All Motor Transport articles in 2013 – Page 4
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MT ArticleNorbert Dentressangle puts hybrid to work at Mitsubishi Electric Europe
Norbert Dentressangle and the UK arm of customer Mitsubishi Electric Europe have jointly purchased a Daf LF Hybrid.The 12-tonne diesel/electric hybrid has joined the operator's dedicated distribution fleet, which moves large industrial air conditioning units, Ecodan heating systems, spare parts and instruction manuals, for Mitsubishi Electric Europe.Norbert Dentressangle has handled ...
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Wincanton moves record grocery volumes during snow
Wincanton moved record volumes of groceries from one of its DCs to meet a 25% increase in demand as snow fell across the UK.The north England DC increased the shift lengths for its warehouse staff and put additional trailers on the contraxt to meet the demands of shoppers during ...
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MT ArticleTilbury Logistics Terminal sees 100% increase in volumes
Tilbury-based The Logistics Terminal (TLT) said it has seen a 100% increase in throughput in a year, reducing bottom-line storage and distribution costs for its customers.The port centric logistics hub, which opened in January 2011, processes an average of 160 containers a week, double the volume it saw last year.Partner ...
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MT ArticleAlarm after sudden change to Driver CPC approval rules
Both the RHA and the FTA have slammed JAUPT’s unilateral decision to change the procedure governing Driver CPC course approval, stating its new diktat will not improve standards but could cause further reputational damage.The associations have gone on the offensive after course approvals body JAUPT wrote to training providers this ...
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MT ArticleStalkers Transport Services back in the black
New business, better marketing and an emphasis on streamlining appear to have paid off for Cumbrian firm Stalkers Transport Services, which posted a pre-tax profit of just under £35,000 for the year to 30 September after two years of heavy losses.Turnover fell from £6.7m in the previous financial year to ...
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MT ArticleDrummond highlights its Hankook connection
Armadale, West Lothian vehicle operator Drummond Distribution has brought into service three new trailers in Hankook livery.The family-run transport business, which has worked with the premium tyre manufacturer for over 12 years so, provides it with a next-day delivery service, collecting product from Hankook’s Daventry warehouse and delivering to ...
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MT ArticleBrit European buys into dual-fuel for JCB
Brit European Transport is investing in a fleet of 24 new dual-fuel vehicles to service a contract with long-term customer and construction equipment manufacturer JCB.The firm, which has worked with JCB for 15 years, has just signed a new five-year deal with optional two-year extension to distribute finished JCB products ...
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MT ArticleDfT gives councils greater control over road works
Local councils should find it easier to minimise the disruption caused by road works, following a DfT decision to allow them to create permit schemes without having to get central government approval.The change, announced by transport minister Norman Baker on 23 January, may take effect as early as 2015 and ...
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MT ArticleWho needs Santa Claus? Investigating the 2012 Christmas peak
Christmas 2012 was another record-breaking year for parcel carriers, with many reporting volumes that made 2011’s peak seem a simple task. With year-on-year volumes rising every Christmas and the online retail boom not showing any signs of slowing down, how are carriers ensuring they are well prepared for 2013’s peak?Retailers ...
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APC Overnight sees 30% uplift in Christmas volumes
APC Overnight saw record 30% increase in year-on-year volumes over the Christmas peak, the parcel network said.To keep up with demand, the network increased trunk levels by 35% compared to 2011’s peak figures and fleet numbers increased by 20% across its network of 115 depots.Chief executive Syed Ziaullah said it ...
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Co-operative's logistics consolidation remains on course for April
The Co-operative Group’s consolidation of its logistics operations in the South West at a new operating centre in Avonmouth will be completed by April, despite continuing concerns from union Unite.The group’s food wing ceased operations at Chelston, Torbay earlier this month and the Co-op's Portbury, Bristol site will close on ...
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MT ArticleOFT to publish fuel report findings this week
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) will publish the result of its call for information on the UK petrol and diesel market on Wednesday (30 January).The report is expected to identify whether there are any competition concerns within the UK fuel market to warrant the launch of an investigation.The OFT ...
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MT ArticlePaint supplier PPG renews contract with Norbert Dentressangle
Paint and sealant supplier PPG Industries has renewed its contract with Norbert Dentressangle for a further 18 months.PPG, which provides paint, coatings and sealant for the UK Ministry of Defence and customers in the construction, industrial, consumer and transportation markets, has extended the contract to include next day delivery.The new ...
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Turnover and volumes fall at Boughey Distribution
Turnover at Boughey Distribution fell during the first half of its current financial year, after the loss of a customer was not offset with enough new business.In a statement issued today by parent company NWF Group covering the six months ended 30 November 2012, it was revealed that turnover at ...
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Do you know a strong female role model? Nominate them for the 2013 Everywoman Awards
The road transport industry is being urged to play its part in attracting more women to the sector by entering this year’s Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.“The annual awards, sponsored this year by the FTA, demonstrate that the sector suits women and is one in which they can excel,” ...
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Disappointment as OFT says there will be no fuel market investigation
The founder of campaign group PetrolPromise has expressed his disappointment after the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) decided against launching an investigation into the UK petrol and diesel market.Campaign founder Robert Halfon, MP for Harlow, said: "I am grateful to the OFT for their work. But it is disappointing that ...
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MT ArticleYusen Logistics exceeds one million pallets target
More than a million pallets of medicines and pharmaceutical raw materials have already been contracted out for carriage in Yusen Logistics’ pan-European network.The Northampton-based logistics provider is also expanding its fleet on the self-titled ‘Pharma Superhighway’ service to incorporate more double-deck, duel temperature trailers as it looks to improve load ...
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UPS and TNT deal would have restricted competition, says regulator
The European Commission (EC) said the aborted UPS and TNT merger would have increased prices and would not have been challenged enough by other carriers.The regulator officially blocked the merger from taking place on 30 January, claiming it would have restricted competition for express delivery between European countries in 15 ...