Ecobat Battery relaunches as Veloris
Battery distributor Ecobat Battery is being relaunched under the new Veloris brand, following its sale from the Ecobat Group and a subsequent comprehensive review of its position in and value […]
Parliamentarians’ report: boost diversity to tackle driver shortfall
A group of MPs and peers has published a new report that examines how staff shortages in the freight and logistics sector, including of HGV drivers, could be mitigated by […]
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Descartes: how delivery firms can combat ‘porch piracy’
With Christmas just around the corner and parcel volumes set to surge in the coming weeks, logistics software specialist Descartes has highlighted the growing problem of so-called ‘porch piracy’ – […]
Fuel duty to rise from next year
Fuel duty rates for diesel and petrol have been frozen for a further five months beyond the current fiscal year, including the temporary 5p cut, Rachel Reeves has announced in […]
CS2 Transport expands artic and reefer fleet with Asset Alliance
Temperature-controlled logistics provider CS2 Transport has expanded its fleet with three new DAF XG 530 tractor units and seven Chereau multi-temperature semi-trailers, supplied by Asset Alliance Group. The vehicles have […]
Salvatori cuts downtime with Webfleet EBPMS
Logistics and haulage specialist A Salvatori & Son has invested in Webfleet’s Electronic Brake Performance Monitoring System (EBPMS) to enhance trailer productivity, reduce downtime and ensure compliance with DVSA requirements. […]
Electric Merc eActros 600 drives sustainability at Paris Fashion Week
Two Mercedes-Benz trucks – a fully electric eActros 600 and an Actros L ProCabin running on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) – were deployed at Paris Fashion Week last month, delivering […]
Convey Technology secures strategic investment from Tresmares Capital
Convey Technology, the driver and vehicle compliance specialist, has announced a new strategic partnership with investment firm Tresmares Capital, following a minority investment that will support the next stage of […]
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BIFA and TAPA EMEA join forces in fight against freight crime
The British International Freight Association, BIFA, is developing its collaboration with TAPA EMEA, the Transported Asset Protection Association, as momentum continues to grow in the fightback against freight crime. The […]
