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Nissan opens an electric truck charging station in Sunderland
An electric truck charging station that will potentially save 1,500 tonnes of CO2 a year has gone live at Nissan Sunderland Plant. The project is a…

KleanDrive and Welch Group in HGV electric repower partnership
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…

CHERY UK focuses on SUV market share with CHERY TIGGO 7
CHERY UK will introduce the CHERY TIGGO 7 as its second SUV for the UK market, priced at £24,995 OTR* for the 1.6-litre TDGI and…

Philipp Pfister
Philipp Pfister is the Sector Vice President of Transporeon Contributing Posts: AI in action: how smarter logistics can drive sustainability gains

AI in action: how smarter logistics can drive sustainability gains
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:…

JHS Logistics cuts breakdown repair time with TNS 365
A port logistics provider says it has significantly reduced vehicle downtime after switching to a new breakdown repair and recovery specialist. Based in Southampton, JHS…

Carrier Transicold expands Supra HE Range
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…

Stellantis cancels hydrogen fuel cell development program
Stellantis today announced its decision to discontinue its hydrogen fuel cell technology development program. Due to limited availability of hydrogen refueling infrastructure, high capital requirements,…

Sufficient lorry parking at new fulfilment centres?
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
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…

Chris Clowes
Chris Clowes is executive director at global supply chain and logistics consultancy, SCALA. Contributing Posts: Amazon’s drone trial: are there limits to logistics innovation? Insourcing…

Insourcing vs outsourcing: strategic logistics for long-term success
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…

AND-E advances expertise in autonomous vehicle insurance
Underlining its mission of ‘Every Journey Protected’ – when people move, their journeys should be safe and hassle-free – Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe (AND-E) has…

Labcraft SceneLite enhances trailer loading safety
Labcraft, a leading UK-based designer and manufacturer of innovative LED lighting solutions, showcased its SceneLite SI9 high-performance lighting unit at this year’s Road Transport Expo.…

Electric Car Grant is welcomed by industry
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
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…

