Climate change, rising energy costs and increasing local sourcing are current and future challenges for the transport and logistics industry, according to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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Home Delivery Network (HDN) has added 500 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters to its 2,100-strong fleet.
Truck registrations were given a “temporary boost” in September thanks to the new ‘59 plate and the end of availability of the reduced pollution certificate for Euro 4 and 5 trucks, according to the latest statistics from the Society of Motor Manufacturer
Truck registrations for August are down 45 per cent on last year at 1,855, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
The latest battery technology is being used to power the world’s first personal rapid transit system which has just started operational testing at Heathrow.
Office stationery and supplies company Lyreco is adding 48 new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 511 panel vans, each fitted with Eco-Start technology, to its 395-strong fleet.
Shimano which makes cycling and fishing equipment, has enlisted Savoye to design and build an advanced picking tray system at its European distribution centre in the Netherlands.
Schmitz Cargobull has reported that orders for used trailers have doubled since last year.
Hugh Featherstone, former director general of the Freight Transport Association has died at the age of 83.
Truck registrations (over 3.5 tonnes) for the first half of the year are down 40 per cent on last year at 17,927, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
