PML, the leading supplier of world-class logistics and supply chain solutions is celebrating the success of its SNAP Parking facility at the company’s transport and logistics hub in Lympne, Kent. Since the company joined the scheme at the end of March 2022, there has been a steady increase in the number of lorries booking in to use the safe and…
Centre for green hydrogen innovation launched
Heriot-Watt University has teamed up with hydrogen technologies experts Logan Energy and PlusZero to launch a new centre for green hydrogen innovation and product development. The consortium will collaborate on various hydrogen-related research and industry projects, such as clean-power generators, state-of-the-art refuelling infrastructure, and energy systems for heavy industry. “Working hand-in-hand with business is at the very heart of what…
Pallet-Track delivers road safety training
Pallet-Track and the Road Haulage Association (RHA) have teamed up to create a road safety training initiative aimed at increasing staff awareness of the problems faced by HGV drivers both on the road and on site. The training programme was launched to coincide with World Day for Safety and Health at Work and involved an interactive session for office staff,…
Decentralised Electrolyser Technology the answer to green HGV infrastructure concerns
Decentralised polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyser technology could address the lack of hydrogen refilling stations across Europe ahead of the deadline to end fossil fuel truck sales by 2040. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has urged the UK Government to set out plans for HGV hydrogen refilling stations, as the logistics and transportation sectors strive to cut…
Generation Logistics targets university students
A major campaign is targeting cities with high student populations to raise awareness of the wide range of career opportunities the logistics sector has to offer. Generation Logistics, which is the brainchild of Logistics UK and CILT and sponsored by businesses from across the logistics sector, is launching a major advertising campaign using posters in bus shelters, shopping centres and…
Novuna to open EV charging forecourt
Fleet leasing provider Novuna Vehicle Solutions is planning to open an electric vehicle (EV) charging forecourt for cars and vans – a first for the UK’s contract hire and leasing industry. Novuna Vehicle Solutions manages over 140,000 vehicles across the UK and Europe, ranging from cars and vans to HGVs and specialised assets. It has a target to fully electrify…
D&D Transport appoints new sales director
Palletways member D&D Transport has appointed Joanne Seabrook as sales director with a brief to develop business in Nottingham and deliver service excellence on a range of key accounts. Seabrook joined D&D Transport in 2020. Before her promotion she managed more than 30 key accounts and also landed three new large-scale accounts. In her new role she will lead D&D’s…
DHL launches Sustainable Logistics Global Summit
DHL is hosting a newly launched global summit this week which aims to bring together logistics and sustainability experts to collaborate on developing greener, cleaner logistics. The Era of Sustainable Logistics Global Summit 2023 runs from 25 April-27 April in Valencia – Europe’s Green Capital for 2024. The summit gives more than 1,000 decision makers, stakeholders and experts the opportunity…
Inert Recycling chooses Renault Trucks
Inert Recycling (UK) has selected Renault Trucks for its latest fleet additions. Supplied by Sparks Commercial Services, the eight 13 litre C440 8x4s with Boweld steel tipping bodies are joining the company’s 32-strong mixed fleet on muckaway jobs. The new additions to the fleet will work along the M27 corridor as well as Inert Recycling’s core landfill restoration work, golf…
XPO awarded inbound logistics management by Wavin
XPO, a leading provider of innovative transport and logistics solutions in Europe, and Wavin, one of the world’s top manufacturers of plastic pipe systems, have renewed and expanded their long-time partnership in the UK. XPO was recently awarded inbound raw materials logistics activities for Wavin in Wilton, Middlesbrough, extending XPO’s role to include the management of raw materials, in addition…