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ArticleTip-Ex/Tank-Ex 2021 to include brand new Transport Manager Conference
Tip-Ex/Tank-Ex will be bursting back onto the scene in the bustling market town of Harrogate this summer, following its postponement last year due to the pandemic.We’ve been working tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure this comeback event is our biggest, busiest event to date with a host of new ...
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ArticlePalletforce set for year of record volumes despite Brexit and pandemic, network chief predicts
Palletforce is set to continue to grow its UK and European volumes this year, despite the challenges of Brexit and the pandemic, chief executive Michael Conroy told motortransport.co.uk this week.He said Palletforce’s volumes bounced back to record levels by December last year, outstripping the previous year’s volumes by 20%, after ...
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ArticleHauliers decline to transport goods into UK at record rate, report reveals
Record numbers of hauliers declined to move goods from France into Britain in the second week of January whilst those that did raised their prices significantly.According to data from German software firm Transporeon, which monitors transportation prices and movement rates, prices to transport goods from France to the UK rose ...
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ArticleHermes to open northern depot in Bolton and create 100 jobs
(From left) James Whittaker from funder Barings Real Estate; Dan Burn - development director at Panattoni; Deborah Faithful - estates manager at Hermes; and Chris Irwin - TSL ProjectsDelivery company Hermes has announced plans to open a new, purpose-built depot in Bolton this autumn.The move is part of a wider ...
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ArticleSIXT appoints former Lidl chief executive as part of van and truck expansion plans
Rental firm SIXT is bolstering its drive for international growth in the van and truck sector with the appointment of former Lidl Germany chief executive Daniel Marasch (pictured).Marasch will head up SIXT’s new van and truck management division. His brief is to help make SIXT a market leading player in ...
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ArticleFurther strike action planned at DHL Supply Chain Liverpool depot after talks break down
DHL Supply Chain is facing further strike action at its Liverpool depot this week after negotiations over pay and conditions collapsed.The 120-strong workforce of drivers and warehouse staff will strike tomorrow and Thursday (20 and 21 January) with six further strike dates planned across the first two weeks in February.The ...
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ArticlePall-Ex recruits new business manager in drive to boost Fortec volumes
Pall-Ex Group has taken on a new business development manager as part of a drive to grow Fortec’s corporate client base.Helen Day, whose former role was sales manager at Countrywide Freight Group, has a brief to develop the portfolio of corporate clients for Pall-Ex subsidiary Fortec.She will be responsible for ...
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ArticleWhatever happens with Covid-19 retailers need to remain agile
If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that you never know what challenges are around the corner or how disruptive they will be. With the UK in the grips of its third national lockdown and retailers across the country having closed their high street stores for business yet again, we expect ...
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ArticleUPS firm Polar Speed opens major warehouse for rapid delivery of Covid-19 vaccine roll out
UPS subsidiary Polar Speed has opened a new warehouse in Birmingham to ensure rapid final-mile Covid-19 vaccine delivery.The new 100,000 sq ft facility adds to Polar Speed's portfolio of 40,000 sq ft of MHRA-licensed warehousing.UPS Healthcare President Wes Wheeler said: “Polar Speed is an important part of the UPS Healthcare ...
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ArticlePalletways suspends European service as other networks battle on against Brexit paperwork deluge
Palletways has suspended its operations to Europe until 25 January, but other pallet networks confirmed this week that their deliveries to the continent will continue.A Palletways email, seen by motortransport.co.uk, warns customers that it will not be taking orders, adding: “No entry of Brexit consignments will work on the portal ...
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ArticleScores of shellfish haulage trucks descend on Downing Street in protest against Brexit red tape
A convoy of over 50 shellfish haulage trucks descended on Downing Street today (18 January) to protest against the bureaucracy created by the Brexit trade agreement which is creating major delays of shellfish exports to Europe and threatening the existence of affected companies.The convoy of lorries came from across the ...
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ArticleApply for HGV Safety Permit now or risk £550 fine for entering London, TfL warns hauliers
Transport for London (TfL) is calling on hauliers to make sure they apply now for their HGV Safety Permit or risk facing a fine of £550 from 1 March when entering London.TfL is warning that applications “take time to process” and is urging hauliers to act now.The free permit will ...
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ArticleFerguson Transport remains optimistic after pandemic hits profits
Ferguson Transport said a fall in revenue from handling goods in its warehouse division last year was more than compensated by additional storage charges and increased demand for capacity.In its accounts for the year ending 30 September 2020, the Cramlington haulage and warehousing firm said that although trading was heavily ...
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ArticleInter-haul in £15m contract extension deal with Nuaire
Pallet-Track member Inter-haul has extended its longstanding distribution agreement with ventilation specialist Nuaire beyond 2026 in a £15m deal.The Pontypridd-based transport firm has worked with Nuaire for almost 20 years and the ventilation company said the service it provides, plus its ability to adapt to the needs of its clients, ...
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ArticlePullman MD to be replaced by Rivus chief executive
Pullman Fleet Solutions’ MD Kevin Wildman has announced he will leave the company next month.David Myers (pictured), chief executive of sister company Rivus Fleet Solutions, will succeed him while continuing in his role at Rivus.Wildman said: “This has been an extremely difficult decision for me to take but, on reflection, ...
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ArticleEV Cargo recruits British rally driver to raise global profile
EV Cargo has appointed a “brand ambassador” to help boost its global exposure: British rally driver Elfyn Evans.The 32-year-old is an official driver for the Toyota Gazoo Racing Rally Team, which competes in the FIA World Rally Championships (WRC).EV Cargo said the WRC was a significant promotional platform, with TV ...
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ArticleTurners (Soham) reports jump in 2019 profits following acquisitions
Turners (Soham) saw revenues and profits increase in 2019, according to its most recent financial results.Turnover for the year ending 28 December 2019 rose by 8.3% to £442m and pre-tax profit increased by 12.7% to £36.9m.During the trading period, the company was hard on the acquisition trail, acquiring 65% of ...
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ArticleNew Hermes service lets retailers know which items are being returned
Hermes has launched a new service allowing consumers to inform retailers which items they are returning in advance, helping to make the process more efficient.Its ‘What’s inside the box?’ service was trialled with fashion retailer Joe Browns and now is being offered to Hermes’ retail customers and their consumers.Hermes explained ...
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ArticleCustoms delays continue for deliveries into EU
Companies relying on postal carriers for deliveries into the EU have been warned delays are being caused by couriers struggling with customs and duty charges.Neil Kuschel, chief executive at cross border e-commerce technology provider Global-e, said not only are customers in Europe facing new charges now that the UK has ...
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ArticleDPD European Road Service reopens after suspension
DPD has restarted parcel deliveries to Europe after suspending the service last week.The move comes as DPD handles the fallout from new post-Brexit customs requirements.A statement on the company’s website said: “We are pleased to confirm that our European Road service is fully operational and available for customers to use ...