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Several terrible accidents involving heavy vehicles in Australia have once again placed the spotlight on the industry and why we can – and must – do more.
An appalling few months on our roads
Here’s how seriou…
Laneshift, a zero-emission international freight initiative aimed at kickstarting development and deployment of zero-emission electric trucks and charging infrastructure across major cities in India and Latin America, has initiated a demonstration proj…
Battery-electric trucks are the best option to reduce emissions from road freight transport, and market forces are working in their favour, according to a report[1] by the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW[2]) in collaboration with the Techni…
Wales has become a prime location for HGV training, attracting aspiring drivers from across the UK. The country’s diverse terrain and well-maintained road network provide ideal conditions for developing crucial lorry driving skills. The Welsh governmen…
The Climate Pledge and C40 Cities today announce a first-of-its-kind collaborative demonstration project in India – the initial phase of testing electric vehicle (EV) trucks along the 350-kilometre Bengaluru-Chennai highway corridor.
The truck…
Road freight transport for own account represents a major share of inland transport in Europe and, depending on the country concerned, accounts for two to five times the tonnage carried by rail. Despite its importance, however, own account transport t…
Letters and parcels in Switzerland will keep travelling on SBB Cargo trains until the end of 2028. The state-owned rail freight operator and Swiss Post extended their contract, which was due to expire in 2026.
The early contract extension comes after …
Managing a fleet effectively hinges on the ability to monitor vehicle locations and performance, balancing operational efficiency with oversight. Two popular methods for tracking and monitoring are real-time tracking and periodic reporting, each with d…
The Modal Shift Programme was launched in September 2023 with the aim of boosting rail freight from the Port of Southampton.
Under the programme, customers are paid an incentive for each container moved by rail from DP World Southampton to a railhead w…
European road freight specialist and Dartford-headquartered operator Europa Worldwide Group[1] is adding its weight to the campaign for the Lower Thames Crossing – a proposed new 23km tunnel connection set to add £40 billion[2] to the UK economy.
A dec…