Transport and Logistics Network
While 2024 has brought some relief to the road freight sector, ongoing challenges persist, driving up costs and increasing tension. Addressing delegates at the annual Road Freight Association (RFA) conference in Hermanus over the weekend, RFA CEO Gavin…
As part of its ongoing fleet transition from a rival vehicle manufacturer, Butcombe Brewery has taken delivery of its two latest Volvo trucks. The customer’s new arrivalscome in the form of a Volvo FE 6×2 and a Volvo FL 4×2 rigid, meaning the Swedish m…
May 22, 2024
Garrett Motion’s world-leading advances in high-speed electric motors, which solve a variety of industry challenges across vehicle traction, cooling, air supply, and more, are rooted in in-house investments across e-motor design, power e…
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It’s been a long time coming, but finally actual build work has begun on a new kind of airplane engine, one that might revolutionize the industry. NASA calls it the Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC), and it stole the hea…
British stocks represent a golden buying opportunity, HSBC has said.The investment bank has told clients to buy UK-listed stocks, arguing that downward pressure on share prices from pension funds selling almost £2 trillion of assets has ended.“The…
Devon haulier Wains Transport is enjoying a welcome boost in fuel efficiency from its latest Mercedes-Benz Actors L tractor unit.
The truck has joined another Actros at Wains and both are comfortably ahead of any other vehicles on the operator’s 25-str…
As fuel costs continue to rise and environmental regulations become more stringent, efficient route planning has become crucial for logistics and transportation businesses. Streamlining delivery routes is not only essential for reducing operational cos…
A holiday promises freedom. The reality is delayed flights, forking out for luggage (we’re looking at you, Ryanair) and car hire rip-offs[1]. That’s before we mention the impossibility of using your wine allowance on the return.That may explain wh…
Premiere in Istanbul: Opel CEO Florian Huettl presents new Frontera for first time in public
Competitive prices: New Frontera Electric will be available from around €29,000, new Frontera Hybrid with 48-volt technology for around €24,000 (RRP incl. VAT…
Dog owners who drive with their pets in their car are being warned about fines they could face for flouting Highway Code rules.
According to a new study, three-quarters of dog[1] owners are planning to take them away on a holiday with them in 2024. But…