and industry-wide challenges”, according to its administrator.
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MT ArticleVan builders demand ‘unrealistic’ ZEV targets are addressed
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) said it supported van manufacturers’ calls for a short moratorium of the ZEV mandate amid concerns that ambitious net-zero targets will not be met.
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MT ArticlePort of Felixstowe criticised for ‘last-minute’ container booking changes
Felixstowe Port said it would suspend some charges for a new container booking system (CBS) for hauliers that started on 1 January in order to give companies “a period of adjustment to the new system parameters”.
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MT ArticleDomino’s Pizza orders new energy efficient fleet
Domino’s Pizza Group has taken on new temperature-controlled vehicles from Dawsongroup truck and trailer as part of its ambitions to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
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MT ArticleJobs saved after Smarthub snapped up by parent company
A Rainham construction logistics specialist has been saved by its parent firm in a £50,000 pre-pack deal that experts said would save at least 17 jobs.
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MT ArticleWoodside sees the bright side of 2024 trading
Ballyclare-based Woodside Logistics Group increased turnover and pre-tax profits last year, which it attributed to organic growth and also passing on higher fuel and shipping costs.
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MT ArticleDriver training on offer by M&H to help resolve skills crisis
M&H Carriers said it was launching a C1 driver recruitment campaign and offering candidates fully funded training to ease a chronic shortage of drivers in Scotland.
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MT ArticleNew charging hubs boost electric transport network in Sweden
Milence, the commercial vehicle charging joint venture, has opened two new charging facilities in Sweden, expanding its infrastructure along key transport corridors between Stockholm, Malmö and Gothenburg.
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MT ArticleHolyhead Port aiming to reopen on 16 January
The port of Holyhead said it intended to partially reopen on 16 January after its ferry berths were damaged during storm Darragh.
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MT ArticleTime running out for Hyzon Motors as plans to liquidate company are announced
Despite efforts to downsize its operations in Europe and Australia, and actively seeking an injection of new funding since June 2024, the woes at hydrogen-powered truck producer Hyzon Motors continue. A filing at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, posted on 19 December, states that the board of directors at ...
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MT ArticleInternational conference hears Saudi plans to grow transport and logistics sector
The sixth edition of the Supply Chain and Logistics Conference held on December 15 and 16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, heard how the fast-growing Saudi logistics and supply chain sector is helping diversify the economy away from a dependence on oil revenues. Industry expert John Lucy attended ...
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MT ArticleA year in review: A consultant’s candid view of transport decarbonisation in 2024
After 35 years in the commercial vehicle sector, Darren Newman brings a seasoned yet hopeful perspective to the industry’s decarbonisation journey. As director of Low Carbon Truck Consultancy, he offers a clear-eyed assessment of 2024—highlighting breakthrough government initiatives like the ZEHID programme, while critically addressing the sector’s most pressing challenges, ...
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MT ArticleA year in review: Voltempo’s collaborative momentum in electrifying road freight
In a transformative year for sustainable logistics, Voltempo has been at the forefront of electrifying the HGV sector. Through launching and leading the eFreight 2030 ZEHID consortium, its innovative charging infrastructure, and a commitment to decarbonisation, the company has been instrumental in breaking down barriers and accelerating the transition to ...
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MT ArticleDfT officials on a fact-finding visit to the National Logistics Academy Partners Conference in Manchester
Phil Martin showed potential as a driver Phil Martin, head of HGV workforce strategy, and Alex Green, team leader for freight and logistics workforce and skills policy at the DfT, attended The National Logistics Academy Partners Conference held in Manchester on 5 December in order to consult ...
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MT ArticlePanattoni agrees letting deal with healthcare logistics provider
Panattoni has secured the first letting at its 458,000sq ft mid-box, last-mile logistics park at Burgess Hill, south of London.