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How fleet operators can resolve grid challenges and unlock the power they need for the electric vehicle transition?
For both personal and commercial use-cases, electric mobility has made considerable strides in recent times; indeed, the vehicles themselves are more advanced and capable than ever before. In recognising this, and their environmental and commercial benefits, fleet operators are making equally encouraging progress in joining the transition.
Stagecoach unveils plans for first fully electric fleet and depot
Stagecoach has announced plans for its first fully electric fleet and depot in Stockton-on-Tees in a celebration event took place at Acklam Hall, Middlesborough on 19 May.
Unipart win three-year contract with helicopter manufacture Leonardo
Unipart, supply chain performance improvement partner, has won a three-year contract with Leonardo, a global industrial group building technological capabilities in aerospace, defence and security.
South Western Railway becomes first train operator to return to public ownership
South Western Railway has become the first train operator to transfer back into public control on 25 May 2025, ending nearly three decades of rail privatisation.
Maritime Transport launches two new rail services from DP World London Gateway
Maritime Transport, provider of road and rail freight logistics, has launched two new intermodal rail services connecting DP World London Gateway with its inland terminals at Hams Hall and iPort Doncaster.
Solent Transport launch Portsmouth micro hub to tackle city centre congestion
Southampton based Logistics company Solent Transport has announced the launch of its Portsmouth Micro Hub to help reduce the number of delivery vans causing congestion on Portsmouth’s streets.
Automated storage and retrieval systems: pioneering the future of UK warehousing
Since the inception of the first automated storage and retrieval system in a European warehouse in 1962, the evolution of warehousing has been marked by technological advancements.
ZeroAvia to build major hydrogen-electric aircraft manufacturing facility in Scotland
ZeroAvia a hydrogen electric aircraft developer has announced it will be building a ‘major’, manufacturing facility to produce its hydrogen-electric powertrains at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland, close to Glasgow Airport in Renfrewshire.
Next generation of talent inspired at CILT(UK)'s first early career conference
CILT(UK)'s Next Generation Forum hosted its first ever conference aimed at early career professionals, apprentices and students at GXO East Midlands Gateway.
New EU-UK deal could transform cross-border logistics and supply chains
A new agreement between the UK and European Union announced on 19 May is expected to improve cross-border logistics operations, removing significant barriers to trade since Brexit.
