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MT ArticleGovernment warned funding alone won’t solve HGV parking crisis
Logistics UK said it was “extremely disappointing” that half of all lorry drivers were fed up with the state of UK truckstops and it called on the government for a change in attitude towards the industry.
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MT ArticleOnward Holdings announces major restructure
Yorkshire warehousing and retail park specialist Onward Holdings has undergone the first major restructure of its business in more than 60 years.
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MT ArticleXPO opens major distribution centre in Wakefield with Saint-Gobain UK
XPO has opened a new warehouse site in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with its long-term partner Saint-Gobain UK.
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MT ArticleFreshLinc looks to diversify after loss of “significant” contract sees profit plunge
Cambridgeshire haulier FreshLinc has ramped up its diversification strategy after losing a “significant” retail contract last year, which hit turnover and profit, according to its latest annual results.
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MT ArticleSpeedy Freight invests £2m in Speedy Fulfil
National same-day courier Speedy Freight has invested £2m in the launch of Speedy Fulfil, its new fulfilment service.
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MT ArticleAutumn Budget a “mixed picture” for road transport
The Autumn Budget offered a mixed picture for businesses in our industry. There were some positive developments, and some unwelcome developments. Firms throughout the road transport sector were also delighted with the decision to continue with the freeze on fuel duty. We at the RHA have long ...
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MT ArticleBentons Haulage extends partnership with Culligan UK for another five years
Bentons Haulage has extended its eight year partnership with water treatment firm Culligan UK for another five years, in a deal which also sees the Birmingham-based haulier provide a new fleet of ten Culligan UK-branded trailers.
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MT ArticleHaulage transport prices see slight fall in October, TEG Index reveals
October saw a marginal fall in both haulier and courier prices, according to the TEG Road Transport Index.
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MT ArticleNew van market hits three year high in October but EVs need government boost, says SMMT
Demand for new battery electric vans (BEVs) rose for the first time in five months, up 62% to 2,263 units, but fell over the year by 1.9% - accounting for just 5.6% market share, which is significantly below the 15% market share for 2024 decreed by the Zero Emission Vehicle ...
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MT ArticleDaimler Truck receives road approval for hydrogen fuel-cell prototype
German authorities have granted road-use approval for Daimler Truck’s enhanced prototype of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle. The approval allows for testing on the B462 road near Rastatt, following several thousand miles of closed-track testing that began in April 2021.
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MT ArticleDHL launches video series on electrification and sustainability trends in logistics
DHL has launched a new video series focused on critical industry topics such as electrification, connectivity, and sustainability. The series, set to release in phases over the coming months, features expert analysis from major players in automotive and logistics, including Mercedes-Benz, Porsche Consulting, CATL, and Volvo Trucks.
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MT ArticleHerefordshire Council introduces first electric waste collection vehicles
Herefordshire Council is introducing its first electric waste collection vehicles as part of a new contract with FCC Environment, marking a step toward reducing emissions in municipal services. The deployment includes two Dennis Eagle eCollect electric waste vehicles among a larger fleet of 28 new collection trucks.
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MT ArticleSchmitz Cargobull first manufacturer to factory-fit Webfleet telematics to its trailers
Webfleet is expanding its OEM.connect partner programme to trailers in a move which sees Schmitz Cargobull become the first trailer manufacturer to join the programme.
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MT ArticleMaritime Transport supports Royal British Legion with tenth annual Poppy tribute
Road and rail logistcs specialist Maritime Transport is marking its tenth consecutive year supporting the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal by adorning its entire vehicle fleet with poppies for the duration of November.
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MT ArticleCommercial vehicle production bounces back in September, latest SMMT research reveals
Commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output grew by more than a quarter in September with 14,643 vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis rolling off the production lines of UK factories, according to the latest research from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
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MT ArticleDaimler Truck North America launches first electric freightliner eCascadia in Detroit for logistics operations
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), a leading North American manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks, has introduced its first electric Freightliner eCascadia for use in its logistics operations. This electric vehicle will be based at DTNA’s Detroit Diesel Corporation facility in Redford, Michigan, and will transport essential components between Detroit’s ...
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MT ArticleWestern Australia’s first electric heavy-duty truck enters service
CD Dodd, a mining services company specialising in refurbishment, rehabilitation, and recycling, has received Western Australia’s first OEM heavy-duty electric truck, a Volvo FM Electric model.
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MT ArticleSwedish logistics firm Falkenklev Logistik adds six FUSO eCanters to operations in Malmö
Falkenklev Logistik has acquired six FUSO eCanter electric trucks for its DHL transport operations in Malmö, Sweden. The 8.55-tonne vehicles will service routes in the Skåne region.
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MT ArticleAffordable electric truck programme opens door for small fleet electrification around ports in the US
A US not-for-profit clean energy solutions coalition called Climate United has introduced a programme aimed at offering affordable leasing options for electric trucks to small fleets and independent operators, with the goal of reducing costs and air pollution in communities around major ports. Starting at the Ports of Long Beach ...
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MT ArticleElectric Freightway milestone report charts major progress in electrification of UK road transport sector
Hitachi ZeroCarbon and Gridserve have released the second report from the Electric Freightway Project, detailing the ongoing progress of the initiative aimed at electrifying HGVs to support the UK’s net zero targets. The project, funded by the Department for Transport and developed with Innovate UK, seeks to demonstrate the feasibility ...