Royal Mail tests e-trucks for the first time

The trial is supported by an £800,000 grant from government initiative Innovate UK. By Stewart Burnett Royal Mail has begun testing its first 19-tonne electric trucks (e-trucks) as part of a broader effort to decarbonise its logistics operations. The trial involves two Magtec MEV190 e-trucks, designed for urban and regional …

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Parcels stolen after Royal Mail van ‘crowbarred open’

It has been reported that a person broke into the Royal Mail van in Diglis while there were parcels inside. According to locals, parcels were stolen but were later found in Cripplegate Park. READ MORE: New image released of man after taxi attacked with women’s shoes READ MORE: Cat may need surgery after …

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Lorry park in the Carlisle area to have new lighting

It was for land to the west of Bankend Road and it will allow five 8m high lighting columns to illuminate the lorry park. Planning permission was granted on Wednesday (May 7) and a planning report states: “The site is a long strip of land to the west of Parcelforce Worldwide and …

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Poste Italiane Q1: Net Profit of €597 million, up 19% on last year

Today, the Board of Directors of Poste Italiane, chaired by Silvia Maria Rovere, approved First Quarter 2025 Financial Results. Matteo Del Fante, Poste Italiane Chief Executive Officer commented: “In our Strategy Update in February we outlined 2025 targets and confirmed our strong commitment to generate substantial profitability growth and deliver …

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TPT preparing to launch first multi-employer CDC scheme | News

It follows confirmation from pensions minister Torsten Bell that legislation to enable CDC schemes to operate will be laid before parliament later this year. Bell welcomed TPT’s announcement today, adding that CDC schemes were “set to be an important, innovative addition to the UK pensions’ landscape with the potential to …

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Royal Mail trials electric trucks for first time

The vehicles in question will be Magtec MEV190 electric trucks. These 19-tonne trucks are geared towards urban and regional deliveries, and will be used to ship post and parcels between Royal Mail delivery depots. In that regard, they are testing their functionality for middle- and last-mile logistics, with Royal Mail’s …

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