freight

Challenges around decarbonising freight transport (video)

A number of challenges need to be overcome when attempting to decarbonise the freight sector, on many occasions using rail as an alternative.

Renewable fuels guide for harder-to-electrify vehicles produced

Operators of harder-to-electrify heavy duty vehicles are being urged to consider renewable fuels to cut their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Hydrogen vehicle design aided by University of Nottingham

The design of hydrogen-powered refrigerated vehicles is being shaped by researchers at the University of Nottingham as part of a £1 million project.

Commercial vehicle operators needs more help to decarbonise, says trade body

More Government support is needed for commercial vehicle operators if they are to decarbonise operations in line with the 2050 net zero target, according to a new report from Logistics UK.

New report claims electric HGVs ‘cheaper than diesels’

New research suggests city, urban and regional deliveries with rigid HGVs using electric powertrains, rather than diesel, are on the cusp of being cheaper on a total cost of ownership (TCO) basis.

Scottish electric timber truck trial

Scottish Forestry funding of more than £450,000 will go towards putting electric timber trucks through their paces during a three-year trial.

New long-range hydrogen truck promises to deliver 'step change' in efficiency

Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has revealed its new long-range hydrogen-fuelled tractor unit.

Hydrogen infrastructure need to be considered by new freight forum

A new Government and industry freight forum is being launched to help the sector decarbonise and ensure its long-term sustainability.

Call for more Government support to help accelerate decarbonisation of trucks

Electric truck manufacturer Tevva is calling for more Government support to help companies make the switch to electric.

Mercedes truck converted to hydrogen

JCB has installed one of its hydrogen engines into a 7.5 tonne Mercedes truck.

SMEs offered Government funding to help them decarbonise freight

A Government-backed fund is being targeted at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to help them decarbonise freight.

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Reports 13 Dec 2022

Transport for the North (TfN) Freight and Logistics Strategy

Analysis shows that by 2050 the freight and logistics sector could be worth over £30 billion to the North’s economy and employ over half a million people.

Freight and logistics sector worth £30 billion to North’s economy by 2050, new report suggests

Transport for the North has produced a new Freight and Logistics Strategy that reveals the sector could be worth more than £30 billion to the North’s economy and employ more than 500,000 people.

Freight operators now able to haul more goods per train

Freight train operators will be able to pull more than good wagons per train, improving their environmental impact and efficiency.

Transport Decarbonisation Plan one year on

Government to publish Mobility as a Service (MaaS) Code of Practice

The DfT says it will publish the Mobility as a Service Code of Practice to signal the UK's intent for Mobility as a Service (MaaS) to help shape transport outcomes.

Government publishes Future of Freight plan

A strategy for the Government and industry to work more closely together to deliver a world-class, seamless flow of freight across the UK’s roads, railways, seas, skies and canals has been laid out in the Future of Freight plan.

Government’s cash boost for hydrogen innovation projects

A total of 28 hydrogen innovation projects in the UK are set to receive a cash injection as part of the Government’s Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply 2 (HySupply 2) competition.

HVO replaces diesel in delivery company's shunters

Fuel and lubricant distributor Certas Energy has partnered with Yodel to roll out the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) for the parcel carrier’s shunter fleet.

£200 million Government boost for rollout of zero-emission HGVs

The Government has announced funding of more than £200 million for a zero-emission road freight demonstrator programme.

Parcel lockers could be key tool to aid last mile delivery decarbonisation

Parcel lockers can help cut last mile delivery CO2 emission by as much as 13,845 kg a year, according to a new report by Last Mile Experts.