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Regional Mayors need to embrace logistics
On 2 May 2024, mayoral elections will be held across the North of England and the Midlands and whichever candidates are successful, they must appoint…
Wincanton expands Scottish operations
Wincanton, a leading supply chain partner for UK business, today announces that it is expanding its Scottish operations, with establishment of a new distribution centre,…
Number of EV chargers more than doubles in the North East
Connected Kerb, one of the UK’s leading charge point operators, today announces plans to more than double the number of electric vehicle (EV) chargers in…
Serco Group trials electric recycling and refuse vehicles
VEV, the e-fleet solutions provider backed by Vitol – a world-leader in the energy sector – today announces the launch of its collaboration with leading public service…
Transport prices reach lowest level since March 2022
Data on road transport prices released this month have revealed a second consecutive month of lowered rates. The overall price-per-mile for haulage and courier vehicles…
ALARM bells still ringing for local roads
More than half of the local road network in England and Wales is reported to have less than 15 years’ structural life left as the…
EM Rogers Transport in legal fight with Home Office for stowaway fine
EM Rodgers, an international haulage firm based in Northampton was issued with a fine of £66,000 when six stowaways were discovered in one of its…
Two new Volvo FM Electrics hit the ground running at Lenham Storage
Lenham Storage has put its first zero-tailpipe emission trucks into operation, having taken delivery of two new Volvo FM Electric 4×2 tractor units. The addition…
First Hydrogen achieves record distances during FCEV trials
First Hydrogen has successfully completed hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle (FCEV) trials with gas distribution network Wales & West Utilities (WWU), accruing the vehicle’s highest ever mileage.…
IVECO eDaily wins Fleet News ‘Electric Van Breakthrough of the Year’ Award
The IVECO eDaily has added to its growing collection of industry accolades at the 2024 Fleet News Awards with the eLCV winning ‘Electric Van Breakthrough…
MPs must act to save young drivers’ lives
A group of road safety experts have signed a letter calling on MPs from all political parties to commit to taking action on proven evidence-based…
bp pulse acquires Ashford International Truckstop
bp pulse, BP’s electric vehicle charging brand, has acquired the freehold of one of the largest truck stops in Europe, Ashford International Truckstop in Kent.…
Reopening of East Grinstead depot
DX, a leading provider of delivery solutions, including parcel freight, secure courier, 2-Man, and logistics services, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Freight…
Renault Kangoo adds to its trophy haul
The Renault Kangoo has added to its precious cargo of silverware after winning the ‘Best Small Van’ category at the Business Van Awards 2024. The…
Making the switch to electric HGVs
As the world moves forward, the collective concern for the planet’s environmental health has sparked a more focussed discussion around the need for sustainable changes…
Fleet focus required as local authorities step up their EV plans
Half of all local authorities now have an electric vehicle charging strategy in place, but only a tiny proportion are talking to fleets about their…