Knowles Transport has placed an order for a further 50 trailers, all of which are set to promote its route to net zero. The new trailers have been purchased to supplement the continued growth Knowles has experienced over the past 18 months – largely driven by the increased demand for …
Read More »New role for cold stores at the forefront of the UK’s energy transformation
A new Net Zero Project report, published today by the Cold Chain Federation, shows the cold store of 2050 can establish a new role supporting the forthcoming transformation of the UK’s energy landscape, at the same time as operating highly efficient cold storage facilities. The new report, The Cold Store …
Read More »Government’s EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy a vital step forward in UK’s move to Net Zero
The government’s EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy, published today (25 March 2022), will help to make transitioning to zero emission fleets a reality for logistics businesses. The plan, which aims to ensure commercial vehicles have access to public chargepoints, will mandate that these points have high standards of reliability and will …
Read More »UK first rail freight electrification trial boosts industry net zero ambitions
UK first electrification system for rail freight terminals supports path to net zero rail Roll-in roll-out electric freight trains could reduce delays to passenger services Innovative moveable system overcomes conflict between loading freight trains and overhead electrical equipment A rail freight terminal in Northamptonshire has become the first in the …
Read More »Logistics UK’s Supply Chain Consultancy launches new service to guide business towards Net Zero
Logistics UK’s Supply Chain Consultancy (SCC) is today launching a dedicated service to help businesses with vehicle fleets decarbonise their operations effectively and swiftly, while maintaining operational efficiency and profitability. Delivered by SCC’s expert consultants – with specialist support from well-known decarbonisation expert Tim Campbell – the service offers clients …
Read More »Route to Net Zero for logistics: Sign up now to Logistics UK’s Free Webinar
One of the UK’s biggest business groups, Logistics UK, will be launching its route map to help decarbonise the logistics industry via a webinar on 10 November 2021, as it publishes its Route to Net Zero manifesto on the dedicated Transport Day at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26). During …
Read More »CILT launches 21-Point Plan for transport and logistics to achieve Net-Zero by 2025
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) believes that “we can achieve net-zero by 2050” through a range of measures recommended to government and others in its latest report, Routes to Net-Zero 2050: 2020 Year End Summary. The report includes 21 recommendations for action covering all transport modes and …
Read More »CNG Fuels stocks up on manure to offer first net zero emissions fuel for HGVs
CNG Fuels today announced plans to become the UK’s first supplier of carbon neutral fuel for HGVs, using manure to help fleet operators achieve Net Zero emissions. The company is also consulting on how its network of refuelling stations can best accommodate low-carbon hydrogen and battery electric technologies for HGVs, …
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