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All Motor Transport articles in 2021 – Page 66
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ArticleUPN shrugs off Brexit and Covid concerns to make “significant progress”
UPN has hailed the “significant progress” it made last year, after turnover grew by almost 4% to £9.9m.The pallet network also saw a reduction in its pre-tax profit for the year ending 31 March 2020, to £2.4m from £3.4m in 2019.However, it said that when adjusting for duplicated costs across ...
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ArticleGovernment's patch and mend road strategy has failed, new report claims
The government’s strategy for roads funding has been branded “a failure” after money was used repeatedly to fill in potholes and not address the resilience of the network, according to a report.The Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) said inconsistent funding has resulted in wasteful patch and mend repairs, with local authorities ...
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ArticleTen hauliers a week fined for carrying illegal immigrants
Solicitors Smith Bowyer Clarke (SBC) said it was currently dealing with 10 cases per week where hauliers were seeking legal advice after receiving fines for having stowaways inside their vehicles.It comes as vehicle security firm TrailerLock warned that attempts to stowaway inside unsecure trailers had increased due to the significant ...
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ArticleRevealed - the road signs most likely to change truckers' driving habits
Drivers waiting at level crossings can be encouraged to turn their engines off and improve air quality through the use of low-cost psychological interventions, research has found.The study, which involved 6,049 HGV, bus, taxi, car and motorcycle drivers, tested the effect of three ‘intervention’ signs fixed to lampposts at two ...
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ArticleWincanton reports strong Q4 revenue growth
Wincanton continued its strong performance in its fourth quarter of trading, with underlying revenue now expected to be around 15% ahead of last year.In its latest trading update in advance of its full year results in May, Wincanton said its digital and e-fulfilment sector had been bolstered by the start-up ...
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ArticleSuspension of driver and vehicle testing shrinks DVSA finances
The extent of the pandemic’s impact on DVSA coffers has been revealed in a Parliamentary minute, which confirmed that the testing and enforcement agency will not be making a return in this financial year.The Treasury minute, dated 31 March, stated: “The Secretary of State for Transport, being the responsible Minister, ...
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ArticleHermes extends PostTag deal after successful trial
Hermes has extended its deal with last mile delivery tech firm PostTag after positive results following a six-month trial.The consumer delivery company said the technology helped it maintain a high first-time delivery rate, despite a huge upturn in volumes as a result of the pandemic.The new deal means every part ...
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ArticleEddie Stobart holding company "exceeds expectations" in annual results
The holding company for Eddie Stobart said revenues had increased by 2% for the year ending 30 November 2020, to £874.3m.GreenWhiteStar Acquisitions (GWSA), which as well as Eddie Stobart also includes Eddie Stobart Europe, iForce, The Pallet Network, Logistics People and an investment in Speedy Freight, said underlying EBITDA profit ...
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Has your business risen to the training challenge during the Covid-19 pandemic?
The Covid-19 pandemic has made staff training a number one priority for logistics firms to ensure operations continue seamlessly and employees and customers remain safe. But during the past 12 months, live training has been challenging and many operators have had to create innovative ways to deliver essential guidance to ...
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ArticleExpect Distribution defies pandemic to post 68% spike in profits
Expect Distribution shook off any potential adverse impact from the coronavirus pandemic to deliver a 68% increase in pre-tax profits last year.The MT Haulier of the Year said the strength and resilience of the company, coupled with its “fantastic, committed team of people” helped it make a £3m profit during ...
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ArticleDawsongroup high achievers rewarded with director roles
Dawsongroup Truck and Trailer has promoted two senior managers to director level following “consistently impressive results”.James Gysin (pictured) has been appointed contracts director from his previous role as general manager for national and key accounts.The company said Gysin began at Dawsongroup in 1994 as a branch sales manager, but within ...
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Article"Astonishing!" - Royal Mail set to double year-on-year profits amid e-commerce frenzy
Royal Mail’s “astonishing reversal of fortunes” after the online shopping surge during the pandemic means it expects to make an adjusted operating profit of £700m, more than double last year’s £325m.In a pre-close announcement, the postal group said it would continue to focus on its international and B2C work, identified ...
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ArticleEFS Global revenues surge but pre-tax profits slip
EFS Global boosted its revenue by 44% during the last financial year, new documents have revealed.The Burnley-based haulage and logistics business reported a turnover of £37.9m in the year ending 31 March 2020, an increase from £26.3m the year before.Gross profit grew from £4.3m to £5.2m over the same period, ...
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ArticleNumber of gas-powered trucks set to soar in UK as customers call for green logistics
Demand for gas-powered trucks more than doubled last year, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, and could triple this year as operators and their customers ramp up efforts to meet net zero targets, according to industry experts.Phillip Fjeld, chief executive of CNG Fuels, which develops and operates CNG refuelling stations, said the ...
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ArticleXPO and Nestlé unveil 'digital warehouse of the future'
XPO Logistics and Nestlé have announced that their flagship distribution centre and technology hub in the UK has completed its phased opening to full operations.The companies began collaborating on the design and construction of the 'digital distribution warehouse of the future' in 2018, together with technology partner Swisslog Logistics Automation.The ...
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ArticleSuez Canal log jam of ships poses threat to UK supply chain, experts warn
International delivery specialist ParcelHero is warning of delays to Amazon and other e-commerce orders following the log jam created in the Suez Canal by the stranded cargo ship, EverGiven, which was finally refloated yesterday (29 March).David Jinks, ParcelHero’s head of consumer research, said: “The 200,000-tonne EverGiven was carrying 18,300 containers, ...
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ArticleDPD CEO Dwain McDonald dismissed following “internal investigation”
DPD chief executive Dwain McDonald has been dismissed from his job with “immediate effect” after an “internal investigation”, according to an internal email to staff.McDonald’s dismissal was revealed on Monday 29 March by Yves Delmas, DPD Europe’s chief operating officer.The email stated: “Following an internal investigation, Dwain McDonald has today ...
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ArticleLEVC in van conversion partnership with Sortimo
The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has announced a new official conversion partner for its new VN5 electric van.Sortimo, which specialises in custom-made storage solutions and offers a nationwide network of installation sites, also helps customers visualise the ideal van storage options with online configurator mySortimo.The company operates ProPartner fleet ...
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ArticleMatrix in £60m partnership with Bridges Fund Management
Telematics and software provider Matrix Telematics has inked a £60m partnership deal with sustainable investments firm Bridges Fund Management.The deal sees the existing management team remain under the leadership of chief executive Mark Packman, who founded Matrix in 2001 with Wayne Shillito.The Cheshire-based business uses data captured from in-vehicle telematics ...
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ArticleThurrock Services hot spot for cargo thefts in 2020, NAVCIS reveals
Half of all HGV, freight and cargo crimes in 2020 occurred at unsecured road side parking, with almost a quarter taking place at motorway service areas (MSAs), according to the freight division of the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NAVCIS).In its latest annual cargo crime report, NAVCIS revealed that the ...