General Transport & Distribution News

Westport joins forces with transportation and energy partners to demonstrate ICE hydrogen-powered transport in Sweden

Westport joins forces with transportation and energy partners to demonstrate ICE hydrogen-powered transport in Sweden

Westport Fuel Systems Inc.,has completed  a heavy transport demonstration with KAJ Inrikes and others, of its H2 HPDI fuel system-equipped prototype truck hauling a trailer filled with IKEA home-furnishing products in Älmhult, Sweden.

Röhlig Logistics successfully completes its annual ‘Röhlig Charity’ initiative

Röhlig Logistics successfully completes its annual ‘Röhlig Charity’ initiative

The owner-managed logistics company Röhlig Logistics has successfully carried out its global ‘Röhlig Charity’ initiative for the third time in 2023.

FMI’ Analyst view: ‘MellowWrap: Smooth packaging sensation’

FMI’ Analyst view: ‘MellowWrap: Smooth packaging sensation’

The soft pack label market is anticipated to have reached a valuation of US$ 494.9 million in 2024. The market is predicted to witness a sluggish CAGR of 3.10% over the forecast period. However, the market is garnering notable attention, fuelled by the global surge in demand for personal care products.

Croydon haulier puts new talent in the driving seat

Croydon haulier puts new talent in the driving seat

A London logistics company has committed to getting two new HGV drivers on the road in 2024 following its most recent recruitment drive.

Bretts Transport celebrates 20-year anniversary working with The Pallet Network

Bretts Transport celebrates 20-year anniversary working with The Pallet Network

A close working relationship nurtured by mutual trust, respect and collaboration has been key to a solid partnership between Guyhirn-based Bretts Transport and The Pallet Network (TPN) for the past two decades.

Logistics UK names Transport Manager of the Year 2023

Logistics UK names Transport Manager of the Year 2023

Logistics UK has announced the winner of its Transport Manager of the Year competition at the business group’s final Transport Manager conference for 2023.

DP World joins First Movers Coalition to decarbonise shipping

DP World joins First Movers Coalition to decarbonise shipping

DP World has joined the First Movers Coalition (FMC), setting a target of 5% of its 5% of its marine power will come from hybrid engines and zero-emission fuels by 2030, making clear its commitment to decarbonisation through the adoption of emerging technologies to accelerate a green and inclusive transition to a net zero future.

LNH Transport shares its thoughts on re-opening of Wilko after being bought by The Range

LNH Transport shares its thoughts on re-opening of Wilko after being bought by The Range

UK transport and logistics specialist LNH Transport, shares its thoughts on The Range buying Wilko’s brand and how this may change its logistics forecasting.

ArrowXL makes £5 million fleet investment

ArrowXL makes £5 million fleet investment

ArrowXL has invested a significant £5 million into its fleet of delivery vehicles. Seventy-five 7.5 tonne built-to-order DAF LF trucks will replace 50 existing vehicles and add 25 to the growing fleet across sites nationwide.

The "beating heart" of retail: how delivery management platforms help businesses drive ecommerce success

The "beating heart" of retail: how delivery management platforms help businesses drive ecommerce success

By Johan Hellman, Vice President, Product & Carrier at nShift.

Delivery management is about much more than ensuring that the right goods reach the right customer on time, though that can be complicated enough. 

UK’s largest port set to have access to 100% renewable biomethane as new HGV refuelling station enters construction in Doncaster

UK’s largest port set to have access to 100% renewable biomethane as new HGV refuelling station enters construction in Doncaster

ReFuels N.V., one of Europe's leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for the decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), has announced that construction has commenced at its latest station in Doncaster.

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