With more and more businesses looking for greener, cleaner alternatives to traditional fuels, HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) has quickly become one of the most popular choices. It’s renewable, sustainable, and can cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to regular diesel. But with so many companies now offering… Read more »
Work Begins On New Gasrec Open Access Biomethane Refuelling Site At Hams Hall
Gasrec has begun construction at its second large-scale, open access biomethane refuelling facility. Strategically located near the M6 and M42, the site at Hams Hall is due to open its doors in September. The development will take place in two phases, initially providing capacity for up to 300 gas… Read more »
VEV and Maritime Transport to deliver first phase of truck charging infrastructure
VEV, the e-fleet solutions provider backed by Vitol, has partnered with the UK’s leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics, Maritime Transport, to install high-powered electric truck chargers at three Maritime sites in Wakefield, Doncaster, and Tilbury. The infrastructure will support the introduction of battery-electric HGVs into Maritime’s… Read more »
Carbon Budget Highlights More Government Action Is Needed, Says Logistics UK
Responding to the publication today (26.02.2025) of the Seventh Carbon Budget by the Climate Change Committee, which sets national carbon emission targets for 2038 to 2042, Logistics UK Director of Policy Kevin Green says the report rightly recognises the incentives and government policy that is needed to support the sector… Read more »
HyHAUL showcase advances hydrogen-powered heavy haulage in the UK
HyHAUL, a government-backed project aiming to decarbonise the UK’s heavy haulage sector, has brought together some of the UK’s largest operators to gain firsthand experience of hydrogen HGVs. Held at UTAC Millbrook, the event featured live demonstrations, including rides in a FAUN Zoeller hydrogen HGV and a Toyota Hilux on… Read more »
Fuel Duty Freeze Welcome – But Huge Tax Grab Will Stifle Growth Says Logistics UK
Business group Logistics UK has expressed its members’ mixed emotions about the new government’s first Budget. While the industry is reassured by the freeze in fuel duty, the hike in National Insurance contributions from employers and higher business rates, amongst other tax rises, will be a real challenge for a… Read more »
Discover the New LNG Powered Vehicle Carriers for Safe EV Transport
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is revolutionizing ocean shipping with its promising environmental and economic advantages. For professionals tasked with ensuring the safe transport of electric vehicles (EVs), this development opens up new avenues. One example is the Cerulean Ace, an LNG-powered car carrier from Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), which exemplifies… Read more »
Increasing fuel duty would harm growth, Logistics UK warns Reeves
With Chancellor Rachel Reeves undertaking a full review of public finances ahead of the autumn budget, business group Logistics UK is urging her to protect the current rate of fuel duty to ensure that the industry can play its part in driving economic recovery. “Fuel is the largest single… Read more »
DSV delivers on strong sustainability ambitions, implementing HVO fuel to the final-mile fleet in London.
From results of short-term trials, it was evident that DSV needed to implement a robust sustainable solution for fuel usage. This has driven the initiative to transfer the entire 40-vehicle final mile fleet based in London, from diesel to HVO fuel. DSV have installed a HVO fuel bunker at its… Read more »
Londonenergy’s new VOLVO FM electric helps turn waste into renewable power
Waste and resource management expert LondonEnergy has taken delivery of a Volvo FM Electric 6×2 tractor unit to maximise the decarbonisation potential of its operations. Supplied by Stephen Askew, Transport Solutions Executive at Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East, the new all-electric vehicle will be tasked with collecting… Read more »
