All articles by Tim Wallace – Page 2
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MT ArticleFercam bets on HVO as freight volumes stall
International haulier Fercam is ramping up its commitment to decarbonisation with a major shift to HVO across its European fleet, including in the UK, as part of its 2030 sustainability roadmap.
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MT ArticleTransporeon launches AI-driven Transport Planner to slash logistics costs
Transport management platform Transporeon, a Trimble company, has launched a suite of new AI-powered tools aimed at delivering a fully modular, end-to-end transportation management system (TMS).
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MT ArticleTrimble CEO: "AI and data must power the next era of logistics"
Rob Painter, chief executive of tech giant Trimble, has delivered his vision for the future of the logistics sector at this year’s Transporeon Summit in Amsterdam.
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MT ArticleSlash costs and kill downtime – expert panel reveals the tech that can transform your operation
The RHA Future Forum in Birmingham saw industry leaders share how digital technologies are already driving big savings and smarter operations in logistics. From cutting empty miles to predicting maintenance and supporting decarbonisation, these emerging tools are making a real difference. If you’re not exploring them yet, now’s the time ...
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MT ArticleTech boss: how one logistics client saves £900K a year with AI
Artificial intelligence is already delivering millions in savings for UK fleet operators by cutting costs, boosting driver performance, and enabling smarter operational decisions, according to a keynote presentation at the RHA Future Forum in Birmingham.
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FCZ ArticleZEHID leaders hit back at battery-electric scepticism
Industry leaders overseeing the UK’s flagship zero-emission HGV trial have cited hard data, real-world performance and strong customer demand as proof that the transition to net zero is accelerating.
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MT ArticleBattery-electric push “built on myths and political correctness”, slams Gray & Adams boss
Battery-electric trucks are “not zero emissions”, the government’s net zero plan is “ill-considered”, and the push behind it is being driven more by “political correctness and media propaganda” than operational reality.
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MT ArticlePall-Ex plans Cornwall logistics centre
Pall-Ex Group’s warehousing and storage subsidiary, Pall-Ex Logistics, is significantly enhancing its services in Devon, Cornwall and the wider South West region with the construction of a logistics centre.
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FCZ ArticleRHA hails plug-in lifeline for hauliers
The RHA has welcomed the government’s confirmation that the Plug-in Van and Truck Grant (PVG) will be extended until at least 2027 — a move it said brings “welcome certainty” to operators navigating the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles.
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MT ArticleXPO the key ingredient in new e-fulfilment deal
XPO has signed a logistics deal with British kitchenware brand Joseph Joseph.
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MT ArticlePullman unveils IMI-backed workforce training to tackle skills crisis
Pullman Fleet Solutions has officially launched Pullman Academy, an accredited training provider for employers across logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, and construction.
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MT ArticleBuyout fuels growth drive at NPC Commercials
Wrexham-based NPC Commercials has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by NPC Billington, a newly-formed company led by Gary Billington and including his daughter Georgi Billington and Callum Watkins, who has taken up the role of operations director.
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FCZ ArticleDual-use charging hubs critical to electrifying HGV fleets, says Heliox UK head
Strategic partnerships and dual-use charging infrastructure will be pivotal to accelerating the transition to electric HGV fleets, according to Stephen Wood, UK and Ireland country manager at Siemens eMobility / Heliox.
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MT ArticleCulina boss - ‘Stobart lacked focus, hence the change…’
Culina Group chief executive Liam McElroy expands on his plans to streamline the operation and simplify its structure
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MT ArticleTaking collective responsibility for bridge strikes and road safety
Bridge strikes may bring attention to safety issues, but they are just one aspect of a complex question. With telematics specialist Microlise, Motor Transport brought together an expert panel to share their insights.
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FCZ ArticleMAN to integrate diesel and electric truck lines
MAN Truck and Bus has announced series production of electric trucks at its Munich plant. From now on, both electric and diesel trucks will be produced in a fully integrated mixed production process on the same line.
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MT ArticleRHA welcomes £590m pledge for Lower Thames Crossing
The RHA has welcomed the government’s announcement today (16 June) of £590m for the Lower Thames Crossing.
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MT ArticleDash Group expands South West presence
Dash Express, a division of The Dash Group and part of The APC delivery network, has announced its continued expansion in the South West with the strategic takeover of The APC’s Exeter depot.
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MT ArticleCulina CEO reveals new strategy
Culina Group chief executive Liam McElroy believes his forward strategy will streamline the business, drive out costs, improve efficiency and generate organic growth.
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FCZ ArticleDP World joins groundbreaking JOLT test to accelerate adoption of electric HGVs
DP World has joined the pioneering Joint Operators Logistics Trial (JOLT), deploying two fully electric HGVs from its Swindon base.