All articles by Tim Wallace – Page 5
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MT ArticleFairfax Meadow calls on ProGreen to drive London sustainability plan
Foodservice specialist Fairfax Meadow has taken delivery of its first electric vehicles from ProGreen, the sustainable vehicle hire and alternative fuels division of Prohire. Delivered as the catering butcher celebrates its 50th anniversary, the two Ford e-Transit refrigerated vans will operate within London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), delivering meat ...
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MT ArticleNew Kent border checks risk supply chain meltdown, council leaders warn
Leaders of the County Council, Medway Council, and the District and Borough Councils of Kent have called on the new government to reduce the risk of disruption across Kent and Medway when Entry Exit System (EES) checks are introduced by the EU later this year.
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MT ArticleFirst students graduate from transport planning degree apprenticeship
The first students to enrol on the transport planning degree apprenticeship at Aston University have graduated.
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MT ArticleHeavy duty vehicle production forecast presents £2.4bn opportunity for UK businesses
The drive towards net zero in the heavy duty vehicle (HDV) sector could help to realise an estimated £2.4bn growth opportunity, according to the latest insight report from the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC), titled “UK HDV supply chain opportunities to 2035”.
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MT ArticleDHL celebrates 10-year partnership with Formula E World Championship
DHL, the official founding and logistics partner of Formula E, has marked the 10th year of racing together by delivering the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at Excel, London.
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MT ArticleNew logistics robotics specialist appoints MD
Newly launched robotics and automation specialist Rainbow Dynamics has announced the appointment of Jens Mueller as its MD.
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MT ArticleBlow to international hauliers as appeal over illegal entrants found in truck is rejected
A London law firm has urged fleet operators undertaking international haulage to review their systems for adequately securing vehicles and to apply for membership of the Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Accreditation Scheme without delay.
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MT ArticleGlencar unveils plans for giant Bolton logistics facility
UK construction firm Glencar has been appointed by logistics real estate developer Logicor to construct a 330,000sq ft sustainable warehouse at Little Hulton in Bolton.
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MT ArticleRHA members demand further year to comply with DVS amid "significant concern"
A new RHA survey has found 87% of its members want a 12-month extension to the grace period for compliance with London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS).
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MT Article‘There are ways round the cost of buying electric but hydrogen’s a non-starter…’
John Granby, director of e-Truck and e-Van at EO Charging, has worked in the automotive sector for over 25 years, including spells with Scania and MAN Truck & Bus. Prior to joining EO in 2021, he led the development of Tevva’s hydrogen electric trucks across the UK. Here he tells ...
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MT ArticleXPO renews pledge to reduce environmental impact of Tour de France
XPO has announced that it will be the Official Transport Partner of the Tour de France for the 44th consecutive year.
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MT ArticleNew logistics robotics specialist aims to shape the future of the industry
New UK-based robotics and automation company Rainbow Dynamics has pledged to be at the forefront of sustainable robotic load handing and parcel sortation for logistics warehouses, parcel handling facilities, manufacturing sites and e-commerce fulfilment centres.
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MT ArticleVox Pop: How can the next government give more support to HGV fleet operators?
Key figures from the road transport sector tell us what they’d like to see happen once the General Election is done and dusted
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MT ArticleNew government must work quickly on ‘net-zero road map’, say transport bodies
A “net-zero road map” should be the top priority for any newly-elected government, the RHA and Logistics UK have claimed, amid fears that the phase-out date for diesel HGVs is unworkable.
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MT ArticleGeneration Logistics Week launches to tackle sector’s skills gap
Generation Logistics has announced the launch of its first Generation Logistics Week.
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MT ArticleNew AFP Tax and Regulation Manifesto aims to end confusion over electric vans
A revised Tax and Regulation Manifesto is being launched today (29 May) by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) ahead of the General Election on 4 July. New additions include finally resolving ongoing confusion over regulations surrounding 4.25 tonne electric vans, new benefit in kind taxation tables up to 2030, ...
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MT ArticleLTS Global Solutions launches Warehouse as a Service offering amid fears of ‘capacity crunch’
Logistics and supply chain management provider LTS Global Solutions has launched its Warehouse as a Service (WaaS) offering amid increasing demand for flexible warehousing solutions.
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MT ArticleLogistics trio acquire freight software business
Davies Turner, Woodland Group and the Cardinal Partnership have created a holding company to purchase freight software specialist Forward Computers.