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ArticleEV Cargo launches new division to drive growth across the group
Logistics and technology business EV Cargo has launched a new division which will integrate a range of services across the group as part of a wider strategy to drive growth.Dubbed EV Cargo Solutions, the new division has Jigsaw, the group’s 4PL, sitting at its heart.The division will also offer on-demand ...
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ArticleFurther hike in London congestion charge "a disgrace", industry claims
Plans to raise the London congestion charge by 30% and extend it to evenings and weekends, has been slammed by the logistics industry.London Mayor Sadiq Khan confirmed today (16 June) that the congestion charge will rise to £15 from 22 June to tackle rising levels of traffic in central London.The ...
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ArticleYodel confirms Ben Mitchell as chief financial officer
Yodel has appointed Ben Mitchell as its new chief financial officer following a period as interim CFO.He replaces Peter Keegans who left the business in April.Mitchell’s previous posts include corporate finance director at Ellerman Investments and commercial finance director at Shop Direct group.Mike Hancox, Yodel chief executive, said: “It’s a ...
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ArticleFleet Source gets green light to deliver FORS training in lockdown
Transport for London (TfL) has given Fleet Source the go-ahead to deliver FORS-funded training on road safety and environmental responsibility during lockdown.Fleet Source, which provides FORS professional driver training, will deliver the theory element of its Safe Urban Driving, Van Smart and LoCity training courses.It will schedule on-cycle practical training ...
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ArticleUnited Pallet Network takes on Downes Transport
Downes Transport has signed up with United Pallet Network (UPN) after Pallet Track gave the company 12 months’ notice last year.The family firm, which is based in Amesbury, Wiltshire will cover SP and several RG postcodes for UPN.UPN MD David Brown welcomed Downes Transport to the network. He said: “Downes ...
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ArticlePall-Ex to buy Fortec
Pall-Ex is set to buy Fortec in a move which will see a major consolidation of the pallet network sector.Fortec’s 70-plus member hauliers were briefed about the deal last week, motortransport.co.uk has learnt.The sale has been driven by the exit of Geodis, Fortec’s parent company, from the UK market.Once completed, ...
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ArticleForeign drivers entering UK not exempt from 14-day self-isolation rule
Foreign drivers working for UK operators who returned to their home countries during lockdown are not exempt from the 14-day self-isolation rules, it has emerged.On 8 June, the government introduced new rules that all international arrivals into the UK are required to self-isolate for a fortnight.Home Secretary Priti Patel said ...
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ArticleFORS resumes Bronze site audits as Covid-19 lockdown restrictions ease
FORS is lifting its suspension of all Bronze site audits this week following government moves to ease Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.FORS members in England will be able to book Bronze on-site audits from today (Monday 15 June).However, all FORS operators requesting a Bronze on-site audit will be required to complete a ...
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Industry losing thousands of would-be drivers as LGV testing remains suspended
The DVSA has not yet confirmed when it will resume LGV driving tests, leading to fears that the transport industry will soon see a worsening of the driver shortage as no new drivers have entered the industry since the DVSA suspended testing at the start of the Covid-19 lockdown in ...
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ArticleTipper haulier P J Brown (Construction) enters administration
FORS Gold member and tipper haulier P J Brown (Construction) has gone into administration.The administration follows the closure of construction sites across the country in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has hit the sector’s supply chain hard.The Crawley-based firm, which has an operating licence for 79 vehicles, has ...
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ArticleLockdown pressures could be pushing delivery drivers to take greater risks, data provider Lytx warns
Delivery drivers could be taking increased risks as pressure mounts on them during the lockdown pandemic, fleet video telematics provider Lytx warned this week.Whilst risky driving behaviours dropped dramatically in the first three weeks of the Covid-19 lockdown, the data shows that in the second three weeks drivers began to ...
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ArticleMeet the MT Awards shortlists - Technical Excellence Award sponsored by Hankook
Aspoeck The Aspoeck Radar Pedestrian Detection system uses advanced radar technology to detect pedestrians in the area behind a vehicle. If the person is present and the vehicle starts to reverse, the brakes will automatically be applied. The system can be set for narrow spaces and vehicles ...
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Drive Force (UK) enters administration after 20 years trading
Bristol-based freight firm Drive Force (UK) has entered administration.Calls to its Gloucester Road, Avonmouth office were not being answered, but motortransport.co.uk understands that Paul Wood and Simon Haskew at Begbies Traynor were appointed as administrators of the business on 4 June.Incorporated in 1999, the company are specialists in bulk car ...
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Bridgestone launches tyre for all seasons
Bridgestone has launched its first ever all-season tyre for the light truck segment, the DURAVIS All Season.Available from August, Bridgestone said the tyre had been designed with both small and large fleets in mind, enabling them to keep going in adverse weather conditions thanks to its high volume slots in ...
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ArticleLow cost finance options for 4G-enabled camera package
SmartWitness is offering a finance deal for fleet customers designed to alleviate further financial burdens created by the Coronavirus pandemic.The deal, which includes hardware, software and installation, is also inclusive of the latest 4G enabled CP2-LTE forward-facing camera and starts at £29.99.A free webinar hosted by SmartWitness to discuss the ...
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Road ahead clear for imports as UK agrees to relax border controls
The transport industry has breathed a sigh of relief after the government confirmed it would introduce new border controls in stages for EU goods imported into the UK, due to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.However, the RHA said it was vital that our continental neighbours take a similar approach, ...
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Lenham faces recruitment challenge as warehouse staff leave the UK
Uncertainty surrounding Brexit last year prompted Lenham Storage warehouse staff to return to their home countries, resulting in a recruiting challenge this year according to the Kent firm.In a review of its business covering the trading period ending 31 August 2019, Lenham Storage Company also that it had strived to ...
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ArticleWilliam Stobart appointed director of Speedy Freight
William Stobart (pictured) has been appointed director of franchised B2B express freight service Speedy Freight.Eddie Stobart Logistics (ESL) has held a 50% stake in Puro Ventures, which trades as Speedy Freight, since 2017 but it was only last week that William became director of the company.One the same day, Brian ...
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ArticleAlcohol leads surge in demand for food and drink
A huge surge in demand for wine and other alcohol during the lockdown had seen orders for some clients rising by more than 7,000%, according to Johnston Logistics UK.The Norfolk-based business, which provides a range of third party logistics including receiving, storing and distributing products at its operation on the ...
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ArticlePandemic will trigger growth in shared user delivery networks, major operator claims
A senior figure at one of the UK's biggest logistics groups has claimed the Covid-19 pandemic will lead to more multi-user transport operations as companies look to cut costs.“You’re going to see more shared user delivery networks,” the source, who did not wish to be named, told motortransport.co.uk.“Does House of ...