Bridgestone and Hexagon Leasing Become Partners
Bridgestone and Hexagon Leasing, one of the UK’s largest and most prestigious commercial vehicle contract hire and rental companies, have officially become partners. Now, more than 3,000 of Hexagon’s vehicles have been fitted with the company’s premium range of tyres. “Our brief was a bit like piecing together a big jigsaw, as there are so […]
Coventry College and RTL to Deliver Electric Vehicle Courses
REVAMP Training Limited (RTL), a major UK-based alternative fuels training provider, has partnered up with Coventry College to bring sector leading courses to the region for the first time. The newly developed courses will be taking place at the College’s new £1.8 million electric vehicle and retrofit training facility. “Having developed bespoke material for Coventry College […]
Schmitz Cargobull Doubles UK Production
To tackle increasing demand, Schmitz Cargobull has decided to double production at its UK manufacturing plant. If successful, the Manchester-based trailer manufacturer will be able to deliver its standard curtainsider models in a matter of weeks. “Operators are facing more demand from their customers, but at the same time having to deal with a shortage […]
Industry Leader Loop Energy Expands to the UK
Loop Energy, the industry-leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of hydrogen fuel cell, has announced a UK expansion, as demand for hydrogen-fuelled commercial vehicles grows. The facility will be based in Grays, Essex, close to the HQ of its client Tevva Motors, which manufacturers hydrogen and electric trucks, and is currently recruiting production support, customer support and […]
Transport Minister Will Speak at Euro Bus Expo 2022
The Transport Minister has been confirmed as a headline speaker for the opening keynote of the Masterclass Theatre on the second day of this year’s Euro Bus Expo, which is taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 1-3 November. The second day of sessions in the Masterclass Theatre will be opened by Baroness Vere, Parliamentary Under […]
Tuffnells Partners with Go Green to Cut Waste
Tuffnells, the go-to courier for large, bulky shipments within the UK and abroad, has just ended the first month of its new partnership with Go Green. Since the launch of the partnership, over 99% of waste is now diverted from landfill across all depots, compared with 95% in the same period last year. “Like all […]
Tesco Purchases First Renault Refrigerated Truck
Tesco has just purchased its first Renault E-Tech D refrigerated trailer, which will be making deliveries from Tesco’s Dagenham distribution centre to more than 400 stores in Greater London. With plans to add more of these trucks to its fleet in the near future, the 18-tonne zero emissions electric truck comes with a Solomon Commercials […]
Whistl Kickstarts Its Careers Programme
The UK’s leading logistics specialist Whistl has just launched its Whistl Stop Tours Careers programme to help pupils kickstart their thinking into future careers. The firsts to benefit from the initiative were 200 Year 8 students from St. James’ Church of England High School in Bolton. The team at the Logistics North Bolton depot, led […]
Envisage Brings Sustainable Design to Switch Bus
Switch Mobility has chosen Envisage Technologies for its electric bus, a 4th generation Switch e1 bus. Launched at the European Mobility Expo in Paris, the 12-metre-long lightweight electric vehicle is an exemplar of green mobility. The focus of the European Mobility Expo 2022 was on zero-carbon buses, which provided the ideal stage to launch the […]
Bis Henderson Space Becomes Crown Commercial Supplier
Warehouse space strategist, Bis Henderson Space, has taken yet another step into the right direction by being named a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Storage, Distribution, Kitting and Associated Services (RM6282) Framework Agreement. As part of this agreement, Bis Henderson will have access to a wider pole of customers, having been awarded positions on […]
Network Rail Solar Agreement with EDF Renewables
Network Rail has just announced that is has signed an agreement with EDF Renewables UK to use solar power in its transition journey to a greener railway network. As part of the agreement, Network Rail will benefit from 49.9MW of renewable energy capacity, accounting for 15% of its annual non-traction energy consumption. “Rail is already in […]
ABE Ledbury Celebrates Its Staff Development Programme
As part of a staff development programme, ABE Ledbury, a nationwide distributor of palletised freight, is now celebrating a number of promotions and qualifications that are all due to the success of the scheme. Created to attract and retain staff, the programme has trained staff members to the highest of standards, helping them get promoted. […]
London Medway Reports Increase in Trade
