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Reap the wild wind

The UK’s Bristol Port Company (BPC) has confirmed plans to develop a Bristol Wind Terminal at its Avonmouth Docks.

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Electric van uptake grew for second consecutive month in November 2024

After four months of decline, BEV uptake grew for the second consecutive in November 2024, rising by 36.7% to 2,322 units, in part supported by the Plug-in Van Grant, which will now continue for the next financial year. Market share in November also rose, from 6.1% to 7.7%.

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Digital Catapult to cut truck emissions by 15-30%

UK logistics is under pressure to decarbonise without compromising service levels and increasing efficiency by reducing empty running is often cited as a way to achieve this goal.

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Amazon releases the drones...

'One hour delivery service' Prime Air will integrate drone deliveries into Amazon’s existing fulfilment network, deploying from Same-Day Delivery sites.

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Logistics UK's Logistics Awards 2024: Decarbonisation Champion of the Year - Nestlé UK&I

Nestlé UK&I carried off the coveted prize during a glittering ceremony at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London on Thursday 12 December.

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Myth No 2: Electricity that charges EVs is made by burning fossil fuels, so there are still emissions involved…

From 2035, new petrol and diesel cars will no longer be sold in the UK and far more of us – for work and for leisure – will begin using electric vehicles. However, there remains a number of common misconceptions surrounding EVs that still raise concerns. Here, the National Grid busts some of the most common EV myths…

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Swiss roll...

“Rolling carpet” solar railway tracks get green light in Switzerland.

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Japan's colossal cargo conveyor belt system

The Japanese government plans to connect major cities with automated, zero-emission logistics links to transport millions of tons of cargo quietly and efficiently, removing tens of thousands of trucks from the roads.

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China successfully trials driverless freight train

China is no stranger to unmanned urban rail systems, but - for freight rail - a recent test run represented a ground-breaking moment.

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DPD UK increases last-mile deliveries with electric vans but regulatory barriers need to be removed to help smaller operators go green 

Parcel company DPD UK has reported that it is on target to deliver a 46% reduction in emissions by the end of 2024, from the 2020 baseline, with a third of its final mile van fleet now electric and 95% of its transport fleet running on HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil). 

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Is home charging your EV van realistic in the long term? Logistics UK has its say

The cost of charging electric vehicles (EVs) on standard rate domestic tariffs fell during the summer with drivers paying less than five pence a mile, according to the AA EV Recharge Report for July. But is public charging infrastructure in need of a jolt?

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