Big news happening right now in the North American transportation industry is the adoption of “green” practices. Logistic operators are making many changes to reduce carbon emissions both on the road and at their facilities. Here’s a look at what carriers are doing today and what’s coming soon. SmartWay: Working Together Toward a Common Goal […]
Germany’s Transport Ministry is in talks with a number of car manufacturers about updating the engine management software on up to 12 million diesel vehicles following Volkswagen Group’s emissions scandal. The ministry is in talks with German auto industry associations VDA and VDIK as well as representatives from local governments to try and cut NOx […]
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ all-new Crafter has claimed another ‘Van of the Year’ award, with leading consumer motoring title Auto Express giving it the top van accolade and praising its quality and comfort in its annual awards. The all-new Crafter, which made its UK debut at the CV Show in Birmingham in April and went on […]
By collaborating in sustainable transport and logistics solutions, Scania and HAVI, a global supply chain solutions provider, are actively addressing global climate goals. Beginning quarter three, HAVI and Scania will start to implement a five year roadmap aimed at making a significant carbon footprint reduction in transport operations to and from McDonald’s restaurants in several […]
The 2,500,000th LCV to be manufactured by Renault’s Batilly plant was handed over to representatives of the Polish company TP Teltech at a special ceremony organised at the factory on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. TP Teltech SARL, a subsidiary of Groupe Orange Pologne S.A., specialises in the delivery of telecommunication and IT solutions and more […]
Bus operator Nobina has ordered 13 electric Volvo buses, which will operate in Malmö from the end of next year. This is the biggest single order so far for the Volvo 7900 Electric and marks one of the biggest drives for all-electric bus traffic in Sweden. “It’s really gratifying that one of Malmö’s main routes […]
UK based remediation and recycling specialist, has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH16-750 Tridem 8×4 in order to meet the demands of transporting its increasingly large fleet of plant between sites. The top specification Volvo with all-round air suspension and steered pusher axle will be responsible for deliveries nationwide. Plant and Operations Manager, Craig […]
Renault Trucks UK has introduced a newly-engineered right hand drive Range T High, available from early 2018. The flagship right hand drive Range T High with flat floor cab takes pride of place in the robust, efficient Renault Trucks line-up, driving new opportunities for the brand with long-haul operators and owner drivers. “For UK and […]
To mark the 2017 24 Hours of Le Mans race, Renault Trucks is launching its new “T High Edition – Team Alpine” special series. The T High is the flagship of the Renault Trucks long-distance range and for this special Team Alpine version, it has been fitted out with an array of equipment showcasing […]
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Mitsui & Co., Ltd (‘Mitsui’), Medini Iskandar Malaysia Sdn Bhd (‘MIM’), HINO Motor Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (‘HINO’) and Handal Indah Sdn Bhd (‘Handal Indah’) to bring to Medini City the first hybrid bus in Malaysia. The culmination of efforts between the four parties was made possible […]