Amid ongoing delays in the Port of Dover, London Medway has reported an increase in trade for the freight services between the UK and France. 34% more units have been seen arriving at the cross-channel port, which is part of the Peel Ports Group, one of the largest port operators in the UK, and run […]
Castell Howell Cuts Fuel Usage with New Purchase
Castell Howell, one of the UK’s leading independent food wholesalers, has announced the purchase of new vehicles that will allow the company to tackle rising fuel prices by cutting fuel usage, while also reducing its emissions. Joining the fleet are two new Eco-Drive-equipped Volvo FH tractors, as well as the first of two new 13.6-metre Gray […]
Archbold Logistics Announces Record Year
Archbold Logistics, the Greater Manchester-based logistics and distribution specialist, has announced a record year, after it saw its pre-tax profit quadruple in 2021. Contributing to this success were the company’s investment in its fleet and staff, as well as staying focused on delivering a high quality service across multiple sectors. According to its latest annual results […]
Electra Partners with Solomon for Hydrogen Truck
Solomon Commercials, the temperature-controlled rigids manufacturer, has partnered up with Electra Commercial Vehicles for the deliver of a 19-tonne hydrogen-powered truck, Electra eCargo. First of its kind to go into operation, the Electra eCargo fuel cell electric vehicle will be on trial with Sainsbury’s as part of the Government-funded Road to Hydrogen project. “We have […]
Clipper and Segura Partner for Sustainable Supply Chain
The UK’s leading retail supply chain business, Clipper Logistics, has partnered up with Segura, a supply chain transparency specialist, to ensure sustainable and ethical operations throughout its supply chain, as part of Clipper’s broader sustainability goal to be carbon net zero by 2035. Through this partnership, Segura will deliver its supply chain mapping and visualisation […]
Parcelhub Makes Investment in Electric Vans
Parcelhub, the UK’s leading multi-carrier management solution that was acquired by Whistl, has announced an investment in electric vans. As part of this commitment, Parcelhub will be investing £450,000 in the rollout of electric vehicles within its regional depot network. “We understand that we have an important role in reducing our impact on the environment […]
Decathlon Partners with Zeus Labs to Handle UK Freight
The world’s largest sports retailer Decathlon has partnered up with Zeus Labs, the UK-based logtech start up, to handle its UK freight. With its next generation digital solutions, Zeus will now handle almost half of the retailer’s restocking in the country. In an effort to simplify the haulage industry and drive the sustainable freight agenda, […]
DVSA Trials Game Changing Tachograph Technology
The DVSA is trialling a new tachograph sensing technology capable of identifying if an HGV driver is flouting tacho laws without the vehicle being stopped, in an attempt to prevent dangerously tired drivers from getting behind the wheel. The equipment can be used alongside a lorry or at the roadside. “We are committed to exploring […]
DHL Shares Results of Sustainable Delivery Trial
In an attempt to explore ways to reduce traffic and improve air quality, DHL Supply Chain has conducted a sustainable delivery trial at London’s historic Billingsgate Market. Joined in this venture by the The City of London Corporation and Ford Pro, together with 40 traders, DHL aims to find out more about sustainable fuels and […]
FleetCheck Accredited for DVSA’s Earned Scheme
A new FleetCheck service designed to make preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs) faster and easier has been accredited for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) Earned Recognition scheme. Technician is available as an option for the company’s core FleetCheck fleet management software and allows PMIs to be carried out using any Android or iOS device, […]
Record-Breaking Year for Logistics UK’s Logistics Awards
Industry’s blue riband event, Logistics UK’s Logistics Awards 2022, has received the highest number of entrants since the event was launched in 2017. And with entries closing on 29 July 2022, businesses wishing to join the winners line up are encouraged to enter now to ensure their work can be considered. The awards, sponsored by Kärcher, recognise the […]
Bridgestone & Webfleet Showcase Tyre and Mobility Solution
Bridgestone and its globally trusted fleet management solution, Webfleet, will be at IAA Transportation 2022 to showcase its diverse portfolio of premium tyres, tyre-centric technologies and advanced mobility solutions designed to improve efficiency, sustainability and convenience for fleets. Together, Bridgestone and Webfleet are on a mission to move the world towards a sustainable future of […]
RFiD Discovery Acquires Tracktio to Enhance Growth
