The case for moving to electric trucks has become even more compelling after fuel prices soared to such levels that it is now cheaper to charge up an HGV than fuel a diesel model, according to freight booker Zeus Labs. It said small and medium h…
DP World’s container terminal at Southampton has eliminated fossil diesel from its operations in favour of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), which it estimates will cut 14,000 tons of CO2 annually. The move follows a trial of HVO at the port las…
Almost three quarters (71%) of UK logistics companies suffered escalating transportation costs in the first quarter of 2022, compared to the same period a year ago, according to Logistics UK’s May 2022 Performance Tracker. In addition, 40% of re…
The government needs to step up and support the development of purpose-built hydrogen-powered HGVs and help fund fleet retrofitting services. The call comes from the UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (UK HFCA) in a positioning paper, release…
Nestlé has switched 75% of its owned fleet of trucks from diesel to Bio-LNG in a move designed to help the company become net zero by 2050. The transition will see all Nestlé’s food and drink products being delivered around the UK and Ireland us…
The Esso West London oil facility near Heathrow Airport has been blockaded for the second time in four days by Extinction Rebellion environmental campaigners. The protestors launched the action at 4am this morning (4 April) and have blocked the …
The RHA has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement of a 5 pence per litre cut in fuel duty in his Spring Statement, which equates to a £2,000 per year saving on running a typical HGV. However, it said that while it will ease pressure on business…
Diesel prices could go as high as £3 a litre and could even be rationed as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to energy experts. The warning was made at a Treasury Select Committee hearing this week into the impact of economic s…
Hauliers using red diesel for their fridge motors have been reminded that the rebate ends next year, resulting in additional costs for operators. HM Revenue & Customs said it was “vital” that the economic and practical impact of the loss of …
Mercedes-Benz believes the total cost of ownership (TCO) of running battery electric trucks, could be the same as diesel trucks in just four years. Andreas von Wallfeld, head of marketing, sales and services at Mercedes-Benz Trucks, said: “Altho…
The majority of operators are not yet planning to invest in alternatively-fuelled vehicles, with cost and lack of government support prominent barriers, according to a new survey. Asset Alliance Group found 80% of those surveyed were planning to…
The government must not put a date on banning diesel trucks until it has developed a clear plan to help manufacturers and operators make the transition to zero emission HGVs, SMMT warned this week. The call comes after the publication of SMMT’s …
Frozen and fresh foods distributor Euro Foods has taken delivery of 14 new Ivecos as part of its fleet investment programme. The Cwmbran-based company, which has a fleet of 52 vehicles, has received 11 7.2 tonne GVW Iveco Daily chassis cabs and …