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Royal Mail loses out to Evri on multi-million pound delivery deal with Ann Summers
Royal Mail has been replaced by parcel delivery firm Evri on a “multi-million pound” delivery contract with lingerie and sex toy retailer Ann Summers, following a retendering process.
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U-turn on fruit and veg imports leaves carriers frustrated again
The logistics sector is once again reeling following the unexpected announcement on Wednesday that a broad range of European fruit and vegetables is to be recategorised from low risk to medium risk – thus necessitating physical inspections at UK border posts. The news marks yet another U-turn ...
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Delayed import trade controls due to start
The industry is just days away from the phased-in introduction of new post-Brexit trade rules on imports, with warnings that many businesses remain unaware of how they will be affected.
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10th FORS Gold award for ELB Partners
Croydon logistics firm ELB Partners has achieved its 10th consecutive FORS Gold award following a comprehensive audit of its fleet of 60-plus trucks and trailers.
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RHA submits haulage demands to Treasury
The RHA has followed on from its recently launched haulage manifesto and submitted a list of demands to the Treasury to support HGV operators ahead of the Spring Budget.
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Thousands without bin collections after council’s licence is revoked
The traffic commissioner has revoked the operator licence held by an Essex council for its fleet of bin lorries after it failed to recruit a transport manager, leaving almost 100,000 residents without a waste collection service.
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Profits up as CS Ellis celebrates 90th anniversary
Rutland’s CS Ellis (Group) said it had enjoyed an “exceptionally good 90th year”, after pre-tax profit increased to almost £500,000.
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Hoyer tanker drivers vote for strike action
Hoyer said it had a responsibility not to give its tanker drivers “unsustainable increases” in their salary after the Unite union threatened strike action in a row over pay.
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Revenue up at James Kemball as demand for storage grows
Growing demand for container storage helped increase turnover at James Kemball by 4.75% in 2022.
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HGV bootcamps extended to 2026
A government scheme to train HGV drivers and fix a skills shortage in the industry has been extended to February 2026, with one training specialist awarded £10m in funding.
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Capper’s administrator explains firm’s failure
WJ Capper Transport’s demise was prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic which had a “severe impact” on the Shropshire business, according to its administrator.
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Knowles driver sings praises of new electric Volvo
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DAA Transport buys Floyd Schofield Haulage as it expands into the north of England
Logistics firm DAA Transport has acquired North Yorkshire-based Floyd Schofield Haulage, in a move aimed at expanding its presence in the North of England.
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Marshalls outsources major part of transport operations to Wincanton in five-year deal
Wincanton is taking over a major part of Marshalls’ transport operations, after signing a new-five year outsourcing deal with the building products manufacturer.
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Cartwright Brothers celebrates 80 years in transport and warehousing
Lincolnshire-based Cartwright Brothers is celebrating its 80th year in business by expanding its fleet, which is sporting a commerorative livery to mark the occasion.
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GXO UK boosts revenue in 2022 but profit falls as XPO spin-off continues to resonate
GXO UK Logistics saw pre-tax profit fall in 2022, despite ”strong organic growth”, thanks to costs associated with its spin-off from XPO Group in 2021.
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DVSA endorses Webfleet Tachograph Manager for earned recognition hauliers
Webfleet Tachograph Manager, which downloads, analyses and archives tachograph data, has achieved approved IT supplier status from the DVSA, as part of the agency’s earned recognition scheme.
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Aldi set to recruit 500 apprentices including trainee HGV drivers
Supermarket giant Aldi is looking to recruit over 500 new apprentices across the UK in 2024, including trainee HGV drivers and warehouse and logistics workers.
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British electric van start-up Arrival faces threat of insolvency as it struggles to raise funding
Troubled British electric van start-up Arrival is in talks with EY about recruiting an administrator, if the company cannot secure rescue funding, according to reports.