Industry News
Police use unmarked truck to target HGV drivers in M5 sting
HGV drivers in Gloucestershire were caught on camera flouting the law while behind the wheel earlier this month.
Month: July 2022
Air quality
Tevva welcomes special guest to R&D hub at MIRA Technology Park
Tevva hosted West Midlands mayor Andy Street last week, following the launch of its 7.5-tonne hydrogen electric truck.
News
DP World reports record half-year volumes at London Gateway
DP World handled more than one million TEU at London Gateway in the first six months of the year – a record for the port.
Industry News
EU-bound hauliers hit with £300 fines in Dover gridlock
More than 100 fines in 48 hours were issued to HGV drivers attempting to jump the queues on the M20 amid traffic chaos at the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel.
Industry News
Test your brakes, traffic commissioners report urges as public inquiries over trailer defects mount
The traffic commissioners have repeated their warning to hauliers providing traction-only services about their responsibilities for the condition of trailers, following a spate of cases at public inquiries.
Industry News
MPs call for essential user fuel rebate to help tackle cost of living crisis
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Road Freight and Logistics has today (27 July) called on the government to introduce an immediate essential user fuel rebate of at least 15 pence per litre (ppl) for road freight, coaches, and logistics operators in light of sky-high fuel prices and growing inflation.
Air quality
BP opens its first ultra-fast-charging hub for HGVs in ‘milestone’ for electrification
BP has opened its first ultra-fast-charging facilities aimed at medium and heavy-duty electric trucks.
Air quality
XPO signs distribution deal with hydrogen retailer Element 2
XPO Logistics has been awarded an exclusive distribution contract by hydrogen retailer Element 2.
Interviews
Why Stobart is the perfect fit for Culina, explains CEO van Mourik
Culina Group announced its takeover of GreenWhiteStar Acquisitions (GWSA) on 1 July 2021, a deal that brought Eddie Stobart, Eddie Stobart Europe, iForce, The Pallet Network and The Logistics People into the Culina Group fold. GWSA’s 20% holding in courier Speedy Freight was sold to a management buyout as part of the acquisition.
News
Wincanton extends e-commerce deal with Loaf
Wincanton has extended its contract with omnichannel home furnishings retailer Loaf.