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Dennison by the DHL 'Double Decker High-Loader' Ten at South Airline Catering Concept hermo King has collaborated with Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and meets Coast Logistics DHL to develop a new concept all safety and environmental standards
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ward winning South Coast Logistics from Fermoy, County Cork has taken delivery of ten new Dennison skeletal trailers, joining an expanding fleet of in excess of 120 tanker chassis to cater for an increasing work load. As explained by Richie Flynn, South Coast Logistics, “The chassis have a tare weight of 3.5 tonnes that enables increased payload and are installed with the latest in braking technology such as parking sensors. While reversing, these sensors will detect persons walking around the rear of the trailer, or assist the driver in reversing into a loading or unloading gantry area.”
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airside catering truck which is now being tested at London Heathrow airport. The ‘Double Decker High-Loader’ concept airline catering vehicle also had an input from Mallaghan, one of the fastest-growing airport ground support equipment manufacturers, which built the body. Thermo King’s UT1200 unit was selected to provide the optimal temperature controlled environment inside the uniquely designed catering truck. “The unique element of our vehicle’s design is that when in transit, it is under the 4-metre height restriction within the airport. However once engaged with the aircraft, the vehicle’s roof can be raised and the internal lift ing deck can be operated,” said Martin Bryce, Engineering Manager UK & Ireland at DHL. “Th is enables the truck to achieve 80 percent more payload potential, which should operationally reduce the total number of vehicles necessary, further improving the efficiency and carbon footprint reduction for DHL and the airport.”
set by the Transport for London,” added Steve Williams, UK Area Sales Manager at Thermo King. “We are pleased to be part of this project and to provide solutions that contribute to the significant environmental and operational improvements achieved by DHL.” To meet the challenging temperature control requirements set by the unique design and ensure good air circulation, Thermo King installed additional fans on the lower deck. Temperature mapping carried out on the upper and lower decks following the build and installation, verified good temperature management in all areas with the ceiling fans ensuring good airflow distribution to complete the cycle.
“The vehicle has been designed to operate within the London
Conti Hybrid HT3 Trailer Tyre wins iF Design Award
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mong the successful products which were honoured during the official presentation ceremony at the iF Design Awards held at the BMW Welt in Munich was Continental Tyres’ Conti Hybrid HT3 445/45 R 19.5.
quality, innovation, safety, environmental compatibility, and other criteria. The Conti Hybrid HT3 445/45 R 19.5, offers a highly durable and fuel efficient trailer tyre that has been specially developed for volume transport. Its retread-able carcass improves the carbon footprint of transport companies and makes a positive contribution to sustainable and environmentally friendly goods transportation. Like all tyres from the German premium tyre manufacturer, the Conti Hybrid HT3 445/45 R 19.5 was fully developed at the in-house design department based at the firm’s site in Hannover-Stöcken.
"The Conti Hybrid HT3 445/45 R 19.5 beat more than 5,000 other entries. We accept this award with joy and pride. The iF Design Award recognises the high standards we constantly apply to the development of our tyres in terms of performance, safety, and efficiency - and which of course can be seen in their design as well," explained Constantin Batsch, Vice President Business Region Truck Tyres EMEA. The low profi le tyre came out on top in the "Product" category and impressed the FLEETTRANSPORT | APRIL 16
58-person panel, made up of international design experts, on account of its design
The iF Design competition has been held annually by the iF International Forum Design GmbH since 1954. Text: Jarlath Sweeney - editor@fleet.ie