Transport and Logistics Network
A major pharmaceutical company has announced a deal designed to drive down its delivery emissions from Ireland to 10 countries.
AstraZeneca’s Rare Disease group, Alexion, makes drugs[1] for life-threatening rare diseases in Ireland. They say a new part…
A freight service linking two of the largest container ports has doubled to two trains a week. DP World launched a mid-week service between London Gateway and Southampton docks on 1 October, adding to its established weekend service.
The train is …
One of the main topics concerning freight transport in Italy has been the deployment of funds coming from the Emission Trading System. Despite pleas from the rail freight industry, the Italian Ministry of Transport has now said that they will be used t…
The hot spots where electric vehicle infrastructure is required to support zero emission heavy goods vehicles have been identified in a new report by the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight at Heriot-Watt University.
Commissioned by Transport Scotla…
A fruit and vegetable exporter from Southern Spain has developed an innovative logistics app to take the strain out of ordering and tracking trucks used to transport perishable goods.
Orus Logistics provides real-time information on the status of s…
Scotland is on the brink of a transformative shift in its road freight sector, with truck stops, fleet depots, lorry parks, and ports poised to play a pivotal role in helping operators transition to all-electric fleets.
A recent report from Heriot-Watt…
What’s the path forward? IRU’s Secretary General and government and industry leaders discussed measures to ensure that global supply chains are efficient, resilient and benefit everyone at China’s Global Sustainable Transport Forum this week.
At …
From being able to work while commuting to reduced delays and smoother journeys, 5G SA can help change rail and road transport in the UK for the better.
New modelling from Vodafone UK reveals how the rollout of nationwide 5G Standalone (SA) will trans…
View image in fullscreen[1]Labour urged to scrap UK road schemes such as £9bn Lower Thames CrossingSuggestion would allow government to divert money earmarked for new roads to rail and other public transportCampaign groups have urged the government to…
A new report by the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight at Heriot-Watt University, commissioned by Transport Scotland, has identified the hot spots where electric vehicle infrastructure is required to support zero emission heavy goods vehicles.
The new…