Warehouse technology innovator SnapFulfil is beating the pandemic blues with a string of new business wins in both the UK and US.
In the past eight weeks the cloud-based warehouse management system (WMS) provider, has enjoyed a significant uplift in enquiries and quickly onboarded five new clients – particularly because its implementation and support teams excel in remote augmentation. The latest include Newcastle-upon-Tyne based DC Iron, which has also seen demand soar for its wrought iron components […]
Salvatori enters a new era by welcoming its first eight Mercedes-Benz Actros from Sparshatt Truck & Van.
The opening by The Salvatori Group of an additional depot in Sittingbourne, Kent, paved the way for the introduction of its first Mercedes-Benz trucks. The transport, logistics and warehousing provider is now running eight new-generation Actros 2548 tractor units with flat-floored BigSpace cabs and pioneering safety features, including MirrorCam technology and Active Brake Assist 5 […]
Boat transporter rides the crest of a technological wave with new Mercedes-Benz Actros from Marshall.
“Bulletproof” reliability on regular runs into southern Europe meant that when the time came to replace his first Mercedes-Benz Actros, boat transport specialist Michael Whelan charted a course straight back to his local Dealer for a new-generation version of the same truck. With bases in Lymington, on The Solent, and Plymouth, South West Boat Transport […]
Renault Trucks announces arrival of UK’s first 100% electric production truck, Range D Wide Z.E.
Renault Trucks announces the arrival of the UK’s first right hand drive 100% electric serial production truck, a Range D Wide Z.E. 26 tonne 6×2 rigid. “Today marks a significant milestone in our transformation of urban mobility, with the arrival in the UK of the first fully electric MHD launched earlier this year,” says Carlos […]
Volta Trucks – on a mission to become the world’s most sustainable commercial vehicle manufacturer.
“Sustainability is at the very core of our business. Saving the planet cannot wait, it must happen now, and Volta Trucks wants to spearhead the rapid change in large commercial vehicles, from outdated diesel to clean and safe technological solutions”. Carl-Magnus Norden, Founder of Volta Trucks. With the launch of the Volta Zero, the first […]
Mercedes-Benz Vans launches Servicecare Maintenance to further support customers during challenging times.
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd has launched new ServiceCare Maintenance plans to further support customers during challenging times, helping them to budget the cost of two services for £360.00, plus VAT. The new ServiceCare Maintenance plans consist of two services – an A service and B service and includes air filter, fuel filter, pollen filter and […]
Volta Trucks launches new website, media newsroom and pioneer programme ahead of the reveal of the new Volta Zero.
Volta Trucks, the Scandinavian start-up full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has released its new website ahead of the launch of the forthcoming Volta Zero in autumn 2020. The new website also gives access to Volta’s Pioneer Programme. Members of the Pioneer Programme will be the first to operate pilot fleet trucks and production vehicles when ready, […]
LEVC announces full details of new electric van, VN5.
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) is set to revolutionise the commercial vehicle segment with the launch of VN5, its new electric light commercial van. Available to order now, first VN5 deliveries will commence in RHD form in Q4, with LHD models available from March 2021. VN5 has a flexible zero emissions capable range of over […]
Tiny percentage of damage claims show Michelin’s product confidence is well founded.
In the 12 months ending 30 June 2020, Michelin received just 769 eligible claims for damage under its free accidental damage guarantee – from nearly 120,000 entitled truck and bus tyres sold in the UK and Ireland. Michelin says the claim rate of just 0.65 per cent highlights its unrivalled product quality, and demonstrates the […]
ETF leads a €7 million investment in Basemark.
Basemark, a leading software company specialising in graphics and autonomous driving vehicle software, has successfully concluded a €7 million equity funding round by ETF Partners (Environmental Technologies Fund). The investment will be used to accelerate Basemark’s growth in the field of Autonomous Vehicles. Founded in 2015, Basemark quickly gained a strong reputation for its Rocksolid […]
