XPO Logistics, a leading provider of freight transportation services, has been awarded a multi-year contract by Wavin to manage its transport operations in France. Wavin is an innovative solutions provider of drinking water supplies, sanitation, climate resilient cities and heating and cooling systems for the global construction and infrastructure industries. Under… Read more »
SBTi validates MAN’s ambitious climate targets
MAN Truck & Bus aims to become greenhouse gas neutral in balance sheet terms by 2050 at the latest – the commercial vehicle manufacturer has committed to this in 2021 as part of the climate protection initiative Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The first step is to save 70 percent… Read more »
Transport Minister announces £200 million zero-emission HGV funding at Logistics UK conference
Transport Minister Trudy Harrison MP’s announcement today (12 May 2022) at Logistics UK’s Future Logistics Conference of £200 million in government funding to continue its zero-emission HGV trials will help enable the logistics industry’s journey to decarbonisation, according to the business group. However, the right supporting infrastructure, including refuelling networks… Read more »
XPO Logistics Releases 2022 Sustainability Report
XPO Logistics, a leading provider of freight transportation services, today announced the release of its fourth annual sustainability report. The 2022 report details the company’s ESG progress from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021. It includes an overview of the company’s sustainability initiatives, as well as data on more… Read more »
World-first Palletways ID technology set to take operational efficiency and health and safety to new heights
Palletways Group has launched a world-first for the global logistics industry – a technological innovation that takes operational efficiency and health and safety within pallet-focused environments to new levels. The innovation, called Palletways ID, the world’s most sophisticated forklift truck-mounted sensor technology, is set to make existing stand-alone pallet assessment… Read more »
Second generation of MirrorCam: Mercedes-Benz Trucks is evolving some important details of the mirror camera system
Mercedes-Benz Trucks presented a truck with cameras instead of exterior outside mirrors back in 2014 with its study entitled ‘Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025’. In 2018, it was the first in the industry to introduce series production of MirrorCam – the first mirror camera system for trucks. A series-produced truck equipped… Read more »
Yodel announces Head of Sort and Head of Transport appointments to focus on growth
Following strong growth in the first half of FY22, UK independent parcel carrier, Yodel, has announced two new appointments to its leadership team to support further operational development across the business. With over 35 years’ experience in the handling and sortation of parcels across the logistics industry, Steve Byrne brings… Read more »
Transport industry comes together to support Team BRIT racing
JOST GB, the global leader in commercial vehicle systems, modules and components, has joined DAF Trucks UK by giving their support to an all-disabled racing team, Team BRIT. Team BRIT aims to support, inspire, and motivate people facing physical and psychological challenges by demonstrating their achievements through motorsport, competing against… Read more »
TiDaeX™ tyre servicing exchange a first for Tyre Maintenance
Tyre Maintenance has committed to employing all of the operational functionality available via TiDaeXô by subscribing to the open-access, easy-to-use e-jobsheet app for its commercial tyre servicing operations, supported by the introduction of a new group call centre. Operating across five depots employing 70 technicians, Tyre Maintenance will be able… Read more »
Mandata drives haulage tech business forward with three senior board appointments
Leading transport management software provider, Mandata has made four key appointments to its board and senior management team as part of a programme of significant investment in the business, helping to drive customer success and advances in its transport management technology. Allan Farrell joins the Mandata board as Chief Technology… Read more »
