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ArticleChinese manufacturer BYD to launch 19-tonne electric truck in Europe this year
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has set its sights on the European market with plans to launch a range of electric trucks later this year.BYD Europe said it will launch a full range of battery electric commercial vehicles (BEV) in Europe this year, including a panel van, a yard tractor ...
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ArticleShortage of customs agents threatens border chaos, logistics industry warns government
The UK is in danger of failing to recruit the 50,000 customs agents needed to prevent major queues at its borders if it crashes out of Europe without a deal at the end of the year.The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is warning that the COVID-19 pandemic has delayed the ...
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ArticleDPD: "We're doing record volumes and hearing incredible stories..."
DPD has revealed its parcel volumes are at record levels as the COVID-19 pandemic triggers a massive spike in home deliveries.The company’s sister network – DPD Local – servicing shippers with smaller volumes, has also seen a “huge surge” in demand.“Easter was double what we did last Easter,” DPD marketing ...
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ArticleWalker Logistics lands a smacker with Lanolips deal
Hungerford-based Walker Logistics has been awarded a contract to manage the UK supply chains of Australian cosmetics brand Lanolips.The deal, which will see Walker Transport oversee Lanolips’ entire UK supply chains, boosts the company’s base of cosmetics clients.As part of the agreement, Walker Logistics will receive incoming stock at its ...
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ArticleShashi Maharaj joins BVRLA director team
Former BMW financial services head of strategy, Shashi Maharaj has joined the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) as the legal and membership director.Maharaj who will be responsible for the association’s governance, compliance and membership functions, spent over 20 years with BMW in a variety of senior legal, strategy ...
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ArticleClipper Logistics promotes Stefan Van-Hoof to group deputy chief executive officer
Leeds-based Clipper Logistics has promoted Stefan Van-Hoof (pictured) from group chief operating officer to group deputy chief executive officer as part of its global drive for growth.The company has also promoted Martin O'Grady from senior operations director to group chief operating officer, with responsibility for Clipper's UK and European businesses.Van-Hoof, ...
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ArticleGive logistics sector access to PPE to ensure economic recovery, says FTA
The logistics sector must be given access to PPE to ensure a successful return to work once the COVID-19 lockdown is ended, the FTA has warned.The association is calling on the government and Public Health England to give all supply chain workers clear direction on what PPE they need and ...
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ArticleMeet the MT Awards shortlists - Innovation Award sponsored by Goodyear
Alun Griffiths (Contractors)Alun Griffiths (Contractors) designed a unique utility vehicle (above) to overcome health and safety challenges for employees, alongside boosting load capacity and reducing emissions.To build the new vehicle, which was to be used on the firm’s Welsh Water Utility Repair and Maintenance Framework, Alun Griffiths engaged with dealership ...
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ArticlePrologic scraps plans for lorry park near Felixstowe
A Felixstowe-based company that planned to build an 85-space lorry park to ease pressure on the A14 has now withdrawn its application.Prologic wanted to construct the site on land off the old A45 adjacent to the A14, as well as build a covered maintenance bay, offices, drivers’ mess, security fencing, ...
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ArticleTyre specialist offers five-point checklist to maintain safety standards during pandemic
The relaxation of rules governing road transport means it is now more important than ever that drivers undertake thorough daily walk around checks and take corrective action where necessary, according to tyre firm Prometeon.The company has produced a five-point checklist to help drivers and operators inspect vehicle tyres and the ...
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ArticleAO.com partners with grid location expert what3words to help delivery drivers find exact addresses
Frustrated delivery drivers struggling to find the exact address for a drop-off could become a thing of the past after an online retailer began working with innovative grid location experts what3words.AO.com is rolling out the technology, which divides the world into a grid of 3m squares, each with a unique ...
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ArticleDVLA loophole leaves drivers with 'grandfather rights' still needing D4 medical
An apparent loophole in the DVLA’s relaxation of the D4 medical requirement has left one group of drivers excluded from the temporary licence scheme – those with so-called ‘grandfather rights’.Drivers who obtained their car licence prior to 1997 are also entitled to drive goods vehicles from 3,501kg to 7,500kg GVW, ...
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ArticleNearly half of transport firms admit it will take longer than a year to recover from pandemic
More than four in 10 companies surveyed in the transport industry said it would take longer than a year to return to pre-COVID-19 levels of work.The poll of more than 200 companies found that 43% believe it will take longer than 12 months to return to normality, while a further ...
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ArticleMeachers Global Logistics leases new Southampton warehouse as storage demand soars
A 20% increase in storage demand has prompted Meachers Global Logistics to lease a new warehouse in Southampton.The transport company said the COVID-19 pandemic had sent demand for space soaring as supply chains slowed down.The new premises at Solent Gateway in Marchwood will help Meachers meet the needs of its ...
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ArticleCM Downton profits nearly double after EmergeVest takeover
CM Downton enjoyed a successful first full trading year since being acquired by EmergeVest, with profits growing by more than 90%.Latest financial results for the Gloucestershire headquartered logistics firm show that for the year ending 30 June 2019, it made a pre-tax profit of £2.17m – a significant increase from ...
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ArticleMitchell's of Mansfield becomes third new Hazchem member within a month
(Left-to-right) Mitchell's of Mansfield chief executive Andrew Mitchell with MD Richard MontgomeryMitchell’s of Mansfield became the third new member of The Hazchem Network to join in April, as the group said it had seen an increase in enquiries.The haulier has operated in pallet networks for 25 years and has joined ...
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ArticlePost-Brexit trade with Northern Ireland must be free of red tape, FTA demands
Flexible, frictionless trade between Northern Ireland (NI) and GB is vitally important to the continued success of its economy, according to the FTA, which has published key measures needed before Brexit concludes on 31 December.Its Northern Ireland Protocol Policy Report outlines what needs to be done before the transition period ...
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ArticleMoto extends free food offer to more sites and adds hot drinks deal
Moto’s free food for HGV drivers offer is being extended to an additional 14 sites, with free hot drinks for them too.The motorway service operator said it had already had “a fantastic response” from truck drivers to its free hot food scheme and that “thank you” didn’t even begin to ...
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ArticleCollapsed Hertfordshire haulier lost major contracts after rapid expansion
Hertfordshire-based Carters Haulage entered administration after expanding from one lorry to 40 in just three years to service a blue chip client and then losing the business months later.In a report to creditors, administrators at SFP also said it was now investigating “certain transactions” prior to their appointment and that ...
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ArticleKent hauliers team up to donate 1,000 face visors to local hospital
Castledene Transport in Kent has teamed up with fellow hauliers Lenham Storage and Alan Firmin to donate 1,000 face visors to a local hospital after discovering the vital PPE was sitting on a floor in Gillingham.Matt Clarke, Castledene director, said it was “shameful” that it was proving difficult to resolve ...