24.02.2020, 14:38
Foodmove Invests in Eco-friendly Fleet
Transport and logistics company Foodmove has invested £1 million in a new fleet of more environmentally friendly vehicles.
The Gate Ventures (GV Group) subsidiary which services wholesalers, contract caterers, manufacturers and retailers, has purchased a fleet of fifty 3.5-tonne Euro 6 compliant vans which feature multi-temperature transport capabilities, enabling both chilled and ambient product to be delivered at the same time without any loss of quality.
Vehicles will also be fitted with GPS tracking systems to enable the company to restrict its drivers to only doing a limited number of miles, and clients to monitor deliveries in progress.
Investment in Euro 6 vehicles is part of Foodmove’s strategy to both reduce its environmental impact and futureproof its business. Vehicles that are not Euro 6 compliant are subject to the ULEZ (Ultra Low Emissions Zone) in London, a levy for drivers of the highest polluting vehicles.
The ULEZ is set to expand from Central London to all areas inside the North and South Circular from 26 October 2021.
The Euro 6 standard was introduced in 2015 to reduce harmful pollutants from vehicle exhaust emissions, including nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and particulate matter. The knock-on effect of reducing these pollutants can also mean improved fuel economy and lower carbon dioxide emissions.
Tevin Tobun, CEO, Foodmove, says:
“Much of Foodmove’s success stems from its ability to be constantly agile and to plan ahead. We are always looking for new ways to make our operations more efficient, both for our customers and clients and the world in which we live.”
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