The International Transport Forum, an intergovernmental organisation with 64 member countries, has recently published a report that looks at the feasibility of decarbonising heavy-duty trucks through the adoption of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (hydrogen), and Electric Road System Vehicles (ERSV).

Robin Quittard from fleetenergies was recently interviewed by The Mover. His company specialises in reducing energy costs and the environmental footprint of HGVs. It uses patented technology to take precise, real-time measurements of vehicles’ fuel consumption and both CO2 and NOx emissions.

Gavin Shields, the MD of Store Stuff in Northern Ireland and founder and CEO of Stora, an online bookings and payments platform for the storage industry, offers advice on choosing the unmanned self storage route.

Steve Jordan talks to De Haan’s HR manager about changes in the company’s approach to staff in the ‘working from home’ era following the pandemic.

Steve Black, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at global talent mobility platform Topia, considers the ways in which relocation services may need to adapt in a post-pandemic world.

According to an article published recently by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) in the UK, the infrastructure for the provision of hydrogen to fuel HGVs for long distance work, is well underway.

On 13 July, 2022 OMNI (Overseas Moving Network International), held the third of its Sustainable Development Series of workshops. As previously, the workshop, hosted by consultant Johan de Kam, was open to all OMNI and FIDI members.

Renault Trucks has announced plans to recycle its end-of-life trucks and is about to open a dedicated plant in the heart of its manufacturing facility in Lyon–Vénissieux.

An independent research report, commissioned by the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) and produced by specialist consultancy Delta Energy & Environment (Delta-EE), has shown huge potential benefits for the UK, and for the warehousing and logistics sector, of installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on the nation’s warehouse rooftops.

Long-term ocean freight rates climbed yet again in August, edging up 4.1% month-on-month to stand 121.2% higher than this time last year.

Relocation and assignment management firm CapRelo has appointed Dan Lucisano as vice president of global client services.

The Mover has learned this morning of the death of a good friend, Steve Lewis. Steve died of a heart attack yesterday. He was just 56 years old.

Suddath in the USA has announced the launch of NXTPoint Final Mile, a new business line for the delivery of over-dimensional, heavy goods.

DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) in the UK is aware that some trailers fitted with Knorr Bremse Electronic Braking Systems (EBS) may have been incorrectly tested for service efficiency during the roller brake test aspect of the annual test.

The BAR Young Movers will be holding its 2022 conference, entitled 'Moving into the Future', from 13 -15 October at the University Arms Hotel in Cambridge. The event’s main sponsor is insurance broker, Basil Fry & Company.

The DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) has announced that it carried out 11,197 more lorry driving tests in the UK between 1 January, 2022 and 31 March than during the same period last year.

St Neots-based Harrison & Rowley celebrated its 100th anniversary on 16 July with a hog roast and fun day for staff, former employees and their families.

IAM (International Association of Movers) has surveyed its membership to establish whether the industry is ready to implement the Department of Defense (DoD) policy with respect to the shipping and handling of lithium batteries.

European supply chains are set for further disruption as transport unions step up industrial action in response to soaring inflation.

Antony Kildare has been appointed the new permanent CEO of the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart.