Working in partnership with SH Structures, Collett Transport, a leading provider of heavy transport solutions, successfully completed the delivery of the two wide bridge sections, each measuring 26 metres and 27 metres in length respectively and 4 metres in width, to complete the new Tan House footbridge project. The transportation… Read more »
Reducing carbon emissions within the transport sector is becoming increasingly urgent as the effects of climate change become more pronounced. As a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, the logistics and haulage industries are under growing pressure to adopt more sustainable practices. Innovative transport technologies are emerging as key… Read more »
Plant rental and sales specialist Ardent Hire has taken delivery of 20 new Volvo FH 500 6×2 tractor units as part of a major fleet upgrade programme. Volvo Trucks beat off the competition of two other manufacturers to secure the order, with the customer citing the reliability and driver comfort… Read more »
DS Smith Logistics has taken delivery of 61 new Volvo FM 460 Globetrotter 6×2 tractor units as part of a major fleet renewal programme. The new trucks – that arrive via a long-term contract-hire agreement from TIP Group – replace vehicles from a rival manufacturer in the paper, packaging… Read more »
Leading retail industry figures are urging the sector to import goods via UK ports closer to their end destination, in a bid to reduce carbon emissions and inefficiencies across the country’s supply chain. The call comes as 90% of deep-sea containerised cargo enters the UK via southern ports, despite 60%… Read more »
HOYER, the world market leader in logistic solutions for liquid products, is renewing its fleet with 165 DAF XG 480 4×2 tractor units. The trucks, to be delivered in the coming months, will be used for operations across Europe. All vehicles feature DAF’s comprehensive suite of the latest Advanced Driving… Read more »
Glastonbury-based business Sparks Transport has taken delivery of a Volvo FM Electric 4×2 tractor unit after a successful period trialling its local Volvo dealer’s electric demonstrator. Supplied by Russell Woof, Area Sales Manager, Truck and Bus Wales and West, the customer’s new electric truck will be predominately used to deliver… Read more »
FreightForce was presented with the Fortec Distribution New Member of the Year Award in recognition of its impactful contribution to the network during its first year of membership. The award, sponsored by Intu Veritas, was presented to the company at the Pall-Ex Group ‘World of Excellence’ annual awards evening held… Read more »
DAF Trucks has secured its 29th consecutive year of market leadership in the UK following the SMMT’s release of 2023 registrations which reveal the DAF brand’s share of 30% (13,855 vehicles) for trucks above 6.0-tonnes GVW. The impressive market performance backs up DAF Trucks’ all-time, record-breaking mark of 32.1% in… Read more »