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All Motor Transport articles in 2018 – Page 20
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ArticleFirst Mile puts best foot Forward with six new Isuzu trucks
First Mile, a London based recycling company, now has more than 20 Isuzu trucks in its fleet after adding six more.The company ordered its first Isuzu three years ago and have become fans of the vehicle.The new arrivals are Isuzu Forward N75.150 (E) rigids, and the other Isuzus in its ...
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In an uncertain time it pays to invest in your team
David Coombes, MD for Skills for Logistics, takes a look at what you can to to ensure your businesses survives and prospers in these precarious times.Brexit. The word has become synonymous with uncertainty. Regardless of your political leanings, the UK's current state of affairs is nail-biting. So too is the ...
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ArticleLogistics parks get green light
Two major logistics parks, which together could add more than 5 million ft² to the UK’s warehousing stock, can now go ahead after receiving the green light from the planning authorities.Highgrove Group has received full planning approval for up to 2.5 million ft² of high-bay distribution/industrial accommodation in Gateshead, while ...
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FeaturesPalletways welcomes Foulger Transport and Transol Logistics into the fold
Foulger Transport and Transol Logistics have joined the Palletways pallet network.Foulger Transport, part of Kinaxia Logistics, is covering the NR1 and NR35 postcodes in Norfolk for Palletways. It was previously a Palletline member.Barry Germany, director at Foulger Transport, said: “Joining Palletways, with its mature domestic and pan-European networks, will add ...
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Transport secretary praises haulage sector, promising Brexit clarity and more truck parking
Transport secretary Chris Grayling has praised the road transport industry, promised clarity over Brexit for the sector and acknowledged the shortage of truck parking in the UK.Speaking at the RHA's 70th anniversary annual lunch in London last week, Grayling declared that no sector is more important than road haulage and ...
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ArticleChevron Lubricants re-brands Ursa as Texaco Delo
Chevron Lubricants has re-branded its heavy-duty vehicle and equipment lubricant range Ursa as Texaco Delo.Chevron, which operates under the Texaco master brand in Europe, has made the changes to align its European heavy-duty lubricant business with the global Delo brand.The launch of Texaco Delo in Europe means the company will ...
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Qualified support for Brexit White Paper, as trade associations issue skills warning
Leading trade associations have broadly welcomed the government’s Brexit White Paper but warned that it could amplify the nation’s skills shortage.The FTA also has raised worries about a proposed permit system for HGVs crossing borders.James Hookman, deputy chief executive, said: "The White Paper gives encouragement to those of us charged ...
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ArticleAssociated British Ports adds 11 new Fruehauf Smoothside Sloper trailers to its fleet
Associated British Ports (ABP) has added 11 new Fruehauf Smoothside Sloper bulk tipping trailers to its fleet as part of a £3m fleet investment programme at the Port of Hull.The delivery of the 11 tipping trailers is part of ABP’s plans to boost its fleet and in-house haulage team at ...
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ArticleCurrie Solutions continues new livery roll out with 10 Mercedes-Benz Actros units
Currie Solutions has added its biggest batch of Mercedes-Benz Trucks to its fleet to date, with the purchase of 10 new Actros tractor units in the company's new livery.The business, which rebranded from Currie European last August, bought the new vehicles as part of ongoing renewal of its 750-strong fleet.The ...
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John Raymond Transport returns to profit for the first time since its acquisition by Nolan Transport
Bridgend-based John Raymond Transport has returned to profit for the first time since being acquired by Irish haulier Nolan Transport almost two years ago.Reporting its annual results to 30 September 2017 the Harlequin Logistics network founder-member revealed that whilst turnover fell 2.7% to £17.4m (2016: £17.9m), pre-tax profit rose to ...
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ArticleSuttons Tankers lands new Yara UK contract
Suttons Tankers has secured a new contract with fertiliser supplier Yara UK.Part of Suttons Group, the Widnes-based tanker operator will be transporting liquid fertiliser for Norwegian company Yara.Suttons Tankers will take control of seven Yara tankers, which will transport fertiliser from ports in the North East and South East of ...
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ArticleHow the tide turned against Canute Haulage Group
A bad debt and the loss of its largest client set off a chain of events that sunk old Canute leading to a controversial rebirth in May, MT takes a closer look.Canute Haulage Group’s demise and phoenix-like resurrection in May courtesy of a pre-pack sale led to shock, confusion and ...
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Four associations collaborate on plan to keep freight in the city
Ministers have agreed that charging operators working in urban areas should be a "last resort", after four of the industry's leading trade associations spoke to MPs about preventing HGVs from being priced out of operating in cities. The RHA, FTA, BVRLA and National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) met with Jesse ...
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ArticleWalkers Transport recruits group business analyst
Walkers Transport has recruited a group business analyst to facilitate growth at the company.Nick Atkinson joins the business after 12 years working on medical device supply chains. In his new role at Walkers he will manage, prepare and distribute data sets for the operator's Leeds and Manchester operations.Atkinson said: "My ...
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ArticleDfT calls on industry to reduce greenhouse gases by 15% by 2025
The government has called on the freight industry to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2025, while conceding that diesel can be a sensible choice for the sector while vehicle technology advances.Both the FTA and the RHA voiced their support for the voluntary target, which is based on ...
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ArticleUnstable pound hits Laser Transport International's pre-tax profit
Falls in the value of sterling in the wake of the EU referendum have continued to hit Laser Transport International, which saw its pre-tax profit plunge by 64% last year.In its latest results for the year to 31 December 2017, the Hythe-based company reported that whilst turnover had risen by ...
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ArticleArrow XL builds training apartment for two-person crews
Arrow XL has built a £50,000, in-house training academy complete with a purpose-built apartment for developing its two-person delivery crews. The Development Academy's flat, housed at the company's Wigan HQ, contains a working kitchen, a living room and a child's bedroom, as well as two classrooms.Its two-person crews will be ...
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ArticleUK Warehousing Association names Anne McIntosh honorary president
The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has appointed baroness Anne McIntosh as its honourary president. The former MP for Thirsk and Malton and the Vale of York replaces Ivon Moore-Brabazon, who had held the title for 26 years.McIntosh also worked as an MEP before she was awarded life peerage and moved ...
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Logistics sector facing a “perfect storm”
The CEO of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) has warned that global political and economic uncertainty linked to societal shifts and changing consumer behaviour is creating “a perfect storm that is driving an unprecedented pace of change within the logistics sector”.Peter Ward, UKWA’s CEO was speaking at the association’s ...
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ArticleJohn Hawksworth leaves Premier Logistics
John Hawksworth has left his role as group general manager at Premier Logistics after nearly three years with the Leicestershire-based firm.Hawksworth has worked at a series of hauliers including the now defunct Birds Transport and Logistics, where he was a director and general manager for close to a year and ...