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Next steps for self-driving vehicles

Next steps for self-driving vehicles

Jul 21, 2025Comments off

The public and industry are being encouraged to help shape the future of self-driving vehicles, as they are invited to offer their views to make

KleanDrive and Welch Group in HGV electric repower partnership

KleanDrive and Welch Group in HGV electric ...

Jul 18, 2025Comments off

KleanDrive, a leader in the electric conversion of heavy vehicles, today announces a partnership with haulage, fleet and HGV servicing specialists, Welch Group, to repower

AI in action: how smarter logistics can drive sustainability gains

AI in action: how smarter logistics can dri...

Jul 17, 2025Comments off

How do you decarbonise an industry built on movement? Freight alone is responsible for an estimated 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions according to McKinsey:

Carrier Transicold Expands Supra HE Range

Carrier Transicold expands Supra HE Range

Jul 17, 2025Comments off

Carrier Transicold is expanding its line of Supra® High Efficiency (HE) truck-mounted refrigeration units with the launch of the Supra HE 11 Multi-Temperature (MT) and

Sufficient lorry parking at new fulfilment centres?

Sufficient lorry parking at new fulfilment ...

Jul 16, 2025Comments off

There are concerning reports that there won’t be sufficient HGV parking facilities built in support of Amazon’s four new fulfilment centres. Sites in Hull and

Four steps to optimising mixed and legacy CV fleets

Four steps to optimising mixed and legacy C...

Jul 16, 2025Comments off

While it’s common to hear about the challenges of managing diverse CV fleets with a mix of funding types and suppliers, taking a step back

B2B logistics needs to match B2C tracking. Insourcing v Outsourcing and The Smarter Delivery Route

Insourcing vs outsourcing: strategic logist...

Jul 16, 2025Comments off

In today’s competitive business environment, logistics and supply chain operations play a crucial strategic role – driving performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. That’s why one of the

Government cuts red tape to make it easier to switch to EVs with Electric Car Grant but what about the Electric Fleet, Electric Car Grant to boost the move to Net Zero

Electric Car Grant is welcomed by industry

Jul 15, 2025Comments off

There has been overwhelming support from the industry for the Government’s announcement of a £650 million grant scheme worth up to £3,750 per car. Under

Discount of up to £3,750 on electric cars

Discount of up to £3,750 on electric cars

Jul 15, 2025Comments off

Drivers across the UK will soon enjoy discounts on dozens of new electric car models after the Transport Secretary today (Tuesday 15 July) announced a

Why last-mile matters in refrigerated transport

Why last-mile matters in refrigerated trans...

Jul 14, 2025Comments off

In the relentless push to optimise last-mile delivery we often speak about speed and convenience – metrics that dominate boardroom discussions and customer satisfaction scores