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HGV manufacturers head to Freight in the City Expo with their latest urban-ready designs
This month’s Freight in the City Expo will be showcasing the latest HGVs and vans designed for use in an urban environment.The brand-new Iveco Eurocargo range of trucks will be making its UK show debut at the event. Dubbed “the truck the city likes”, the new Eurocargo blends a new ...
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ECO Stars' practical workshop at Freight in the City Expo will help boost fleet sustainability
ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme will be holding a practical workshop at this month’s Freight in the City Expo to help both public sector and private sector fleets become more efficient and sustainable in their daily operations.The initiative is a free-to-join scheme that aims to help fleet operators improve efficiency, ...
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ArticleMasternaut and SmartWitness come together to offer one-stop telematics and camera package
Masternaut has entered into a partnership with vehicle CCTV firm SmartWitness to offer integrated telematics and camera technology.The partners said the joint offering will give fleets and drivers a technology that integrates telematics and driver behaviour improvement with in-cab camera technology.Other claimed benefits of the package are a reduction in ...
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Parcelforce operations director takes role at rival UK Mail
Parcelforce operations director Peter Fuller is leaving the company after almost 20 years at the company, to take up the same role at rival UK Mail. He replaces Carl Moore who, according to a statement from UK Mail, has stepped down from the company board with immediate effect and has ...
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Paragon's smart mapping software can boost speed and precision of urban deliveries
Paragaon is offering three smarter mapping options that enable transport planners to make vehicle routing and scheduling as precise as possible in dense, urban logistics operations.Street Level Mapping, Average Road Speed Data and Truck Attribute Data all provide planners with a highly detailed picture of the road network, allowing for ...
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ArticleScania gives thumbs-up to the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil to power its Euro-6 trucks
Scania has given the go-ahead for operators to use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to power its Euro-6 range of trucks, provided the fuel used meets technical specification TS15940.The manufacturer said vehicles using HVO – which chemically mimics fossil-fuel-based diesel – can under optimal condition achieve up to a 90% reduction ...
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ArticleSky's the limit for XPO with AgustaWestland helicopter contract
XPO Logistics has been tasked with transporting eight Lynx helicopters between Brazil and the UK on behalf of AgustaWestland.The helicopter company has been commissioned by the Brazilian Navy to replace their engines, navigation systems, display consoles and mission avionics.XPO, said to have a long-standing relationship with the company, will handle, ...
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ArticleArgos launches same-day home delivery service
Argos has launched a same day delivery service for 20,000 of its products in a bid to get ahead of its competitors for the Christmas shopping season. The service, called Fast Track, will enable customers to choose from four delivery slots at checkout whether online or in-store.The slots - 07.00-10.00, ...
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ArticleAsda picks Bandvulc for fleet tyre management contract
Asda has chosen Bandvulc for a new long-term agreement that will see the retread specialist manage the retailer’s tyre supply for its HGV and Dot.com fleets.The new agreement, an extension of an existing relationship, sees Bandvulc and Tyre Maintenance combine to deliver products, services and administration for Asda's vehicles across ...
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ArticleWest London Boroughs collaborate to create new sustainable freight strategy
Development of a new freight strategy to improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of goods movements across west London is underway.The West London Freight Strategy is being devised by transport consultancy Aecom on behalf of the WestTrans Partnership, which is formed of the six west London Boroughs of Brent, Ealing, ...
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UK Mail remains confident despite teething issues with new technology
UK Mail remains confident about its long-term prospects, and has now got a handle on problems at its new sortation hub that are set to have a significant impact on its full year earnings. In a trading statement released today, the group said its overall group performance was “in ...
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Eddie Stobart Logistics now a "stand-alone business"
Eddie Stobart Logistics has successfully completed its transformation into a stand-alone business after the acquisition of a 51% stake in the operator by private equity firm DouglasBay Capital on 10 April 2014, according to its parent company.Greenwhitestar UK (which ultimately is owned by DouglasBay Capital Fund) made the statement in ...
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Local authorities and freight firms can join forces and tap into £10m funding pot for end-to-end journey schemes
A £10m funding pot is available for collaborative R&D projects that will help drive down congestion by improving the end-to-end journey of freight and people.The competition, launched by Innovate UK, is looking at proposals that enable a user to select a complete journey, whether for goods or as a passenger, ...
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FTA calls on TfL to do more as half of non-UK LEZ fines go unpaid
The FTA has called on TfL to do more to level the playing field for compliant UK operators after it was revealed that more than half of the fines issued to non-UK registered vehicles for breaching the conditions of the London Low Emission Zone remain outstanding.According to figures obtained by ...
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Hargreaves adopts franchise programme for subcontractors
Hargreaves Logistics is to adopt a franchise programme to boost subcontractor retention and create a more flexible fleet.The operator is targeting its base of 200 dedicated subcontractors, with plans to take on an additional 100 franchise partners over the next three to five years.The first five subcontractors have signed up ...
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DVSA fails to cut HGV driving test wait times
The DVSA has fallen short of its pledge to adapt its examiner resource to meet demand for HGV driving tests, with two-thirds of centres across the UK seeing an increase in the average waiting time for a vocational examination. Figures obtained via a Freedom of Information (FoI) request reveal that ...
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Eddie Stobart to open London Gateway base
Eddie Stobart is to open a container transport site at DP World London Gateway, which it hopes will support growth plans in the South.The base will serve customers and destinations across the UK and will reduce current delivery times into London.The operator hopes the site will help reduce mileage and ...
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Threat of strike action at Indesit receeds after talks breakthrough
The threat of further industrial action by drivers and warehouse staff at white goods manufacturer Indesit has receded after conciliation talks held at Acas last week led to a revised pay offer. Union Unite told MT it was content with the proposal, which was thrashed out after eight hours of ...