RFiD Discovery is pleased to announce the acquisition by its parent company Paragon ID of Tracktio, a Spanish provider of asset and people tracking solutions specifically designed for industries operating in complex and hazardous environments. This acquisition will enable RFiD Discovery to strengthen its offerings serving industrial markets. “The acquisition of Tracktio will help us expand our […]
Demand for Greener Approach to Fleet Vehicle Branding
Growing demand for a greener approach to fleet vehicle branding and livery is being met by Mediafleet with a new annual sustainability report. Barnaby Smith, managing director at the vehicle graphics company, said that the document would eventually be accompanied by a revised company Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) policy that aimed to answer difficult […]
Evri Pledges Support SMEs with Apprenticeship Levy Funding
Evri, one of the UK’s leading consumer delivery companies, has pledged over £150k of its apprenticeship levy funds to help support SMEs for the second year running. This will enable other companies to take on new apprentices or upskill existing ones, providing a valuable boost for their businesses as they experience rising costs. This follows […]
XPO Logistics Trials VUE’s Bridge Safety Technology for UK
XPO Logistics, a leading provider of freight transportation services, has partnered with VUE Group, a Radius business, to trial the Low Bridge Alerting System for commercial transport operations. XPO evaluates the new in-cab truck technology during day and night distribution runs from its Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk depot. UK-based VUE is a specialist innovator of […]
Expect Distribution Has Doubled Its 2021 Profit
Expect Distribution, a Bradford-based logistics company, has released its latest annual results that show the company has more than doubled its pre-tax profit in 2021 with “significant” new contact wins contributing to growth. The annual results come in the same month new MD Matthew Kilner and operations director Andy Taylor officially take over Expect Distribution from […]
Fleet Sector Needs Constructive Discussions On Road Charging
The fleet sector needs to start having a constructive discussion about the likelihood of road charging being introduced in the future and the kind of scheme it would like to see, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, said that the rapid growth in electric vehicles expected over the next few […]
Expleo Announces Green Shipping Innovation
Expleo, the global engineering, technology and consultancy service provider has developed an innovative closed-loop fuel solution for global shipping that delivers a 92% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGe) and OPEX savings of £1.4m a year, per vessel. The solution was defined during Expleo’s feasibility study into clean power propulsion systems, funded through the Department for […]
Tevva Motors Signs Deal for Its Hydrogen Electric Trucks
In the break of a surging demand for hydrogen electric trucks, Tevva Motors has signed a deal with Canadian firm Loop Energy. As part of the two-year agreement, the firm will supply £9.9 million worth of fuel cell systems in 2023. Announcing the deal this week Loop Energy said that the “significant surge in order […]
DHL Set to Invest Across Its E-Commerce Operation
DHL has announced its £482 million investment across its UK e-commerce operation, which follows the company’s 40% volume uplift and soaring demand for its e-commerce and B2B services. “This investment is a real demonstration of the excellent work our people and partners have delivered over the past two years to get us to the level […]
Key Employees Join Hexagon Leasing to Support Growth
Hexagon Leasing CEO Alan Ellison has announced that David Hodgkinson, Michael Webb and Dave Karmock have all joined the company in key roles, having previously worked for Ryder. They have taken up their positions from July 1st. “Following the growth of the business and to support our future strategic development plans, I would like to […]
Bridgestone and Seven Asset Management Enter Partnership
Bridgestone’s ‘always on’ approach to fleet management has helped secure a partnership with one of the most respected contract hire experts in the east of England, encompassing over 3,000 vehicles from EVs right through to HGVs. Seven Asset Management has entered into a three-year agreement with Bridgestone to manage its tyre programme across all sectors, from cars […]
Energy Prices Forecast to Dampen EV Demand
More than half of fleet operators (53 per cent) expect high energy prices to dampen demand for EVs, according to research from mobility solutions specialists Bridgestone and Webfleet Solutions. The price cap on electricity increased from 21p to 28p per kWh in April and is set to rise again in October, following an Ofgem (Office […]