Top stories – Page 10
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An eye on AI: fleet managers take to the tech
Fleet managers are embracing AI with almost half already using the revolutionary technology or are planning to in the next five years, according to research.
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UK CV manufacturing sees best July in 16 years as supply chain challenges ease, SMMT reveals
UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output soared 71.7% in July to reach 15,252 units, reversing four months of decline, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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SSO Logistics joins forces with two Irish freight firms to take business to “next level”
SSO Logistics has sealed a partnership deal with two Irish freight companies that are investing a seven figure sum in the Merseyside firm, with the aim of “taking the business to the next level.”
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Stena completes purchase of Swedish logistics giant NTEX
Ferry operator Stena is set to take complete ownership of Swedish transport and logistics company NTEX, which has 20 depots across 12 countries, including five in the UK.
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A ZEV mandate for HGVs: opportunity or disaster?
HGVs account for over 6% of Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions, placing a significant responsibility on our sector to decarbonise. The transition to zero-emission vehicles is well underway, with every OEM already growing its electric vehicle portfolio. So, what would a ZEV mandate for HGVs mean for OEMs already facing the ...
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Mountpark gets green light for Ferrybridge Power Station redevelopment in West Yorkshire
Developer Mountpark has secured planning permission from Wakefield Council for the redevelopment of The Coal Yard at Ferrybridge Power Station in West Yorkshire.
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Sunswap lands £17.3m of funding to accelerate roll out of trailer-top solar panels
Clean-tech start up Sunswap has secured £17.3m to accelerate the rollout of its zero-emission transport refrigeration technology across the UK and Europe.
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Haulage prices rose “significantly” in August, TEG Index reveals
Haulage prices rose “significantly” in August, according to the TEG Road Transport Index, which it is attributing in part to the 10% jump in haulage costs over the past year.
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Brit European expands fleet with £4m funding boost from Lloyds
Logistics firm Brit European Transport is expanding its fleet and powering its sustainability drive with a £4m funding boost from Lloyds Bank.
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NF Global Logistics beats Brexit red tape with help from Descartes
Freight forwarder NF Global Logistics has expanded its use of the Descartes e-Customs solution from Descartes Systems Group to manage customs compliance for groupage services across continental Europe.
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Pump prices continue to fall “slowly” with regional variations, Allstar research reveals
Prices at the pump have been slowly falling, and market conditions are indicating a continued fall into early 2025, according to research by Allstar.
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Forest Green Rovers welcomes DPD’s sponsorship for second season
As the football season kicks off, DPD’s logo and branding is once again appearing on the back of Forest Green Rover’s player’s shirts and on the stadium and pitch perimeter, as part of DPD’s two year sponsorship deal with the club.
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Davies Turner wins three year extension to long term contract with Owen Mumford
Multi-modal transport specialist Davies Turner has extended its long-standing logistics partnership with medical devices manufacturer Owen Mumford, for another three years.
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Government urged to act quickly to deliver net-zero transport
The new council for net-zero transport has launched a strategic advisory group, which will enable organisations to provide evidence and make representations to inform the roadmap to net zero.
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Maritime Transport acquired by Swiss logistics giant MEDLOG
Maritime Transport has been bought by Swiss giant MEDLOG for an undisclosed sum, becoming the latest British transport operator to be acquired by an overseas corporation.
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McCarron Coates board game highlights hauliers’ hierarchy risks
Fleet transport and commercial insurance broker McCarron Coates has created a board game to help truck and van fleet operators understand the implications of the Highway Code’s Hierarchy of Road Users, which requires HGV drivers to bear the greatest responsibility for collisions and accidents that occur on the country’s network.
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Chris Hayter Transport delivers profit and turnover rise in 2023
Family haulier Chris Hayter Transport continued to drive up profit and turnover last year in a performance described as “satisfactory” by the company’s directors.
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New Era Energy to boost fleet and staff numbers in £40m expansion drive
An Essex-based fuels, oils and lubricants provider is investing £40m in its fleet and boosting its team as part of its ambition to become one of the UK’s leading alternative fuel brokers.
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Don't miss CPC training deadline, Driver Hire Training warns HGV drivers
As the five year deadline for Driver CPC training approaches on 9 September, Driver Hire Training is urging drivers to make sure they do not miss the deadline.