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Cyber attack on Microlise hits operators triggering call for stronger continuity plans
Third party cyber attacks, such as the one that hit Microlise services last week, present a challenge for all logistics operators - even those vigilant to security breaches, Europa Worldwide has warned.
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Administrators take control of South Yorkshire haulier’s business
McGregor Logistics in Doncaster has officially appointed administrators to take control of its affairs, almost a month after it signalled it was in financial difficulties.
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Lorry drivers to be prosecuted for jumping M6 crash queues
The police said they would be prosecuting HGV drivers caught on camera jumping queues on the M6 this week following a 10 vehicle crash in which a lorry crossed the central reservation.
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HGV driving centres with the highest and lowest pass rates revealed
Analysis of where HGV driver candidates are most likely to pass their test found Ipswich came out on top, with a pass rate of more than 80%.
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‘Milestone’ for abnormal load hauliers as police meet operators
The abnormal loads group (ALG) met with police chiefs this week to discuss ways to improve consistency among forces in the way they oversee heavy movements.
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Dawsongroup announces passing of chairman Peter Dawson
Dawsongroup has announced that its executive chairman Peter Dawson has died following a short illness.
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Midlands truckstop invests in infrastructure improvements
Roads minister Lilian Greenwood visited the ADS Truckstop in Stoke this week to see how it had spent its share of government funds on improving its site, including new parking bays and security measures.
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New MD at Harris Maxus reflects group’s growth plans
Automotive distributor and retailer Harris Group has appointed Andrew Lawson as its MD for Harris Maxus.
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Prohire spends £5m on fuel efficient rental fleet
Prohire is investing £5m in 70 new vehicles to refresh its 400-strong Proflex national rental fleet.
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Food fight between union and catering distributor could leave air passengers hungry
Air services provider dnata said claims by a trade union that it was attempting to change delivery drivers’ terms and conditions without consultation were “entirely inaccurate”.
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Government warned funding alone won’t solve HGV parking crisis
Logistics UK said it was “extremely disappointing” that half of all lorry drivers were fed up with the state of UK truckstops and it called on the government for a change in attitude towards the industry.
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Onward Holdings announces major restructure
Yorkshire warehousing and retail park specialist Onward Holdings has undergone the first major restructure of its business in more than 60 years.
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XPO opens major distribution centre in Wakefield with Saint-Gobain UK
XPO has opened a new warehouse site in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with its long-term partner Saint-Gobain UK.
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FreshLinc looks to diversify after loss of “significant” contract sees profit plunge
Cambridgeshire haulier FreshLinc has ramped up its diversification strategy after losing a “significant” retail contract last year, which hit turnover and profit, according to its latest annual results.
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Speedy Freight invests £2m in Speedy Fulfil
National same-day courier Speedy Freight has invested £2m in the launch of Speedy Fulfil, its new fulfilment service.
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Autumn Budget a “mixed picture” for road transport
The Autumn Budget offered a mixed picture for businesses in our industry. There were some positive developments, and some unwelcome developments. Firms throughout the road transport sector were also delighted with the decision to continue with the freeze on fuel duty. We at the RHA have long ...
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Bentons Haulage extends partnership with Culligan UK for another five years
Bentons Haulage has extended its eight year partnership with water treatment firm Culligan UK for another five years, in a deal which also sees the Birmingham-based haulier provide a new fleet of ten Culligan UK-branded trailers.
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Haulage transport prices see slight fall in October, TEG Index reveals
October saw a marginal fall in both haulier and courier prices, according to the TEG Road Transport Index.
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Microlise battling Halloween cyber attack which disrupted DHL store deliveries for NISA
Microlise is battling to restore key systems following a cyber attack last week which saw DHL’s store deliveries for retailer NISA disrupted, when the attack left its delivery tracking system disabled.