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Ge-Be Transport's new depot facilities

Norfolk transport firm expands with £5m in...

Aug 30, 2023Comments off

A leading Norfolk logistics firm has invested more than £5m into new premises in Swaffham, Norfolk, to diversify the firm’s services and meet the growing demand of the business. Ge-Be Transport, a member of the Palletways

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Driver about to take some tablets

DVLA open consultation on licensing for dri...

Aug 29, 2023Comments off

The DVLA has launched a call for evidence on driver licensing for people with medical conditions, as it looks to ‘strike the right balance between the road safety risks and the needs of a driver to

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Nissan Townstar EV in London

Grants reduce price of Nissan Townstar EV b...

Aug 29, 2023Comments off

Businesses running vans in London’s expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone could reduce the cost of switching to a Nissan Townstar EV by a significant £12,000. A number of grants and incentive payments are available for companies

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Merdedes-Benz Arocs set up as concrete mixers for Brice Aggregates

Brice builds for the future with Mercedes-B...

Aug 29, 2023Comments off

Quarrying and construction material supplier Brice Aggregates is laying the foundations for a fleet expansion, with a pair of new Mercedes-Benz Arocs eight-wheelers and more to come. The Essex-based operator has taken delivery of two Arocs

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bi-directional speed cameras

Speed camera trial success means national r...

Aug 25, 2023Comments off

High-tech multi-directional speed cameras could become a common sight on roads across Britain following a successful trial in Devon and Cornwall. The groundbreaking new devices, which can detect speeding motorists in both directions, have already caught

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First Hydrogen LCV

First Hydrogen begin parcel delivery trials

Aug 25, 2023Comments off

Leading zero emission automotive and green energy developer, First Hydrogen, will be opening up fleet trials for its hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered vehicle (FCEV) in response to growing interest from parcel delivery companies. Following successful initial fleet operator road

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Arial view of a container ship

UK exporters urged to act as new customs pl...

Aug 25, 2023Comments off

In just three months, the UK’s legacy customs platform, CHIEF (Cargo Handling of Import and Export Freight), will be replaced by the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). Rhenus UK is encouraging exporters to take prompt steps to transition to

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DSV's Volta Zero

DSV become latest delivery company to start...

Aug 24, 2023Comments off

Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced an evaluation is underway as part of the brand’s Driving Experience Programme with global transport and logistics company, DSV. The all-electric

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ULEZ Boundary sign

ULEZ: An opportunity for businesses to embr...

Aug 24, 2023Comments off

Nicholas De Juniac, UK General Manager of Zoomo, seeks to educate businesses about the full potential of alternative vehicles, rather than the focus being on the punitive aspects of the emissions zones. Nicholas sympathises with the

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Truck on a highway

Digitally driven cold chains: how to upgrad...

Aug 24, 2023Comments off

In today’s intricate food and beverage supply chains, ensuring product quality from farm to fork is paramount. One of the most crucial factors determining the integrity of perishable products is temperature. As any supply chain professional knows, even