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Felixstowe’s new container booking system: CBS
The Container Booking System (CBS) replaced the Vehicle Booking System (VBS) in Felixstowe on Monday 15th July. VBS was introduced in 2007, whereby a certain number…
Film and TV company grows business and invests in fleet
A West London automotive solutions company is targeting major growth with a newly-launched service for the film and TV sector, as the global industry looks…
LCVs: Logistics heaviest polluters
A recent McKinsey & Company (McKinsey) report on pollution highlights that light commercial vehicles (LCVs) are the largest single contributor within the logistics industry (40…
The effects of LEZs across European cities
DFS explores the impact of Low Emission Zones (LEZ) on the fueling topography of the continent in years to come. Signs bearing the latest Low…
Drivers confused over need for ADAS calibration
Cars increasingly feature a variety of safety systems to provide assistance and additional reassurance to the driver, which are commonly grouped under the term ADAS…
Evri orders 139 more box van trailers from Tiger
Evri, the UK’s largest dedicated parcel delivery company, has ordered 139 additional twin-axle van trailers from Tiger Trailers, with the order split into three batches,…
The electric revolution: powering Ireland’s freight future
The road freight industry stands at a critical juncture in Ireland. With diesel-powered heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) accounting for a disproportionate 20% of all road…
How innovative lubricants are advancing sustainability in e-mobility
In the rapidly transforming automotive sector, e-mobility stands out as a pivotal area of innovation and growth. The advancement of e-mobility solutions is having an…
Preston-based H Parkinson Haulage enters administration
H Parkinson Haulage, a prominent name in the haulage industry based in Preston, Lancashire, has entered administration with FRP Advisory taking control. This potentially marks…
Scottish Water take delivery of 111 FIAT Professional vans
As part of Scottish Water’s vehicle replacement programme, it has purchased 111 FIAT Professional vans including 69 Doblo, 39 E-Doblo and 3 E-Scudo. Scottish Water’s…
HGV market holds steady as rigid uptake rises
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations rose 2.6% in Q2 2024, reversing the decline recorded in the first quarter of the year, according to the…
Used EV demand is up but problems persist
Growing numbers of used car buyers are going electric. A total of 46,773 used battery electric vehicles were acquired by new owners in the second…
eStar service shines brightest for Hadfields Transport
Mercedes-Benz Dealer eStar Truck & Van won back the business of Manchester-based Hadfields Transport, thanks to the combined efforts of ‘dynamic duo’ Amanda Sivori and…
Five steps to decarbonise and digitise your fleet
As fossil fuel supplies decline and environmental risks become more evident, the haulage industry is shifting its focus toward decarbonisation. If fleet managers are to…
Generation gap in ‘car confidence’ amongst UK drivers
With the arrival of the new ‘74’ vehicle registration just around the corner, a Censuswide poll of 1,000 UK drivers commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has…
Hultsteins joins with Addvolt for a cool green energy solution
Hultsteins, UK/Sweden producers of sustainable refrigeration and electric generator systems, have joined forces with a leading vehicle battery pack manufacturer Addvolt to provide sales and…