Trucksters has struck a deal with rental firm Heisterkamp Group to incorporate 10 new semi-trailers into its fleet, featuring a host of safety features. Built by German firm Kässbohrer, the units are equipped with full LED lighting systems and r…
Reynolds Logistics has agreed a refuelling deal with hydrogen provider NanoSUN. The partnership will see NanoSUN work with Reynolds to move hydrogen fuel to its customers’ vehicles rather than seeing end users forced to move their fleets to the …
Chereau has partnered with manufacturer Sono Motors to build solar powered refrigerated vehicles. It said the solution provides the vehicle’s refrigeration unit with an additional 9.8kW, saving up to 8,475 litres of fuel and reducing CO2 emissio…
Clothing retail giant Primark is to launch a click and collect trial using Clipper’s Clicklink operation. The trial will run across Primark’s children’s range in around 25 stores in the North West of England and will launch towards the end of th…
Brambles, which supplies pallets across 60 countries via its CHEP brand, has agreed to renew its support of the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA) and its network for three more years. The renewal of the partnership will see Brambles continue…
Maidenhead-based logistics firm Caddie Express has become the latest shareholder member in Pall-Ex Group, joining both the Pall-Ex and Fortec networks in a move aimed at expanding its service offering. The Silver FORS accredited company, which i…
Lithium and sodium-ion battery builder AMTE Power has teamed up with Viritech to supply hydrogen fuel cell batteries for HGVs. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding, which they said paves the way for AMTE to supply ultra hi…
Owens Group has strengthened its service offering by becoming a shareholder member of Pall-Ex. The Llanelli-based family firm joined Pall-Ex in February having taken ownership of longstanding Fortec member Celtic Couriers in late 2021. Owens emp…
BCA Automotive has forged a vehicle delivery partnership with SsangYong Motors UK. The partnership, launched this week, will operate from Portbury Docks in Bristol and aims to boost SsangYong Motors UK’s delivery capacity to UK dealers. BCA, whi…
Universal Courier Logistical Services (UCLS) in Willenhall has joined Pall-Ex Group subsidiary Fortec, covering the TF and WV postcode areas. Founded only in 2018, Fortec said UCLS had experienced rapid growth and now had 17 depots across Englan…
Biggleswade-based haulier AG & Sons Transport has become a shareholder member of Pall-Ex in a move aimed at strengthening its service offering. Launched in 1975, the company also provides warehousing and storage and facilitates local, nation…
Lloyd Morgan Group has become an official delivery partner of the government-backed National Highways programme Driving for Better Business. The scheme, which is free to access, aims to improve the levels of compliance for all those who drive or…
Tesco is trialling 100% solar powered refrigerated trailers provided by Marshall Fleet Solutions, as part of efforts to cut its carbon emissions. The first totally solar powered trailers, fitted with the Titan system from Marshall, are now on th…
Wincanton has secured a two-year contract extension with the Co-op after it delivered a new 340,000sq ft regional distribution centre in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire for the retailer in under six months. Co-op and Wincanton have worked in pa…