Transport and Logistics Network
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…
A family-run haulage company with over three generations of industry experience, the Monex Group is a UK-based transportation group which provides specialist logistics support across a range of industry sectors. As of today, the group includes: Monex L…
We spend a week working a battery-powered Volvo FM Electric – and the results might just surprise you!
We were let loose with a battery-powered Volvo FM Electric tractor unit for a full week by the trusting souls at Volvo Trucks UK headquarters at Warw…
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ITV Granada’s Tim Scott spoke to 12-year-old Alfie Simcox about his latest charity calendar
A young truck enthusiast is raising money towards helping lorry drivers’ mental health, with a charity photo calendar.
12-year-old Alfie…
Oxford-based Smith & Sons (Bletchington) has returned to Volvo Trucks for a new batch of FMX tippers, following the impressive fuel economy the customer has witnessed in similar vehicles delivered in 2022.
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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…
DP World’s innovative Modal Shift Programme in Southampton has removed 64,300 truck journeys from UK roads and cut carbon emissions by more than 17,000 tonnes in its first year, significantly advancing more sustainable logistics in the country.
The Mod…
146 kilogrammes of cocaine which were seized by police at the Freeport last week[1] had been hidden in a container transporting sacks of unperforated buttons.
Details were given in court on Monday by Police Inspector Mark Mercieca in the compilation of…
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…