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All Motor Transport articles in 2022 – Page 37
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ArticleMPs call for essential user fuel rebate to help tackle cost of living crisis
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Road Freight and Logistics has today (27 July) called on the government to introduce an immediate essential user fuel rebate of at least 15 pence per litre (ppl) for road freight, coaches, and logistics operators in light of sky-high fuel prices and growing inflation.In a ...
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ArticleBP opens its first ultra-fast-charging hub for HGVs in 'milestone' for electrification
BP has opened its first ultra-fast-charging facilities aimed at medium and heavy-duty electric trucks.Operated by BP's Aral brand, the retail site at Schwegenheim in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany now has two state-of-the-art 300kw ultra-fast chargers intended for electric trucks, powered by 100% renewable energy.The news comes following confirmation at last month's Road ...
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ArticleXPO signs distribution deal with hydrogen retailer Element 2
XPO Logistics has been awarded an exclusive distribution contract by hydrogen retailer Element 2.The multi-year agreement will see XPO begin transporting hydrogen fuel from partner production sites to Element 2 refuelling stations in the North and Midlands.The scope of XPO’s services will expand nationally in line with the network as ...
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ArticleWhy Stobart is the perfect fit for Culina, explains CEO van Mourik
Culina Group announced its takeover of GreenWhiteStar Acquisitions (GWSA) on 1 July 2021, a deal that brought Eddie Stobart, Eddie Stobart Europe, iForce, The Pallet Network and The Logistics People into the Culina Group fold. GWSA’s 20% holding in courier Speedy Freight was sold to a management buyout as part ...
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ArticleWincanton extends e-commerce deal with Loaf
Wincanton has extended its contract with omnichannel home furnishings retailer Loaf.The additional three-year deal builds on six years of collaboration between the companies, which has seen Wincanton support Loaf’s omnichannel growth across the UK while managing customer services for its e-commerce channels.Wincanton will fulfil orders across the UK and make ...
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ArticleBCA acquires ECM (Vehicle Delivery Service)
BCA, which specialises in used vehicle sales and vehicle transportation services, has bought car haulier ECM (Vehicle Delivery Service) for an undisclosed sum.The deal will see BCA boost its transporter fleet substantially. ECM has a fleet of around 500 car carriers which would see BCA’s total fleet number rise to ...
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ArticleBartrum Group takes delivery of six new LSTs from SDC
Suffolk-based Bartrum Group has invested in a fleet of six new 15.65m longer-length semi-trailers (LSTs) from SDC.The family-owned freight operator provides non-hazardous and hazardous distribution services through the UK, as well as warehousing and a range of classroom-based training courses including funded driver training courses.The new longer curtainsiders were designed ...
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ArticleBridgestone impresses Hexagon Leasing to win major tyre contract
Bridgestone has forged a partnership with contract hire, rental and fleet management provider Hexagon Leasing to supply the company’s 3,000-strong fleet with its premium range tyres and a range of bespoke tyre maintenance services.The deal was sealed after months of negotiations and tyre trials with Bridgestone.Hexagon said it was “particularly ...
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ArticleHauliers look to invest despite battling inflation and lack of available finance, Close Bros research shows
Eight out of ten hauliers are looking to invest in their businesses this year despite the lack of available finance and their concerns about the health of the economy, according to research by Close Brothers Asset Finance and Leasing.The research looked at the impact of the current economic headwinds on ...
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ArticleEvri to play key role in Vinted social media campaign
Parcel delivery firm Evri, which was formerly known as Hermes, has forged a strategic partnership deal with Vinted, the online marketplace for second hand clothes.The partnership, which comes seven years after Evri became a Vinted delivery partner, will see the launch of a social media influencer programme to highlight the ...
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ArticleXPO excels in disability inclusion for the second year running
XPO Logistics has gained a top score of 90 out of 100 on the 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI), marking it as a company which excels at disability inclusion.This is the second consecutive year the company has been recognised on the index, which helps companies continuously improve inclusivity in the ...
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ArticleTIP launches service to help operators manage their Earned Recognition compliance
Leasing and hire firm TIP has launched a new service which helps operators attain the DVSA's Earned Recognition accreditation by minimising the time they spend on maintenance compliance, so they can focus on their core business.Under the scheme, known as Earned Recognition by TIP, the company’s operations team will work ...
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Palletways wins MoD silver award for veteran employment scheme
Palletways UK has won an Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award in recognition of its efforts to employ and train former members of the armed forces.Palletways UK is one of 23 employers to be awarded Silver this year by the Ministry of Defence. The ERS Award formally recognises organisations that ...
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Panther Logistics lands exclusive delivery deal with The Bespoke Carpentry Co
Panther Logistics has been appointed the sole delivery partner of handmade furniture retailer The Bespoke Carpentry Co.The haulier, which specialises in two-person deliveries, will provide The Bespoke Carpentry Co customers with a next day delivery service, as well as delivery to room of choice, delivery at weekends and the provision ...
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Thorburn Bros pays almost £10,000 to wildlife trust to make amends for illegally dumping waste soils
Newcastle-based aggregates haulier Thorburn Bros has undertaken to pay £9,872 for environmental improvements at Northumberland Wildlife Trust, after the Environment Agency found it had illegally deposited 9,380 tonnes of waste soils at a quarry in Longframlington in 2018.The company agreed to make the payment after the Environment Agency found the ...
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Hauliers hail High Court order for government to clarify net zero targets
RHA has welcomed a High Court order requiring the government to explain how it will hit its net zero targets.The association praised the High Court's decision and said this week that until the government clarifies its net zero strategy hauliers are at risk of ending up with stranded assets as ...
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ArticleCo-op and Starship launch robot deliveries in Bedford
The Co-op has begun the roll out of robot deliveries in Bedford in partnership with Starship Technologies.The roll out, in collaboration with Bedford Borough Council, will enable up to 45,000 residents across 20,000 households in Bedford to receive store to door grocery deliveries from three local Co-op supermarkets, via a ...
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Article"A pint of bitter and my parcel, please." DPD looks to roll out 5,000 smart lockers in novel locations
DPD UK is partnering with smart locker specialist Quadient to deliver a nationwide network of smart parcel lockers.Quadient will initially install 500 contactless, secure locker stations in the UK this year, with a plan for 5,000 "in the coming years", according to DPD.Two hundred of the initial tranche of 500 ...
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Soaring inflation, cost of living crisis and falling demand for Covid-19 test kits sees Royal Mail lose "£1m a day"
High inflation, the cost of living crisis and a fall in demand for Covid-19 test kits have seen Royal Mail’s total parcel volumes plummet, with the company currently losing £1m a day, according to Keith Williams, chair of Royal Mail.The Board is warning that if “significant changes” are not achieved ...
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FORS teams up with Backhouse Jones to launch legal advice service
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has launched FORS Legal, which provides operators with access to 24/7 legal advice for a fixed monthly fee.The service, dubbed BACKup, will be provided by transport law firm Backhouse Jones, as part of the Affinity Partner Programme, and will provide FORS members with advice ...