Network Rail will shortly begin work to remove trees and vegetation on the West Highland Line between Craigendoran and Helensburgh Upper as part of a new trial project to improve lineside biodiversity. When the felling and removal of trees is complete, the area will be replanted with native trees and shrubs including Holly, Hawthorn, Blackthorn,…
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SEKO Logistics is launching a new SEKO Ecommerce business unit to grow their international cross border shipping, global fulfillment, heavyweight last mile, and returns and recommerce solutions into a multibillion dollar-plus business by 2025. According to the company, the launch of SEKO Ecommerce reflects the rise of Direct to Consumer brands selling through their own…
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XPO Logistics has been awarded an exclusive contract to manage the distribution of kitchen products for all Nobia brands in the UK. Nobia and XPO began working together in 2017 when XPO won the transport contract for Gower products. Nobia renewed the Gower agreement in 2021 and expanded the relationship with the phased transition of…
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PML has invested £6 million in the purchase and extensive refurbishment of its Kent transport and logistics hub which extends to 220,000 sq.foot in total, incorporating a 44,000 sq.foot warehouse. The Lympne site represents a prime location for hauliers, due to the excellent proximity to the motorway network, Channel Tunnel, and the ports (Dover and…
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The prospect of high-speed journeys adding extra capacity into the rail network has taken a leap forward, as the Bill for the Crewe–Manchester extension of the HS2 network is submitted to Parliament. The Bill sets out legislation for the next phase of Britain’s new high-speed, zero carbon railway (known as the Phase 2b Western Leg),…
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Deutsche Post DHL Group is introducing a global DHL Green Carrier Certification to reward road transport subcontractors for their efforts to become more sustainable. As part of its sustainability roadmap, Deutsche Post DHL Group aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to below 29 million tons by 2030 and net-zero by 2050. Ground transport accounts for…
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Cyclist Chris Boardman is to become national commissioner of the government’s new cycling and walking body, Active Travel England (ATE), which launches today. ATE will be responsible for driving up the standards of cycling and walking infrastructure and managing the national active travel budget, awarding funding for projects that meet the new national…
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UK battery company Britishvolt has received an in principle offer of government funding though the Automotive Transformation Fund for its planned gigafactory in Blyth, Northumberland. Once complete, the factory will produce enough batteries for over 300,000 electric vehicles each year, significantly supporting the UK automotive industry’s transition to a zero emissions future and increased production…
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The government has announced £3.7 million in funding to redesign the UK’s airspace to create quicker journeys and cut emissions. The funding will support government’s programme to modernise the UK’s airspace for the first time since the 1950s, helping the aviation industry build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic and create a resilient, efficient airspace…
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New research has been carried out which will shed some light on how street lighting could be used to pave the way for autonomous vehicles in the future. Closed circuit television and wireless technology that enables vehicles to communicate is among the kit that could be neatly stored inside the lanterns of street lights alongside…
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