Brakes Gears Up For Safer City Deliveries With Fuel-Efficient Mercedes-Benz Econic.
October 5, 2018
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Brakes Gears Up For Safer City Deliveries With Fuel-Efficient Mercedes-Benz Econic.

The UK’s leading supplier of food to the catering industry is now servicing customers in central London with the first fridge-bodied Mercedes-Benz Econic to feature the manufacturer’s own…

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New projects look at the future of carbon emission reductions in commercial fleets and freight.
October 3, 2018
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New projects look at the future of carbon emission reductions in commercial fleets and freight.

“What role can vehicle-to-grid and electrification play in freight?” asks Heriot-Watt University and Flexible Power Systems  Heriot-Watt University and energy systems company Flexible Power Systems (FPS) have been…

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Hermes boosts sustainability credentials as it expands Electric fleet.
October 3, 2018
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Hermes boosts sustainability credentials as it expands Electric fleet.

BECOMES THE FIRST PARCEL CARRIER TO ORDER 100% RENEWABLE FUEL HGVs AND WORKS WITH TFL TO DELIVER INDUSTRY-LEADING SERVICE LEVELS IN CONGESTION ZONES. Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist,…

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FTA Backs A Greener Future With Freight In The City Support.
October 3, 2018
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FTA Backs A Greener Future With Freight In The City Support.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA), the only business group representing all of logistics, has announced its support of Freight in the City 2018, a conference and exhibition dedicated…

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PD Ports Become First UK Port Operator To Commit To Preventing Plastic Pellets From Leaking Into The Sea.
October 3, 2018
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PD Ports Become First UK Port Operator To Commit To Preventing Plastic Pellets From Leaking Into The Sea.

Teesport has become the first UK port to actively minimise the risk of plastic pellets from leaking into the environment, as its operator PD Ports signs up to…

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Shippers Suspect Sulphur Stitch-Up.
October 1, 2018
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Shippers Suspect Sulphur Stitch-Up.

The Global Shippers Forum has reacted with suspicion to the announcement by the Maersk container shipping line of new fuel surcharge arrangements from 1 January 2019 to recover…

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Port Operations Preparing For A Zero Emissions Future.
October 1, 2018
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Port Operations Preparing For A Zero Emissions Future.

Faced with increasing regulation, many port operators are now looking to achieve zero emissions with their handling equipment. With commonly used equipment, such as ReachStackers, Empty and Laden…

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UK based supply chain specialist moves to protect Africa from plastic pollution.
September 27, 2018
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UK based supply chain specialist moves to protect Africa from plastic pollution.

Leading MRO logistics specialist Entec International has implemented a zero plastic packaging policy at its Midlands based warehouse in Halesowen, stripping out all plastic packaging from incoming products…

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Ecolighting upgrades Debenhams Warehouse to LED Lighting.
September 27, 2018
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Ecolighting upgrades Debenhams Warehouse to LED Lighting.

Ecolighting UK has recently been specified for the new LED lighting at the Debenhams warehouse in Peterborough to upgrade the previous fluorescent systems. Debenhams, a multi-channel brand with…

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Time To Redesign Plastics – Most Consumers Want At Least 50% Recycled Content In Their Bottles.
September 24, 2018
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Time To Redesign Plastics – Most Consumers Want At Least 50% Recycled Content In Their Bottles.

New research by Veolia, the UK’s leading resource management company and market leader in plastic recycling, reveals that the vast majority of people – 93%, think plastic bottles…

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