Parcel fright, secure courier and logistics specialist DX Group has launched a new regional hub in Merseyside and a new depot in Shropshire in a drive to expand its parcel deliveries. The two new units are part of the group’s ongoing investment in its delivery network, which aims to open six new depots and relocate […]
Delivering goods into busy towns and cities has always been a complex job for logistics operators, exacerbated in recent years with the introduction of air quality and safety regulations. But industry has always risen to the challenge and we see shining examples every day of operators going above and beyond when it comes to finding […]
Light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations grew by 8.5% in February this year, delivering the best February performance since 1998, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed. According to SMMT’s latest research on the sector, published today (6 March), the UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew for the second consecutive month […]
Last mile delivery specialist Stuart said it could now provide a range of fast and convenient delivery options for partner brands after teaming up with logistics platform bodo. The collaboration means retailers can increase their delivery fulfilment levels and provide an efficient end-to-end process for their customers. Stuart said it had experienced a 255% volume […]
Tevva has secured European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) for its 7.5 tonne battery electric truck. The new certification means it can now start producing and selling in volume across the UK and Europe. Tevva is the first British company to receive ECWVTA for a 7.5-tonne electric truck and mass produced versions have already […]
Newlands Developments’ plans to build a large warehouse for Lidl close to a motorway junction have been rejected following an unsuccessful appeal. Despite Newlands Developments reducing the size of the planned facility from 271,000 to 101,000 square metres, bringing the height of the buildings between by two to three metres across the site, and arguing […]
DHL Parcel UK is moving one step closer to its net zero logistics target with the delivery of six fully electric 16-tonne Volvo trucks and 30 LNG Volvo tractor units. The Volvo electric 16 tonners will hit the road in London from January 2023, with the 30 LNG tractors going into operation later in the […]
James Hall & Co’s transport and logistics department has taken delivery of the company’s first fully electric refrigerated trailer as part of plans to cut emissions and beat the demands of the increasing number of city centre clean air zones. The Lancashire-based family firm, which operates as a primary wholesaler to Spar retailers across the […]
Yodel has reported a surge in C2C volumes, with the independent parcel carrier now delivering almost 600,000 parcels a week – a 132% increase since July 2022.
First Hydrogen has commenced performance testing of its fuel cell-powered vans (FCEV) for the first time at the Horiba Mira proving ground in Birmingham, where the vehicles are undergoing track based performance trials.