Transport and Logistics Network
Ireland’s freight and logistics businesses must implement key operational changes if the industry is to achieve the government’s target of net zero emissions by 2050, according to membership association FTA Ireland. But with such an ambitious target, h…
Reed Boardall has added two new 42-tonne Volvo FM Electric 4×2 tractor units to its 200-strong, all-Volvo commercial vehicle fleet – of which a quarter already consists of gas-powered trucks.
The latest pair of FM Electrics will work together to create…
Edinburgh-based Ecojet aims to become the industry’s first all-electric airline, enabling carbon-free living. The airline intends to commence operations with conventionally powered aircraft by the end of 2024, operating routes to and from Edinburgh. On…
Berlin-based digital road freight forwarding unicorn sennder has announced the acquisition of global logistics provider C.H. Robinson’s European Surface Transportation (EST) operations.
C.H. Robinson is one of the world’s largest logistics providers, m…
Bristol-based foods distributor Essential Trading Co-operative has taken delivery of the first of five new Isuzu trucks from local dealer AK Commercials, continuing a longstanding loyalty to Isuzus dating back nearly a decade.
The new trucks – compri…
Three is the magic number for a family-run Hampshire logistics firm which has become the latest shareholder member of the Pallet-Track network.
Trio Logistics was established in 2009 by brothers Dean and Darren Graham and father Keith, and primarily co…
Van driver speeding is at epidemic proportions, and a major safety and cost issue that needs to be addressed by the new Government, RED Corporate Driver Training believes.
RED Corporate Driver Training’s interactive e-Learning series includes a video …
Following TfL’s major DVS update on May 13th, 2024, hauliers are being urged to inspect their fleet’s Direct Vision Standards (DVS) systems as evidence shows that some devices, which claim to meet London’s DVS specifications, are actually non-compliant…
More than 70% of European freight is transported by heavy-duty vehicles on land.
Almost all of Europe’s 6.5 million trucks are powered by diesel – alternative powertrains make up just 1% of the fleet.
Despite freight vehicles making up just 2% of aut…
The EU fleet of goods vehicles
There were over 4.0 million goods vehicles registered in the EU in 2023. This number was 1.8% higher than in 2022 (see Table 1). Between 2019 and 2022, a negative average annual growth rate of 0.3% was recorded.
Amo…