“A certain amount of noise from commercial or industrial premises is to be expected but we have always been very aware of the fact that excessive or unreasonable sound could constitute a problem for the people that live in the houses nearby, especially if the noise continues through the night,” explains Danny Ivatt, Histon Sweet Spreads’ Site Services and FLT Supervisor.
The launch has been announced of a new UK-based robotics and automation company which is focused on the design and build of sustainable robotic load handing and parcel sortation solutions for logistics warehouses, parcel handling facilities, manufacturing sites and e-commerce fulfilment centres.
Rushlift GSE, the specialist airport ground support equipment and services provider, celebrates International Women in Engineering Day, 23rd June 2024, by recognising the important role women play in maintaining highly specialised vehicles and support equipment in the aviation sector.
FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has teamed up with the Metropolitan Police, so that officers from the force’s Commercial Vehicle Unit (CVU) can undertake FORS training as part of efforts to foster better relations with fleet operators.
Renault Trucks has announced the UK debut of its first right-hand drive E-Tech T at the Road Transport Expo 2024, taking place from 4th to 6th June at NAEC Stoneleigh. The fully electric E-Tech T is part of a lineup showcasing Renault Trucks’ commitment to decarbonising transport, including the latest E-Tech vehicles with zero tailpipe emissions ranging from 3.1 to 44 tonnes, alongside a range of HVO-compatible diesel vehicles.
Technology innovation will be taking centre stage on Derry Bros Shipping & Customs Clearance’s stand (3023) at Multimodal, the UK’s leading supply chain conference and logistics exhibition. The company will be showcasing its comprehensive range of managed freight and transport solutions, as well as launching some exciting updates to its digital customs clearance platform, Digicom.
Hillwood’s EU Industrial Club IV and Cain International are excited to announce the successful finalisation of a £33 million loan for a new 335,000 sq ft industrial storage facility in Crewe, UK, known as “Crewe 335.”
A new £1.3 million competition aimed at revolutionising the transport sector, bolstering the economy, and stimulating innovation was inaugurated today, 17 April 2024.
In a significant push against smart motorways, ministers are facing calls to bring back the hard shoulder. The request, spearheaded by the RAC, comes exactly one year after Chancellor Rishi Sunak halted new smart motorway developments due to financial constraints and declining public trust in these roads.
Plans to encourage fleets to use tractors, diggers and forklifts powered by hydrogen have been published by the Government.
