Tim Wallace

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Head Of Content at Motor Transport UK

Freelance Writer at Commercial Motor

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DP World joins groundbreaking JOLT test to accelertate adoption of electric HGVs

1 week ago | motortransport.co.uk | Tim Wallace

DP World has joined the pioneering Joint Operators Logistics Trial (JOLT), deploying two fully electric HGVs from its Swindon base. A private self-funded consortium, Project Jolt brings together 14 fleets, three major OEMs - Volvo, Scania, and DAF, two leading universities - the University of Cambridge (Engineering) and Heriot-Watt University (Logistics) - as well as other specialists including software manufacturers, network charging operators and electric fleet service providers.
Culina Group strengthens leadership team with new appointments

1 month ago | motortransport.co.uk | Tim Wallace

Culina Group has made two key additions to its senior leadership team. Thierry Held has been appointed to the role of chief finance officer for the group. He brings a wealth of experience having held senior roles across the finance, mining and logistics sectors, most recently as CFO Europe for Kuehne and Nagel. Stephen Taylor has also joined the group as chief executive for the company’s Stobart division.
Indurent submits planning application for final phase of Longbridge West

1 month ago | motortransport.co.uk | Tim Wallace

Indurent, a developer, owner and operator of industrial and logistics space, has submitted a planning application for the final phase of development at Indurent Park Longbridge West. The site is 12km south-west of Birmingham city centre and formed part of the MG Rover car manufacturing plant, known for producing iconic cars such as the Mini and Austin 7, which closed in 2005.
New report reveals key concerns for transport and logistics SMEs

1 month ago | motortransport.co.uk | Tim Wallace

Inflation and rising costs are the biggest challenges for SMEs working in the transport and logistics sector, according to a major new survey. Market research firm Bionic asked 500 business owners to identify the most concerning issues they would face over the coming 12 months and found 81% put financial fears top of their list. Other major challenges included supply chain and logistical disruptions (58%) and problems with hiring and retaining talent.
Van Hool acquires Tankcare Engineering and launches Van Hool Industrial Vehicles UK in Britain and Ireland

1 month ago | motortransport.co.uk | Tim Wallace

Belgian vehicle manufacturer Van Hool has announced the acquisition of Tankcare Engineering and the launch of Van Hool Industrial Vehicles UK in Great Britain & Ireland. The move brings together Van Hool and South African parent company GRW’s full range of products and services under one unified entity and will allow it to better serve its customers with an expanded offering and enhanced support.
Magnum Logistics pledges to reduce carbon footprint by 40%

2 months ago | motortransport.co.uk | Tim Wallace

Magnum Logistics said its new bespoke facility at DP World London Gateway in Essex has allowed it to vastly accelerate its sustainability drive. Commercial director Eddie Ryan said the new BREEAM and Planet Mark certified site is a perfect combination of high-level racking, bulk storage space, fulfilment areas, and dock-level and drive-through access.
RHA welcomes plans to build Universal-branded theme park and resort

2 months ago | motortransport.co.uk | Tim Wallace

The RHA said plans to build a Universal theme park and resort in Bedfordshire represented a significant opportunity for jobs, economic growth and infrastructure development in the region.
Yusen - ‘Cyberattack meant we couldn’t pay our staff...’

2 months ago | motortransport.co.uk | Tim Wallace

Two of the transport sector’s leading companies have revealed the full impact of recent cyberattacks on their businesses and urged other organisations to do more to protect themselves. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Microlise Transport Conference in Coventry, Daniel Brind, head of IT security at Yusen Logistics Europe said: “I can’t underestimate the impact that a major cyberattack has on the reputation of the organisation and the people who work for it.
Milence launches first UK truck charging hub with 39p/kWh tariff

Mar 6, 2025 | motortransport.co.uk | Tim Wallace

Milence has opened its first UK HGV public charging hub in Immingham, North Lincolnshire, offering a default tariff of £0.399/kWh (excluding VAT). Speaking at a launch event attended by senior figures from the road transport sector, chief executive Anja van Niersen said the company had worked hard to match the flat fee it offers drivers in other parts of Europe and that the price was “very decent for the UK market because everything here is twice as expensive”.
Glencar unveils prime logistics units near Leeds

Feb 10, 2025 | motortransport.co.uk | Tim Wallace

Glencar has completed construction of two prime industrial & logistics units of 76,231 and 145,454sq ft for Baytree, a pan-European developer of logistics buildings. Baytree Leeds lies close to Junction 7 of the M621 motorway, located immediately to the north-west which links into the M62 for destinations north and west, and to the M1 motorway heading south. Completed in 58 weeks, the units boast an enhanced specification and are built to BREEAM ‘Outstanding’, EPC A, and WELL Ready standards.