Glasgow, Scotland: Hydrogen Vehicle Systems has launched its modular platform for hydrogen powered heavy trucks. The tractor unit will be available with two types of e-axle – one medium power and one high power – and with up to three hydrogen tanks, depending on the customer’s range requirements. In addition, the hydrogen fuel cell powertrain can …
Hamburg, Germany: Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the series version of its battery-electric long-haul truck, the Mercedes-Benz E-Actros 600. The truck will define the new standard in terms of technology, sustainability, design and profitability, Mercedes-Benz says. The high battery capacity of more than 600 kilowatt hours – hence the model designation 600 – and a new, particularly …
Reading, UK: Tower Cold Chain has a new ‘small box’ solution for direct-to-patient, samples shipment, and last-mile deliveries. Among the new offering is a ‘click and collect’ service for pharmaceutical companies, airlines and 3PLs who rent the containers as well as the option to purchase – and customise – the for businesses preferring to integrate …
Amsterdam, Netherlands: TIP Group is celebrating its 55th anniversary. In 1968, TIP introduced trailer rental to the Netherlands and Canada. Since then it has expanded into other European countries and now has 130 locations across 18 countries in Europe and Canada. Originally focusing on the lease and rent of trailers, the company also extended its …
Lyon, France: Volta Trucks is exhibiting its all-electric 16-tonne Volta Zero at Solutrans 2023 on its stand for the first time. Volta Zero’s debuted at Solutrans in 2021 as a demonstrator vehicle on Petit Forestier’s stand. Essa Al-Saleh, chief executive, Volta Trucks, said:“France continues to be one of our key launch markets and has already …
Birmingham, UK: Clare Morrell, regional operations manager at Petit Forestier, is following up her nomination as one of the cold chain industry’s most inspirational women, by nurturing the next generation of talent at Petit Forestier. Clare was promoted to the role of regional operations manager in April of this year, capping a rise from trainee …
Redditch, UK: Oakland International has extended its solar power use to provide almost 27% of its energy requirements at its three UK sites; Redditch, Bardon and Corby. The Redditch site is now in the region of 660,000kWh/annum, with the overall generation expected to be in the region of 25% of the current Redditch electricity demand. …
Gothenburg, Sweden: Volvo Trucks is launching a new service that lets hauliers find and access charging stations for heavy electric trucks, regardless of brand. The service will first be launched in Sweden, with other markets in Europe and other parts of the world to follow. In Sweden, some 130 charging stations are planned to open …
Forth Worth, Texas, USA: Refrigerated trailer industry leaders discussed the feasibility of electric transport refrigeration units at the International Foodservice Distributors Association Solutions Conference in America last month. The growth of federal and state regulations is the primary reason to electrify reefer fleets, according to Marc Trahand, vice president at ConMet. He predicted that even …
London, UK: Logistics UK has hit out at the government’s decision to scrap the Manchester leg of HS2, arguing that it will damage investor confidence and harm the development of the national logistics network UK. Logistics UK’s policy director Kate Jennings said: “HS2 was a vital plan to unlock economic growth across the UK – …
London, UK: The government’s review of the Shortage Occupation List fails to consider the needs of the warehouse industry, says the UK Warehousing Association. Publication of the Migration Advisory Committee’s review of the Shortage Occupation List does not mention forklift truck drivers and warehouse staff in its report. The UK Warehousing Association led a co-ordinated campaign …
Anaheim, California, USA: Americold has published a guide on how suppliers can improve their produce in the cold chain to maximise its value to coincide with Americold attendance at the Global Produce and Floral Show in Anaheim, California. The Americold Cool Team of produce experts will be at the convention to show how to protect …
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