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Volvo Trucks has begun shipping its new gas-powered truck to the UK, with Volvo choosing Calor liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility at Donington Park Services for its first UK fill. Located off the M1 motorway at Junction 23a, the publicly-accessible LNG refuelling station is one of seven available from Calor …

Members of the public quizzed by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) ahead of tomorrow’s Budget said fuel duty should be 25 per cent rather than the 75 per cent currently levied by the Chancellor. FTA questioned drivers as they filled up at a Kent petrol station. While the majority were …

If Julius Caesar’s chariots had run on diesel or petrol, running costs would have really tweaked his toga. He might have been too busy fretting about fuel to conquer most of the known world. But, he had to rely on horses. This meant that he was able to build the …

News that supermarkets are slashing forecourt prices of diesel has been described as ‘good news for industry’ by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) today. Four of the UK’s major supermarkets have reduced the price of diesel at the pumps to below £1 a litre for the first time since 2009. …

Since the launch of the Volvo EC220E in February 2015, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has received widespread praise from customers about the excavator’s low fuel consumption and comfortable cab. Many customers have even claimed that it is the most fuel efficient and comfortable 20-25 ton excavator they have ever …

Van operators must remind their drivers of the increased dangers of winter driving, according to The Fuelcard People. Steve Clarke, group marketing manager, has commented upon a joint publication from the Department of Transport and the National Office for Statistics, Modelling the impact of the weather on road casualty statistics. …

A new report part-funded by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) proves that lower petrol and diesel prices throughout 2015 have given the UK economy a huge boost. The study commissioned by FairFuelUK and published this week by the Centre for Economic and Business Research (CEBR) confirms that low forecourt prices …

Independent logistics operator, Europa Worldwide Group, has once again called on Impact’s expertise to equip its new European 1hub with 15 electric 1.6 tonne forklift trucks, cementing a relationship that began more than a decade ago. Europa’s 1hub is the UK’s largest European groupage hub where the business centralises all …

Baoli Material Handling Europe extends its portfolio of warehouse equipment for the European market by introducing a wide range of new electric pallet trucks and stackers. They are suitable for load capacities from 1 to 2,5 tons. The different models are designed for a variety of applications, ranging from loading …

Director of OnGarde, Mike Fleck, discusses how to make sure your security investment is worthwhile. On-site collateral is a serious investment, and insurance premiums will reflect not only the value of your equipment, but also the measures you have taken to secure your site. Surprisingly, many businesses still have weak …