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All Motor Transport articles in 2022 – Page 47
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Renault vans can now get connected via Geotab
Geotab, which specialises in connecting CVs to the cloud, has announced a tie-in with Renault to combine vehicle telematics capabilities with its fleet management platform.It said this would provide a single point of access for van operators to help them make informed decisions and provide connectivity for fleets of any ...
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ArticleNWF benefits from volatile fuel prices to deliver record year
NWF said it had delivered a record year and a materially stronger performance than had been expected at the start of the financial year, despite volatility in the market.In a trading update, the UK distributor of fuel, food and feed said there had been “outstanding performance” within its fuel division ...
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Doddle adds self-service kiosks to options for consumer returns
Global e-commerce technology provider Doddle has rolled out self-service kiosks to help retailers and carriers handle online returns.It said the hardware provides customers with automated, package-less, label-free returns in less than a minute. Doddle said most merchants lack the ability to develop their own returns system and therefore its kiosks ...
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Evri goes for renewables as it aims to deliver zero-emissions by 2035
Evri said it was relying on 100% renewable energy across all its operations as it strives towards becoming the UK’s most sustainable delivery firm.The company has published its first environmental, social and governance (ESG) report covering key achievements and performance data which showed that it was creating zero emissions final ...
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ArticleHigh electricity prices could dampen demand for electric CVs
Renewed grant incentives for purchasing electric vans and trucks are likely to trigger increased interest among fleet buyers, but total cost of ownership (TCO) is key to widespread takeup, according to Webfleet Solutions.Richard Parker, UK EV lead at the telematics firm, said the removal of the plug-in grant for car ...
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Film transport firm reaches the final reel
Attempts to rescue all of a Hertfordshire TV and film transport business have failed after the administrator was only able to sell its land and buildings.Mentmore Investments entered administration on 19 April but it continued to trade as insolvency experts scrambled to sell it to an interested party.Green Clover, part ...
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ArticleGovernment pledges more support for freight transport in its 'Future of Freight' vision
Logistics UK has welcomed the government’s ‘Future of Freight’ plan, saying it provides “clarity” on the future direction of DfT freight policy.Michelle Gardner, head of public policy at Logistics UK, said: “The publication of the Future of Freight plan is a positive step forward for industry; it reaffirms government’s vital ...
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ArticleReduce fuel duty to help transport businesses, Logistics UK boss tells chancellor
Logistics UK chief executive David Wells has urged the government to cut fuel duty rather than VAT to ease the pressure on hauliers struggling with rising pump prices.Making the keynote address on the first day of Multimodal 2022 at the NEC Birmingham, Wells said the soaring cost of diesel was ...
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ArticleGeneration Logistics aims to promote career opportunities to Generation X
David Wells (left), Trudy Harrison MP and Phil Roe launched Generation Logistics at the Multimodal showThe DfT has got behind a new recruitment campaign, Generation Logistics, launched today at the Multimodal show by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and Logistics UK.The DfT has put £345,000 into the ...
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ArticleMaritime inks deal with Segro to double rail freight capacity at East Midlands Gateway
Maritime Transport has signed a deal with Segro to double rail freight capacity at Segro Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway.The deal sees Maritime become the rail operator at Segro Logistics Park Northampton as part of an agreement which includes the long-term lease of a new, 17-acre intermodal rail terminal and ...
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Call for operator views on trial of longer heavier vehicles
The government is looking at trialling longer heavier vehicles (LHVs) of up to 25.25m in length and 60 tonnes gross vehicle weight and is on the hunt for operators interested in taking part in the trial.The DfT has commissioned a feasibility study of LHVs, which is being carried out by ...
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Lenham Storage Company and sister firm defy driver shortage to deliver profits surge
Lenham Storage Company almost doubled its pre-tax profit in 2021, despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the driver shortage crisis - which saw the company give “significant” wage rises to its HGV drivers and warehouse staff.Lenham Storage Company’s sister company Lenham Storage (Southern), also delivered a strong pre-tax ...
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ArticleBullet Express launches new logistics centre at Westway Park in Scotland as client base expands
Logistics, distribution and storage business Bullet Express has opened a new 67,000 sq ft logistics centre at Westway Park in Renfrew, Scotland, in order to meet rising demand from new clients.The new logistics centre will see Bullet Express increase its storage and distribution capacity by 14%, creating job opportunities for ...
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ArticleScott Bros donates HGVs to help firefighters practice vital rescue skills
Recycling and haulage specialists Scott Bros recently donated two HGVs to enable Cleveland Fire Brigade to practise their life saving rescue skills.Cleveland Fire Brigade crews visited the Stockton-based, family-run firm, where they were able use the lorries for vital training in road traffic collision techniques. The Brigade’s acute need for ...
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ArticleGovernment axes plug-in car grant to boost funding for electric vans and trucks
The Government's plug-in car grant scheme has been axed with the funding refocused towards extending plug-in grants for new electric vans and trucks and supporting the roll out of the public chargepoint network.The move, announced with immediate effect from today (14 June), is supported by a new public evaluation report ...
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ArticleViewpoint: a roadmap for fleet electrification - start planning your journey today
Ahead of this month's exciting new industry show - the Road Transport Expo - MT caught up with the show's Charging Partner and infrastructure expert EQUANS to hear its guidance to operators on planning for a zero-emission future...Heavy transportation vehicles are responsible for around 7% of global carbon emissions. That’s ...
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Logistics UK’s annual report warns of continuing pressure on supply chains
Disruption to global supply chains looks set to continue in 2022, requiring a radical move away from a reliance on just-in-time to the use of greater storage capacity, Logistics UK’s annual report is warning.The report notes that both global and local factors have caused issues for all elements of the ...
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ArticleWhistl sees losses slashed in 2021 boosted by Covid-19 e-commerce boom
Parcel delivery and e-fulfilment company Whistl cut its pre-tax losses by almost two thirds in 2021, according to its latest figures.Annual results to 31 December 2021 reveal a fall in pre-tax losses to £3.2m, from a 2020 loss of £8.6m. Turnover rose 26% in the year to £823.2m, up from ...
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ArticlePalletforce hits 50 million pallet milestone
Palletforce has delivered 50 million pallets of freight since its launch in 2001, the network announced this week.The business, which has 110 members and 15,000 daily customers, attributed the 50 million pallets milestone to investment across the Palletforce network, its Burton-on-Trent super hub, state-of-the-art technology and support from its members.Mark ...
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ArticlePrometeon Tyre Group drives sustainability agenda with introduction of “rigorous” checks on suppliers
Prometeon Tyre Group (PTG) has launched second party audits of its raw materials suppliers and “rigorous” checks on its minerals suppliers to ensure any materials supplied to PTG are not sourced from conflict zones.The moves are part of the company’s continuing sustainability drive, which has been set out in its ...