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MT ArticleCarlsberg toasts permission for Britvic takeover
Carlsberg’s takeover of Britvic has been given the go-ahead by the competition watchdog, with a completion date now set for next month.
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MT ArticleTen new hydrogen trucks to hit Dutch roads via SWiM Grant
A pioneering initiative by the Dutch government will see ten hydrogen trucks developed and deployed over the next three years, thanks to the Strategic Sustainable Mobility (SWiM) grant programme.
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MT Articlebp pulse and Ekoenergetyka collaborate on truck charging solutions across Europe
Charging specialist Ekoenergetyka and bp pulse have announced a strategic partnership to address charging infrastructure challenges for heavy-duty electric vehicles, focusing on developing reliable overnight charging solutions for e-trucks.
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MT ArticleAIT Home Delivery delivers the smiles for children this Christmas
Staff at AIT Home Delivery are being Christmas elves and delivering festive joy by providing new toys to thousands of children in Northamptonshire this year.
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MT ArticleRoyal Mail set to fall into foreign ownership
Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský has overcome a major hurdle in his bid to take over Royal Mail after the government approved the deal.
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MT ArticleNorth Air pay offer grounds strike action at Edinburgh airport
Fuel tanker drivers based at Edinburgh airport have called off scheduled strikes and “overwhelmingly” backed a new pay offer from their employer North Air.
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MT ArticleWallsend hydrogen fuel project seeks government backing
Up to 80 hydrogen trucks could be on the roads around Wallsend in the next five years if a bid for government funding submitted by French-owned hydrogen producer Lhyfe gets the go ahead. The government is currently considering bids for the second Hydrogen Allocation Round (HAR) of ...
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MT ArticlePall-Ex university graduates celebrate degree success
Three Pall-Ex employees are celebrating having graduated from the Open University’s BA degree course in professional management.
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MT ArticleWincanton signs 10-year renewal with Britvic
Wincanton has extended its contract with soft drinks producer Britvic for another decade, taking their partnership into its 40th year.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK reveals winners of annual awards
Logistics UK has announced the winners of its eighth annual Logistics Awards at a reception and celebratory gala dinner at the Park Plaza hotel, Westminster Bridge.
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MT ArticleEV Cargo makes leadership changes
Heath Zarin is to take on the role of executive chairman at EV Cargo while chief strategy officer Simon Pearson has been promoted to group chief executive.
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MT ArticleFresh off the line: Windrose delivers first electric semis to Kerry Logistics and Rokin Logistics
Just 34 months since Windrose Technology was founded, the Chinese EV startup has begun mass production of its Windrose R700 electric semi with the first completed trucks rolling off the production line and already in operation with two logistics companies.
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MT ArticleElectra supports innovative vehicle-to-grid charging project
Electra has participated in the UK’s first megawatt Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) charger project, developed in partnership with Islington Council and supported by government funding from the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero and Innovate UK.
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MT ArticleFSEW achieves diesel-free fleet milestone with electric and CNG vehicles
Cardiff-based freight decarbonisation specialist FSEW has reached a significant environmental milestone, transforming its entire 40-strong fleet to be diesel-free well ahead of its original 2025 target.
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MT ArticleHyundai introduces hydrogen fuel cell trucks to logistics operations
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) has deployed 21 XCIENT hydrogen fuel-cell electric trucks for its logistics operations, in collaboration with Glovis America.
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MT ArticleFirst MAN eTGX Ultra Low Liner hits the road for Volkswagen Group
MAN Truck & Bus has delivered its first Ultra Low Liner eTGX electric truck to automotive logistics specialist Duvenbeck, in partnership with Volkswagen Group Logistics.
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MT ArticleDB Schenker expands electric fleet with 40 Volvo FM electric trucks
DB Schenker has announced the addition of 40 Volvo FM Electric trucks to its German fleet for both urban and regional routes.
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MT ArticleStrike threat in pay row among XPO fuel tanker drivers
The Unite union said XPO needed to get round the negotiating table and prevent strikes among XPO tanker drivers taking place this week, or Tesco forecourts could run out of fuel.
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MT ArticleCollege invests in electric truck for tomorrow’s technicians
Truck technicians of the future are getting real hands-on experience of working with electric vehicles after a college in Wales decided to buy its own Fuso eCanter.
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MT ArticleNew national planning policy document recognises importance of logistics
The industry has reacted with optimism to the government’s new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which for the first time recognises the importance of logistics developments to the economy.