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Container haulier invests in 13 Krone trailers as expansion drive continues

2023-05-12T15:06:00Z

MBBA Logistics in West Thurrock has invested in 13 new skeletal trailers from Krone, partly to replace older units but also to accommodate winning new and improved contracts.The container logistics specialist shifts goods to and from ports and operates out of Tilbury, London Gateway, Purfleet and Felixstowe.Some of the new ...

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Time running out for van operators to challenge DfT's tighter rules on emissions

2023-05-12T14:46:00Z

The industry still has two weeks to respond to government plans that would see van manufacturers forced to sell a minimum of 70% zero-emission models by the end of the decade.The zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate will compel manufacturers of LCVs, as well as cars, to sell a rising proportion ...

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Transport minister pledges freight transport will not be forgotten on road to net zero

2023-05-12T14:32:00Z

The “centrality of freight” to the UK economy is “sometimes forgotten in politics”, transport minister Jesse Norman MP admitted this week.Addressing the Logistics UK Future Logistics conference at ITT Hub in Farnborough on 11 May, Norman, who has been responsible for decarbonisation and technology at the DfT since October 2022, ...

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Denholm Environmental chooses Renault Trucks for fleet upgrade

2023-05-12T14:30:00Z

Denholm Environmental has taken on a Renault Trucks T480 High 6x2 and two T440 6x2s in order to cope with the often hostile and challenging environments in which it works.The trucks will be based out of its Grangemouth and Invergordon sites and will predominantly be utilised for tanker haulage and ...

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DAF Trucks UK names new boss as Laurence Drake steps down

2023-05-12T14:12:00Z

DAF Trucks in the UK has appointed a new MD after Laurence Drake announced he was departing the manufacturer.David Kiss (pictured), currently sales director for PACCAR Parts Europe, will step into the role following Drake’s surprise decision to pursue a career away from the company.In his new position, Kiss will ...

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PML strengthens senior team

2023-05-12T11:50:00Z

Logistics and supply chain provider PML has made two new appointments, a finance director and sales manager, to help support its growth plans.FD Philip Booth (pictured) brings more than 30 years’ experience of the finance control environment working for various SMEs and as an FCMA qualified accountant with an MBA ...

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DHL HGV drivers at Crick site join Unite

2023-05-12T11:26:00Z

HGV drivers employed at DHL’s Crick site in Northampton have gained union recognition after the supply chain firm entered into an agreement with Unite.Around 45 drivers at the DIDC2 site in Celtic Way are employed to deliver cans produced by Ardagh to brewers in the UK, as well as a ...

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Road Transport Expo shortlisted for events industry 'excellence' awards

2023-05-12T11:02:00Z

Road Transport Expo (RTX) has received external recognition for the success of its debut show last year by being named a finalist at the prestigious Association of Events Organisers (AEO) Excellence Awards for the Best Launch Event.The awards category recognises the professionalism, commitment and teamwork involved in creating a brand-new ...

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Sainsbury’s first fully electric fleet charges out of Nine Elms

2023-05-11T15:14:00Z

Sainsbury’s is now delivering to customers relying on its Nine Elms London superstore using a fully electric fleetThe delivery fleet is made up of 12 vans with both the vehicle and fridge units powered by electricity, with zero emissions of carbon, dust, dirt, soot or smoke.The new vans also operate ...

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Wincanton agrees decade-long partnership with Tata Chemicals Europe

2023-05-11T14:33:00Z

Wincanton has signed a 10-year contract with Tata Chemicals Europe (TCE), which includes managing a new 185,000 sq ft warehouse at British Salt’s site in Middlewich.The facility will be completed in the late summer and in autumn 2023 Wincanton will also start handling the logistics and distribution of TCE’s palletised, ...

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks unveils refrigerated eActros

2023-05-11T13:46:00Z

Britain’s first fridge-bodied eActros electric truck has taken to the roads after Mercedes-Benz Trucks teamed up with Solomon Commercials.The 19-tonne eActros made its debut at the ITT Hub event in Farnborough on 9 May. A fully operational vehicle, it will now be offered for live demonstrations to operators across the ...

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Government urged to help hauliers transition to EV technology

2023-05-11T12:53:00Z

Unless the government steps in and helps the haulage sector decarbonise then its net zero plans will fail, according to Logistics UK.It said a lack of fiscal support and an inadequate public charging network was stopping hauliers from investing in EV technology.The business group said its members that use public ...

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Nationwide Platforms sets high standards with sector’s first electric trucks

2023-05-11T09:21:00Z

Nationwide Platforms has put two Volvo FM Electric 4x2s out to work, in what is thought to be a first for the UK’s powered access sector.

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Fraikin quick to solve Astley’s vehicle needs

2023-05-11T09:06:00Z

Signage firm Astley praised Fraikin for its speed in sourcing four new 3.5-tonne vans after other companies said it could take a year and a half for the delivery.Paul Tierney, installation manager at Astley, said: “We’re well aware of the current challenges in vehicle supply, but it still came as ...

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Scottish haulier rewards Asset Alliance sales manager by naming truck after her

2023-05-11T08:52:00Z

Grangemouth’s XS Transport has named one of its new generation DAF XG 530 tractor units after Asset Alliance Group’s Kerry Anne Grogan as a mark of gratitude for her customer service.It is one of five new DAFs the Stirlingshire haulier has taken delivery of as part of a fleet renewal ...

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ELB invites potential truckers to get in the driving seat

2023-05-11T08:28:00Z

ELB Partners in Croydon is on the hunt for its next HGV recruit after launching its 2023 driver training scheme.It is currently accepting applications for its HGV scheme, which will see the successful applicant train to become a fully qualified professional driver over the course of the year, starting with ...

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Holman and BT Group sign 'biggest fleet management deal in history'

2023-05-10T15:56:00Z

Holman has taken over the contract for BT Group’s 37,000 commercial vehicles.The deal includes all of BT’s light commercials, large commercials and specialist vehicles, HGVs, plant and ancillary equipment.The majority of the fleet resides in the Openreach unit delivering full-fibre broadband across the UK.The initial seven-year contract includes service, maintenance ...

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New Stena Line ships to boost Heysham-Belfast freight capacity

2023-05-10T12:04:00Z

Irish Sea ferry operator Stena Line is building two new bespoke freight ferries for its expanding Heysham-Belfast freight service which will boost freight capacity by 80%.Each of the two new 147-meter vessels has been designed to maximise freight volumes and will provide 2,800 lane meters of capacity which is an ...

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Panattoni plans major Heathrow logistics hub

2023-05-10T11:52:00Z

Panattoni has submitted plans for a speculative 80,000 sq ft last-mile logistics development near Heathrow after purchasing the site earlier this year.Panattoni Poyle 80 is located on Horton Road close to the M25 and Heathrow Airport’s passenger and cargo terminals.Plans for the site, known as Panattoni Poyle 80, include a ...

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Europa Road trials its first electric truck with Vertellus

2023-05-10T11:36:00Z

Europa Road has taken delivery of its first electric truck from commercial vehicle contract hire business Vertellus.The Renault E-Tech 18-tonne truck has been installed at Europa Road’s groupage 1hub in Dartford, as part of Vertellus’ three-month 'try-before-you-buy' EV Discovery Programme, .The trial will see Europa Road use the electric truck ...