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St. Modwen Logistics invests £65.5m in Stoke-on-Trent warehousing
St. Modwen Logistics has invested £65.5m to develop more than 450,000sq ft of warehouse space in the past 18 months, with a further 480,000sq ft currently under development in Stoke-on-Trent.The company is developing more than 480,000sq ft of warehouse space at St. Modwen Park Stoke Central, which is part of ...
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BJS Haulage installs Webfleet technology to boost efficiency and security
Wednesbury-based haulage firm BJS Haulage has invested in an integrated telematics and asset tracking solution in a bid to improve efficiency and security across its 100-strong fleet.The Webfleet fleet management system has been installed across the company’s entire fleet, with asset trackers added to all curtain-side and box trailers.Webfleet provides ...
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Highway Code to change in preparation for the launch of self-driving vehicles on UK roads
The government has set out changes to the Highway Code to ensure the first self-driving cars, vans, trucks and buses are introduced safely on the UK’s roads.The changes come as the government prepares to approve the launch of the first self-driving vehicles on Britain’s roads, possibly as early as this ...
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First Hydrogen appoints chief engineer as it prepares to roll out zero emission van
First Hydrogen has appointed Stephen Pendrey as chief engineer of its automotive division’s vehicle programme.Pendrey is tasked with managing First Hydrogen’s program engineering and development activities as well as supporting the company to meet its ambitions to mass manufacture fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).The company said Pendrey’s appointment to its ...
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Loop Energy to supply hydrogen fuel cell for 7.5-tonne Tevva Truck
British electric and hydrogen truck manufacturer Tevva Trucks has chosen Loop Energy’s fuel cell system for Tevva’s 7.5-tonne electric truck platform.The Canadian firm won the contract to supply its T505 (50 kW) Series fuel cell system after tests by Tevva Trucks showed the system outperformed those of rival bidders on ...
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Transport and storage now the main industry in 11 UK districts
The rise in online shopping and courier activities over the last decade means there are now 11 local authority districts in the UK where transport and storage has become the dominant industry, official figures reveal.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in 2011, transport and storage was not the main ...
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Net zero policy must fully embrace hydrogen, government warned
Hitting the country’s net zero goals is at risk unless the government fully embraces hydrogen as a solution for fuel, infrastructure and vehicles, according to the UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (HFCA).The trade association said it believed a combined hydrogen and electrification strategy was required for the UK to ...
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Fergusons Transport reports surge in 2021 profits
Fergusons Transport increased profits by 38% last year, despite it being forced to tackle problems arising from the pandemic, supply chain difficulties and spiralling costs of fuel and wages.Latest financial results for the Cramlington haulage and warehousing firm showed that in the year ending 30 September 2021, pre-tax profit increased ...
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Scania gas truck trial leaves Farrall's Group "amazed"
Farrall’s Group said it was impressed by the results of a recent Scania CNG truck trial and it now sees the greener fuel as the next step forward for the Chester haulier.At the beginning of the year, it worked with CNG Fuels to trial the HGV on Farrall’s operation for ...
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Pall-Ex urges members to raise £1,000 each for Ukraine
Pall-Ex Group has challenged its 165-strong UK and Irish membership to raise £1,000 each as part of an appeal campaign to support the humanitarian work being carried out for people in Ukraine.The network said it was utilising its network to help the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) for its newly launched ...
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Online surge fuels rapid rollout of new postal and courier depots
Transport and logistics is leading the field in terms of the number of new business premises opening up – thanks to the boom in postal and courier services.Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the sector has expanded far faster than any other industry, including retail, manufacturing ...
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Government pledges £20m to improve roadside facilities for HGV drivers
An extra 11,000 safe and secure parking spaces across the UK are needed to plug a security shortfall for HGV drivers, according to the RHA.The figure came as the government announced it was spending £20m on improving roadside facilities, as part of attempts to boost driver welfare and tackle the ...
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New Actros give Midlands haulier extra horsepower
Black Country haulier FSW Storage & Distribution has christened its new Actros tractor units with the names of three of the shire horses used by its founder 100 years ago.The 2551 variants, with flat-floored BigSpace cabs and 12-speed Mercedes PowerShift automated manual transmissions have taken on the names Boxer, Goliath ...
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Government grants funding to 51 new transport projects
A lightweight steering system for HGVs, which reduces tyre wear and carbon emissions, is one of 51 projects awarded government funding to help create a more efficient transport system.The transport research and innovation grant (TRIG) programme has given grants worth £1.95m to entrepreneurs and innovators who are pioneering new ways ...
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Baroness Vere to speak at Microlise Transport Conference
Transport Minister Baroness Vere (pictured) will discuss the importance of the road freight industry for driving economic growth at a transport conference in May.She is expected to talk about the need for a stronger and more diverse talent pipeline in the sector and will also refer to government funding and ...
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Revealed - the best UK city to deliver to....
HGV drivers have once again voted Glasgow as the best city to deliver to in the UK, citing good traffic conditions, access and layout.The Scottish city topped the list, with more than one in 10 drivers (12%) polled giving it their vote.Manchester came second with 9% of the vote and ...
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Bridgestone seals three-year deal with MA & HV Medlar after delivering on cost
Norwich-based hauliers MA & HV Medler has entered into a three-year partnership with Bridgestone, after being impressed with the tyre company’s efforts to keep costs down for the haulier during the pandemic.MA & HV Medler specialises in general haulage, transporting bricks, blocks, roof tiles, insulation and general building materials with ...
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Knowles Transport adds Renault trucks to its fleet for the first time
Cambridgeshire-based Knowles Transport has taken delivery of the first Renault Trucks to join its 120-strong fleet.Two Renault T440 6x2s trucks, decked in Knowles’ orange livery and supplied by Renault Truck Commercials, have been added to the company’s line-up and will be used to transport food, drink and ambient to retailers ...
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Glencar to build major distribution space in Croydon
Construction firm Glencar has landed a contract to construct 155,000sq ft of industrial and distribution space in Croydon for occupation in early 2023.The Grade A development, which will offer a range of units from 5,000 to 85,000sq ft, is being marketed as Segro Park Croydon and is situated on a ...
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Close Brothers Asset Finance appoints sales director to boost presence in sustainable transport sector
Close Brothers Asset Finance has appointed Tony Sapsford (pictured) to the role of sales director for the transport division’s national accounts and ESG team.Under his leadership the team will focus on rapidly developing the ESG sector to meet growing demand for sustainable transport, the company said this week.Sapsford brings three ...