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    CS Ellis Logistics celebrates its 90th anniversary in Royal style

    2023-07-10T16:46:00Z

    Rutland-based CS Ellis Logistics welcomed HRH The Duke of Gloucester at its primary operating site in South Luffenham, Rutland, as part of the company's 90th anniversary celebrations.The CS Ellis family and team showcased the company's newly branded fleet livery, displayed on its 90th anniversary DAF tractor unit and trailer.The Duke ...

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    Seafrigo Group acquires Perishable Movements Limited

    2023-07-10T15:05:00Z

    Seafrigo Group has acquired Perishables Movements Limited (PML) for an undisclosed sum, as part of a wider strategy to expand into the UK market.Announcing the deal, the French refrigerated food logistics giant said all PML employees will join the Seafrigo Group with immediate effect whilst all PML locations will, in ...

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    Mercedes Benz Trucks to offer one UK customer a bespoke Actros L Edition 3

    2023-07-10T14:40:00Z

    Mercedes Benz Trucks is collaborating with Kuda Automotive to create a unique version of the Actros L Edition 3 for one lucky UK customer, after displaying the vehicle at the recent Road Transport Expo (RTX).The manufacturer is planning to build just 400 Actros L Edition 3 vehicles world-wide, of which ...

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    Cold Chain Federation searches for new chief executive

    2023-07-10T13:22:00Z

    The Cold Chain Federation is on the hunt for its next chief executive, as Shane Brennan prepares to step down from the role after five years.Brennan will remain CEO of the federation throughout the remainder of 2023, with the leadership transition taking place over the next six months.Cold Chain Federation ...

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    Major logistics firms take part in prisoner recruitment drive

    2023-07-10T11:51:00Z

    Logistics firms, including DHL, are participating in a recruitment drive in 30 prisons across England and Wales, which aims to hire ex-offenders to help plug the industry's skills gap.The event, dubbed Unlocking Retail and Logistics, involves an array of blue chip companies including DHL, The Cooperative, Iceland, Oliver Bonas, and ...

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    EV fleets could cut UK emissions by 3.4 million tonnes, study reveals

    2023-07-10T11:11:00Z

    If all commercial vans transitioned to electric the UK's annual CO2 emissions would fall by 3.4 million tonnes, down from 405.5 million tonnes to 402.1 million tonnes, according to new research by Northgate Vehicle Hire. The research, which analysed data from DfT's statistics on van usage in the UK, found ...

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    Evri holds celebrity bake sale to raise funds for LGBT+ charity

    2023-07-10T10:25:00Z

    Parcel delivery firm Evri has teamed up with Leeds-born Matt Jameson of Married at First Sight fame, to raise funds for a local LGBT+ charity Out Together, which raises awareness for the LGBT+ community.The bake sale saw Evri staff showcase their culinary skills, bringing an array of baked goods to ...

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    Welch's uses Optimize algorithms to slash fleet emission

    2023-07-10T09:44:00Z

    Cambridgeshire haulier Welch's Transport is rolling out a route optimisation system across its fleet, following a trial which saw mileage and emissions cut by 15%.The family firm, which is headquartered in Duxford, is introducing Optimize's route optimisation software system throughout its 80-vehicle fleet, including its electric vehicles.The Optimize system uses ...

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    RHA slams police over 'inconsistent' stance on abnormal load movements

    2023-07-07T16:48:00Z

    Police forces are not taking a joined-up approach to abnormal load movements and are ignoring legislative guidance on moving heavy or large cargo, the RHA said.It said hauliers were complaining that some police forces have imposed blanket movement embargoes and this was piling bureaucracy and cost on transport firms.The RHA ...

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    BP partners with Mercedes Benz on digital payments app

    2023-07-07T15:27:00Z

    Energy firm BP has launched a digital payments app for fleets in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Trucks.BP InTruck Connect provides information on fuel purchases, mileage and other data to fleet managers and it said this would reduce the risk of discrepancies, as well as removing the need for drivers to enter ...

