First Hydrogen is now undertaking mileage accumulation and vehicle evaluation to optimise the efficiency of its zero-emission light commercial vehicles ahead of their deployment by the end of March. It said that based on vehicle weight, battery size and powertrain energy consumption, its two demonstrator vehicles have an expected range of 400-600km, depending on the […]
Roads made from grass cuttings and ‘carbon-capturing’ cement are two of the projects awarded a share of £30m by the government for tackling the long-term decarbonisation of highways. Seven projects across the UK have been awarded the funding and include an idea for asphalt to be made from green waste. One involving the East Riding […]
The spiralling price of fuel, lingering disruption caused by the pandemic and supply chain pressures have, perhaps unsurprisingly, been revealed as fleet operators’ top three concerns, according to a survey. The study of 1,800 global fleet firms by Teletrac Navman found fuel conversion to cleaner alternatives remained a key challenge; with the supply and availability […]
Party products supplier Wonder has invested £8m in an automated warehouse robotic system, able to pick around 35,000 stock keeping units (SKUs) and helping in its aim to become a £500m business by 2026. The Milton Keynes firm built the Autostore system within its existing 100,000sq ft distribution centre and it said the investment will […]
Herefordshire’s Burgoynes has made all of its staff beneficiaries of an employee ownership trust in order to secure the firm’s future. The family-owned logistics specialist and Pallet-Track member has become one of just a handful of hauliers to introduce such a scheme, which ensures the company’s longevity and prevents the business being sold. It means […]
The industry has broadly welcomed the new deal struck between the UK and EU for goods travelling to Northern Ireland – the so-called Windsor Framework – but cautioned that it must not now become bogged down in political ideology. The new deal, reforming the controversial Protocol, is intended to end checks and bureaucracy on goods […]
Boughey Distribution has been awarded three ‘AA’ grades in the BRCGS Storage and Distribution standard for its sites in Wardle, Crewe and a Co-Pack facility also in Wardle. The haulier said it was the third consecutive audit that its Crewe warehouse achieved the highest grade possible and its Wardle facility received an AA+ grade, the […]
Palletways has appointed two new depot managers (pictured) for its Cardiff location. Matt Carter, previously sales manager in Bristol, has been promoted to depot manager commercial for Cardiff and new face Sharon Askey becomes depot manager operations. Palletways said both appointments bring a wealth of industry experience with them and they will be jointly responsible […]
Hull-based export supply chain specialist Trans European Port Services (TEPS) has rebranded and overhauled its website. It said the newly updated website and online platform offered a user-friendly experience that guides prospective and existing clients through lean management strategies, supply chain practices and processes. It now also provides details about how it can assist clients […]
DX said it had produced its strongest half-year trading results in seven years, with a 15% increase in revenues to £231.3m. The group said adjusted pre-tax profits also rose, by 95% to £9.2m during the six months ending 31 December 2022, up from £4.7m in the same period in 2021. Group operating margin improved to […]