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TIP trials a solar-powered refrigerated tra...
TIP has furthered its drive to decarbonisation with the 12-month trial in the UK of a zero-emission, battery and solar-powered transport refrigeration unit (TRU) fitted to one of its reefer trailers. Named ‘Endurance’ and designed and manufactured by Sunswap, the UK-based ‘clean-tech’ business, this
Van market sustains growth but electric upt...
The UK new light commercial vehicle market posted its 17th consecutive month of growth in May, as registrations rose by 1.9% to reach 25,853 units, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
Keep costs low by being a shipper of choice
As carriers’ leverage with their shipper customers ebbs and flows, being a shipper of choice will put you at the front of the line when disruptions strike or renewals occur. Helping carriers have a lower cost
Car manufacturers are rapidly increasing EV...
Car manufacturers are ramping up electric vehicle (EV) sales, coming close to meeting the 2024 ZEV mandate targets. May saw EVs claim an 18% share of the UK car market. The trend continues with a 10%
Half of Motorists feel the government shoul...
Half of motorists (50%) say the government should do more to make electric cars affordable, new research shows. June’s new Startline Used Car Tracker also finds that 35% believe action should be taken to make electric
Scotland’s Low Emission Zones come into P...
Enforcement of the schemes in Aberdeen, Dundee, and Edinburgh is now underway, joining the existing LEZ in Glasgow and following a two-year grace period. Dundee’s LEZ came fully into force on 30th May, followed by Aberdeen
Michelin fleet rolls out smart tyre solutio...
Road transport operators can now benefit from MICHELIN Connected Fleet’s Smart Predictive Tire solution in the UK. Smart Predictive Tire monitors pressure and wear, with real-time alerts that are more efficient and accurate than manual checks.
How are shippers and carriers implementing ...
Shippers, carriers and logistics service providers (LSPs) alike have been slowly adopting AI for almost a decade. So, in a sense, AI is nothing new. What is new, however, is the meteoric rise of generative AI.
Pall-Ex and Fortec hosts charity match to r...
Pall-Ex Group hosted the annual Pall-Ex vs Fortec charity football match on the 25th of May, helping to raise £2032 for Armed Forces charities, SSAFA and Combat Stress. At Leicester City’s King Power Stadium, teams made
Fast-growing Merseyside M&E company co...
Rapidly-expanding Merseyside M&E contractor Mech NW has selected Vanaways as its vehicle provider for its ongoing growth journey. The Wirral-based mechanical and electrical company is expecting to double last year’s £1.5m turnover this year and in
