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DPD to offer more home delivery options
DPD plans to offer consumers more delivery options to reduce the number of failed delivery attempts, following an upgrade to its Predict service.The service was launched in 2012 and notifies consumers of a one-hour slot when they can expect their parcel to be delivered.The upgrade will notify recipients the evening ...
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Survey shows surging confidence in logistics sector
Confidence among logistics operators has surged in the last six months with nearly 85% expecting their turnover to increase during 2014, a new survey has shown.The UK Logistics Confidence Index, conducted twice a year by research agency Analytiqa for Grant Thornton and Barclays, suggests an overall confidence index of 74.9 ...
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ArticlePalletline completes new business development team
Palletline has recruited Peter Stewart (L), Amy Liston and Peter Carter as its new GM for business development.Palletline has completed its newly created business development team line-up, welcoming Amy Liston, Robert Carter and Peter Stewart to the pallet network.Liston was most recently business development manager for Palletline member HMT Shipping. ...
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ArticleFedEx UK boss careful to ensure network integration success
Since joining FedEx Express in 1995, Trevor Hoyle (pictured) has seen both the parcels industry and the way the company operates change dramatically, especially with the internet bringing new challenges. As he steps up to his new role as vice president, operations UK and Ireland, for FedEx Express and FedEx ...
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ArticleAssociation of Pallet Networks: 16 million pallets delivered by members in 2013
The Association of Pallet Networks (APN) has revealed 15.7 million pallets were delivered by its member networks last year, which on a restated basis was 13% ahead of 2012. Next Day services delivered growth of more than 15% in the period, with 66% of all pallets shipped making use of ...
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ArticleKevin Keegan to join DP World London Gateway at Multimodal
Ex-England football manager Kevin Keegan will join exhibitor DP World London Gateway at next month’s Multimodal.London Gateway will be holding panel discussions on various logistics issues across three days at this year’s Multimodal, as well as demonstrating its quay crane simulator on stand 425.It has also invited Kevin Keegan to ...
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CILT calls for end to Liverpool bus lane trial
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) UK has criticised the way in which Liverpool’s bus lane suspension trial is being conducted and called for the Mayor of Liverpool to terminate it. While a review of the effectiveness of the city’s bus lanes is perfectly justifiable, admits the CILT, ...
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ArticleAvril Palmer-Baunack returns to transport
Guess who’s back? A year after the boardroom at Stobart Group saw more changes that gears on one of its Volvo FH’s the woman at the heart of it all is back. Avril Palmer-Baunack, formerly chief executive of Autologic and – post-acquisition - formerly executive chairman of Stobart Group, has ...
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ArticleTyre change set to save 300,000 litres of fuel a year for Dixon International
County Dublin family-run haulier Dixon International has switched to Michelin X Line Energy tyres across its 110-strong truck fleet after a trial revealed significant fuel savings.Us of the X Line tyres in a six month trial involving six tractive units on international work demonstrated an average 5.2% fuel saving. ...
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ArticleRGF Logistics begins Volvo FH Euro-6 fuel trial
Birmingham haulier RGF Logistics are set to conduct fuel trials on two Euro-6 Volvo FH units, comparing fuel efficiency and dealer support to the other 80 vehicles on its fleet.The two 460hp,6x2 Globetrotter XL FH’s will be supplied by Hartshore Motor Group and will be maintained overnight at the dealership ...
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Waitrose to transfer operations from K+N operated site to national DC
Waitrose plans to transfer operations covered by a Kuehne + Nagel operated regional DC to its first national distribution centre (NDC).The supermarket’s own-account operation hopes to move into a new DC in Milton Keynes next year, transferring operations currently covered at the nearby Kuehne + Nagel-run Celestia depot.All K+N staff ...
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ArticleFFUK to continue with duty cut fight, as budget announcement disappoints
Despite the industry’s pleas the chancellor did not deliver the much-needed cut in fuel duty in today’s Budget, a move that has been met with criticism.Among those disappointed with George Osborne’s confirmation that fuel duty would indeed be frozen rather than cut were FairFuelUK and its backers, who include the ...
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ArticleFTA: Chancellor should have done more for operators
The FTA has welcomed the freeze in fuel duty announced by the chancellor George Osborne in today’s Budget, but believes he missed an opportunity to boost the economy by not cutting it.James Hookham, FTA managing director of policy and communications, said: “The chancellor has kept his promise to freeze fuel ...
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ArticleBudget 2014: fuel duty frozen despite industry calls for a cut
Budget 2014Fuel duty will be frozen for the next 12 months, revealed Chancellor George Osborne in today’s Budget 2014, despite industry calls for a much-needed reduction.The decision to not increase fuel duty backs up the chancellor’s pledge at last September’s Conservative Party Conference to keep the tax static for ...
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TNT confirms half of Fashion Group's DCs face closure
TNT Express UK & Ireland has confirmed around 50% of TNT Fashion Group UK’s dedicated network of distribution sites will be integrated into existing TNT Express sites as part of the DC rationalisation announced in January. TNT Fashion Group UK currently has 16 dedicated distribution sites, of which it runs ...
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ArticleCemex takes 30 Dafs via Burnt Tree
Cemex has taken 30 Dafs via Burnt TreeCemex has signed a contract hire deal with Burnt Tree for 30 Daf Euro-5 tractor units.The deal forms part of Cemex's fleet renewal programme for its 200-strong aggregate logistics fleet, with each of the new units expected to cover around 100,000km a year.Paul ...
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ArticleWaitrose puts six dual-fuel trucks into operation
Waitrose is trialling six dual-fuel trucks with aerodynamic trailers in a bid to reduce carbon emissions and improve fuel consumption in its own-account fleet.The operator has fitted dual-fuel systems and aerodynamic body fixtures to six of its trucks and trailers after working with Cambridge University for three years.Waitrose central transport ...
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ArticleBoris welcomes EU dimensions 'yes' vote
Chris Davies MEP with Carl Milton, Cemex northern logistics manager, looking at proximity sensors and signage on CEMEX vehicleLondon Mayor Boris Johnson has given a warm welcome to the news that Transport MEPs have voted in favour of draft truck design rule changes.These changes could ultimately allow manufacturers to exceed ...
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ArticleFTA welcomes EU draft rules to allow longer, heavier trucks to boost safety and environment
The FTA has welcomed the approval by Transport MEPs of draft truck design rule changes, which will allow manufacturers to exceed current maximum length and weight dimensions. Voting today (Tuesday 18 March), MEPS from the Transport Committee of the European Parliament approved a package of measures that will allow ...
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ArticleHGV Road User Levy is no joke, says Rhenus UK
The introduction of the new HGV levy on foreign lorries on April 1 finally creates a level playing field for hauliers across Europe, says David Williams, UK managing director at freight forwarder Rhenus Logistics.Is the UK government tempting fate to launch such a complex scheme on April Fool’s Day?After what ...