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ArticlePlans to speed up roadworks by closing motorways for longer periods welcomed by logistics industry
Logistics operators gave a thumbs up this week to National Highways’ plans to close motorways and A-roads for up to two weeks in order to speed up the delivery of roadworks.Other measures announced this week by National Highways include an increase in the use of the higher speed limit of ...
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ArticleWhistl launches guide to prepare online retailers for peak season
Logistics specialist Whistl has published a guide to help e-commerce businesses navigate the 2022 peak season.The guide aims to help online retailers predict consumer retail behaviour during this year’s peak trading season against a background of rising inflation and fuel costs.Melanie Darvall, Whistl director of marketing and communications, said: “For ...
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ArticleXPO appointed official transport partner for the 2022 women’s Tour de France
XPO Logistics has been selected by the Tour de France as the official transport partner for the 2022 women’s competition, to be held from July 24 to July 31.The eight-stage race will be the first edition of the 'Tour de France Femmes' and is sponsored by online cycling and running ...
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ArticleSussex haulier boosts volumes after self-building new headquarters
Steve Ellis, founder and MD of Pallet-Track member Prestige Distribution has seen volumes grow after self-building the company’s new headquarters in Horsham.Ellis (pictured centre with daughter Katie and son Michael) bought a nine-acre plot of land as his company expanded and has recently completed the construction of offices and a ...
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ArticleEvri gifts £150,000 of its apprenticeship levy funding to help SMEs take on trainees
Consumer delivery company Evri, formerly known as Hermes, has pledged over £150,000 of its apprenticeship levy funds to help SMEs take on new apprentices or upskill existing ones.Last year the company supported over 19 employers and 23 learners across a range of sectors.Evri is working closely with West Midlands Combined ...
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ArticleProfits up at WH Bowker International fuelled by strong demand for European distribution and storage
WH Bowker International experienced a “very positive” 2021, despite the challenges brought by the Covid 19 pandemic and new Brexit customs procedures, with pre-tax profit more than doubling in the year.The Hull-based firm, which specialises in European transport services, is part of WH Bowker Limited Group of Companies. The group ...
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ArticleA2B Logistical Solutions joins Diamond network to drive e-commerce growth
A2B Logistical Solutions is set to join the Diamond Logistics network this month as it looks to grow its e-commerce client base and boost customer numbers in the Leicestershire area.The company was founded by Andy Noble and Ben Bryans (pictured) in June 2020 and has grown rapidly, fuelled by its ...
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ArticleFuel prices fall from record high but experts warn it may be temporary
Fuel prices are falling for the first time in months, as the price of oil drops but experts warn prices will still remain high for the foreseeable future.Brent Oil, the market for crude oil prices, fell below $95 a barrel last week for the first time since Russia’s invasion of ...
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ArticleTougher penalties threatened for hauliers found carrying illegal immigrants
The Home Office is proposing stricter penalties for hauliers found to be carrying clandestine migrants, as part of a consultation announced today (18 July).The consultation proposes changes to be made through the Nationality and Borders Act which are aimed at deterring illegal entry into the UK.This includes plans to increase ...
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ArticleJR Holland strengthens fleet with Mercedes and Iveco trucks
North East food service supplier JR Holland is taking delivery of three new Mercedes 3.5-tonne Slipstream vehicles and four 7.2-tonne Ivecos.JR Holland supplies over 4,000 product lines to customers in the leisure, education, health care and public sector, making 4,800 deliveries a week. It has a fleet of 42 vehicles.The ...
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ArticleKnowles Transport wins contract to distribute Bidfood ambient products
Knowles Transport is set to expand its presence in the foodservice sector as the newly appointed consolidated distribution partner for foodservice wholesaler Bidfood’s ambient products.Under the terms of the new contract, Knowles Transport will handle, consolidate and deliver a wide range of ambient products for Bidfood’s suppliers.Operating from Knowles’ 280,000sq ...
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ArticleMajor operators give thumbs up to hydrogen trucks, whitepaper reveals
New research has shown “significant interest” among major operators for hydrogen trucks for a range of applications with some confirming they would be happy to pay more in the short term to trial a small number of fuel cell trucks.The research was carried out by H2Accelerate, a collaboration of truck ...
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ArticleFirethorn Trust appoints Glencar to build major last mile logistics facility in South East London
Commercial real estate investor Firethorn Trust has appointed construction firm Glencar to build a 93,984sq ft last-mile logistics scheme in south-east London.The project, dubbed Blueprint Erith, will be built by construction firm Glencar. Work will begin on site this month with the project due for completion in Q1 2023.This is ...
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ArticleReynolds partners with Fraikin for switch to electric
Chilled food supplier Reynolds has embarked upon its mission to run 24 all-electric trucks in its fleet by 2025 with the rollout of a zero carbon, 7.5-tonne temperature-controlled rigid.Featuring an Isuzu chassis adapted by electric drivetrain specialist Magtec and a bespoke body from Paneltex, the vehicle was supplied by Fraikin ...
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ArticlePML to widen training in mental first aid to raise awareness
Logistics provider PML is addressing mental health head-on and training line managers to create a healthier workplace.It said 10 members of staff had recently attended a course run by training provider Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and it was looking to train more employees to ensure mental first aid becomes ...
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ArticleLogistics UK repeats call for cut in fuel duty to ease “unprecedented pressure” on hauliers
Logistics UK wants an immediate 6p per litre cut in fuel duty and said it would save hauliers £2,424 per 44-tonne truck, per year.The business group also said that one solution to rising prices could be the introduction of a system, similar to that used in Portugal, where the rate ...
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ArticleBidfood puts FUSO eCanter into service
Wholesaler Bidfood has opted for the FUSO eCanter as its electric truck of choice as its presses ahead with future-proofing its business.The 7.5-tonne eCanter was delivered to the foodservice firm in 2020 but plans to put it to work were curtailed by Covid, subsequent lockdowns and then the fallout from ...
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ArticlePorts threaten legal action over border check suspension
The decision by the government to defer border checks on EU imports has led to threats of legal action by British ports that invested millions of pounds to create control facilities.Logistics firm PML said it was also now considering legal action as a result of the U-turn.The border controls were ...
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Article'We've won over drivers on membership,' FORS Gold firm insists
Wayne Allen (pictured), northern compliance manager with Galaxy Insulation and Dry Lining, said he had changed the mindset of drivers and operational staff who originally claimed the firm didn't need FORS accreditation.Speaking at FORS' annual conference at Manchester Central Convention Complex, he countered industry claims that the scheme often appealed ...
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ArticleReal world fuel saving from platooning just 0.5%
A five-year trial of platooning trucks on UK roads has found that the technology is as safe as trucks running separately and fuel savings could be as much as 4.1% - but only if roads are optimised for platooning.The HelmUK trial was funded by National Highways and the DfT to ...