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Arcese to roll-out natural-gas vans for London last-mile operation
Arcese is to introduce natural gas-powered vans for last-mile urban deliveries in London this summer.The Italian logistics firm already launched a similar operation on Milan's restricted traffic areas and historical centre at the start of the year, as part of its environmental strategy and to meet demand from customers ...
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NHS Trust reaps benefits from move to electric vans
A Northumbria NHS Trust has taken delivery of its 13th Nissan E-NV200 this year, having found the switch to electric-powered vans the ideal choice for the short, community-based journeys they operate on.The vehicle was supplied by Lex Autolease and was the rental firm’s 2,000th plug-in electric vehicle on its fleet.Michael ...
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ArticleTNT buys Ivecos following demonstrator trial
TNT has added 20 new Iveco Stralis tractor units to its fleet, following a six month trial with a demonstrator vehicle, covering 80,000km. The 4x2 units, supplied by Sherwood Truck and Van, will operate with dry freight box trailers decked out in the company’s orange livery, carrying freight and parcels ...
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ArticleCulina upgrades chilled fleet with Carrier Transicold
Temperature controlled operator Culina has bought 83 refrigeration units from Carrier Transicold as part of an ongoing fleet expansion.The Vector 1550 trailer units will be mounted onto Montracon and Gray and Adams trailers and used to carry products from food manufacturers to distribution outlets, regional distribution centres and retailers.The majority ...
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Iconic venue for Freight in the City Expo 2015
The inaugural Freight in the City Expo will take place at London’s historic Alexandra Palace this autumn.The iconic venue, situated high above the London skyline between Muswell Hill & Wood Green, first opened in 1873 on Queen Victoria's 54th birthday.In 1935, the BBC leased the eastern part of the building ...
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AM Widdowson & Son creditors meeting to hear CVA proposal
A meeting of creditors of Leicester haulier A M Widdowson & Son will take place on 3 July ahead of a proposed CVA.According to a nominees’ report, seen by Motortransport.co.uk, Widdowson has appointed insolvency practitioners Leonard Curtis, which has recommended that for there to be a viable business going forward ...
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ArticleThe curious case of Flintshire Transport Services and TNT Express
North Walian haulier FTS Hatswell had an interesting 2014, it has emerged.The Pall-Ex member said it had to make the decision “that the future long-term value and stability of the company” would be improved by terminating the contract for the collection and delivery work it subcontracted from TNT Express.According to ...
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Local authority interest in Fors standards gathering momentum
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (Fors) is gaining popularity from local authorities across the UK, as work-related road risk, air quality and vulnerable road user safety head higher up their agendas.Speaking to FreightintheCity.com, John Hix, regional director at Aecom - which operates the scheme with the CILT and Fleet Source ...
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CILT logistics conference tackles urban delivery challenges
The CILT Annual Logistics Conference in Coventry last week (18 June) tackled the rapid pace of growth and change in consumer behaviour in cities around the world, which is creating a serious challenge for urban deliveries.Conference chairman Robin Proctor, group supply chain director, Travis Perkins, informed delegates that “90% of ...
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Viewpoint: Volvo’s John Comer on alternative fuels
John Comer, Volvo Truck's product manager UK & Ireland, shares his thoughts with Freight in the City on carbon reduction and alternative fuels Alternative fuels bring with them some very interesting challenges as not all fuel types suit all operations. Some offer a carbon reduction because they are sustainable and ...
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ArticleDart Charge issues raise concerns over Highways England privatisation
Labour transport minister Richard Burden (pictured) has accused the government of washing its hands of the Strategic Road Network (SRN), following the creation of Highways England in April.Highways England, the successor to the Highways Agency, has responsibility for the motorways and major roads in England and Wales. Its rebranding was ...
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Stowaways still arriving at UK ports in force
Almost 80 stowaways were discovered inside two lorries in separate incidents last week, just days after scores were found hiding in four lorries in Harwich.A Home Office spokeswoman said Border Force officers conducted a “proactive search” of a Hungarian-registered HGV, which had arrived on a freight vessel at Humber Sea ...
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Norbert Dentressangle pays worker £8,000 for unfair dismissal
It has emerged that Norbert Dentressangle, taken over last month by US firm XPO Logistics, was ordered in March to pay a former employee more than £8,000 for unfair dismissal, after sacking him last year for what his employer deemed was a sexually suggestive picture posted on his Facebook page. ...
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Daf slashes kerb weight in prototype Future Truck Chassis Concept
Daf has built a prototype distribution truck with a significantly reduced kerb weight.The Future Truck Chassis Concept (FTCC) uses new chassis design technology, lightweight materials and components to shave 500kg off a conventional 12-tonne LF vehicle.Built by Leyland Trucks, working with Sapa Profiles UK and CSA Group, the project was ...
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Schmitz launches trailer floor suitable for out-of-hours deliveries
Schmitz Cargobull has launched a quiet, multi-function floor suitable for late-night deliveries in residential areas.The manufacturer said its MF6 Multi-Function Floor exceeds PIEK noise requirement standards, with a noise level of less than 60db during loading and unloading.It also reduces trailer weight – therefore increasing payload – as well as ...
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"Help us to help you," RHA urges government with driver shortage petition
“Help us to help you” was the message when the RHA delivered a petition to Downing Street last week (18 June) calling on the prime minister and chancellor to sign off on a £150m HGV driver training fund in next month’s emergency budget.Faced with a driver shortage of more than ...
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Final-mile service cost Whistl £10m before investor's exit
The cost of rolling-out and running Whistl’s end-to-end final mile delivery service had exceeded £10m by the end of 2014, newly published accounts reveal.The service, which Whistl officially killed off earlier this month, saw costs associated with the network, in what was ultimately a failed bid to take on Royal ...
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Highways England appoints new chief executive
Highways England has appointed Jim O’Sullivan as its chief executive, following its transformation from the former Highways Agency earlier this year. An engineer by trade, O’Sullivan comes from a background working on “safety critical transport projects”, as well as working with British Airways and Heathrow Airport Holdings.He replaces Graham Dalton, ...
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ArticleReed Boardall buys 50 Volvo tractor units
Temperature-controlled operator Reed Boardall has bought 50 new Volvo FH tractor units, bringing its fleet to 230 vehicles all under three years old. The tractors, provided by Crossroads Truck and Bus, will pull some of Reed Boardall’s fleet of 300 refrigerated trailers.They come equipped with a series of safety features, ...
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Rail freight must respond to evolving road transport sector says minister
Secretary of state for Transport Clare Perry has told the rail freight industry that it must respond to developments such as the autonomous truck, and electric vans, in order to retain its ‘green’ credentials.In a speech to the rail engineers forum on 15 June Perry said that "the automotive sector ...