Logistics

29 March 2018 #CV Sector #Logistics #News #TNB News #Tractor

Daimler Trucks has delivered nine all-electric FUSO eCanter 7.5-tonne trucks to its first UK customers; DPD, Wincanton and Hovis. The vehicles have a range of approximately 60 miles and are designed primarily for short radius deliveries around London – test


A fuel and driver management system from TomTom Telematics and BP has helped to reduce the fuel costs of logistics specialists Corporate Solutions by more than eight percent. The Birmingham-based company, which provides temperature-controlled and ambient distribution services, introduced the


Ryder is to supply six high-specification DAF tractor units to nationwide distribution specialist Law Distribution, part of the Palletline network. The new tractors will be supplied alongside 13 new trailers, and are in addition to a fleet of over 40


With just a few weeks to go before the 2018 CV Show gets underway, media and exhibitors gathered at the NEC in Birmingham for the Media Preview Day. The pre-show event provided an early opportunity for journalists to meet with


Some of the biggest names in the van and light commercial vehicle industry will be attending this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show. Taking place at Birmingham’s NEC on April 24-26, the CV Show has confirmed the attendance of Ford and Volkswagen,


Vehicle-to-grid technology could be the next big thing for plug-in commercial vehicles. The future concept involves selling surplus energy from batteries – i.e. any range that is left at the end of the working day – back to the grid.

25 January 2018 #CV Sector #Logistics #News #TNB News #Tractor

Wincanton, the largest logistics company in the UK, has ordered 100 new Actros tractor units from Mercedes-Benz as a part of its expansion plans. The new vehicles are fitted with the latest Mercedes-Benz safety systems including Active Brake Assist 4,


ChargePoint Services is continuing its work on installing a UK-wide rapid charging network at petrol station forecourts, with an initial target of 60 expected by the end of Q1 2018. The ChargePoint network is being established through a partnership with


Keeping up with the latest industry terminology can be difficult, but it’s important to understand how the different types of supply chain operators are classified. Logistics companies are categorised by the term ‘party logistics’ – usually shortened to ‘PL’ –

17 January 2018 #Logistics #News #TNB News #Van

CitySprint, the London-based delivery company, is trialling a hydrogen powered van and has doubled its fleet of cargo bikes with the aim of having an emission-free fleet by 2020. Developed in conjunction with Renault, the new van has a hydrogen

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