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  • Volvo Trucks’ pioneering automation

    on Feb 24, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Volvo Trucks’ pioneering automation

    The steady advance of vehicle automation enables exciting possibilities for the transport industry and society as a whole. And Volvo Trucks has been at the forefront of this evolution for well over two decades. A newly-released two-part film presents the Volvo Trucks view on how automation is set to transform the way we live and work in the coming years

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  • Renault Trucks will start selling electric trucks in 2019

    on Feb 24, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Renault Trucks will start selling electric trucks in 2019

    Renault Trucks will launch a range of electric vehicles in 2019. This range capitalises on the experience gleaned from ten years of testing electric trucks in real-life conditions with its customer-partners. These all-electric trucks are primarily designed for use in urban and inter-city situations and will be produced at the Renault Trucks plant at Blainville-sur-Orne in Normandy, France

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  • Warning of 15-mile queues at Calais should be Brexit wake-up call

    on Feb 22, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Warning of 15-mile queues at Calais should be Brexit wake-up call

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says a warning of 15-mile queues at the Port of Calais, if border checks are introduced after Brexit, should be a wake-up call for the British and EU27 governments

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  • Descartes releases new pre-pay system for Smartanalysis software

    on Feb 22, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Descartes releases new pre-pay system for Smartanalysis software

    Descartes Systems Group , the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has launched Smartanalysis Pre-Pay. The new payment model for its Smartanalysis software will eliminate the burden of having to pay monthly invoices and offers savings when compared to the alternate pay-as-you-go method

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  • Paragon enhances routing and scheduling software

    on Feb 20, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Paragon enhances routing and scheduling software

    In response to the growing transition to electric and hybrid road transport, Paragon has enhanced its routing and scheduling software to address the potential challenges associated with planning for sustainable vehicles. With a growing number of logistics operations now committed to low-emission, fuel-efficient technology, this latest development will enable transport planners to better utilise vehicles that have limited ranges

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  • Fingal haulier praises Michelin performance

    on Feb 20, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Fingal haulier praises Michelin performance

    Fingal-based haulier Hendrick European has praised the performance of its new Michelin truck tyres which achieved double the mileage of competitor fitments following comprehensive testing

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  • New truck diagnostics update from Texa

    on Feb 19, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on New truck diagnostics update from Texa

    Truck diagnostics specialists, Texa has released a new software update for its popular IDC5 truck diagnostics solution

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  • Ray Moran chooses Krone

    on Feb 19, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Ray Moran chooses Krone

    Ray Moran International Transport, the Co. Wexford-based groupage and pharma transport specialist reports easier loading and additional capacity since adding a further 10 Krone trailers to its fleet

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  • London freight companies celebrate as Grayling blocks PCN charges

    on Feb 15, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on London freight companies celebrate as Grayling blocks PCN charges

    London’s freight operators are celebrating, after it was confirmed the Transport Secretary has blocked plans for a dramatic increase in Red Route Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs).  The penalties are imposed on vehicles which stop or park on some of the capital’s main arterial routes

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  • P&O Ferrymasters introduces improved facilities

    on Feb 12, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on P&O Ferrymasters introduces improved facilities

    P&O FERRYMASTERS has acted to provide a more efficient service for new lorry drivers arriving at British Steel’s site in Scunthorpe with the introduction of a ‘Meet & Greet’ reception facility

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