Since the launch of the Volvo FE Hybrid about 50 trucks have been delivered to customers throughout Europe. Their responses are highly positive. The truck is both economical and reliable. Christina Eriksson, business manager for alternative drivelines, has encountered nothing but enthusiasm on her visits to customers
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The UK subsidiary of one of Europe’s leading global logistics players, Dachser, has announced a major investment in a brand new integrated logistics centre close to its existing premises at Brackmills, Northampton. Dachser is purchasing a 16.38 acre site, and the freehold facility will comprise a 64,000 sq. ft cross-dock as well as a 114,000 sq ft contract logistics warehouse and 21,000 sq ft of office accommodation over two storeys
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Stewart Oades has handed over the presidency of the Freight Transport Association to Ian Veitch, Managing Director of Yusen Logistics UK, following the FTA’s National Council meeting in London today (23 April). Stewart Oades steps down after completing a four-year term as FTA President
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Delivery of the last of 32 new vehicles in 2013 completes a £6 million, all-DAF renewal programme covering the 116 vehicle delivery fleet of Nationwide Platforms, the UK’s market leader in powered access rentals
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Leading commercial vehicle distributor Isuzu Truck UK Ltd has continued with the planned expansion of its dealer network with the recent appointment of Arthur Spriggs & Sons Ltd as its latest parts and service dealer, based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. With effect from Monday last week, this latest dealership has gone ‘live’ trading as Isuzu Gloucester
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DAF has unveiled a new Euro 6 XF as a Low Deck tractor, specially designed for high volume transport operations. The new 4×2 tractor unit has a fifth wheel height of only 960 millimetres enabling the operation of trailers with an interior height up to three metres. Consequently, within legal parameters, load volumes of up to 100 m3 are possible
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The business of transporting wet fish can be a real headache, as water sloshes about in semi-trailers and truck bodies playing havoc with electrical and other systems
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Leading independent Scania dealer Keltruck Ltd celebrates thirty years in business this April 2013. This remarkable thirty years in business dates back to humble beginnings when Keltruck’s founder, Chris Kelly – working alongside Mike Kelly, now Fleet Sales Director – were involved in the sale of used trucks. This business was based in the Wolverhampton area of the West Midlands, known as the Black Country
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The prestigious 26 Bond Warehouse owned by leading North West logistics specialist, AKW Group, was used as the location for filming the destruction of soap’s most iconic buildings
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Cheshire-based Boughey Distribution is putting the first Schmitz Cargobull Euroliner (S.CS Universal) to the test within its 280-strong trailer fleet. The trailer also stands out for featuring the new FIXStrap proprietary load securing system offered by Schmitz Cargobull in association with NWE Network Engineering
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