newsJLR makes progress on green HGVs
JLR IS reducing the CO2 emissions of its UK road freight fleet by transitioning to a combination of battery power, Bio-CNG and Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO) powered HGVs.
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newsFMCG firms not hitting Scope 3 targets
GREEN-LEANING financial think tank Planet Tracker has carried out research suggesting that Unilever, Colgate-Palmolive and Procter & Gamble are struggling with climate transition plans.
articleTackling Scope 3 emissions
Supply chain decarbonisation is complicated by the complex web of supply chains a company interacts with, says Alexis Normand.
articleKeen change management needed for trade compliance
Trade compliance is pivotal in managing risks associated with international trade. Now, more than ever, these responsibilities are keeping trade compliance teams on their toes, as Tevolution reveals.
newsLogistics UK: Apprenticeship system failing
The UK’s apprenticeship system needs a radical overhaul if businesses which make regular levy payments into the scheme are to be able to train new recruits using these funds, according to a new report from business group Logistics UK.
productTesco and Nestle in net zero trial
Nestlé UK&I on track to help net zero progress in successful double-stacked rail trial with Tesco.
newsOut of gauge cargo handling
A FELIXSTOWE-based container storage and transport provider has invested £400,000 on special equipment that will dramatically increase the weight and height of the cargo it can safely handle. James Kemball has launched its new Out-of-Gauge (OOG) Project Cargo Service after purchasing the innovative new kit.
newsDemand rising for biomethane
Gasrec is reporting the highest demand for biomethane in the company’s history, with volumes reaching an all-time high in June 2023 – and set to continue rising thanks to pending orders from fleets for new gas-powered trucks.
newsGet involved: SME package unveiled for Generation Logistics
The campaign has announced a heavily discounted sponsorship package for smaller organisations.
newsData shows global supply chain stabilising
Resilinc, a supply chain mapping, disruption sensing, and resiliency analytics company has unveiled data highlighting the primary drivers of supply chain disruptions during the first half of 2023.
newsCall for better charging infrastructure
The government must provide the infrastructure that the logistics sector needs to deliver for the future, according to the Shadow Minister for Business and Industrial Strategy.
newsAston Martin introduces 8 bio-LNG trucks
DHL Supply Chain has introduced 8 bio-LNG trucks into its Aston Martin fleet, reducing carbon emissions by around 800 tonnes per year.
newsPort of Tilbury to investigate green hydrogen
The Essex-based ports firm has signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with partners for two green hydrogen projects.
newsSmashing the glass ceiling – female talent honoured in transport and logistics
Winners have been announced at the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.
newsGeneration Logistics secures continued Government backing
Speaking at Road Transport Expo 2023, Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, confirmed the DfT will continue to support the pioneering campaign that creates the next generation of logistics workers by challenging perceptions and demonstrating the breadth and diversity of the career opportunities available within the sector.
productNHS Supply Chain contract opens
NHS SUPPLY Chain has started the procurement process for the management of its logistics services with a planned award date of late 2024.
productCEVA Logistics testing hydrogen fuel cell lorries
The logistics firm will test one of the first heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) trucks on the market in partnership with Toyota Motor Europe (TME).
productJLR deploys supply chain mapping tools to boost resilience
THE AUTO manufacturer JLR has announced a collaboration with Everstream Analytics, which will embed AI into JLR’s supply chain management.
newsSurvey says staffing issues driving automation
Staffing issues are driving warehouse automation needs, according to 81% of businesses within the manufacturing, 3PL and retail industries.
productFoldable sleeve pack launches
Goplasticpallets.com has launched a foldable sleeve pack in the UK to help manufacturers and retailers to make significant efficiency gains when storing, picking and packing across their warehouses.
