Operational trials are starting of an electric truck that could show the way forward for urban deliveries.
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TNT Express and TNT Logistics are trialling an electric 7.5 tonne truck which they reckon is the first zero emission vehicle that can compete with a diesel on urban delivery routes.
The move to more frequent deliveries of smaller consignments is accelerating the growth in light and multi-purpose vehicle markets. James Falkner looks at some of the latest innovations.
It looks like occupiers are in for a shock; a combination of factors will see rents rise in the North West. Liza Helps reports.
Hapag-Lloyd is set to begin a new weekly service from Europe to South Africa in October 2006. The South Africa Express service (SAX) will link Felixstowe, Hamburg, Antwerp and Le Havre with Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Durban.
Strategic land supply is a key problem in Scotland but there are encouraging signs of developer interest, reports Charlie Jacoby.
Allison’s new 3000 series automatic gearbox is now available as a factory fit option for both the Volvo FE and FL ranges.
Hapag-Lloyd is set to begin a new weekly service from Europe to South Africa in October 2006.
Plans to overhaul the UK’s civil parking enforcement system, have been unveiled by Transport Secretary, Douglas Alexander.
Kuehne & Nagel has become a major player in the contract logistics market with the acquisition of ACR. Now North West Europe chief Peter Ulber wants to create end-to-end supply chains.
