Ecoscape UK wanted a new truck which offered a minimum 5.0-tonne payload capacity but on a compact chassis – Dealer Ciceley Commercials weighed in with an 8.55-tonne FUSO Canter that ticked both boxes.
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Transport and Distribution are key considerations when planning for the movement of goods, people or animals from one location to another. Choosing the right mode of transport is essential to ensure your consignment is moved in the most efficient and cost-effective way. There are four ways of freight forwarding- road, rail, air and sea. Freight or goods may be moved using some or a combination of all of these modes of transport. The type of transportation is determined by factors such as distance, location, size and weight of cargo and the type of infrastructure available such as roads, railways, airways, waterways, canals, airports, railway stations.
FTA event to help van operators reach zero emission target
Sep 03, 2019 Comments (0)
With the government's stated ambition to transition road transport to a zero-emission industry by 2040, van operators must have a plan in place to decarbonise their businesses.
Globalisation and technological advancements to drive the global logistics market, notes TMR study
Sep 03, 2019 Comments (0)
The global logistics market is a highly competitive one, states a latest market intelligence report.
Data to reduce traffic congestion
Sep 03, 2019 Comments (0)
A partnership between Ordnance Survey, the Department for Transport, the British Parking Association, and GeoPlace, could dramatically reduce traffic congestion on UK roads by making crucial data on planned changes to the road network available to tech companies to build artificial intelligence routing platforms.
Scania and TDR Transport support horsepower of a different kind…
Sep 03, 2019 Comments (0)
Scania (Great Britain) Limited has lent its support to EquATA, a not-for-profit therapy and personal development organisation, with the donation of a 40' container equipped with a full set of racking.
3Dtracking sees growth opportunities for telematics service providers in Europe
Aug 30, 2019 Comments (0)
These are exciting times for telematics service providers across Europe. Underlying technologies and communications infrastructure are mature, whilst new technologies for IoT and V2x communications are quickly moving into the mainstream.
Striking Mercedes-Benz Vito vans hit the high notes for Pinnacle
Aug 28, 2019 Comments (0)
Roofing contractor Pinnacle Slating & Tiling knows it can bank on superb reliability from the Mercedes-Benz Vito – it has one that’s still going strong and looking good after a decade, while Managing Director Warren Howell is a big fan of the Vito Sport crew van he purchased a year ago.
Fortec Distribution Network instils new safety culture
Aug 28, 2019 Comments (0)
The Fortec Distribution Network, one of the UK’s most innovative pallet networks, has carried out a total overhaul of its Health & Safety procedures to instil a “Safety First” culture at its national Hub.
Data management and its integral role in future-proofing fleets takes centre stage at Let’s Explore 2019
Aug 28, 2019 Comments (0)
Fleet managers are set to gain valuable insights into how innovative data management can help them future-proof their businesses at TomTom Telematics’ Let’s Explore 2019 on 12 September.
Prohire and LEVL announce strategic partnership
Aug 28, 2019 Comments (0)
Commercial vehicle contract hire and fleet management company, Prohire Limited is to work with LEVL Telematics, the UK provider of the telematics solution Geotab in a strategic partnership.
