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Boortmalt has put a new 44-tonne Volvo FH Electric 6x2 tractor unit into operation – believed to be the first heavy-duty electric truck working in East Anglia

New Volvo FH Electric for Boormalt and Bart...

Feb 05, 2024Comments off

Boortmalt, a Bury St. Edmunds-based malt firm, has welcomed a new 44-tonne Volvo FH Electric 6×2 tractor unit into its busy fleet – the first heavy-duty electric truck to be deployed in East Anglia. Supplied by

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Ian McCarron

Fleet transport broker highlights why 2024 ...

Feb 05, 2024Comments off

2024 is the UN International Year of Camelids but in the fleet world, specialist fleet transport insurance broker, McCarron Coates, is highlighting how a perfect storm of potential claims scenarios necessitates it becoming the transport industry’s

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PGS' new electric truck

PGS puts Birmingham’s first electric HGV ...

Feb 05, 2024Comments off

A Birmingham haulier which has been setting the standard in logistics for more than 30 years has become the first operator in the second city to add a fully-electric HGV to its fleet. PGS Global Logistics

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Cross-Channel Ferry

The Border Target Operating Model: What doe...

Feb 02, 2024Comments off

On February 1, 2024, the United Kingdom government introduced the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), marking a significant milestone in the country’s approach to border management and governance. This innovative model aims to streamline and enhance

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BA's new Isuzu D-Max

Isuzu D-Max strengthens British Airways gro...

Feb 02, 2024Comments off

Isuzu UK dealer Weybridge Isuzu announces a deal with UK aviation giant, British Airways (BA). Initially, nine New-Look Isuzu D-Max Utility pick-ups will be provided to aid in airside operations at Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. A

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Scottish Water is rolling out MICHELIN Connected Fleet across its 1,300 vans, 200-plus trucks and trailers, and 500 specialist pieces of plant.

Michelin Connected Fleet partners with Scot...

Feb 02, 2024Comments off

MICHELIN Connected Fleet has signed a four-year partnership with Scottish Water to help boost the performance of the utility’s 2,000-strong mixed fleet and accelerate the firm’s move to electric vehicles (EV) and zero-emission alternatives. The company,

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Schmitz Cargobull Uptonsteel Curtainsider

Custom-built curtainsiders strengthen Upton...

Feb 01, 2024Comments off

Uptonsteel has added four bespoke Schmitz Cargobull trailers to its fleet, improving the capabilities of its nationwide, next day steel distribution service. The S.CS COIL curtainsider semi-trailers are custom-made for the business’ work collecting heavy steel

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everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards

Nominations for 2024 everywoman in Transpor...

Feb 01, 2024Comments off

The 2024 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, launched to inspire more women to progress careers in the industry, have extended the nomination deadline until 12 February 2024. Now in their 17th year, these awards shine

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OMODA E5

New OMODA E5 electric SUV flagship

Feb 01, 2024Comments off

OMODA, the forward-thinking new automotive brand, will launch its award-winning electric OMODA E5 flagship model with an advanced Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery pack. With a capacity of 61 kWh, the LFP battery has been engineered to

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Nissan extends its partnership with Zapmap

Feb 01, 2024Comments off

Nissan has extended its long-term partnership with Zapmap, the UK’s leading charge point mapping service, to continue ensuring the EV charging process remains straightforward and hassle-free. The agreement means most purchasers of new Nissan electric vehicles