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MT ArticleJCB retrofits Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with its bespoke hydrogen-powered engine
JCB is hailing a second major breakthrough in its drive to convert to hydrogen-powered vehicles after installing one of its hydrogen engines into a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. This latest development follows the plant manufacturer’s installation of its hydrogen engine into a 7.5-tonne Mercedes truck in February this ...
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MT ArticleFlexibility, honesty, and outsourcing the way ahead for uncertain times to come
The last few years have been extremely tough for many businesses which have had to adapt to stay afloat during a global pandemic.But while we may have emerged from one crisis, businesses are now facing an array of new challenges. From economic uncertainty and strikes to a global supply chain ...
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MT ArticleND Brown calls on Guest Truck and Van for new Iveco Dailys
Specialist HGV supplier ND Brown has invested in five Iveco Dailys adapted for arboricultural work.The family firm bought the vehicles speculatively from Guest Truck and Van and it said they had all now been leased to customers.Nigel Brown, ND Brown chairman, said: “We are continuously improving and refining our fleet ...
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MT ArticleTen top tips for surviving the coming storm
It is no secret the haulage sector is facing an uphill battle; recent Office for National Statistics estimates show that one in five transport businesses have run out of cash amid the current economic climate. So how can businesses ensure continuity?There is no doubt that the UK economy is facing ...
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MT ArticleDFDS to buy McBurney Transport Group for £138m
DFDS has agreed to buy Northern Ireland logistics group McBurney Transport for £138m as part of plans to accelerate its drive into the cold chain logistics sector.McBurney Transport, which has its headquarters in Ballymena in Northern Ireland, specialises in warehousing and transporting cold chain and dry goods between Ireland and ...
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MT ArticleUptons Transport Services buys first trailer from Schmitz Cargobull
Dry freight specialist Uptons Transport Services has taken delivery of its first trailer from Schmitz Cargobull.Founded by Phil Upton in 1977, Uptons Transport Services delivers refrigerated and dry freight goods to UK supermarkets, as well as transporting ISO containers.The new S.CS Fixed Roof curtainsider semi-trailer joins a fleet of 10 ...
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MT ArticleGillett Environmental cuts a dash with six new Mercedes-Benz Arocs
Lancashire-based waste management specialist Gillett Environmental has commissioned the first two trucks from a batch of six Mercedes-Benz skiploaders, following a successful trial.The company, which trades locally as Lytham St Annes Skip Hire, sourced the Arocs 18-tonners from Ciceley Commercials, which will also supply aftersales back up.The six Arocs are ...
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MT ArticleSpeedy accelerates into green transition with FUSO eCanters
Tool and equipment hire specialist Speedy Services has taken delivery of its first two zero-emission FUSO eCanters, as it ramps up its shift to a zero emission fleet.One of the trucks is based at a depot near Whitehaven, Cumbria, which supplies contractors working at the Sellafield former nuclear power and ...
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MT ArticlePump price consumer watchdog needed “urgently”, MPs tell Chancellor
Twenty nine MPs, including ex-Home Secretary Priti Patel, have written to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt demanding he launch a PumpWatch commissioner.The letter follows confirmation from the Leader of the House MP Penny Mordant, during an exchange in the House of Commons on 1 December last year, that the government is considering ...
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MT ArticleCircle Express predicts return to black, despite losses deepening in 2022
Circle Express’ losses deepened last year despite volumes recovering to 80% of pre-pandemic levels.According to its latest results for the year to 31 March 2022, the West Drayton-based express delivery firm saw revenues rise to £24.2m (2021: £22.1m). However its pre-tax loss deepened to -£4m (2021: -£1.7m), exacerbated by a ...
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MT ArticlePalletforce acquires Dobbs Logistics
Palletforce has bought Hastings-based Dobbs Logistics for an undisclosed sum.The family firm, which was founded in 1961, provides pallet distribution, general haulage, project cargo and warehousing services to its customers. It has operating licences for 22 trucks and 18 trailers.Announcing the deal Palletforce’s parent company, EV Cargo, described Dobbs Logistics ...
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MT ArticleFred Sherwood and Sons emerges from pandemic with boosted revenues and profit
Fred Sherwood & Sons (Transport) is continuing to recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, delivering a 4% rise in pre-tax profit last year.In its recently published annual results to 31 March 2022, the Leicestershire family firm revealed a £321,244 rise in revenue to £34,122,550 with gross profit margin ...
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MT ArticleMore than 90% trialling electric vans opt to keep them, Arval UK reveals
Nine out of ten firms that trial electric vans on medium term rental deals are opting to keep them, according to vehicle leasing and fleet management firm Arval UK.The company, which is part of the BNP Paribas Group, has found that only 10% of customers using Arval Flex EV, its ...
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MT ArticleRecord £1.5bn of orders returned following Christmas delivery delays, ParcelHero reveals
‘Takeback Tuesday’ returns increased by 25% yesterday (3 January) compared to the same day last year, according to ParcelHero.The delivery specialist estimates around £1.5bn worth of items are now winging their way back to retailers, mainly because they missed Christmas delivery.The usual Christmas delays were compounded by the impact of ...
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MT ArticleElement 2 and Tower Group in deal to roll out hydrogen refuelling stations for HGVs in South West
Plans to roll out a UK-wide network of refuelling stations for hydrogen-powered HGVs by 2027 moved a step closer this week with the creation of a partnership between hydrogen refuelling firm Element 2 and hydrogen producer Tower Group.Tower Group’s hubs, which store locally-produced green hydrogen, will supply a network of ...
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MT ArticleJames Kemball sees revenue leap seven fold in 2021 as container movements soar
Container haulier James Kemball saw income rocket from a £1m loss in 2020 to a £42m pre-tax profit in 2021, aided by a major increase in container movements and the expansion of its off-dock storage solutions.The Felixstowe-based firm has depots across the UK, including at Felixstowe, Southampton and Tilbury ports ...
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MT ArticleBT Group invests £5m in new drone superhighway linking logistics hubs
BT Group is to take a £5m stake in drone start-up Altitude Angel as part of wider plans to create a drone superhighway linking key UK logistics hubs.BT will provide Altitude Angel with the financing in return for a stake in the business.The investment will accelerate the roll-out of Altitude ...
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MT ArticlePalletways celebrates 10 million pallet milestone
Palletways Group has announced that it transported almost ten million pallets during 2022.It also appointed 27 independent transport companies to strengthen its network, with recruitment hot-spots in the UK, Iberia, Italy and Germany.Palletways UK MD Rob Gittins said: “Our network of members in the UK worked exceptionally hard during 2022 ...
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MT ArticleAmazon workers announce date for first-ever strike and threaten further action
Amazon workers in a Coventry warehouse have announced an initial strike date.The first-ever Amazon strike in the UK is set to take place on 25 January, with further dates to be announced in the coming weeks.Hundreds of Amazon workers at the fulfilment centre have voted to walk out in anger ...
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MT ArticlePD Bannister invests in 12 Volvo FH tractors to cut fuel costs
PD Bannister has opted to start replacing the trucks in its fleet with Volvos as it seeks out greater fuel efficiencies.The Bradford-based haulier has taken delivery of seven FH 460 Globetrotter 6x2s with I-Save, the first of 12 due to arrive at the business over the coming year.The new vehicles ...