Fleet & energy

Port of Melbourne reports 60% cut in Scope 1 and 2 emissions

Port of Melbourne says it has reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% since 2022, while retaining a five-star GRESB rating for the fifth consecutive year.

Port of Helsingborg orders two electric reachstackers

Kalmar says the Port of Helsingborg has ordered two electric reachstackers, the first equipment purchase under a six-year framework agreement that allows for up to nine zero-emission machines. Delivery is scheduled for Q2 2027.

ONS reports sharper producer cost pressure from oil and refined petroleum

The ONS reported that UK producer input prices rose 6.1% in the year to August 2026. Crude-oil input prices were 26.7% higher year on year, while output prices for coke and refined petroleum products rose 49.1%; these official producer-price measures indicate cost pressure but are not a direct forecast of any individual haulier’s delivery charge.

Government updates the zero emission van and truck grant

The Department for Transport updated eligibility and application details for the zero emission van and truck grant, which reduces the purchase cost of electric vehicles used on delivery and trunking work.

DAF presents new diesel and electric truck options at IAA 2026

DAF Trucks' own release details new axle configurations for its diesel range and expanded electric truck options, presented by the manufacturer at the IAA Transportation 2026 show in Hanover.

RHA urges Budget support for hauliers as fuel costs rise

The RHA's own statement says rising oil and food price inflation is squeezing already thin haulage margins, and calls on the Chancellor to scrap planned fuel duty rises and introduce an essential user rebate.

Government opens review of the zero emission vehicle mandate

The Department for Transport has opened a consultation on the zero emission vehicle mandate, inviting manufacturers, suppliers, charge point operators, dealers and consumers to comment on the pathway to the 2030 phase-out and the 2035 all-zero-emission target.

HMRC updates hydrocarbon oils fuel duty rates

HMRC has updated its published hydrocarbon oils excise duty rates, confirming diesel at £0.5295 per litre and setting out the temporary reduced rate of £0.0648 per litre for marked gas oil, kerosene for excepted machines and certain biodiesel uses.

Rotterdam bunker volumes fall 25% in first half of 2026

The Port of Rotterdam Authority's own data showed bunker fuel sales fell 25% in the first half of 2026, which it attributed partly to the EU RED III Directive raising conventional fuel costs relative to competing regional ports.

Government updates weekly road fuel price statistics

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's official statistics series publishes weekly average UK pump prices for unleaded petrol and diesel, including duty and VAT breakdowns, for the week of 20 July 2026.

Updated test and certificate fees published for HGVs and trailers

DVSA published the current fees for annual tests, plating and certificates covering HGVs and trailers — a direct fixed cost for every trailer in a palletised freight fleet.

MOT special notice 01-26: zero emission goods vehicles 3,501kg to 4,250kg become class 7

The official DVSA notice confirms that from 1 June 2026 zero emission goods vehicles weighing 3,501-4,250kg are reclassified as class 7 for MOT testing, affecting fleet operators and testing capacity.

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12 May 2026 · time not published by source

Verify before acting: operational disruption changes quickly. Always confirm the current position with the original source or your operator before making transport or booking decisions.