  • Palletline refreshes forklift fleet in £3.5M deal with Linde Material Handling
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    Palletline partners with Linde to upgrade forklift fleet

    2023-07-07T14:01:00Z

    Palletline is refreshing its forklift fleet with energy efficient models, including 10 that are all-electric, and they are expected to save more than £100,000 over five years.A total of 78 new forklifts will operate across hubs in London, Birmingham and Coventry following a partnership with Linde Material Handling.The 10 electric ...

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    Pre-pack sale of Pallet Network haulier saves 28 jobs

    2023-07-07T13:44:00Z

    A Lancashire haulage firm employing 28 staff has managed to avoid making them all redundant by achieving a pre-pack sale after it was heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.SCS Logistics, which traded out of Heysham and had a licence authorising 37 HGVs, was incorporated in 2011 but according to administrators ...

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    P&O Ferries signs new Ro-Ro deals to bolster North Sea freight routes

    2023-07-07T10:59:00Z

    P&O Ferries said freight customers could continue to rely on its services across the North Sea after it signed a three-year charter agreement with Bore on Ro-Ro vessels MS Norsky and MS Norstream.The two ships play a vital role in linking customers to P&O Ferries’ Zeebrugge hub and unlocking access ...

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    Glencar gets green light for Click Aylesford warehouse project

    2023-07-07T10:05:00Z

    A six-unit industrial warehouse development close to the M20 in Kent covering 302,844sq ft has been given the go-ahead, with completion due by August 2024.Construction firm Glencar said it had been appointed by Wrenbridge and investor Bridges Fund Management to start work on the development in Aylesford, named Click Aylesford.The ...

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    Panattoni begins work on Brighton last-mile logistics depot

    2023-07-06T16:22:00Z

    Real estate developer Panattoni has begun developing another large logistics development on its industrial estate in Brighton.The 268,063sq ft last-mile logistics depot will comprise seven units, each ranging from 19,834 sq ft to 55,632 sq ft and are being built to a BREEAM ‘excellent’ rating and an EPC rating of ...

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    Bridgetime joins The Pallet Network to drive further expansion

    2023-07-06T16:11:00Z

    One of the largest employers in Cwmbran, South Wales, Bridgetime Group, has joined The Pallet Network (TPN).Bridgetime Group specialises in next day and 48-hour UK delivery and collections, full and half load groupage, export and import, storage, as well as parcel deliveries.Founded in 2002, it has grown from a small ...

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    Greencore partners with Webfleet to slash fuel costs

    2023-07-06T15:59:00Z

    Convenience food manufacturer Greencore said it had seen a 3.9% average improvement in mpg following a trial of Webfleet’s telematics and camera solution and was now rolling out the software across its fleet.The company, which operates 136 lorries and 525 vans, supplies chilled, frozen and ambient foods and delivers almost ...

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    Electra sees growing interest in electric refuse vehicles

    2023-07-06T15:49:00Z

    At last week's Road Transport Expo, Blackburn-based electric truck maker Electra showed a full range of its battery electric vehicles between 12 tonnes and 27 tonnes GVW, and MD Ben Smith said that the company is working on a hydrogen fuel cell for higher weight trucks.A 12.5 tonner on show ...

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    Breakdown firm TNS 365 opens new call centre to tackle spike in demand

    2023-07-06T13:34:00Z

    Emergency breakdown specialist TNS 365 has opened a new call centre in Greater Manchester in response to increased demand for its services.Founder and director Adam Drake said: “Our clients rely on our call-handling team to keep response times to a minimum when reacting to any breakdown or equipment failure situation.“We ...

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    TIP to sell more than 400 vehicles a year from new Warrington site

    2023-07-06T11:23:00Z

    TIP Group has launched a used truck sales division at a new site in Warrington.The latest addition to its portfolio of services, TIP Used offers used trucks to both trade and retail customers and vehicles will be promoted via the TIP Used website, as well as on Truck Locator and ...