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March 24, 2015

First 40-ton electric truck for transport on city roads

The BMW Group is partnering with logistics company Scherm Group to deploy a 40-ton pure-electric truck in the city this summer and become the first automobile manufacturer in Germany to use an electric truck of this size to transport materials on public roads.

The

October 11, 2014

New research centre to create world-class logistic flows

KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Scania have begun collaboration on the Integrated Transport Research Lab - a new research centre at KTH that will focus on future transport systems. "The aim is to create world-class logistics flows," said Martin Lundstedt,

August 09, 2013

Daimler appoints Heiko Gaiser as the new Head of Worldwide Transport Logistics

Heiko Gaiser is the new Head of Worldwide Transport Logistics Passenger Cars, Trucks, Vans and Buses. He is responsible for the Daimler transport networks, and in particular for planning and procurement.

He succeeds Dr. Holger Scherr, who has

November 05, 2012

Renault Premium Lander sets new standard for PJ Webb

South Wales based aggregate haulage company, PJ Webb Haulage Ltd., has taken delivery of its first Renault truck, a new 8x4 Renault Premium Lander 460, with Optidriver gearbox. The outstanding performance of the vehicle, supplied through Renault Trucks

October 11, 2012

Kangoo Z.E. and ZOE to join the DHL Express France fleet by 2015

DHL chose Renault to help it develop the use of electric vehicles as part of its activities. DHL has already confirmed an order of 50 vehicles, comprising both Kangoo Z.E. and ZOE, to be delivered between now and 2015. Additional orders will depend on the different

September 20, 2012

Tata Motors receives largest ever single order of 1,314 trucks from India's largest fleet owner

Tata Motors has received its largest ever single order for commercial vehicles from Siddhivinayak Logistics Ltd. (SVLL), to supply 1,314 trucks to be delivered during the financial year. The order coincided with the launch of an innovative scheme by SVLL, meant for the

August 22, 2012

TNT takes delivery of ten Volkswagen Crafter conversions

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has agreed a trial with the UK's leading business-to-business express operator, TNT Express, for ten of its Crafter single chassis cabs with a box van conversion.

TNT delivers up to 150-million items per annum and has the largest

May 26, 2012

Helping Ford Motor Company make the difference for Macmillan

Volvo Trucks, together with dealer MC Truck & Bus, car transporter manufacturer Transporter Engineering and vehicle livery specialist Sign-It, are doing their bit to help Ford Motor Company employees publicise their hugely successful fundraising activities

April 04, 2012

Fuso on its way to becoming an efficiency champion

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), one of Asia's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has received a new order from its longtime customer Linfox Logistics, in Thailand. Linfox Logistics is the largest privately-owned supply

March 25, 2012

‘Undercover Boss’ delivers another new customer for Isuzu Truck

Swindon-based parcel and pallet delivery company UK Shuttle are the latest company to switch over to the Isuzu brand following the appearance of Nikki King on the C4 ‘Undercover Boss’ programme last year. The Isuzu Forward N75.190 4x2 curtainsided
rigid that joined

March 12, 2012

Logistics International computes with Citroen

The Business Centre at Citroen Slough has just completed a major van and car fleet deal with Logistics International plc and its recently formed subsidiary Wildfield Ltd. As part of a fleet replacement programme, the specialist IT engineering

March 04, 2012

Stralis duo takes on tanker role at Shirley's Transport

Sherwood Truck & Van has delivered a pair of factory red Iveco Stralis Active Space Super tractor units to Stoke-on-Trent-based Shirley’s Transport.

The delivery marks the first Stralis’ to join the tanker specialist’s current fleet of 65 trucks and 110 trailers.

Woodsides' £4.1m investment in new Volvo fleet

Northern Irish-based transport and logistics company, Woodside Group, has completed the purchase of 45 new Volvo trucks in an investment worth £4.1-million.


Believed to be the largest single fleet vehicle purchase of the last 12 months in Northern Ireland, the new,

February 23, 2012

Total solution for Brinor International Shipping & Forwarding Ltd

When Brinor International Shipping & Forwarding Ltd was looking to replace two tractor units, the management took the decision to purchase Volvo FH-460 4x2s, not only because of the competitive pricing, but also the strength of the existing relationship

February 21, 2012

Azkar, new official supplier of HRT Formula 1 Team

Transportes Azkar S.A., an international integrated logistics operator with its headquarters in Spain, and HRT Formula 1 Team have signed a collaboration agreement for the renowned logistics operator to become a collaborator of the renewed team,

February 20, 2012

Nissan and FedEx Express join forces delivering funding support to the british red cross in a zero-emission vehicle

Nissan and FedEx collaborate once again in London demonstrating the companies’ joint commitment to environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility. A FedEx Express courier drove the Nissan battery powered zero-emission e-NV200

February 07, 2012

Fuelled for long term success with Isuzu Truck

At Southampton based oil and fuels distributor WP Group, the longevity, manoeuvrability and reliability of a tanker vehicle are the driving factors when specifying new assets for their 32-strong fuel distribution fleet. The recent addition of a brand new 11-tonnes Isuzu

February 02, 2012

Stobart Super League 2012 kicks-off with a convoy of 15 all-new Eddie Stobart trucks

The North West today saw the first official convoy of the new rugby league Eddie Stobart trucks – making its way from Stobart Ports in Widnes to the Theatre of Dreams, Old Trafford in Manchester – to launch the new Stobart Super League. 

Ahead of

Car & Van hire by the hour makes good business sense in UK

Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, has taken another innovative step to make vehicle hire more convenient and cost-effective for businesses. It is the first car hire company in the UK to launch car and van hire by the hour, giving businesses

January 28, 2012

Continental work awaits CPL Transport Services’ new Iveco Stralis

International haulage and abnormal load specialist CPL Transport Services has taken delivery of its first Iveco Stralis, which is being closely evaluated against other marques in the fleet.

Supplied by Dagenham Motors, the Stralis Active Space Super 4x2

 
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