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Month: February 2017

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Fuel efficient driving course, LoCity Driving, available now

February 28, 2017 Carol Millett

A new driving course for HGV drivers and transport managers, which aims to help cut fuel costs and lower London’s pollution levels, has been launched this week by TfL. […]

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Bowring Transport delivers strong trading year thanks to construction boom

February 28, 2017 Carol Millett

Government road projects generating demand within the construction sector helped Bowring Transport perform strongly last year, according to its latest annual results.

News

Wincanton expands tanker fleet as construction arm grows

February 27, 2017 Emma Shone

Wincanton has expanded its construction fleet after winning an eight-year contract with Hanson last year, which made it the first 3pl to move into the ready-mixed concrete sector.

Industry News

Motor Transport Podcast: congestion on UK roads and DVSA’s Earned Recognition

February 27, 2017 Motor Transport

In the latest episode of the Motor Transport Podcast, Chris, Ashleigh and Chris chat about the cost of congestion on the UK’s roads, as two studies named the UK as one of the most congested countries in the world. And are HGVs to blame for the nation’s pothole-riddled roads?

Industry News

RHA to focus on Brexit and industry’s image in Microlise Transport Conference workshop

February 27, 2017 Emma Shone

The skills shortage and the industry’s image will be at the forefront of a workshop hosted by the RHA at the Microlise Transport Conference.

News

Argos staff to protest over job security, as retailer prepares to transfer 400 staff to Wincanton

February 24, 2017 Emma Shone

Argos employees from across the UK are to protest outside its new owner Sainsbury’s’ HQ next week, after the company failed to guarantee their futures within the business.

Air quality

Last chance to book your free place at Freight in the City Spring Summit

February 24, 2017 Hayley Pink

Freight in the City Spring Summit is now only a few days away and promises to be a must-attend networking opportunity for anybody interested in improving last-mile deliveries in towns and cities. […]

News

C Butt trims loss despite fall in turnover

February 24, 2017 Chris Tindall

C Butt made a loss for the year ending April 2016 of almost £356,000, but added its balance sheet and cash reserves remained strong.

News

Unstable exchange rates knock XPO Logistics’ UK growth

February 24, 2017 Emma Shone

Poor exchange rates negated turnover growth in the UK division of XPO Logistics, according to the group’s 2016 figures.

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Customs frontier and additional checks inevitable after Brexit, says IoD

February 24, 2017

The Institute of Directors (IoD) has said a customs frontier is inevitable once Britain leaves the EU.

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Eddie Stobart drivers plan strike action over pay freeze

by Chris Tindall in News

Eddie Stobart said its robust contingency plans would ensure the delivery of Walkers crisps to supermarkets were not disrupted, after HGV drivers geared up for strike action over a pay dispute.

LoCITY Fuels in Action helps freight operators understand market for alternative fuels

By Christopher Walton and Colin Barnett A Fuels in Action event at Kempton Park in Surrey last week (20 March) was the ...

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Shell opens second hydrogen fuel pump, but remains focused on full ‘mosaic’ of alternative fuels

By the end of 2018, Shell will have opened three new hydrogen refuelling pumps on sites around London.But the fuel giant says ...

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Electric vehicle uptake would improve with better distributor and operator collaboration

Improved collaboration between electric vehicle operators and electricity distributors will see a substantial increase of battery-powered vehicles on the roads of London, ...

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LoCITY Fuels in Action helps

Posted by Admin on Mar 28, 20181

Shell opens second hydrogen fuel

Posted by Emma Shone on Mar 28, 20182

Electric vehicle uptake would improve

Posted by Christopher Walton on Mar 22, 20183
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