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ArticleSwain Group signs five-year distribution deal with Brett Landscaping
Swain Group is paving a way to success after landing a five-year contract to provide distribution services to Brett Landscaping.The Rochester, Kent-headquartered haulier’s specialist brick and block division will take on the role of delivering materials to customers from four Brett sites around the country.Swain said it had been working ...
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ArticleCost of running electric fleet will be same as diesel by 2025, claims Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz believes the total cost of ownership (TCO) of running battery electric trucks, could be the same as diesel trucks in just four years.Andreas von Wallfeld, head of marketing, sales and services at Mercedes-Benz Trucks, said: “Although it depends on many factors, such as subsidies, kWh pricing of energy and ...
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ArticleFrustrated operators reveal why 80% are sticking with diesel
The majority of operators are not yet planning to invest in alternatively-fuelled vehicles, with cost and lack of government support prominent barriers, according to a new survey.Asset Alliance Group found 80% of those surveyed were planning to stick with diesel for the time being, with many also concerned at the ...
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ArticleGoodyear makes choice between fuel efficiency and mileage easier with new Endurance tyre range
Goodyear has launched its latest fuel-efficient long haul truck tyre range, Fuelmax Endurance. The new steer and drive axle tyres combine the fuel efficiency levels needed on motorways with the traction and mileage called for on A- and B-roads.Goodyear said the new product line is the “most versatile and fuel-efficient ...
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ArticleDNA on recruitment drive as volumes surge
Logistics specialist DNA said volumes had increased by 25% due to increased domestic transport and fewer European drivers to take work on.As a result, the Gatwick-based business and Palletforce member has employed an additional 10 staff to handle growing consumer demand.It said local producers and manufacturers had ramped up volumes ...
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ArticleAdvanced Supply Chain bought by Reconomy Group
Fast growing logistics firm Advanced Supply Chain Group (ASCG) has been acquired by the Reconomy Group, which specialises in outsourced services to drive the circular economy.Reconomy said the transaction would enable ASCG’s customers to benefit from its sustainability credentials and help them deliver social and environmental objectives.ASCG will continue to ...
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ArticleMost hauliers ignoring longer drivers’ hours ruling but DfT plans further extension
As the government plans a further four-month extension to the relaxation of HGV drivers’ hours, it has emerged that only around 450 haulage firms have used the extension to make their drivers work longer hours.The take-up rate emerged in a consultation document sent to industry stakeholders this week which proposes ...
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ArticleBullet Express gunning for growth with new Asset Alliance deal
Global import and export specialist Bullet Express has ordered 11 new vehicles from Asset Alliance Group.The three-year contract hire deal comprises five 18-tonne Iveco Eurocargo 4x2 curtainsiders and six DAF XF 480 6x2 tractor units, all liveried in Bullet Express’ new blue and white branding.The trucks, which are a mix ...
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ArticleNorthern Ireland haulier adds Iveco S-WAYs to fleet
North Down Grain (ND Grain) has taken delivery of six Iveco S-WAY 6x2 tractor units.This is the third Iveco tractor order from the Newtownards-based haulier, which is contracted to Lakeland Dairies.The vehicles are already being used for collections from farms across six counties of Northern Ireland and will be responsible ...
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ArticleCampeys hits the gas in drive for sustainability
North Yorkshire family haulier Campeys of Selby has taken delivery of the first of 11 new compressed bio gas (CBG) powered tractor units.The new Scania R410 4x2 tractor is driven by a 13-litre, CBG-powered engine which runs on renewable biomethane. It delivers an 85% reduction in CO2 emissions, helping Campeys ...
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ArticleFleetCheck signs truck recovery deal with AA
A new pay-as-you-go (PAYG) affinity partnership has been announced between the AA and fleet software specialist FleetCheck.The initiative is designed to offer FleetCheck’s more than 1,300 customers the opportunity to access the AA’s breakdown recovery services at preferential rates based on a range of menu pricing options.Andy Kirby, customer success ...
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ArticleFreight in the City Expo 2021: Tevva teases all-new electric truck ahead of show reveal
Truck manufacturer Tevva is expected to unveil an all-new electric truck at next week's Freight in the City Expo in London.Under wraps until next week, the teaser image we have seen hints at a new design language, while indicating that it offers the proven aspects of a traditional, rugged 7.5-tonne ...
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ArticleHermes commits to 168 Mercedes-Benz eSprinters after successful trials
Parcel delivery firm Hermes has placed an order for 168 fully electric Mercedes-Benz eSprinters following the successful trial of two of the vehicles from its Enfield depot. The order, which also also includes 132 diesel powered Sprinter 315 CDI variants will be supplied by Intercounty Truck & ...
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ArticleBIFA helps members launch a logistics recruitment drive in schools
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is launching a campaign to encourage its members to work with schools to promote careers in logistics, forwarding and the supply chain.During September, as schools begin the new academic year, BIFA members will be sent information packs with ideas on how to promote their ...
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ArticleOnpoint Logistics cuts fuel bill by a third using connected fleet management
Onpoint Logistics has seen its fuel bill slashed by a third (34%) and productivity boosted by 14% after installing a Webfleet fleet management platform.The Birmingham-based specialist logistics company, which operates around 60 vehicles, ranging from vans to 44-tonne trucks, worked with Webfleet Solutions premium partner Communicate Better to identify the ...
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ArticleMarketFinance launches new short-term loan scheme targeting SME hauliers
MarketFinance is offering small and medium sized hauliers the chance to apply for its newly launched Flex Loan Scheme.The scheme offers short-term funding up to £100,000 to small and medium sized business. It operates in a similar way to a credit card or overdraft, with qualifying businesses having a pre-agreed ...
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ArticleSupply chain platform FourKites launches Innovation Partner Programme for creative customers
Supply chain visibility platform FourKites has signed up more than 60 customers to its new Innovation Partner Program, chosen for playing a key role in driving innovation on the company’s platform.Innovation Partners includes Henkel, AB InBev, Cardinal Health, EcoLab, Kimberly-Clark, Meijer, Smithfield, Canadian Forest Products and Andersen Corporation.FourKites said the ...
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ArticleLogistics sector defies Brexit skills shortage to deliver strong growth, BDO M&A report reveals
Merger and acquisition deals in the UK logistics sector remain strong in the first half of 2021, despite the loss of 80,000 EU workers post-Brexit who were employed in the logistics sector.However, the challenge to the logistics market will be how well companies manage the peak season in the face ...
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ArticleDHL and Ezyhaul invest £14.6m in UK digital freight firm Digihaul
DHL and Ezyhaul have invested £14.6m in UK start-up Digihaul in a bid to offset the impact of the UK driver shortage crisis and drive supply chain digitalisation.DHL and Ezyhaul, which is a major South Asia digital freight platform, will both take a share in DigiHaul, with the investment used ...
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ArticleXPO Logistics champions diversity and inclusion with Birmingham Pride festival sponsorship
XPO Logistics is sponsoring the Birmingham Pride Festival this month as part of its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.The theme of the event, which takes place on 25-26 September, is "Stronger Together" and signals XPO's support of LGBTQ+ employees and allies, the company said this week.Other LGBTQ+ events sponsored ...