The transport and storage sector’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 9% in 2021 and are now 40% less than they were in 2000, according to a new Office for National Statistics (ONS) report. The report UK Environmental Accounts: 2023, reveals that the transport & storage sector’s greenhouse gas emissions reduced by 9% in 2021 – […]
Panattoni has submitted plans for a speculative 80,000 sq ft last-mile logistics development near Heathrow after purchasing the site earlier this year. Panattoni Poyle 80 is located on Horton Road close to the M25 and Heathrow Airport’s passenger and cargo terminals. Plans for the site, known as Panattoni Poyle 80, include a net zero carbon […]
British Land has gained planning permission for a 121,000 sq ft logistics hub in Paddington, London, which the developer estimates will remove around 100 large vans from Westminster’s roads every day. The facility, located at 5 Kingdom Street, Paddington, will provide inbound access to HGVs with outbound deliveries via smaller electric vehicles and electric cargo […]
Ikea said it was undertaking one of the biggest EV infrastructure projects for last mile fleets in the UK and providing nearly 200 charge points for its delivery vehicles. The £4.5m investment is part of the retailer’s ambition to reach 100% zero emissions deliveries for customers by 2025 and 60% as early as this summer. […]
Chinese vehicle manufacturer Maxus has unveiled the e-DELIVER 7 – its latest all-electric van – as it continues its drive into the UK electric van market. This new addition to the Maxus eDELIVER range lands at mid-point, bridging the gap between the smaller eDELIVER 3 and the larger eDELIVER 9. The eDELIVER 7 offers a […]
Wren Kitchens’ fleet has extended its miles-per-gallon efficiency by nearly 8% since installing fleet management solution Webfleet with Paragon routing and scheduling software. The Lincolnshire-based retailer now runs Webfleet, which is Bridgestone’s fleet management solution, in 154 trucks delivering kitchen units to customers across the UK, and a further 98 vans servicing the 108 Wren […]
RHA is calling on TfL to delay the introduction of stricter criteria under the Direct Vision Standard (DVS), warning that hauliers will struggle to meet the October 2024 deadline. The call follows the closure of TfL’s consultation this week on the proposed changes to DVS, which was introduced in 2019 as part of London mayor […]
The Palletways Group is investing in a new multi-million pound, environmentally friendly hub in Italy as it drives for further growth across Europe. The bespoke facility is in Sala Bolognese, in the city of Bologna. It is expected to launch in the next few months and will include 30,000 m² of office and operational space. […]
Zero emission vehicle manufacturer First Hydrogen has unveiled images of its Gen II hydrogen fuel cell-powered van, as it kicks off road trials of its first generation light commercial vehicle (LCV). Both the Generation I and Generation II LCVs will be available with either hydrogen fuel cell electric or battery electric drive trains. The vehicles […]
Demand for ecommerce delivery services is set to grow this year, despite the cost of living crisis, but consumers are also expecting better service levels and more sustainable methods of transport. The findings come from a recent YouGov survey carried out in partnership with logistics technology firm Stuart, which polled over 2,100 adults and 2,000 […]