New Yusen Vehicle Upgrades to Reduce Emissions and Boost Optimisation
23rd January 2018
Yusen Logistics UK has invested in a new vehicle fleet in order to reduce harmful emissions and boost customer service levels. Almost 100 vehicles have been upgraded, to deliver significant economic benefits and improved driver efficiencies, whilst safeguarding drivers with the latest safety assistance technology.
Less than a year after the acquisition of Transfreight, Yusen Logistics UK has undergone an extensive replacement programme, upgrading the original fleet with 45 new Renault tractor units from the efficient T range. This is alongside the addition of 50 new MAN tractor units to Yusen Logistics’ primary fleet, from the economic TGX 460 series.
Designed with the latest Euro 6 technology, these upgrades bring the new fleet in line with EU directives to reduce harmful pollutants from vehicle exhausts, by converting the majority of nitrogen oxide (NOx) into harmless nitrogen and water before reaching the exhaust. This delivers economic benefits by increasing fuel economy through improved miles per gallon and lower associated running costs, whilst also reducing C02 emissions.
Advanced vehicle telematics allow further optimisation opportunities to be identified and driver efficiencies to be continuously improved. This is alongside updated safety and driver assistance systems, including efficient cruise control, Bluetooth communications, roll control and vehicle tracking.
The new fleet will be in place by the end of January 2018.