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Industry news of relevance to Fellows and Members
Autonomous robots will each deliver up to 30 parcels a day, in two neighbourhoods.
The trial is part of series of innovative green initiatives from DPD.
The firm has already announced plans to have over 3,000 electric vehicles on the road in the UK this year and 5,000 by 2023, when it will be delivering to 30 towns and cities on all-electric vehicles.
Real, at table, at TFL Palestra House – Operator-rich discussion group for clean air, trucks, bus, van and cargo cycles at one table.
Hydrogen EV and HVO for trucks with Knights of Old.
Refreshments sponsored by Inst of Couriers.
Parking cargo cycles overnight to expanding ULEZ and research as far as Freight Lab for clean air.
John O'Groats to Land's End – four days and 1200 miles
What is this thing we call Sortation?
Asked about your sector to deliver the next generation.
IOC CEO, Dr Tracey Worth led a discussion at the recent IOC Heads of Industry roundtable to gain clarity of operator understanding on how to deliver sortation.
She asked the question - "What is this thing we call sortation?"
The first Yodel CSR award ceremony for suppliers.
Prizes awarded to Montgomery Transport, Michelin Tyres & C3.
Multimodal at the NEC.
Road, rail air and sea logistics.
IOC exclusive photo tour on your laptop from Day 1.
Scotland-based independent courier company Eagle Express is reaching new heights after it launched a specialist airline lost baggage service.
Eagle Aviation – an offshoot of well-established Eagle Couriers – is now firmly placed as the UK and Northern Ireland’s leading baggage repatriation company.
Whistl begin electric vehicle rollout – Maxus and EO charging.
Whistl has begun the rollout of electric vehicles within its fleet following a strategic review of its future transport needs.
As part of their ongoing growth strategy, CitySprint is delighted to announce the acquisition of EcoSpeed, the major independent and Manchester-based same day courier company.
The deal highlights CitySprint’s ongoing growth strategy, underpinned by the acquisition of strong regional courier businesses.
IOC fellows made an Express delivery to an early morning visit to the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC.
The trucks are gone; it's vans at the heart of the NEC CV Show and they are electric!.
The rugged Isuzu jeep parked on the rocky outcrop at the entrance, was the prelude to more vans inside
The blue carpet led the way to all things vans and the yellow carpet zone signposted accessories.
- Maxus 12 EV vans
- Ford E transit showcasing almost 200 mile range
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DPD confirms all-electric delivery status for 10 towns and cities and announces plans for five additional ‘green' towns.
DPD all-electric target updated to 30 locations, two years earlier than planned.
Princess, DfT Minister and truck driver of the year.
Opening the conference, Nadeem Raza – Microlise CEO
‘Thank you for getting everything delivered during the challenge.’
Santis Global – more than a Logistics company.
Santis diversity - 50% of management team are women.
Having a clear view helps you achieve so much.
Yodel, announced this week that it is partnering with Certas Energy to roll out the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a cleaner alternative to diesel, to fuel its shunter fleets at its Shaw, Wednesbury and Hatfield sorting centres.
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