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'Multiple challenges' to van electrification

Carbon-neutral parcel courier Packfleet has highlighted several challenges that are proving problematic to electrifying van fleets.

Fleet procurement 16 Jul

Self-driving delivery boats to shift focus from road to water

A self-driving parcel delivery boat is among 41 projects to win a share of £1.8 million Government funding.

connected and autonomous vehicles 22 Mar

Justin Pegg made Institute of Couriers senior fellow at House of Lords

Justin Pegg, chief operating officer at DPD, has been made a senior fellow for the Institute of Couriers at the House of Lords.

People leadership 8 Mar

FedEx Express deploys new e-cargo bikes in London

FedEx Express Europe has introduced new e-cargo bikes to work alongside its vehicle pick-up and delivery fleet in Greater London.

e-cargo bikes 14 Feb

Yodel sold | New owners to buy Tuffnells creating logistics powerhouse

The UK delivery firm has been bought for an undisclosed sum by YDLGP, a new company which is also set to buy Tuffnells, bringing both businesses together.

Yodel 13 Feb

Updated: Yodel confirms talks with potential buyers ongoing

The parcel delivery firm says constructive talks with interested parties are in the final stages.

Yodel 8 Feb

DPD opens diesel-free depot in London

DPD has opened a new sorting centre in London’s Docklands that uses only electric and HVO-fuelled vehicles.

DPD 13 Nov

Uber Eats strikes deal with Zoomo for new e-moped initiative

Zoomo has partnered with online food delivery company Uber Eats to drive greater accessibility of light electric vehicles for couriers in London.

Insight & policy 26 Oct

Electric vans join APC Manchester’s delivery fleet

APC Manchester has taken delivery of the first of two electric vans for its fleet.

electric fleet - operations and case studies 9 Oct

FedEx Express welcomes Mercedes-Benz eSprinters to UK fleet

FedEx Express Europe has added 23 Mercedes-Benz eSprinters to its UK fleet operations.

electric fleet - operations and case studies 6 Oct

Cargo bike switch suggests ‘huge’ savings

New analysis suggests using cargo bikes instead of vans for first and last-mile deliveries would save the NHS and other Government services more than £4bn.

cargo bikes 4 Apr