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ArticleBrexit will not see an end to clean air zones, government confirms
The government has stated that a no-deal Brexit would not see the repeal of legislation requiring the UK to introduce clean air zones to bring urban air quality up to EU standards.Local authorities have blamed central government for implementing EU directives for the clean air zones (CAZs) that could see ...
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Former Stobart boss Andrew Tinkler 'preparing bid' for company
Eddie Stobart Logistics (ESL) has received a “highly preliminary expression of interest" from former boss Andrew Tinkler who ran the company for a decade until 2014.The move comes only days after ESL revealed it had received a separate takeover bid from one of its current shareholders, Dbay Advisors.Dbay bought 51% ...
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ArticleCompanies whose drivers hit bridges could face heavy fines
Companies whose drivers hit bridges in their lorries will be hauled before the traffic commissioner and could face “exceptionally harsh” punishments, according to road transport solicitors.Backhouse Jones said Network Rail has become “fed up” of the number of bridge strikes by HGVs and the rail operator had now set up ...
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ArticleJayne James joins Yodel to lead its international expansion
UK parcel carrier Yodel has appointed Jayne James as director of international services.Her appointment follows the opening of Yodel’s first international office, in Chengdu, China, last year to support inbound services. James brings a wealth of global logistics expertise to the business, having worked in the international mail, express parcels ...
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Motor Transport and Birmingham City Council invite operators to free clean air roadshow on 10 October
Operators affected by the Birmingham Clean Air Zone (CAZ) are invited to attend a free half-day event, hosted by Motor Transport in partnership with the city council, to learn about the scheme's progress and gain invaluable advice for keeping your fleet compliant.Taking place on 10 October at Villa Park Stadium, ...
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ArticleNew standards hold the key to skills gap
Apprenticeships offer a golden opportunity, says Skills for Logistics MD David Coombes.As an end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) that specialises in the logistics and supply chain industry, we’ve been delighted to see the developing training opportunities that recently approved apprenticeship standards offer the sector.These standards spread across both the lower and ...
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ArticleAO signs three year-partnership deal with Aldi for bulk deliveries
Electrical retailer AO is continuing to expand its logistics service after winning a deal with Aldi to provide large-item home deliveries.The three-year partnership will see AO's logistics subsidiary Expert Logistics support Aldi’s Specialbuys service, which is set to offer larger online purchases, such as furniture and sports equipment, requiring ...
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XPO Logistics wins consolidated distribution deal with JD Sports
XPO Logistics has clinched a deal with JD Sports to consolidate the retailer's UK supply chain for its brand GO Outdoors. The deal, which JD Sports describes as a "long collaboration", sees XPO combine Go Outdoors stock distribution with other JD Sports brands, including Blacks, Millets and Ultimate Outdoors.It will ...
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ArticleBaxter Freight launches recruitment drive as it targets record growth by 2021
Baxter Freight is on a recruitment drive as part of plans to grow its turnover from £18m to £30m by 2021.The company, which employs 70 staff, runs daily services from its consolidation centres in Yorkshire and Northamptonshire, covering 70 depots in continental Europe and the Nordic region. It also delivers ...
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Unite members to stage protest at Department for Transport over 'profoundly dangerous' threat to safety regulations
Lorry drivers who are members of Unite have announced a protest at the Department for Transport at 2pm tomorrow (September 17) over growing fears that the government will weaken or suspend the rules governing lorry driving hours in the event of a no-deal Brexit.The existing driving regulations limit drivers to ...
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ArticleITT Hub 2020 to showcase latest road transport technology
Visitor registration is now live for ITT Hub 2020, which takes place for the first time in May 2020 at the Farnborough International Conference & Exhibition Centre.The new show, organised by Binswood Media with support from the FTA, is designed to show case innovation and technology in road freight ...
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Best Food Logistics set to be sold by November, parent group Bidcorp reveals
A new buyer has emerged for Best Food Logistics with a sale expected to be completed within weeks, according to parent group Bidcorp.The sale comes despite Best Food Logistics returning to profitability after winning back the entirety of its KFC distribution deal earlier this year, which it had lost to ...
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Eddie Stobart Logistics issues profit warning and confirms takeover bid
Eddie Stobart Logistics (ESL) has warned that 2019 profits will be “significantly below the board’s expectations”.In a trading update to investors, it also confirmed news last week that it had received a takeover bid from one of its current shareholders, Dbay Advisors.Last month, ESL suspended shares on the AIM market ...
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Look beyond the "short-lived" gains that CAZ offer, FTA tells councils
The FTA is urging local authorities to look beyond the “short-lived” benefits of clean air zones (CAZ) and divert funds into helping operators upgrade their fleets rather than penalising them.The call, made in a briefing document dubbed Cleaning the Air, argues that CAZ will only bring short term benefits since ...
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ArticleGreen refrigeration firms come together as Hulsteins acquires Cold Connect
Swedish fossil-free refrigerated transport specialist Hultsteins has consolidated its position in the UK market with the acquisition of Cold Connect.The company claims its hydraulic-powered refrigeration units have given it a unique position in a market where diesel-driven units are increasingly being called into question.In the UK, Cold Connect has held ...
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ArticleM6 lorry crashes buck the trend of falling HGV accidents
Two closures of the M6 in Staffordshire due to HGVs catching fire just days apart buck the trend for lorry-related accidents - which have plummeted in the last decade according to official figures.Motorists travelling in both directions between junctions 12 (Cannock) and 13 (Stafford) were left facing a mammoth 10-hour ...
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ArticleHGVs face £50 charge to enter Newcastle City Centre under latest Tyneside clean air zone plans
Three Tyneside councils are to vote this month on clean air zone (CAZ) proposals that will see older HGVs and vans pay a daily charge to enter Newcastle city centre.The proposed charge, which will take effect from 2021, will be £50 for pre-Euro-6 lorries and £12.50 for older vans.Buses, coaches, ...
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ArticleGlasgow council goes hydrogen-diesel dual fuel with £800,000 grant
Glasgow City Council has announced that its entire fleet of vehicles, including 23 gritters, street sweepers and refuse vehicles, will be replaced with dual fuel hydrogen models following an £805,000 funding award.It said the renewal of its 2,000-strong vehicle fleet was a vital part of the council’s response to the ...
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ArticleLogistics business ELB turns to ex-armed forces recruitment agency to fill driver vacancies
The HGV driver shortage has prompted Wimbledon-based logistics business ELB Partners to turn to XMR, a specialist recruitment agency for ex-military drivers, to find skilled, reliable drivers.Many hauliers are having to rely heavily on agency drivers, but this short-term solution inflates supply chain costs that are difficult to pass onto ...
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ArticleDHL UK Foundation helps 10,000 young people into the world of work
The DHL UK Foundation has invested £1.8m in the employability of young people in the UK in the current academic year, involving 275 activities delivered to 10,000 secondary school students.The independent charitable foundation, spearheaded by former DHL Supply Chain UK & Ireland chief executive Perry Watts, works in partnership with ...