London, UK: The gross vehicle weight increase proposed by government to support the switch to non-fossil fuels is worthless without a corresponding axle load increase, warns Logistics UK. Zero-emission vehicles are typically heavier, which with current weight limitations, results in a loss to the payload. The decision to increase the gross weight limit of an …
Newcastle, UK: A Clean Air Zone covering Newcastle and Gateshead launched at the end of last month. Non-compliant HGVs (those that predate Euro 6) driving into the zone from 30 January will be charged £50 per day. Non-compliant vans will have to pay £12.50 per day from July. The zone covers most of Newcastle city …
London, UK: Logistics UK is calling on government to retain the 5-pence a litre fuel duty cut introduced in March 2022 ahead of the 2023 Spring Budget. The business group warns of the dangers of a disproportionate rise in fuel duty to inflation and the UK economy. Logistics UK has previously raised concerns regarding a reported …
Amsterdam, Netherlands: TIP is pushing emission-free refrigerated trailers using solar energy to power the fridge. The company has launched two innovations: the E-reefer, using the net to power its battery, and the AxlePower, using the reefer’s lost energy as a power source for its refrigeration unit. TIP is also piloting Endurance; a battery and solar-powered …
Amsterdam, Netherlands: TIP Group has bought the trailer business of Euro-Leasing in Denmark. Euro-Leasing is part of Volkswagen Financial Services. TIP will acquire and integrate more than 1,650 trailers into its Danish business extending its fleet including reefers. Bob Fast, president , TIP, said: “Acquiring the trailer business of Euro-Leasing is another key milestone in …
Slough UK: Bidfood has launched four food-inspired landscapes on its vehicles following a competition among its staff. As a nod to the company’s strapline, ‘Inspired by You’, the competition sought a design to inspire the next Bidfood landscapes and win a £500 voucher. After receiving nearly 100 entries, a panel of experts with knowledge in …
London, UK: From Monday 13 February new regulations apply governing clandestine entrants to the UK. The changes include: There is more detailed information on the government Border Force website.
London, UK: Top performing companies and individuals in the warehousing sector are being urged to enter this year’s UKWA Annual Awards, which recognise excellence and exceptional achievement in the industry. There are ten awards this year, as well as a special Chairman’s Award. Submissions should describe the nomination in a Word document of no more …
Doncaster, UK: Pharmaceutical wholesaler Mawdsleys is building a new cold store in Doncaster. Contractor Russell WBHO has started work on the £12m extension that will double the size of the firm’s existing cold store and distribution site at Redhouse, Doncaster. The project is due for completion this summer. The 152,000sq ft portal frame warehouse comprises …
Gothenburg, Sweden: Volvo Trucks is launching a more powerful gas-powered truck that can run on liquified biogas often called bio-LNG. The new truck can carry out demanding, long distance journeys, while reducing overall CO2 emissions, Volvo says. Bio-LNG is a renewable fuel that can be produced from organic waste, including food and can completely reduce …
Amsterdam, Netherlands: TIP Group and Valoe Corporation have signed a contract for integrating Valoe solar systems onto TIP’s refrigerated trailers. The aim of the €20m deal is to equip hundreds of trailers by the end of 2025. “The current diesel-powered solution is not meeting the sustainability goals we aspire in the mobility sector, TIP says. …
Nottingham, UK: A consortium of universities and tech companies have completed pilot studies looking at how smart technology could eliminate food waste in the food chain. The project aims to save 1.8m tonnes of food waste in northwest Europe and prevent 5.5m tonnes a year of CO2 emissions. The project is led by Professor Ramakrishnan …
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