Volvo Trucks has received an order for an additional 25 heavy electric trucks from DFDS, the Northern European shipping and logistics company. The new vehicles are on top of the record order of 100 Volvo FM electric trucks that was made in October 2021, adding up to a total of 125 electric trucks for DFDS.
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A virtually perfect night for Palletforce Gala Award winners
Jan 04, 2022
EV Cargo’s Palletforce had a virtually perfect evening at its annual Gala Awards ceremony as the network celebrated the fantastic achievements of it member companies during 2021.
How to prepare for global logistics in 2022
Jan 04, 2022
By Mike Short – President of Global Freight Forwarding at CH Robinson.
2021 was a difficult year in global logistics due to ongoing volatility. We worked alongside customers navigating the Suez Canal block, hurricanes and cyclones, port and terminal closures due to COVID-19 outbreaks, customs and trade changes, labour shortages and more.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks lands awards double and now sets its sustainability sights on 2022
Jan 04, 2022
Mercedes-Benz Trucks ended 2021 in the best possible way, after winning two prestigious industry accolades.
CMAC Group achieves gold standard in customer experience
Jan 04, 2022
CMAC Group, the Lancashire-headquartered managed ground transport company, has been awarded the highest level of recognition by Investor in Customers.
Shipping and logistics represent valuable opportunities for African companies, entrepreneurs in the energy sector in 2022
Jan 04, 2022
By NJ Ayuk, Chairman, African Energy Chamber.
Like many other national oil companies (NOCs) in Africa, Ghana National Petroleum Corp. (GNPC) has mostly served as a minority partner in upstream projects.
SEGRO buys Slough office portfolio to meet increased and changing occupier requirements
Jan 04, 2022
SEGRO plc (“SEGRO” or the “Group”) has acquired a portfolio of offices on the Bath Road, Slough, from clients of AEW for £425 million.
Warehouse impact protection specialist sees strong growth in UK and overseas markets in 2022
Jan 04, 2022
A strong warehouse and logistics sector will continue to drive growth for industrial workplace safety and impact protection solutions in 2022, says Susy Keating, managing director at Brandsafe.
Logistics UK names Menzies Distribution Van Operator of the Year
Jan 04, 2022
One of the UK’s biggest business groups, Logistics UK, has named Menzies Distribution the Van Operator of the Year at its annual Logistics Awards, which took place on 9 December 2021 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.
