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ArticleMenzies Distribution battles to diversify after delivering profit plunge
Menzies Distribution Group (MDG) suffered an almost fourfold fall in pre-tax profit last year as its core newstrade business continued to be hit by plummeting newspaper and magazine sales and a tough economic environment.
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ArticleHoyer set for rebrand after investment deal triggers growth plan
The Hoyer Group has announced its intention to partner with Munich-based private equity firm AUCTUS Capital Partners in a major rebranding and investment plan.
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National Lorry Week to celebrate haulage sector and reflect on 'toughest times in living memory'
National Lorry Week is preparing to roll out again for the ninth consecutive year, with an aim to celebrate, educate and drive change in the industry.The RHA organised event kicks off on 2 October with an invite-only launch at the business group’s brand new Peterborough HQ and includes the appearance ...
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Schmitz Cargobull to invest in R&D and aftersales after profit boost
Schmitz Cargobull said it was investing in research and development and expanding its aftersales after reporting a profit for the 2022/23 financial year.The trailer maker said the period was marked by political and economic crises and yet it still managed to increase turnover by 13% to €2.6bn (£2.3bn) and report ...
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Evri hails success of Mencap partnership
Evri teamed up with charity Mencap to support people with learning disabilities find a role in transport – and it has now offered one work experience candidate a permanent role in its warehouse division.The parcel delivery firm said it was so impressed by Tyrique – Ty – Shakes’ work ethic ...
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Axtec unveils new OnBoard Load Indicator for longer semi-trailers
Axle weighing specialist Axtec has launched a new version of its OnBoard Load Indicator tailored for longer semi-trailer (LST) combinations.The department for transport has mandated that axle weighing equipment is fitted to all new or existing LSTs to operate legally over 38 tonnes.There exists a six-month transition period for those ...
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PML Seafrigo launches London to New York LCL shipping service
PML Seafrigo is now offering fine food producers access to its scheduled chilled less-than-container-load (LCL) service to the US, enabling the transfer of goods in 11 days.The company, formerly PML, said the newly launched London to New York line would appeal to producers in the cheese, chocolate, charcuterie and dry ...
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Europe-to-South America shipping service will “transform” UK’s trading future
DP world claimed the UK’s global connectivity had been boosted with the arrival of the first vessel under a new South America shipping service at its ‘smart logistics hub’ in London Gateway.The marine terminal operator said the jointly-operated Europe-to-East Coast South America service would carry British automotive parts for manufacture ...
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Celmisa Plant Hire takes delivery of new FH 540
Celmisa Plant Hire in Scotland has taken on a new FH 540 Globetrotter 6x4 tractor unit, building on a decades-long relationship with Volvo Trucks.The FH will be paired with a Faymonville trailer and used to haul heavy plant equipment throughout the central belt.Mark Johnston, plant manager at Celmisa Plant Hire, ...
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Gloomy revenue prediction for transport and storage
More transport firms are predicting a reduction in turnover than expect an increase next month, painting a gloomier picture than those for retailers and manufacturers, according to ParcelHero.It said government figures also showed the transport and storage sector had suffered a significant decrease in revenue in August compared to the ...
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AI can be harnessed to predict fleet breakdowns according to software firm
Artificial intelligence (AI) could predict nearly half of all fleet breakdowns and improve operational efficiencies - but obstacles remain, according to tech firm epyx.It said two projects it had worked on, plus research from its customers had shown the “considerable capabilities” of AI.Andy Partridge, technology delivery director at epyx, said: ...
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Lorry driver charged after substantial amount of cocaine found hidden in trailer doors
Cocaine with a street value of nearly £7m was seized from a lorry in Liverpool last week.A Lithuanian lorry driver was charged with possession with intent to supply class A drugs following the seizure by National Crime Agency (NCA) officers.Edgaras Slusnys, 37, who was living in Northern Ireland, was arrested ...
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HGV driver's toes amputated after standing in chemical puddle
A tanker driver suffered serious chemical burns to his feet after standing in what he thought was a puddle of water at a customer’s premises.The driver required skin grafts and two toes had to be amputated following the incident at the site of chemical producer Tronox Pigment UK.Tronox has now ...
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'Increase cost of diesel to drive net-zero transition,' urges Daimler Truck director
Mercedes-Benz has called for the cost of running diesel-powered trucks to be increased, in order to boost the appeal of zero-tailpipe-emission vehicles.Speaking in Berlin yesterday (26 September) after a Mercedes-Benz GenH2 prototype truck completed a 1,000km journey on one tank of liquid hydrogen, Andreas Gorbach (pictured), Daimler head of truck ...
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Root and branch changes required if haulage industry is to survive
"Economic headwinds blew Cross Transport off courseShortly after it entered insolvency proceedings, administrator David Kemp said many haulage firms had struggled during 2022, blaming rising fuel prices and the professional driver shortage as well as many companies in the industry operating under the pressure of thin margins."motortransport.co.uk 8 September 2023 ...
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Hauliers like KNP Logistics vulnerable to ransomware attacks, cyber crime report warns
As the dust settles around the collapse of KNP Logistics, which was triggered by a major cyberattack in June, a new report warns that ransomware attacks are on the rise and urges businesses to take preventative action.The report Ransomware, extortion, and the cyber crime ecosystem, published by GCHQ’s National Cyber ...
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DPD and ESW offer "frictionless" cross-border ecommerce shipping for DPD customers
ESW, the global direct-to-consumer (DTC) ecommerce company, and parcel delivery giant DPD, have launched a strategic partnership which enables DPD’s UK retail customers to reach global consumers in more than 200 countries.The alliance promises DPD’s UK customers "frictionless" cross-border ecommerce selling and shipping to international customers by accessing ESW’s one-stop ...
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Can you help save a historic transport sign?
The Heritage of London Trust is calling on the logistics sector to help save a historic mosaic sign advertising vintage truck rental firm United Service Transport Company, which was launched in 1919 by commercial transport pioneer Walter Flexman French.The Trust, which is charity specialising in rescuing and restoring historic monuments ...
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Euro 7 emission levels watered down for vans - but not for trucks
European Union ministers have diluted a European Commission proposal on Euro 7 emission levels, but only for cars and vans - trucks and buses will still need to meet tougher emission standards under Euro 7 regulations.The changes to the proposals follow concerted lobbying from a number of EU countries. Under ...
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Transaid London to Paris cycle challenge raises more than £65,000
A team of 40 riders drawn from across the transport and logistics sector have completed a 187-mile cycle ride from London to Paris to raise funds for Transaid’s work in sub-Saharan Africa, which is focused on improving road safety and access to health for rural communities.On reaching the French capital ...