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TfL speeds up bulk DVS grace period applications but hauliers say it is “not enough” to prevent major delays
TfL has announced this week it will fast track hauliers’ bulk applications for Direct Vision Standard grace period permits - but only for those applying for more than 100 trucks, leaving smaller hauliers facing a much lengthier process, which they warn is creating a major bottleneck.
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H2Accelerate urges EU to ramp up support for roll out of hydrogen trucks and refuelling stations
Hydrogen power pressure group H2Accelerate is calling on the EU to help fund the roll out of hydrogen refuelling stations and hydrogen trucks to ensure the industry can meet the EU’s HGV CO2 targets by 2030.
Microlise offers 60-day free trial of AI Distraction camera
Microlise is offering operators a 60-day free trial of its Clearvision AI Distraction camera, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect when drivers are distracted and to issue a warning.
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Panattoni plots new wave of spec development after securing £625m loan
Logistics developer Panattoni has secured a £625m development loan facility, which will be used to fuel its ambitious plans for further expansion in the UK’s speculative development market.
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H2Accelerate urges EU to ramp up support for roll out of hydrogen trucks and refuelling stations
Microlise offers 60-day free trial of AI Distraction camera
Panattoni plots new wave of spec development after securing £625m loan
Halfords to slash CO2 emissions with sustainable tyre vans
Kerry Logistics UK recruits Colin Eeles as business development director as it expands into UK market
Iveco to integrate what3words into Iveco S-Way by 2025
Trans Global Projects appoints Ben Taylor as general manager
Fox Brothers acquired by US private equity firm Stellex
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Halfords to slash CO2 emissions with sustainable tyre vans
Following a two-year trial, Halfords is launching 20 innovative vehicles into its mobile tyre fitting fleet which are designed to slash fuel consumption and emissions by operating with lithium-powered equipment.
Kerry Logistics UK recruits Colin Eeles as business development director as it expands into UK market
Kerry Logistics has appointed Colin Eeles as the new business development director of its UK unit, as part of its drive to expand its UK customer base across verticals.
Iveco to integrate what3words into Iveco S-Way by 2025
Truck manufacturer Iveco has sealed a partnership deal with what3words which will see the tech company’s location technology integrated into the heavy-duty Iveco S-Way and Daily light commercial vehicle range by the end of 2024.
Trans Global Projects appoints Ben Taylor as general manager
International project logistics management company Trans Global Projects (TGP) has appointed Ben Taylor as general manager of its UK business.
Fox Brothers acquired by US private equity firm Stellex
Private equity firm Stellex Capital Management has acquired Blackpool-based haulier Fox Brothers Holdings Group in a move which will see chief executive Paul Fox remain at the helm.
TfL speeds up bulk DVS grace period applications but hauliers say it is “not enough” to prevent major delays
TfL has announced this week it will fast track hauliers’ bulk applications for Direct Vision Standard grace period permits - but only for those applying for more than 100 trucks, leaving smaller hauliers facing a much lengthier process, which they warn is creating a major bottleneck.
China leaving Europe behind on commercial electric vehicle uptake, Bloomberg NEF report reveals
While the UK is the second highest European market for sales of electric medium and heavy duty commercial vehicles, with over 600 sold in the first half of 2024, this pales in comparison to China, which takes the lion’s share of global sales, new research reveals.
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The need for radical transformation in the transportation of goods
We all recognise that transportation of goods needs to be more sustainable. Stats show that the logistics sector is the source of just over a third of global CO2 emissions, so it’s critical our industry prioritises this issue and plays an active role in driving proactive change. Days like tomorrow’s ...
Prevent insolvency by knowing the warning signs
Business insolvency is a multi-faceted issue driven by a range of concerns, from a lack of meaningful management information to a bad corporate culture. These problems need scrutinising closely to understand the leading drivers of a fleet operators’ insolvency. Doing so can offer a chance of recovery, providing liquidation isn’t ...
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Halfords to slash CO2 emissions with sustainable tyre vans
Following a two-year trial, Halfords is launching 20 innovative vehicles into its mobile tyre fitting fleet which are designed to slash fuel consumption and emissions by operating with lithium-powered equipment.
Kerry Logistics UK recruits Colin Eeles as business development director as it expands into UK market
Kerry Logistics has appointed Colin Eeles as the new business development director of its UK unit, as part of its drive to expand its UK customer base across verticals.
Trans Global Projects appoints Ben Taylor as general manager
International project logistics management company Trans Global Projects (TGP) has appointed Ben Taylor as general manager of its UK business.
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A New Era for renewable fuel supplies dawns in Essex
The use of renewable fuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to cut carbon emissions from diesel trucks now rather than waiting for battery electric vehicles to develop into a more practical solution is becoming increasingly popular.
‘SMEs are in a massive hole over electric but the approach is too blinkered’
Chris Clowes, executive director of global logistics consultancy, SCALA, considers the ways other countries are tackling HGV fleet decarbonisation, and the lessons operators can learn from a domestic market still claiming record numbers of casualties
Battery electric nothing new for Bradshaw Electric Vehicles
Battery electric vehicles are sometimes regarded as new-fangled devices but they were first seen on the roads of Europe in the 1890s and in the 1960s the UK had the world’s largest fleet of BEVs in the days when electric milk floats were a common sight on every street. Today ...
Renault Trucks shows that electric trucks can do the job at only a 5% price premium
Renault Trucks has been on its battery electric vehicle (BEV) industrial manufacturing journey for four years now and recently held a series of open days at its electric demo centre based at its axle plant in Saint-Priest near Lyon to give an update on progress.
The APC still flying the flag for independent couriers 30 years on
The APC was founded 30 years ago as The Alternative Parcels Company and still has an unusual ownership model in the parcels world, in that it is owned by its 103 independent, entrepreneurial delivery-and-collection couriers.
‘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 ...