distribution and retail
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Latest News 20 Jan 2022Rapid decarbonisation of urban deliveries needed, says report
The Urban Transport Group report calls for sustained support for urban freight at a local and national level.
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Latest News 17 Jan 2022UK road freight prices are highest in three years
The average price-per-mile for haulage and courier vehicles has increased by 5.3 points between November and December, as a result of inflation and Brexit.
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New Contracts 14 Jan 2022Volta Trucks partners with central London retail distribution deal
Volta Zero with Crown Estate and Clipper Logistics logos on side of electric truck
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Latest News 13 Jan 2022DPD finalises CitySprint acquisition
DPD has completed the acquisition of CitySprint, enabling it to offer same day delivery services.
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Latest News 10 Jan 2022Michelin showcases airless tyre for e-cargo bikes
Michelin has developed a new version of its airless tyre concept to suit last-mile delivery vehicles.
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Van News 6 Jan 2022Construction and home delivery fleets drive new van market growth
The UK’s new LCV market grew by more than a fifth in 2021, according to new figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Truck News 6 Jan 2022REE begins trials of prototype electric delivery truck
REE Automotive is commencing trials of its new P7 platform, which will underpin a new range of electric delivery vehicles.
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Truck News 5 Jan 2022Here to deliver last-mile EV navigation system for Volta Trucks
Volta Trucks has partnered with Here Technologies to deliver a last-mile electric vehicle (EV) navigation system, featuring What3words, in the Volta Zero.
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Truck News 4 Jan 2022Tesco deploys UK’s first electric articulated HGVs
Tesco has started using electric articulated trucks as part of its heavy-duty haulage fleet.
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Latest News 17 Dec 2021Updated: DPD acquisition of CitySprint given green light by CMA
Same-day delivery company CitySprint has been bought by DPD UK, subject to regulatory clearance, for an undisclosed sum.
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Truck News 16 Dec 2021Driver shortage: Pressure on vehicle deliveries and collections
Incentives offered to drivers in the home delivery sector is “significantly” hampering the collection and delivery of new and used cars, says DMN Logistics.
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Van News 10 Dec 2021Ford last mile delivery initiative helps Royal Mail cut van miles
Software from Ford has helped Royal Mail cut vehicle mileage by a third (33%) during a trial in Manchester.
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Blog 8 Dec 2021How can hauliers cope with even higher demand this Christmas?
Richard Bird, regional sales manager at Mandata, looks at how hauliers can deal with a busy Christmas.
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Latest News 6 Dec 2021FedEx Express expands e-cargo bike fleet to deliver in more cities
FedEx Express has introduced a fleet of 13 e-cargo bikes to work alongside its vehicle pick-up and delivery fleet in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Cambridge.
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Truck News 30 Nov 2021DB Schenker orders hundreds of electric Volta trucks ahead of trials
DB Schenker has placed what is believed to be the largest pre-order for electric trucks in Europe to date.
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Van News 29 Nov 2021
Think tank wants to see more pick-up points to help restrict van miles
The delivery boom will become unmanageable without a sustainable approach, a new report has suggested.
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Latest News 26 Nov 2021Lockdown helps secure record results for delivery network
The APC delivery network has achieved record results for the 2020/21 financial year, with profit before tax of £9.2 million, a 53% year-on-year increase.
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Latest News 26 Nov 2021Roadworks cleared to help delivery firms with Black Friday and Cyber Monday
National Highways is helping delivery firms this Black Friday and Cyber Monday by lifting and completing 394 miles of roadworks.
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Latest News 9 Nov 2021DHL trials eCargo bikes for home deliveries
Operating in Edinburgh, the eCargo bike will deliver items that do not require two-person services but still require special handling.
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Van News 9 Nov 2021Westminster commercial vehicle charge point trial expanded
Westminster City Council's trial of commercial vehicle charge points will be expanded in the New Year.
