Same day distribution company CitySprint has launched a major recriutment drive for 300 couriers from across the UK. The recruitment drive is focusing primarily on those applicants with small and large vans, as well as zero emission vehicles in larger areas. CitySprint is also looking to employ drivers for their electric vehicles, as company continues […]
Ferytrans has returned to Swedish manufacturer Hultsteins for a repeat order of its Ecogen systems which will be connected to six new Scania CNG tractors to power their trailer refrigeration units and cut carbon emissions. Ferytrans provides temperature-controlled transport and owns BigFoot Logistics. Based in Southampton, the two companies operate 40 modern Scania tractor units […]
Sainsbury’s is now delivering to customers relying on its Nine Elms London superstore using a fully electric fleet The delivery fleet is made up of 12 vans with both the vehicle and fridge units powered by electricity, with zero emissions of carbon, dust, dirt, soot or smoke. The new vans also operate much more quietly, […]
Chinese vehicle manufacturer Maxus has unveiled the e-DELIVER 7 – its latest all-electric van – as it continues its drive into the UK electric van market. This new addition to the Maxus eDELIVER range lands at mid-point, bridging the gap between the smaller eDELIVER 3 and the larger eDELIVER 9. The eDELIVER 7 offers a […]
A six-month trial of a new micro-logistics hub in Pimlico has been launched today (17th April) which aims to improve air quality by cutting the number of trucks and vans delivering parcels to offices and residents’ homes in Central London. Westminster City Council, in partnership with Cross River Partnership (CRP), is setting up the micro-logistics […]
Two thirds of van fleet managers have revealed that less than 20% of their van fleets have been electrified, according to research released this week by business mobility experts Alphabet. The report looked at small and medium sized business running fleets of cars and vans. It found that van fleets were lagging behind car fleets […]
Zero emission vehicle manufacturer First Hydrogen has unveiled images of its Gen II hydrogen fuel cell-powered van, as it kicks off road trials of its first generation light commercial vehicle (LCV). Both the Generation I and Generation II LCVs will be available with either hydrogen fuel cell electric or battery electric drive trains. The vehicles […]
First Hydrogen has revealed new images outlining the design of its Generation II concept vehicle, which will be available with either fuel cell electric or battery electric drive trains. The latest sketches show the design process that the company is undertaking with global mobility experts EDAG Group. The images show the vehicle’s overall form in […]
Logistics service provider Martin Brower is adding 24 Carrier Transicold’s Vector eCool refrigerated trailer units to its fleet. The company, which is a global supply chain provider for restaurant chains worldwide, will operate the new trailers out of the company’s Hemel Hempstead distribution centre. The 13.6-metre Gray & Adams trailers are supplied on contract hire […]
DHL Parcel UK is moving one step closer to its net zero logistics target with the delivery of six fully electric 16-tonne Volvo trucks and 30 LNG Volvo tractor units. The Volvo electric 16 tonners will hit the road in London from January 2023, with the 30 LNG tractors going into operation later in the […]