Kalmar and Yara to develop world’s first fully-digitalized and zero emission cargo solution for Yara Birkeland.
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Kalmar and Yara to develop world’s first fully-digitalized and zero emission cargo solution for Yara Birkeland.

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, and Yara have entered into an agreement in which Kalmar will deliver fully autonomous equipment, software and services for a unique, fully digitalised container…

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Time to #PledgeLessPlastic for World Environment Day 2018.
May 21, 2018
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Time to #PledgeLessPlastic for World Environment Day 2018.

The Society for the Environment is urging individuals and organisations to “pledge less plastic” for World Environment Day 2018. Following the announcement by UN Environment that the theme…

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Batteries and trucks go after the e-bus success story reports IDTechEx Research.
May 18, 2018
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Batteries and trucks go after the e-bus success story reports IDTechEx Research.

n a recent press release, Volvo Trucks has unveiled its first all-electric truck for commercial use – the Volvo FL Electric. This piece of news is but the first…

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Project to decrease the amount of non-recycled waste, improve recycling quality and enable switch of waste recycling industry to new, development track
May 16, 2018
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Project to decrease the amount of non-recycled waste, improve recycling quality and enable switch of waste recycling industry to new, development track

These contradictions are becoming particularly poignant at the current stage of development, when the production of goods has become technologically advanced enough to satisfy the needs of the…

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Official opening of Combilift’s new global headquarters and sustainable manufacturing facility.
May 11, 2018
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Official opening of Combilift’s new global headquarters and sustainable manufacturing facility.

Forklift manufacturer and material handling solutions provider Combilift has officially opened its new global headquarters and manufacturing facility in Monaghan, Ireland. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the…

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“More than just paper” – Hyster Europe reveals diverse recycling industry solutions at IFAT 2018
May 8, 2018
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“More than just paper” – Hyster Europe reveals diverse recycling industry solutions at IFAT 2018

Hyster Europe showcases its broad range of products and specially engineered solutions to overcome the handling challenges in waste management and recycling operations at IFAT 2018 from 14…

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Demand for renewable biomethane nearly triples as major brands act to cut carbon.
May 6, 2018
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Demand for renewable biomethane nearly triples as major brands act to cut carbon.

Trailblazing CNG refuelling site points way to “decarbonised future” Demand for 100% renewable biomethane CNG fuel has nearly tripled in a year at a trailblazing CNG refuelling station…

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Electric powered vehicles without low-speed added sound come unsafe and unfit for purpose says SteerSafe.
May 4, 2018
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Electric powered vehicles without low-speed added sound come unsafe and unfit for purpose says SteerSafe.

Overshadowed by rule makers’ current focus on air-quality, VRU (Vulnerable Road User) safety issues are in danger of being overlooked.  One such issue is soundless travel.   An environmentalist’s…

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Trash talk: how waste management could become an engine for business growth.
April 27, 2018
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Trash talk: how waste management could become an engine for business growth.

Stephen Cameron, Business Development Director, SWRnewstar lifts the lid on the cost – and the opportunity – of waste to UK businesses. If someone told you that waste…

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FTA launches the new Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme to accelerate air quality improvement
April 27, 2018
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FTA launches the new Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme to accelerate air quality improvement

The Freight Transport Association is delighted to confirm that the Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme was relaunched at the CV Show, 25 April 2018, as the Logistics Emissions Reduction…

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