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New research investigating future of freight and deliveries in London
New research, led by Centre for London, is exploring how to create a smarter and more sustainable freight and logistics ecosystem in the capital. Deliveries have kept the city ticking over the last…
GPS tracking: pointing the fleet in the right direction
Transport and fleet managers have a tough job. The need to monitor and manage employees and assets, juggle customer demands and deliverables, ensure safety, keep…
MAHLE Powertrain and Bramble Energy launch fuel cell demonstrator vehicle
MAHLE Powertrain and Bramble Energy have jointly agreed to continue their collaboration to develop Bramble’s PCBFC™ hydrogen fuel cell technology. The phase 1 demonstrator vehicle was…
Nissan reveals the all-new Townstar van
Nissan reveals the next generation compact light commercial vehicle (LCV), the all-new Townstar. With a fully electric version in addition to a fuel-powered option, this…
Number plate test: an easy way to regularly self-check eyesight
Fewer than 50% of motorists are aware that they must be able to read a number plate from 20 metres away, new research from the…
FUELMAX ENDURANCE: Goodyear’s new fuel efficient and versatile tyre
Goodyear has announced a new fuel efficient and versatile product line called FUELMAX ENDURANCE. This range of steer and drive axle tyres provides an innovative…
Government extends legal action against protesters
A further injunction has been approved Friday 24 September by the High Court against climate activists who have been carrying out a string of disruptive…
More support to help people to become HGV drivers
Up to 4,000 people will soon be able to take advantage of training courses to become HGV drivers, as part of a package of measures…
Petrol shortage: Government prepares to call in the army
BP said nearly a third of its British petrol stations had run out of the two main grades of fuel on Sunday as panic buying forced…
Renault Trucks to showcase Z.E. Electric in Freight in the City 2021
Answering today’s urgent need to improve air quality and reduce noise pollution in our cities, Renault Trucks will showcase vehicles from its award-winning electric Z.E.…
Freight Association welcomes clarity on Brexit procedures
One week on from a seminar held by the British International Freight Association (BIFA) to address some of the unfinished issues faced by the logistics…
Self-driving commercial vehicles
Autonomous driving of commercial vehicles has been a subject of debate for years, but the idea now seems to be becoming reality with manufacturers and…
Freeze fuel duty forever, says Logistics UK
Business group Logistics UK is calling on government to freeze fuel duty forever to help the sector make the shift to alternatively fuelled vehicles on the road to Net Zero. As…
Bullet Express shoots praise at Asset Alliance Group after latest major order
Expansion at global import and export specialists Bullet Express has resulted in an order for 11 new vehicles from Asset Alliance Group – a team…
DWF comments on the shipping container crisis
Jonathan Moss, Head of Marine and Trade, DWF, comments on the shipping container crisis and how it is affecting businesses, consumers and insurers said: “The…
Flagship Volvo FH16 powers into service at Paul Chapman & Sons
Paul Chapman & Sons has added a new flagship Volvo FH16 750 Globetrotter XL to its fleet – one of the first new model FH16…