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ArticleGefco profits soar despite slide in turnover
Gefco UK more than doubled its pre-tax profits last year, despite Covid-19 hitting demand for vehicles and storage and knocking £35m off its turnover.The automotive logistics specialist said the 22% reduction in revenue, from £161.9m in 2019 to £127.1m in the year ending 31 December 2020, was due to a ...
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ArticleKnowles Transport in record year of investment after profits surge
Knowles Transport faced down “one of the most challenging periods” ever faced by the industry to report a 24% increase in pre-tax profits last year.Latest financial results for the Cambridgeshire haulier showed that for the year ending 31 December 2020, it made a profit of £2.5m – up from £2m ...
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ArticleNew rules on animal imports from January 2022, warns Meachers
Meachers Global Logistics has warned operators to prepare for changes to importing animal products from the European Union to avoid more delays at the border.All UK importers and their EU suppliers must be compliant with new rules for bringing in products such as meat and dairy goods from January 2022 ...
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ArticleGovernment funds project to improve hydrogen refuelling for HGVs
A consortium of businesses and academics are developing a hydrogen refuelling system for HGVs, which promises to be smaller and more cost effective than existing systems.With government funding, the Hydrogen Prototype Equipment for Refuelling (HyPER) project will create a next-generation hydrogen flowmeter that will also be easier to manufacture and ...
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ArticleFreight in the City Expo: Bradshaw to showcase Goupil electric utility vehicles
Bradshaw Electric Vehicles is set to exhibit its range of Goupil utility vehicles at next week's Freight in the City Expo in London.The show, which will take place at Alexandra Palace on 28 September, offers visitors the opportunity to explore first-hand the latest fully-electric vehicles available aimed at urban operations.Visitors ...
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ArticleRenault Trucks to exhibit electric ZE range at Freight in the City Expo
Renault Trucks will use the Freight in the City Expo to showcase vehicles in its electric ZE range.The event on 28 September at Alexandra Palace will offer visitors a chance to check out a 3.1-tonne Master ZE from Petit Forestier, with zero tailpipe emissions and ideal for delivering perishable goods ...
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ArticleDriver shortage hits Hoyer fuel deliveries for BP prompting panic buying fears
Deliveries of fuel to BP stations across the country are being restricted due to the industry-wide driver shortage.BP said it was working with its supplier Hoyer to minimise disruption and to ensure diesel and unleaded fuel continued to be supplied to stations, but that “a handful of sites” would temporarily ...
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ArticleFreight in the City Expo 2021: Continental and Bandvulc talk efficient tyres
Continental Tyres and Bandvulc will use their presence at this year’s Freight in the City Expo to highlight the impact tyres can have on lowering operational costs and reducing harmful emissions. At next week's expo, Steve Howat, Continental’s general manager, technical services, will be on the stand to discuss the ...
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ArticleSwain Group signs five-year distribution deal with Brett Landscaping
Swain Group is paving a way to success after landing a five-year contract to provide distribution services to Brett Landscaping.The Rochester, Kent-headquartered haulier’s specialist brick and block division will take on the role of delivering materials to customers from four Brett sites around the country.Swain said it had been working ...
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ArticleCost of running electric fleet will be same as diesel by 2025, claims Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz believes the total cost of ownership (TCO) of running battery electric trucks, could be the same as diesel trucks in just four years.Andreas von Wallfeld, head of marketing, sales and services at Mercedes-Benz Trucks, said: “Although it depends on many factors, such as subsidies, kWh pricing of energy and ...
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ArticleFrustrated operators reveal why 80% are sticking with diesel
The majority of operators are not yet planning to invest in alternatively-fuelled vehicles, with cost and lack of government support prominent barriers, according to a new survey.Asset Alliance Group found 80% of those surveyed were planning to stick with diesel for the time being, with many also concerned at the ...
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ArticleGoodyear makes choice between fuel efficiency and mileage easier with new Endurance tyre range
Goodyear has launched its latest fuel-efficient long haul truck tyre range, Fuelmax Endurance. The new steer and drive axle tyres combine the fuel efficiency levels needed on motorways with the traction and mileage called for on A- and B-roads.Goodyear said the new product line is the “most versatile and fuel-efficient ...
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ArticleDNA on recruitment drive as volumes surge
Logistics specialist DNA said volumes had increased by 25% due to increased domestic transport and fewer European drivers to take work on.As a result, the Gatwick-based business and Palletforce member has employed an additional 10 staff to handle growing consumer demand.It said local producers and manufacturers had ramped up volumes ...
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ArticleMost hauliers ignoring longer drivers’ hours ruling but DfT plans further extension
As the government plans a further four-month extension to the relaxation of HGV drivers’ hours, it has emerged that only around 450 haulage firms have used the extension to make their drivers work longer hours.The take-up rate emerged in a consultation document sent to industry stakeholders this week which proposes ...
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ArticleBullet Express gunning for growth with new Asset Alliance deal
Global import and export specialist Bullet Express has ordered 11 new vehicles from Asset Alliance Group.The three-year contract hire deal comprises five 18-tonne Iveco Eurocargo 4x2 curtainsiders and six DAF XF 480 6x2 tractor units, all liveried in Bullet Express’ new blue and white branding.The trucks, which are a mix ...
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ArticleNorthern Ireland haulier adds Iveco S-WAYs to fleet
North Down Grain (ND Grain) has taken delivery of six Iveco S-WAY 6x2 tractor units.This is the third Iveco tractor order from the Newtownards-based haulier, which is contracted to Lakeland Dairies.The vehicles are already being used for collections from farms across six counties of Northern Ireland and will be responsible ...
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ArticleCampeys hits the gas in drive for sustainability
North Yorkshire family haulier Campeys of Selby has taken delivery of the first of 11 new compressed bio gas (CBG) powered tractor units.The new Scania R410 4x2 tractor is driven by a 13-litre, CBG-powered engine which runs on renewable biomethane. It delivers an 85% reduction in CO2 emissions, helping Campeys ...
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ArticleFleetCheck signs truck recovery deal with AA
A new pay-as-you-go (PAYG) affinity partnership has been announced between the AA and fleet software specialist FleetCheck.The initiative is designed to offer FleetCheck’s more than 1,300 customers the opportunity to access the AA’s breakdown recovery services at preferential rates based on a range of menu pricing options.Andy Kirby, customer success ...
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ArticleFreight in the City Expo 2021: Tevva teases all-new electric truck ahead of show reveal
Truck manufacturer Tevva is expected to unveil an all-new electric truck at next week's Freight in the City Expo in London.Under wraps until next week, the teaser image we have seen hints at a new design language, while indicating that it offers the proven aspects of a traditional, rugged 7.5-tonne ...
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ArticleHermes commits to 168 Mercedes-Benz eSprinters after successful trials
Parcel delivery firm Hermes has placed an order for 168 fully electric Mercedes-Benz eSprinters following the successful trial of two of the vehicles from its Enfield depot. The order, which also also includes 132 diesel powered Sprinter 315 CDI variants will be supplied by Intercounty Truck & ...