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ArticleFirst Hydrogen reveals its zero emission vans during performance tests in Birmingham
First Hydrogen has commenced performance testing of its fuel cell-powered vans (FCEV) for the first time at the Horiba Mira proving ground in Birmingham, where the vehicles are undergoing track based performance trials.They aim to confirm the safety and performance of the vans prior to handover from powertrain specialist AVL ...
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ArticleGXO forges ahead in brave new world of robotics
GXO Logistics is deploying more robotics innovation and technology to support customer start-ups and the holiday peak season than in any other quarter in its history, the logistics firm announced this week.By the end of the year, GXO aims to have around 7,600 pieces of technology operational in customer sites ...
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ArticleRaise your targets on adoption of electric vans or face supply issues, experts warn government
Market share for electric vans has doubled to figures well above the government’s proposed mandatory targets for electric van sales which come into play in 2024, prompting calls for much more ambitious targets to be set.Transport researcher New AutoMotive is warning the government that if it does not raise its ...
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ArticleSafe Fleet appoints Steve Powell as MD for UK businesses
Steve Powell (pictured) has joined Safe Fleet as MD of the company’s Commercial Vehicle Europe division.The division consists of Durite, which specialises in vehicle safety, lighting and electrical parts for the commercial vehicle aftermarket and manufacturers, and Labcraft, which manufactures high performance and energy efficient LED lighting for the commercial ...
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ArticleC Butt inks exclusive freight services deal with local manufacturer
Northamptonshire haulier C Butt has secured an exclusive deal with Engineered Foam Products (EFP) to supply all its national freight services from its Northampton manufacturing facility.This three-year deal is the culmination of a 12-month project, which has seen the two companies working together to streamline EFP’s logistics, reduce driver waiting ...
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ArticleVolta Trucks and Cake join forces to trial final mile service
Volta Trucks is collaborating with Cake, the Swedish maker of lightweight electric motorcycles, to test drive a city centre final mile delivery service.The first trial, which will take place in Paris with fashion retailer H&M Group in the first quarter of 2021, will see the Volta Zero used as a ...
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ArticleWinter World Cup and Christmas could deliver major challenge for FMCG, Palletways predicts
The European FMCG market could see an “unparalleled twin peak” of consumer demand in the fourth quarter of 2022 as a winter World Cup and Christmas arrive back-to-back for the first time, according to Palletways.The network’s pallet movement figures across Europe show a 16% jump in pallets in the three ...
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ArticleNew MT research explores how operators use camera, telematics and smart tachograph technology
Cameras, telematics and smart tachographs can bring a range of operational benefits to HGV operators ready to embrace new technology.Brand-new commissioned research by Motor Transport and sister title Commercial Motor looks at the way HGV operators are deploying such technology on their fleets and the operational changes it brings to ...
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ArticleHaulier launches legal action against government’s “idiotic” Brexit immigration rules
Haulier Danny W Poole & Sons has launched legal action against the government's 'idiotic' and 'not fit for purpose' immigration rules, after being advised by the Home Office to move to Poland to avoid border delays.The Hanley-based haulage firm hires EU drivers to transport goods between Europe and the UK.However ...
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ArticleIsara Capital Management launches £300m investment fund to transform “inefficient” food supply chain
Investment firm Isara Capital Management has launched a £300m debut fund as part of plans to transform the “inherently inefficient” food supply chains across the UK, Ireland and Western Europe.Announcing the venture, the Leeds-based investment firm said this week it wants to help stabilise the food supply chain which has ...
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ArticleFuel economy prompts haulier Vicovanu to add more pre-owned Actros to fleet
Container transport specialist Vicovanu has returned to Motus Truck & Van to purchase another three pre-owned Mercedez Benz tractor units after being impressed by the fuel returns from the first five Mercedes-Benz trucks it purchased three months earlier.The haulage company, which also buys new trucks, also turned to the pre-owned ...
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ArticleMaritime renews backing for British Legion Poppy Appeal
For the eighth consecutive year, Maritime Transport has pledged its support to The Royal British Legion’s (RBL) Poppy Appeal by displaying poppies on its entire vehicle fleet.Volunteers comprising Maritime drivers and staff, including some Services veterans that now work for Maritime, gathered across the company’s 40+ UK sites on 29 ...
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ArticleWork completes on Chancerygate's Gemini8 business park in Warrington
Commercial property developer Chancerygate and global real estate investment and development firm Hines have completed their Gemini8 Business Park scheme in Warrington, the joint venture announced this week.The 119,600sq ft development is situated on the final plot at the site, and comes with 18 high specification Grade A units ranging ...
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ArticleDPD test-drives Volta Zero prototype in engineering tests
Parcel delivery company DPD has completed a series of engineering tests with the full-electric Volta Zero, as part of wider beta trials for the new, 16-tonne vehicle.The design verification prototype was tested at the firm’s Hinckley Superhub in Leicestershire.DPD drivers, accompanied by Volta Trucks engineers and qualified drivers, went to ...
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ArticleHaulier AR Banks to expand fleet with Scania 500
Hampshire-based heavy haulage and lifting specialist AR Banks is set to expand its fleet after securing funding from Paragon Bank.The Southampton-based firm, which provides HIAB crane hire and lift services, has secured over £290,000 to acquire a Scania 500 8x2, equipped with a rear mount lorry loader.The new acquisition is ...
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ArticleFleetCheck donates software to support police spy truck operation
PC Mark Russell from Warwickshire Police pictured in the HGV used as part of Operation Tramline. Picture by Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures Ltd 07813022858 27/01/2021Sgt Carl Stafford from Warwickshire Police Force pictured with the HGV used as part of Operation Tramline. Picture by Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures Ltd 07813022858 27/01/2021FleetCheck is ...
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ArticleBIFA launches freight forwarding and logistics training module with Manpower
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has launched a programme called Freight Development Pathway in partnership with recruitment agency Manpower.The programme aims to identify, attract and train suitable candidates from outside of the sector for career opportunities with BIFA’s freight forwarding and logistics company membersThe Freight Development Pathway will give ...
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ArticlePalletforce boosts southern network with addition of two new members
EV Cargo’s Palletforce has added two new members to its express freight distribution network in the south of England.Local experts JMCL Freightways and Express Transport will take over selected SO and GU postcodes to help strengthen Palletforce’s network in the region.Based in Southampton, JMCL Freightways operates from a range of ...
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ArticleDavies Turner beats port delays and driver shortages with TES alliance
Independent freight forwarding and logistics company Davies Turner has forged an alliance with Transport Equipment Services (TES) which provides it with a dedicated HGV fleet to move containers to and from the ports of Felixstowe, London Gateway and Southampton.The company said this week that the partnership is providing the company ...
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ArticleMaritime takes on board 100 curtainsiders from Tiger Trailers
Felixstowe-based Maritime Transport has taken delivery of 100 curtainsiders from Tiger Trailers.The order is the company’s first with the Winsford-based manufacturer.The trailers feature a clearspan pillarless roof design, and come with specified components including two rear strap pouches, a specific load securing setup, TIR cord, toolbox, and SAF drum brake ...