Birmingham, UK: A new 3.5-tonne electric light commercial chassis cab has been launched in the UK and Ireland. The OHM Vehicles 3.5-tonne electric light commercial chassis cab is imported Fapi Motors, a Singapore-based vehicle provider. The OHM 35 battery electric vehicle, in right-hand drive, is on display at the CV Show and will go to market …
Peterborough, UK: JS Davidson has spent almost a million pounds upgrading its Peterborough cold store. J S Davidson, formerly known as Chiltern Cold Storage, spent £220,000 installing a new compressor and air-cooled cooling tower with a further £400,000 on electrical upgrades. A £250,000 warehouse management system from Principal Logistics Technologies will improve stock management, traceability …
London, UK: The Society of Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is calling for an urgent, government-led strategy to drive uptake of zero-emission trucks to meet decarbonisation targets. It wants the government to deliver a strategy within the next 12 months that focuses on the specific requirements of HGVs to enable operators to plan and invest, while …
Copenhagen, Denmark: Danish Crown and DFDS are partnering to achieve CO2-neutral transport. The agreement also includes the immediate deployment of six additional electric trucks. The combination of electric refrigerated trailers and electric trucks enables Danish Crown to use fully electric transport. The new agreement builds on an existing arrangement where DFDS provides logistics and freight …
Thornton-Cleveleys,, UK: Organic Heat Exchangers predicts large cost savings from its new energy storage system, EnergiVault. The patented system is undergoing trials following installation at a pharmaceutical site in the north-east of England, where it has been integrated with an existing chilled water system. The bolt-on cold thermal energy storage system adds a range of …
London, UK: The UK government has launched a two-month consultation on its plans for a Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate for the van and car sectors. But there is still huge uncertainty about the government plans and if there is to be any help for operators making the switch. The Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate will compel …
London, UK: The economic downturn has hit global warehouse construction hard, according to research by Interact Analysis. Warehouse construction has suffered from the effects of poor economic conditions across much of the globe, in particular rising interest rates. It is expected the US will see a “meaningful” downturn within the next 12 to 18 months …
Werlte, Germany: Krone will show its E-Axle at Transport Logistics 23 to be held in Munich, Germany, next month. Krone will also exhibit a Krone Cool Liner with double-deck body, Celsineo refrigeration and Krone telematics. Krone’s E-Trailer, developed with Trailer Dynamics, can reduce diesel consumption on the tractor. The E-Axle supports the tractor’s drive and …
Dordrecht, Netherlands: Boon Food Group has taken five new Actros 1840LS tractors to be used to move goods from its distribution centre to supermarkets, mainly in the west and southwest of the Netherlands. In line with the company’s sustainable ambitions, Boon opted for refrigerated trailers without a diesel engine. “The energy of this fully electric …
London, UK: GXO Logistics has won a contract to help Sainsbury’s run several fresh and frozen food warehouses following an overhaul of the retailer’s supply chain. Sainsbury’s has simplified its logistics operations, moving to three dedicated partnerships across transport; food; general merchandise and clothing by the end of 2024. Previously Sainsbury’s had different contracts for …
London, UK: Transport law firm Backhouse Jones is running a free webinar about hydrogen as the potential fuel of the future. The webinar takes place on 21 April at noon and features speakers Tim Harper and Brendan Bilton from Element 2, and Natascha Engel from Palace Yard. The webinar is part of a long-running series …
Stornoway, Scotland: DFDS has acquired Scottish haulage firm DR Macleod which provides refrigerated transport as part of its services. The company’s website says: “We operate a large fleet of refrigerated vehicles and trailers capable of carrying your goods whether chilled, frozen, ambient or a mix of all three in one multi-temperature load. We are contracted …
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