All Motor Transport articles in 2019 – Page 8
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Slew of member changes at Palletline, Palletforce and the United Pallet Network
Palletline, Palletforce and the United Pallet Network (UPN) have announced both new members and also changes to coverage within their respective networks.Palletline has expanded Bowker Transport’s responsibilities, with the Preston-based 3PL taking on the Wigan and part of Bolton, Manchester and Preston postcodes.The areas were previously managed by Austin Wilkinson ...
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MT ArticleHalcyon Tankers to double size of fleet after gaining Northern Powerhouse funding
Plans to almost double the size of Halcyon Tankers's fleet within three years have been boosted by a £250,000 loan from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF).The firm was launched in July last year as a division of Hargreaves Services and bought by former Hargreaves directors Ian Elliott, Andrew Spence-Wolrich ...
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MT ArticleCab manufacturers could slow aerodynamic improvements, trailer manufacturers warn
WABCO's OptiFlow boat tailTrailer manufacturers are warning that cab manufacturers could delay the delivery of EU legislation aimed at improving truck and trailer aerodynamics.The draft legislation, which is out for consultation this month, aims to change current regulations on truck and trailer dimensions to allow for more rounded truck fronts ...
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MT ArticleCarl Moore replaces Adrian Harris as Yodel chief operating officer
Yodel network operations director Carl Moore has replaced chief operating officer Adrian Harris who resigned from the business in January this year, two years after joining the firm.Moore, who started his career as a van driver at the age of 18, has been promoted to the position of chief operating ...
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Tesco trials eight prototype lightweight trailers designed by Lawrence David
Tesco has launched a trial of a double-deck trailer, designed by manufacturer Lawrence David , which weighs 22% less than a standard double-deck unit.The supermarket giant is testing the eight demonstrators in a year-long trial as part a project funded by Innovate UK, which is aimed at reducing emissions and ...
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MT ArticleGreater Manchester proposes largest clean air zone outside of London for 2021
Greater Manchester has revealed proposals to implement a charging clean air zone (CAZ) spanning all 10 local authorities in the region by 2021.It will be the largest CAZ outside of London, stretching across 500 square miles.Operators of non-compliant HGVs, buses/coaches, taxis, minibuses and private hire vehicles will be charged a ...
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MT ArticleKnowles Transport bounces back after addressing problems at Wisbech DC
Knowles Transport has returned to profit after securing two major deals, undertaking a management restructuring, and introducing tighter financial controls while resolving operational problems at its Wisbech DC.In its latest set of annual results to 31 December 2018, filed this week at Companies House, the Cambridgeshire-based operator revealed a major ...
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UK government readies contingency licence to keep road freight moving in case of no deal Brexit
The government has put together draft legislation that will allow hauliers to continue to ply their loads across Europe and carry out cabotage under a new licence, dubbed the UK Licence for the Community.It will also guarantee the existing rights of EU hauliers to transport goods and carry out cabotage ...
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MT ArticleXPO Logistics wins multi-year supply chain logistics renewal with Carlsberg UK
XPO Logistics has secured a multi-year contract renewal with brewer Carlsberg UK.The 3PL will continue to run the logistics operation for brewery production of more than 400 million litres of Carlsberg beer per year, alongside warehousing and distribution services.XPO Logistics operates three sites for Carlsberg in Northampton, receiving inbound raw ...
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London Assembly calls on TfL to install a dedicated freight chief to meet challenges
The London Assembly has backed the FTA’s call earlier this month to re-instate a dedicated freight chief at TfL.In a set of proposals sent in a letter to TfL today (28 Feb) on tackling the challenges of delivering freight in London, the assembly’s transport committee recommends a dedicated freight team ...
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Canute Group creditors facing £11m hit after successive collapses, report confirms
Unsecured creditors of Canute Haulage Group and its successor are set to be left almost £11m out of pocket after last year’s doubleheader of collapses.Following the operator’s pre-pack administration in May, unsecured creditors of the original business were left facing at a £5.3m shortfall.However, a newly published Statement of Proposals ...
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Howard Tenens promotes from within after chairman of logistics' retirement
Howard Tenens has made a series of changes to its leadership team following the retirement of Keith Charlton.The company, which won Livery of the Year Award at last year’s Motor Transport Awards, has promoted former joint MD Jamie Hartles to the position of CEO.Hartles has been with the company for ...
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MT ArticleMontgomery Distribution adds to Preston team
Montgomery Distribution’s Preston branch has bolstered its team.Richard Preston has joined the operator, which is a Palletways member, as commercial manager. He was transport manager at H Parkinson Haulage.Robert Booth has joined the business also as a sales executive.Montgomery Distribution’s general manager, Steven McBride, said: “We are very happy to ...
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Gregory Distribution announces job losses after customer goes under
Gregory Distribution Limited (GDL) has placed 50 job roles at risk of redundancy after the collapse of customer British Ceramic Tile.Devon-based British Ceramic Tile claimed to be the largest manufacturer of ceramic and glass tiles in the UK.It operated from three sites and has its headquarters in Devon and was ...
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MT ArticleBibby Distribution's outside the box thinking secures deal with Jardin Corrugated
Bibby Distribution has won a new contract with cardboard manufacturer Jardin Corrugated thanks to its high cube fleet expertise.Liverpool-based Bibby’s high-cube trailers, which provide a 15% volume boost over standard models, will reduce the number of journeys needed to transport Jardin Corrugated’s horticultural boxes from its production sites in Ely ...
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Euro-6 HGV Road User Levy discount comes into force; fee hike for older trucks
Cleaner lorries can now receive a 10% reduction in the HGV road user levy.From 1 February, haulage firms operating Euro-6 vehicles can receive a discount on the levy following an announcement by the roads minister last year.Legislation was subsequently amended to allow the rate changes as part of the 2019 ...
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MT ArticleGet involved to help fill the skills gap
Closing the skills gap the logistics industry faces is the responsibility of every operator, writes Think Logistics founder and Abbey Logistics group CEO Steve Granite.Think Logistics is the industry-led, not-for-profit project involving some of the UK’s best-known transport and logistics companies, and we are calling on all logistics companies ...
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Deadline for entries extended to March 8
The deadline for entries for the Motor Transport Awards 2019 has been extended until 5pm on March 8.To get the extension entrants need to fill out a short online form on the Awards website.Please note that only extensions that have been requested will be granted.If you have any further questions ...
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MT ArticleCM Downton hit record turnover in the year it was snapped up by EmergeVest
CM Downton achieved a record turnover in the year it was acquired by EmergeVest for £75m, although costs associated with the deal weighed on the firm’s annual profit.In the year to 30 June 2018, turnover increased 9% to £127.3m (2017: £116.8m) accounts filed at Companies House show.An increase in administrative ...
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MT ArticleWincanton extends relationships with Valero Energy and Marley
Wincanton has had its long running contract with Valero Energy renewed and has also secured a contract extension with roofing products firm Marley.The 3PL has worked with Valero Energy for more than two decades and will continue to provide fuel distribution services for another five years under the new deal.As ...