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Stena Line launches battery power initiative

The next step in Stena Line’s ongoing sustainability strategy is to test new environmentally friendly energy options for the propulsion of its vessels. Stena Line recently signed a contract with Callenberg Technology Group for batteries with a total capacity of 1 MWh which will be installed on the Stena Jutlandica,...

Intelligent Telematics to launch connected  multi-camera solution at CV Show

Intelligent Telematics, the leading provider of connected vehicle cameras to the fleet, road transport and insurance sectors, will be launching a 3G multi-camera system at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2018 (Stand 4H70). The modular solution will integrate seamlessly with the company’s proven software platform, so commercial fleet operators can combine...

Wicklow company brings eye-appeal to quarry transport  

Wicklow-based Hudson Brothers limited has raised the standard of truck comfort and design in the concrete and aggregates sector to a new level of sophistication with the purchase of their first-ever Mercedes-Benz.

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Greggs optimises distribution operation with Paragon

Greggs is using Paragon’s routing and scheduling software to optimise the performance of its distribution operation as part of a £100 million investment programme that is reshaping its supply chain within the UK. Most recently, the UK’s leading bakery food-on-the-go retailer was able to model transport requirements following the consolidation...

AES unveils three web-based calculators

AES UK Ltd in partnership with Josam has launched three web-based calculators.

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Members of FTA emissions scheme lead the fleet on clean air  

Members of the Freight Transport Association’s Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS) have continued to cut vehicle emissions and fuel costs, according to the latest data released today.

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Central spare parts centre for improved customer service

In response to current and future demand for parts requirements in the commercial vehicle sector, Krone Commercial Vehicle Group has started operations at its new central logistics centre.

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P&O Ferries and Forth Ports plan new £150 million river berth at Tilbury

P&O Ferries has reached agreement with Forth Ports to move to a purpose-built £150 million river berth on the Thames at the Port of Tilbury which will treble its freight capacity to 600,000 units a year by 2020.

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One in five drivers is still using their mobile at the wheel

One in five drivers is still using their mobile at the wheel a year after tough new penalties were introduced, according to a new survey from vehicle CCTV specialists SmartWitness.

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Drivers urged to prepare now for snow

With heavy snow forecast across the UK and Ireland this week, drivers are being urged to prepare now to avoid delays and disruption to journeys over coming days.

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Drivers urged to prepare now for snow

With heavy snow forecast across the UK and Ireland this week, drivers are being urged to prepare now to avoid delays and disruption to journeys over coming days.

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Renault Trucks launches mobile version of Optifleet

Optifleet, the fleet management software developed by Renault Trucks, is now available in a mobile version. As a result operators, wherever they are, now have real time access to fleet information through the Optifleet app, which can be used remotely on mobile ‘phones or tablets. This will enable hauliers to...