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All Motor Transport articles in 2015 – Page 19
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Cenex annual low-carbon vehicle expo arrives at Millbrook this week
Cenex will this week be hosting its annual technology showcasing and networking event for the UK’s low-carbon vehicle community: LCV2015.Opening this Wednesday 9 September, the two-day event takes place at Millbrook and comprises a full seminar programme, a large technology expo with a broad B2B focus, ride and drive opportunities ...
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FTA to sponsor Think Logistics scheme
The FTA has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with Think Logistics, the educational scheme founded by Abbey Logistics MD Steve Granite that works to promote careers in logistics to students aged 16-19. The trade association said the sponsorship was one of many ways it plans to attract more fresh blood ...
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Renault Trucks leads collaborative project to reduce distribution vehicles' fuel use by 13%
Renault Trucks is leading a collaborative industry project aiming to reduce the fuel consumption of distribution lorries by 13% compared with a current production vehicle.Six industry partners will be working on the EDIT (efficient distribution truck) project alongside Renault, they are: Valeo, Lamberet, Michelin, BeNomad, INSA de Lyon (LamCoS) and ...
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ArticleSafer Lorry Scheme: side windows a pane to come for operators?
Whatever your view of London’s Safer Lorry Scheme – unnecessary, popular politics at their worst, or vital safety measure that’s long overdue - it’s a bold scheme that had been delivered quickly.With other cities no doubt watching its performance with interest, and while the DfT still dithers about a national ...
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Hermes wins Poundland home delivery contract
Hermes has won Poundland’s new home delivery contract, after the single-priced retailer said it planned to trial an online shopping system earlier this week.The contract will see Hermes provide delivery of the more than 2,000 products available in the retailer’s online store over a 4-5 day delivery period.While there is ...
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Bennett delivers profit growth at Kuehne + Nagel
Kuehne + Nagel UK managing director Marcus Bennett oversaw a 43.5% jump in profitability at the 3PL during his first full year in charge of the British arm of the Swiss multinational.UK-derived turnover at Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) rose to £1.16bn in the year-ending 31 December 2014, according to Companies ...
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ArticleMayor proposes larger windows for HGVs
Operators entering the capital could be forced to retrofit larger windows in their HGVs' cab doors at an estimated cost of £1,000 a piece, if London mayor Boris Johnson gets his way.Following the launch of the Safer Lorry Scheme on 1 September, which requires most HGVs entering London to be ...
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ArticleGist staff advised to take deal rather than strike
Unite members at Gist have been advised to accept a proposed increase in paid holiday after the two parties reached an agreement, avoiding a strike which was scheduled for 30 August.The company’s proposal was agreed on at the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) before the scheduled strike, which was ...
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ArticleFTA: smart motorways would ease congestion and boost freight journey reliability into Belfast city centre
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed a study commissioned by Northern Ireland roads authority, Transport NI, that outlines proposals for the M1 and M2 into Belfast becoming 'smart motorways'.Freight operators would see the benefits from an economic, environmental and safety persepctive if smart motorways were introduced, which turn parts ...
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ArticleZero-emission refrigeration for CVs on display at Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution Show
A zero-emission transport refrigeration system will be showcased at the Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution show later this month.Clean cold technology firm Dearman is developing a range of zero-emission cold and power technologies that use liquid air engines. The first such technology to come to market will be a clean ...
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Retrofitted larger windows and safer routes for construction HGVs proposed for London
HGV fleets operating in London may need to be retrofitted with bigger windows in their cab doors if proposals announced this week by mayor Boris Johnson get the green light.Following the launch of the Safer Lorry Scheme earlier this week, which requires the majority of HGVs to be fitted with ...
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Commercially-viable exhaust heat recovery system for trucks under development
The University of Brighton and engineering company Libertine are developing a commercially-viable exhaust heat recovery system for HGVs.Part-funded by the government through Innovate UK, the heat recovery project uses a pair of Libertine's linear free-piston expanders to convert waste exhaust heat into electrical power.Dr Rob Morgan (pictured), project lead and ...
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ArticleNew MD for Fraikin in management shake-up
Fraikin has completed a series of three senior appointments in a move that sees Hugh Cole as MD, Jeremy Heron as sales and marketing director and Michelle Everitt as head of HR.Cole will report directly to Pierre-Louis Colin, CEO of Fraikin Group, which now has operations in 16 countries across ...
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CV Informer 2015 - detailed analysis of the UK rental and leasing sector
This year's CV Informer, produced in partnership with the BVRLA, and in association with ATS Euromaster and Glass’s, features the Top 100 rental, leasing and contract hire companies that took part in the 2015 research. They are ranked in order of their total vehicle assets, and this year's Top 100 ...
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Palletways expands in Eastern Europe
Palletways has cemented its position as Europe's largest pallet network with the opening of both Bulgarian and Romania hubs.The development means the network now operates and delivers to 20 European countries.Pallet ways said it now handled more than 30,000 pallets a day across mainland Europe and is predicting crossborder traffic ...
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Goodyear ousts Michelin at Hoyer
Hoyer has selected Goodyear as its new tyre provider, ending a relationship with Michelin that began 18 years ago.The bulk liquid distribution giant will fit its 400 units and 780 trailers in the UK, as well as 4,000 trucks and trailers across Europe, with KMax, FuelMax and Goodyear retreaded products.Hoyer ...
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HGVs must comply with London's Safer Lorry Scheme from today or face fines
Large goods vehicles entering the capital from today must abide by the rules of Transport for London’s (TfL) Safer Lorry Scheme or face fines of up to £1,000.It will require all vehicles over 3.5 tonnes to be fitted with sideguards and close-proximity mirrors in a bid to improve the safety ...
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ArticleStobart sells automotive logistics business back to Avril Palmer-Baunack
Eddie Stobart’s automotive logistics business – formerly Autologic - has been sold to BCA Marketplace, an automotive support services company best known for consumer brand Webuyanycar.com.BCA Marketplace was bought earlier this year by an investment vehicle formed by Avril Palmer-Baunack- the former chairwoman of Stobart and chief executive of Autologic.BCA ...
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ArticleLiam Connolly (Roadfreight) commits to pan-Ireland UPN coverage
County Fermanagh-based Liam Connolly (Roadfreight) has signed a long-term agreement to be the all-Ireland member of the United Pallet Network (UPN).The two companies have already worked together for six years, and last year Connolly moved into a six acre facility in Lisnaskea, which has 130,000ft² of warehousing.Director Darren Connolly said: ...
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SGN targets fuel wastage by transforming driver behaviour
Gas Distribution company SGN is implementing a driver performance improvement programme across its vehicle fleet following a trial that saw it reduce the volume of fuel wasted through idling by almost 68%."The company was wasting 13,000 litres a month through vehicle idling alone, but now we are able to provide ...