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RHA welcomes £590m pledge for Lower Thames Crossing

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

The RHA has welcomed the government’s announcement today (16 June) of £590m for the Lower Thames Crossing. The project, which will link Tilbury in Essex and Gravesend in Kent, will cost an estimated £10bn. The go-ahead for the 14.5-mile (23km) route was rubber-stamped in March with construction expected to begin in 2026, ahead of an expected opening by 2032.
Dash Group expands South West presence

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

Dash Express, a division of The Dash Group and part of The APC delivery network, has announced its continued expansion in the South West with the strategic takeover of The APC’s Exeter depot. Located in Woodbury Business Park, the new 5,500sq ft depot represents a key milestone in The Dash Group’s regional growth strategy.
ACEA warns fines for missed emissions targets will cripple European truck makers

2 weeks ago | motortransport.co.uk | Will Shiers

Hundreds of thousands of European jobs are at risk unless urgent action is taken to address the commercial vehicle industry’s inability to meet 2030 CO₂ reduction targets, according to Christian Levin (pictured), chief executive of Traton Group and current chairman of ACEA’s Commercial Vehicle Board.
Webfleet and Dynamon team up to slash cost of fleet decarbonisation reports

2 weeks ago | motortransport.co.uk | Carol Millett

Tech firms Dynamon and Webfleet have joined forces to deliver data-backed decarbonisation reports, which slash costs by up to 80% by removing the need for external consultants, the partnership announced this week. The new integration enables commercial fleets to access tailored reports that provide clear answers to key questions around vehicle replacement, EV rollout strategies, charger requirements and low-carbon fuel alternatives – without the need for costly external consultancy.
Kinaxia completes executive leadership team with HR director appointment

2 weeks ago | motortransport.co.uk | Carol Millett

Kinaxia Logistics has appointed Kathryn Robinson as HR director, as part of a wider management team refresh, linked to the group’s drive for growth. Robinson brings more than 20 years’ experience in multi-site people and culture development to her new role at Kinaxia, joining the group from Navigator Tissue UK, where she was HR director for more than eight years.
Derry Bros uses AI to speed up customs processes for plants and animals

2 weeks ago | motortransport.co.uk | Carol Millett

Derry Bros has harnessed AI to help streamline the movement of live animals, animal products, high-risk food and feed, and certain plant products through customs. The company, which has its headquarters in Armargh, Northern Ireland, has used advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and AI technology to make it possible to generate time consuming Common Health Entry Documents (CHEDs) in less than one minute.
Bidcorp UK places major order with Carrier Transicold for 100 trucks with engineless Syberia units

2 weeks ago | motortransport.co.uk | Carol Millett

Food distribution firm Bidcorp UK has placed its first major order with Carrier Transicold for more than 100 new rigid trucks equipped with engineless Syberia units, in a move aimed at boosting fleet efficiency and cutting carbon emissions. The order includes 112 Syberia 18i Twincool units mounted to 98 18-tonne Scania P250 and 13 26-tonne Scania P280 rigids, alongside a single mono-temperature Syberia 11 on another 18-tonne Scania, which all feature insulated bodies from Gray & Adams.
Black Country haulier Davies Turner strengthens alliance with Felixstowe-based Transport Equipment Services

2 weeks ago | motortransport.co.uk | Carol Millett

The haulage alliance between Davies Turner and Transport Equipment Services (TES) has taken another step forward with the addition of two Renault’s T-High trucks, recently acquired by TES, which are now in operation for Davies Turner. The new units will help support Coleshill-based Davies Turner’s nationwide and European logistics operations.
Geopost to showcase Locker Robots in Paris at VivaTech 2025

2 weeks ago | motortransport.co.uk | Carol Millett

International parcel delivery giant Geopost is returning to VivaTech 2025, which is being held in Paris this week, to present a new selection of smart, sustainable and customer-focused delivery solutions. VivaTech 2025 takes place at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles and runs from 11-14 June.
Software firm r2c launches digital tool to monitor workshop technicians' output

2 weeks ago | motortransport.co.uk | Carol Millett

Software specialist r2c has launched a new online tool which logs commercial vehicle technicians’ hours against individual jobs, allowing workshops to assess the efficiency of employees, pinpoint where additional training may be needed and prevent jobs being under-estimated. Time Recording analyses how every minute is spent against work lines, letting CV technicians log hours against each task and allowing workshops to chart the efficiency of employees.