All Sustainability articles – Page 8
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ArticleBrexit amplifying urban logistics warehousing shortage
Brexit has amplified the shortage of warehousing space in the UK, delegates were told at the Freight in the City Expo.Kevin Mofid, director of research at Savills, described property as “the forgotten part of the supply chain”.“Brexit is amplifying these trends,” said Mofid. “At a national level the vacancy rate ...
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ArticleNo plans for emission zone rationalisation, says TfL
TfL is not currently planning a rationalisation of its plans for various congestion and emission zones across London, despite conceding that it has “a lot of zones” and some small operators are not ready for them.Speaking at Freight in the City Expo on 6 November, Alex Williams, director of city ...
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ArticleDawsongroup expands alternative fuel rental fleet for urban operations
Dawsongroup truck and trailer is expanding its range of alternative-fuelled commercial vehicles to provide operators with a 'try before you buy' option for new technology.Exhibiting at Freight in the City Expo today (6 November), the rental and leasing firm is showcasing the latest low-emission vehicles in its range.This includes a ...
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ArticleHGV retrofit part of the emissions puzzle but cost will limit take up, warn experts
Retrofit kits are unlikely to meet the needs of the majority of hauliers facing the rapid advance of emission controls across the UK’s towns and cities, delegates at today’s (6 November) Freight in the City Expo were told.Speaking during session one of the seminar programme, emission control, Natalie Chapman, head ...
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ArticleThermo King set to chill out attendees at Freight in the City Expo
Thermo King and Frigoblock will be on hand at tomorrow’s (6 November) Freight in the City Expo to discuss the key aspects of efficient delivery operations within inner-city and low-emission zones. The companies, part of Ingersoll Rand, will have the E-200, full-electric refrigeration unit on show at the event too.The ...
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ArticleScania to showcase its urban vehicle line-up at Freight in the City Expo
Scania will showcase a range of vehicles powered by alternative fuels and cabs suited to inner city applications at Freight in the City Expo tomorrow (6 November).On its stands will be the L-series, Scania’s newly developed cab series for urban transport that features a high level of visibility from its ...
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ArticleTevva Motors to show benefits of range-extended electric trucks at Freight in the City Expo
Tevva Motors will head to Freight in the City Expo next week to demonstrate how its range-extended 7.5-tonne to 14-tonne trucks offer a viable alternative to OEM electric offerings.The Chelmsford, Essex-based technology firm wants to set itself apart from the pure electric battery-powered trucks emerging from mainstream commercial vehicle manufacturers.It ...
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Operators invited to TfL LoCITY roadshow on last mile and home delivery
Last-mile operations and home deliveries are to be the focus at the next TfL LoCITY roadshow, taking place on 20 November.Operators are invited to come along and hear directly from their peers about their trials in the latest low and zero-emission commercial vehicle technology.Parcel firm Hermes, headline partner for the ...
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ArticleScania talks urban product technology ahead of Freight in the City Expo 2018
Scania is heading to Freight in the City Expo at London’s Alexandra Palace next week (6 November) with its focus firmly set on helping operators adapt to changing urban fleet requirements.As headline partner for this year's event, the truck manufacturer is keen to support the expo's aim to share operational ...
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ArticleIVECO claims diesel to gas CO2 savings of 10% at debut of 6x2 Stralis NP truck
Switching from diesel to natural gas will produce a 10% saving in CO2 emissions for a heavy truck running on motorways, according to trials carried out by IVECO at Millbrook.Speaking at the official UK launch of the Stralis Natural Power (NP) 460hp 6x2 Cursor 13-powered tractor unit, IVECO MD for ...
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ArticleLogistics sector makes a noise at John Connell Awards 2018
ThermoKing and FrigoblockInitiatives to reduce noise pollution were celebrated at the John Connell Awards 2018, held at the Palace of Westminster this week (24 October).The awards, run by the Noise Abatement Society, are now in their 17th year.They acknowledge the importance of the quality of sound in people’s lives and ...
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ArticleOperators can lean how to make a positive switch to electric fleets at Freight in the City Expo 2018
Operators wanting to explore electric-powered trucks, vans, fleet equipment and charging options will find Freight in the City Expo on 6 November charged and ready to inspire.Making their UK debuts at the expo will be Volvo Trucks’ FE-Electric and Renault Trucks Master ZE.Volvo’s new 26-tonne urban distribution truck has a ...
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ArticleHiab to focus on low-emission, low-noise materials handling gear at Freight in the City Expo
Hiab will be exhibiting its range of urban load-handling equipment at next month’s Freight in the City Expo on 6 November in London.It will be welcoming visitors to its stand for the fourth consecutive year at the expo to show how it can provide clean, safe and quiet options for ...
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ArticleBudget 2018: the chancellor should offer transitional relief for clean air zones
Ahead of Monday's (29 October) budget, Andrew Galliers, senior tax manager and transport and logistics sector specialist at accountancy firm Menzies, sets out his thoughts on assisting operators with the transition to a sustainable future.To alleviate pressures on fleet operators, hauliers, freight forwarders and other businesses in the transport and ...
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ArticleJohn Lewis Partnership commits to diesel-free HGV fleet by 2028
The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) will phase out diesel-powered HGVs by 2028.This will see the business introducing more than 500 biomethane-powered lorries across its Waitrose & Partners and John Lewis & Partners fleet.Once the fleet is fully converted, the move away from diesel will save more than 49,000 tonnes of ...
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ArticleVeolia's retrofit trial sees Euro-5 refuse trucks achieve clean air zone compliance
Waste operator Veolia has successfully trialled the first retrofit exhaust after-treatment system for RCVs to be approved under the Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme (CVRAS).The scheme enables older vehicles to reach the Euro-6 emissions standards required by London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone and national clean air zones.Working in partnership with ...
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ArticleHGVs face £100 charge in Bath Clean Air Zone proposals
Bath and North East Somerset Council has announced proposals for a charging clean air zone (CAZ) across the city.The council has chosen a category D CAZ, which will require all vehicles including cars, to meet the minimum Euro-4 petrol or Euro-6 diesel emissions standards.Proposed charges are £100 per day for ...
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ArticleTransdek UK bringing latest Urban Double-Deck Trailer to Freight in the City Expo
Transdek UK will be exhibiting its latest Urban Double-Deck Trailer at Freight in the City Expo in London next month.The trailer firm said its 29 pallet or 50 roll cage capacity allows it to carry twice the load of a conventional 18-tonne rigid vehicle and 55% more load than an ...
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ArticleFORS drives past 5,000 member mark in 10th anniversary year
FORS now has 5050 members in what is its tenth year of operation.Speaking to MT at the organisation’s annual conference held in Birmingham this week (16 October), FORS director John Hix said the scheme would reach 5,200 members by the year's end.Hix said that there were now more members within ...
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ArticleNew FORS standard tackles air quality and terrorism
FORS published its latest standard at its annual members’ conference held yesterday (16 October) in Birmingham.The latest edition - version five - addresses the need for air quality improvements and sets out how operators in the scheme can guard against terrorism.The FORS standard is updated every two years in a ...