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ArticleKeep used trucks in the UK, urges M-B UK MD
Michael Kamper took on the new role of UK MD of Mercedes-Benz Trucks when the truck importer restructured its commercial vehicle operation in January 2014. He describes his business as a “microcosm” of the factory in Stuttgart.“I have to raise the funds for the testing, purchasing, the route to market, ...
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ArticlePaneltex to launch quiet truck at Quiet Cities
Paneltex will be unveiling its 7.5-tonne electric truck at Quiet Cities, as part of the outdoor demonstration zone at the second day of the global summit focused on enabling quieter deliveries of freight in urban environments.Based on a standard Isuzu Forward chassis, the refrigerated box van has a payload of ...
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Bibby launches apprenticeship scheme for school leavers
Bibby Distribution has launched a 12-month apprenticeship scheme to attract school leavers into the logistics sector.The RightStart programme will see youngsters embarking on Level 2 apprenticeships at four different Bibby Distribution sites in the Midlands and South West to experience a cross-section of the markets the business operates within.At the ...
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ArticleMercedes-Benz trucks boss confident in Euro-6 technology
Stefan Buchner has been in charge of Mercedes-Benz Trucks since January 2013, taking over just 12 months before the introduction of Euro-6 - arguably the most significant change in emissions standards since the introduction of Euro-3 in 2006.Buchner has been with Daimler for almost 30 years, the first 20 in ...
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Government to double UK cycling activity over the next decade
The government has revealed its intention to double cycling activity in the UK by 2025, publishing a ten-year plan setting out its goal. DfT's Cycling Delivery Plan, published earlier today, outlines its goal of spending £10 a year on cycling per UK resident by 2021 at the latest, stating: “A ...
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Government motoring agencies could do better
The recent Transport Committee report on government motoring agencies didn't pull any punches, as we've come to expect.In regards to Driver CPC it was damning: “If businesses and drivers must commit time and resource to mandatory training, then that training must be worthwhile. At the moment, this is not ...
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Article50 not out - ATS Euromaster keeps on rolling
Next year sees tyre distributor ATS Euromaster celebrate its 50th anniversary since setting up in the UK. Although part of Michelin, it retains its independence, offering a full range of products and services.Simon Tattersall (pictured) was appointed head of national fleets in 2013, having previously been ATS Euromaster’s head of ...
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ArticleChinese AdBlue supplier enters UK market
A new supplier of AdBlue is entering the UK, aiming to take 10% of the market and challenge the dominance of the current leaders Yara and GreenChem.Top!Blue is part owned by Chinese petrochem giant Sinopec and will be blending AdBlue at six initial locations around the UK using urea imported ...
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Smiths News launches click and collect service for Amazon
Newspaper and magazine distributor Smiths News has begun a partnership with Amazon to offer online shoppers a same-day parcel collection service. The newspaper wholesaler and logistics firm will utilise its vehicle fleet after deliveries of print products have been made to deliver parcels into click and collect stores.Amazon says this ...
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Brand on the run: UPS tops logistics entries
Apple, Google and Coke take the top three positions in Interbrand’s Global Brands Report this year.How does the logistics industry fare? Well UPS is the highest entry, flying the flag at 27. DHL makes it in at 81 and FedEx at 92.According to Interbrand they have brands valued at $14.5bn ...
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Fors to be rolled-out nationally next year
TfL’s Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (Fors) is to be rolled-out nationwide in January 2015.The scheme, which promotes cycle safety measures and equipment, will shortly be placed into private hands following tendering process earlier this year.The successful bidder will operate the scheme for up to seven years through a concession contract, ...
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Argos to add 76 newly-branded trucks to fleet
Argos is to put 76 newly-branded trucks on the road this autumn, comprising a mixture of Mercedes-Benz Actros units and Scania P340 gas-powered trucks.The trucks, replacements for older vehicles, will feature the retailer’s new advertising stapline, Get Set Go Argos.The 71 Euro-6 Mercedes Actros tractor units all have 400hp straight-six ...
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Whistles renews business with Clipper Logistics
Clipper Logistics has had its contract with womenswear retailer Whistles renewed by four years.The deal covers the receipt of products from suppliers at Clipper’s Milton Keynes facility and distribution of its entire product range to 120 retailers and online shopping customers worldwide.Following a review of Whistles’ supply chain, the new ...
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City Link to receive more investment after £21m loss
City Link parent Better Capital has revealed it will inject more money into the the parcel carrier in a bid to turn the loss-making business around.City Link narrowed its deficit by 40% in 2013, posting a £21.1m pre-tax loss (2012: £35.9m loss). This came despite a 10% decrease in turnover ...
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Suttons Group appoints new boss for road tanker division
Suttons Group has appointed Michael Cundy as the new MD of its Road Tanker division. Cundy, who replaces Tony Leighton, has worked for Suttons since 2005 and has been a board member for the past five years. He was human resources director.CEO John Suttons said he was “particularly pleased” with ...
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Sainsbury's logistics director to be keynote speaker at Quiet Cities
Richard Fleming, logistics director at Sainsbury’s has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at the Quiet Cities global summit next month.Fleming brings a wealth of experience to the event, heading up a logistics business of 16,000 staff that runs 1,042 tractor units; 342 rigids and 2,371 trailers out of 22 ...
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Sainsbury's logistics director to be keynote speaker at Quiet Cities
Richard Fleming, logistics director at Sainsbury’s has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at the Quiet Cities global summit next month.Fleming brings a wealth of experience to the event, heading up a logistics business of 16,000 staff that runs 1,042 tractor units; 342 rigids and 2,371 trailers out of 22 ...
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ArticleAre Sunday deliveries as attractive as they seem?
This year has seen a number of operators in the parcels sector begin making deliveries on a Sunday as they scramble to meet consumers’ home delivery demands. Parcelforce, DPD and Hermes have begun offering the service, with Royal Mail launching a trial Sunday service for addresses within the M25. But ...
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ArticleArgos puts faith in CNG-powered Scanias
Argos will put five new ultra-low-emission Scania P340s into service by the end of the year.The Euro-6-compliant Scania 4X2 tractor units (diesel powered version pictured) will run solely on compressed or liquefied gas and will be based at Argos’s Magna Park, Lutterworth DC.Refueling will be handled at the GasRec station ...
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ArticleAmazon to employ 1,000 new staff across eight fulfilment centres
Amazon has announced plans to create 1,000 new permanent roles at its network of eight UK fulfilment centres in the “coming months”.In the past two years, the online retail giant has recruited more than 2,000 new employees, with this latest cohort creating a 7,000-strong workforce.John Tagawa, director of UK operations ...