FTA “Deeply Disappointed” In Midlands Expressway Limited’s Decision To Increase Prices On Birmingham’s M6 Toll Road.
July 6, 2018
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FTA “Deeply Disappointed” In Midlands Expressway Limited’s Decision To Increase Prices On Birmingham’s M6 Toll Road.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA), the largest and most influential business organisation in the logistics sector, has expressed concern over Midlands Expressway Limited’s decision to increase tolls, citing…

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Reducing CO2 Emissions To Zero – ICS Publishes New Insight Into The ‘Paris Agreement For Shipping’.
July 4, 2018
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Reducing CO2 Emissions To Zero – ICS Publishes New Insight Into The ‘Paris Agreement For Shipping’.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched a new publication to endorse the recent adoption by the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) of its ambitious strategy for…

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Gothenburg Port Authority Extends And Renews Port Tariff Discounts For Environmentally Friendly Vessels.
July 4, 2018
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Gothenburg Port Authority Extends And Renews Port Tariff Discounts For Environmentally Friendly Vessels.

In 2015, the Port of Gothenburg introduced an environmental discount on the port tariff in an effort to increase the number of calls by ships running on liquefied…

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Big Hitters To Debate Ocean Sustainability During Portugal Shipping Week.
July 4, 2018
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Big Hitters To Debate Ocean Sustainability During Portugal Shipping Week.

The inaugural Portugal Shipping Week has attracted some big hitters to discuss shipping’s role in saving the world’s oceans. Debating the topic of “Our Ocean, Our Common Future”…

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Kalmar and Yara to develop world’s first fully-digitalized and zero emission cargo solution for Yara Birkeland.
May 25, 2018
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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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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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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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