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All Motor Transport articles in 2022 – Page 13
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ArticleBritish Gypsum converts HGVs from diesel to HVO to power net zero journey
British Gypsum has taken another step towards becoming carbon neutral by 2050, by introducing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuelled vehicles to its UK fleet.The company said this week that the additional investment in low-emission vehicles reflects British Gypsum’s ongoing commitment to significantly reducing its impact on the environment, putting it ...
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ArticleEvri extends photo service to parcel collections in nationwide trial
Evri, formerly known as Hermes UK, is trialling a photo service which will alert customers once their parcel has been collected or explain why a collection has been unsuccessful.The move is aimed at improving its communications with customers using the service to send or return parcels.The trial involves a selection ...
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ArticleHoward Tenens Logistics invests in six Krone Box Liner trailers to meet growing demand
Howard Tenens Logistics has invested in six new Krone Box Liner FS10 skeletal trailers in response to the growth of its container logistics business.The Stroud-based logistics firm specialises in the retail, FMCG, automotive, and packaging sectors and runs a fleet of over 220 vehicles and 350 trailers from 20 depots ...
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ArticleGovernment action on driver training capacity should be applauded, but the real test will be Christmas
The government has made strides in addressing the HGV driver shortage over the past year, and the recent increase in testing capacity is the latest positive example. Yet the upcoming Christmas period will, like most years, put pressure on testing and training capacity. It should remind the government and industry ...
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ArticleDSV Group set to deliver “strong performance” throughout 2022
DSV Group has upgraded its full-year outlook for 2022 based on the logistics company’s “strong performance” in the first nine months of 2022 and its expectations for the fourth quarter.The Danish-owned global transport and logistics company which consists of DSV Road, DSV Air and Sea and DSV Solutions, operates a ...
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ArticlePML Kent hub gains A grade after being awarded BRCGS certification
PML’s transport and logistics hub in Lympne, Kent has been awarded an A grade following its inaugural audit after achieving the Global Standard for storage and distribution under the Brand Reputation through Compliance of Global Standards accreditation scheme (BRCGS).The accreditation has been achieved just 10 months after the facility was ...
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ArticleHaulage industry remembers M&H Carriers founder Magnus Slater
The haulage community came together in remembrance of Magnus Slater (pictured), founder of Scottish distribution firm M&H Carriers, at a memorial held in Aberdeen last week.He passed away unexpectedly in July from a sudden heart attack at the age of 67.Slater was described as a “well respected leader in the ...
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ArticleLarger HGVs undermining progress on cutting industry emissions, DfT report reveals
Fuel efficiency gains in HGVs in recent years have been offset by an increase in the proportion of larger and heavier HGVs amongst new registrations, according to the latest government statistics on transport emissions.The DfT research, Transport and Environment Statistics 2022, published this week, found that whilst domestic transport emissions ...
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ArticleMike Pettigrew takes on MD role at integrated logistics giant ASCO
ASCO has promoted Mike Pettigrew (pictured) to the role of UK MD.Pettigrew, who takes up his role today (1 November), will replace Glenn Hurren, who will officially retire in February 2023.In his new role Pettigrew will lead the UK division of ASCO which provides integrated logistics and materials management service ...
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ArticleWhistl certified to CHAS procurement standard
Parcels and mail firm Whistl has opened the door to faster procurement by becoming independently certified to the Contractor Health and Safety Advanced Standard (CHAS) which allows it to demonstrate its ability to ensure supply chain compliance, mitigate risks and support efficient supply chain management.The accreditation also includes the PAS91 ...
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ArticleMajor Yorkshire tri-modal logistics and warehousing scheme set to open in autumn 2023
The first phase of Konect 62, a major tri-modal logistics and industrial scheme in Yorkshire, is set to start in four weeks following the appointment of McLaren Construction by developers Henderson Park and Cole Waterhouse.Located at the axis of the M62 and the A1(M) on the former site of Kellingley ...
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ArticleFreightForce speeds into new era with Pall-Ex Group membership
Norwich-based FreightForce Distribution, the first founding member of the Palletforce network, has become the latest logistics heavyweight to join Pall-Ex Group.The long-established storage and distribution specialist has become a shareholder member of both the Pall-Ex and Fortec palletised freight distribution networks as it undergoes major expansion and diversification.It willl cover ...
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ArticleUnipart Logistics clinches major logistics and warehousing deal with Airbus
Supply chain services provider Unipart Logistics is continuing its winning streak with the award of a major multi-year contract with Airbus to provide in-plant logistics services.The contract, which begins in early 2023, will see Unipart Logistics be responsible for the receipt of products brought in from around the world to ...
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ArticleAdvanced Supply Chain saw revenue soar by over two thirds in year it was sold to Reconomy
Advanced Supply Chain Group (ASCG) hoisted revenue by over two thirds and pre-tax profit by 14% in the year of its sale to Reconomy Group, according to its latest financial results.The company, which specialises in retail logistics, was acquired in September 2021 by waste management company Reconomy Group for an ...
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ArticlePML forges deal to beat post-Brexit customs delays and speed up fresh produce deliveries
Perishable goods haulier PML is teaming up with European forwarder Tulpin Group in a strategic alliance designed to speed up the transfer of perishable goods from Egypt to the UK.PML said this week that the partnership signals a new era of efficiency for both producers and retailers by enabling a ...
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ArticleCeltic Couriers opens new depot in South Wales as SME business grows
(From left) Jo Rogers and Jamie HowellsAPC Delivery network member Celtic Couriers is opening a new operational depot at Llangennech in South Wales in response to growing demand for its services from SMEs.The launch follows a growth surge at the company over the past six months which Celtic Couriers and ...
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ArticlePGS Global Logistics to open new warehouse in West Bromwich in 2023
(From left) Joe, Sam, Paul and Emily Eyles breaking ground at the new facilityBirmingham-based logistics and warehouse specialist PGS Global Logistics is investing £10m in a purpose-built warehouse in West Bromwich to support continued growth.PGS spent two years looking for a suitable West Midlands site, amid increasing demand for warehousing ...
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ArticleLogistics UK reveals details of November decarbonisation conference offering help to hauliers
A conference focused on how the industry can decarbonise its operations and achieve net zero will take place in London next month.Aimed at senior business leaders, the one-day gathering will discuss plans, initiatives and projects currently in place to help companies achieve decarbonisation and assist with futureproofing their net-zero strategies.The ...
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ArticleStop oil giants “profiteering” and launch pump price watchdog, FairFuelUK tells PM
New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak must take action to stop the “profiteering” of oil companies and wholesalers, cut fuel duty and launch an independent pump price watchdog.The call comes from lobby group FairFuelUK, which condemns the lack of government action to cut fuel prices and tax oil corporations.Howard Cox, FairFuelUK ...