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EU should mandate electric freight trucks by 2035, say Unilever and Maersk

E&T

The firm first announced its intentions to produce such a vehicle in 2017 , although it has only become a commercial reality this month. Together with our EV100+ partners, we’re sending a powerful signal to the European Commission, and the wider industry, to set all new freight trucks on a path to zero emissions from 2035 onwards.

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U-Freight supports TAPA’s supply chain security efforts

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

percent of incidents reported in November 2017, is further evidence of the need for diligence in supply chain security, says international freight forwarding and logistics company, U-Freight. The news that cargo thefts at unsecured locations in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region accounted for 173 or 85.1

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Packer Fastener Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary

Fastener News Desk

The family of companies now also includes Packer Freight – a freight brokerage and logistics company; and Albolt Manufacturing – a manufacturer of specialty fasteners. 2017 Packer Fastener goes nation-wide with the addition of a National Sales department. from its National Sales department.

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Waymo testing driverless robotaxis on Phoenix’s highways

Robotics Business Review

It began quietly testing autonomous trucks in 2017 before launching a pilot in Atlanta in 2018 and then formally launching its trucking division in 2020. Hunt, Ryder, Uber Freight and UPS. It had several partnerships, including J.B. However, Waymo pumped the brakes on autonomous trucking about six months ago.

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Australian EV truck manufacturer doubles assembly capacity

AU Manufacturing

Founded in Australia in 2012, SEA Electric released its first electric commercial products in 2017, while last year it launched its new range of medium and heavy-duty electric cab chassis models, distributed and supported by an extensive dealership network. GVM vehicles capable of being driven on a car licence, through to 22.5t

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Equipment and technology investments among top priority for food manufacturers – says survey

AU Manufacturing

Here in Australia, we saw empty market shelves as a result of sea freight disruption coupled with panic and bulk buying behaviour,” she said. According to Felicity Parker, foodpro event and product manager, the FMCG sector experienced growth from 2020 to 2023.

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View from India: Enhanced safety and speed for future train journeys

E&T

The National Metro Rail Policy (2017) indicated that cities with a population of over two million could opt for the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS). The company is a global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for the freight and transit rail industries.

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