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Greenergy in ‘biofuel from waste’ agreement
...and diesel used in transport fuels, saving 800,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, with the output of the plants equivalent to powering 5,000 HGVs. Solving the waste problem and...
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TG Lynes introduces HVO vehicles and storage in sustainability drive
...and the Midlands, with the first vehicles on the road for 6am. As well as the HGVs, the delivery fleet also includes 3.5 tonne vans and an electric bike. TG...
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Flagship bunkering facility opens
...December. The depot now offers 12 multi-product fill‑points (pumping derv, gas oil or Ad Blue) with increased pump speeds for faster refuelling, plus 24‑hour availability to enable HGVs to refuel...
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LSIP funding will support industry growth, says Logistics UK
...underpins every area of the economy. Employers have struggled to fill vacancies in a number of roles, including vehicle technicians and HGV drivers, for some time and it is imperative...
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Michelin chooses HVO to cut fleet emissions
...Oil. It will be used to power 50 HGVs operated by long-time 3PL partner Great Bear, a division of Culina Group, which delivers new tyres and retreads from Michelin’s Stoke-based...
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Increasing fuel duty would harm growth, warns Logistics UK
...increased fuel costs on to consumers. Current industry estimates suggest that the weekly fuel bill for a 44-tonne diesel HGV is around £888, with £436 taken in fuel duty by...
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Industry welcomes fuel duty freeze in Government’s first Budget
...a trick on fuel duty today. While companies running HGV fleets can’t easily switch to electric to avoid the cost and emissions of diesel, they can use HVO, a drop-in alternative to diesel...
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Essar UK opens new flagship forecourt with convenience in mind
...an 8 bay fuelling area for normal vehicles at the front and a second 4 bay area specifically for heavy vehicles (HGV) at the back. The fuel pumps will include...
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Mandatory technology to prevent ‘blind-spot’ deaths?
Collision-avoidance technologies should be made mandatory for all UK trucks and buses by 2015, according to a new report published by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IME). HGVs make up...
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Further growth for Mabanaft’s truckstop portfolio with Ulceby
...gas oil and AdBlue and the site also provides secure parking for up to 75 HGVs. Picking up where Rix left off J R Rix and Sons Ltd. is a...
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Logistics UK hosts decarbonisation panel
...logistics industry needs government to provide a long-term policy position, covering aspects such as HGV infrastructure, low carbon fuels and reforming the planning system, to ensure businesses have the confidence...
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Industry calls for future fuel clarity so logistics can help avoid climate catastrophe
...future fuelling for HGVs “There is also a current lack of clarity regarding the best transition method for heavier vehicles, including low carbon fuels (LCFs), overhead electric cables on key...
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Developing the skills for the fuels of tomorrow, today
...the development of a hydrogen hub in Holyhead, Wales, which will pilot the creation of hydrogen from renewable energy that will be used as a zero-emission fuel in HGVs. A...
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Essar looking for retail partners at new build station
...a convenience store of c4,000 sq ft., and five fuelling islands – four for retail and one HGV enabled. There will be parking for around 25 cars and space for...
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Fuelling construction, logistics and transport at Hinkley Point C
...farm will ensure security of supply to the site’s HGVs, buses and construction equipment – including Big Carl, the world’s largest crane. Due to tight legislation that restricts vehicle access...
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Managing costs: minimising fleet insurance premiums by reducing claims frequency
...your strategy. If your HGV drivers have a significant proportion of lane-changing collisions or collisions on roundabouts, then positioning training or awareness of other road users might be useful. Time...
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Veterans into Logistics scoops silver award
...provide fully-funded HGV driver training and access to employment with our partners who value the skills and expertise that our veterans bring to the workplace.” The evening featured emotional stories,...
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New Midlands ADR & Pet. Reg. tanker service
...the dealer’s technical team have also attended a J Coates (HGV) Services course on driving ADR hazardous goods vehicles, so they are qualified to move trucks and trailers in and...