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Month: May 2017

News

Kinaxia Logistics snaps up seventh haulier with Maiden’s of Telford buy

May 31, 2017

Kinaxia Logistics has snapped up its seventh haulage firm in just over five years, with Telford-based AJ Maiden & Son, which trades as Maiden’s of Telford, joining the fold.

Industry News

Dematic opens new UK headquarters

May 31, 2017 Carol Millett

US firm Dematic has confirmed its commitment to the UK and North European market with the opening of its new head office in Oxfordshire.

News

Menzies Distribution snaps up Ireland’s EM News Distribution

May 31, 2017 Carol Millett

Logistics and delivery firm Menzies Distribution has strengthened its hold on the Irish market with the purchase of Irish news and magazine wholesaler, EM News Distribution.

Industry News

Driverless trucks will lead to millions of redundancies that governments must plan for, warns report

May 31, 2017 Carol Millett

Governments must prepare plans to manage the effect of millions of redundancies created by the rise of driverless trucks, experts have warned.

Industry News

Liability and lack of collaboration holding back adoption of automated HGV technology

May 31, 2017 Peter Steele

Legal liabilities and lack of collaboration between operators are among the major issues that continue to hold back the mainstream adoption of automated HGV technology and platooning in the UK.

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Industry News

RHA renews call for French army at Calais as migrant activity surges

May 30, 2017 Carol Millett

The RHA has renewed its call for French troops to be deployed to restore order in Calais as migrant numbers continue to swell.

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“No silver bullet” for alternative fuels, say truck manufacturers

May 30, 2017 Emma Shone

Electric vehicles are the future in European cities, although there is no “silver bullet” solution to alternative fuels, according to leading truck manufacturers. […]

Interviews

Motor Transport Podcast: FTA deputy chief executive James Hookham on Brexit

May 30, 2017 Motor Transport

What will Brexit mean for supply chains? How it will affect border crossings? What will it mean for the wider economy?

News

Gatemore Capital Management boosts DX shareholding in bid to fight Menzies deal

May 26, 2017 Emma Shone

The DX Group shareholder leading the charge against the company’s proposed acquisition of John Menzies’ distribution arm has increased its holding in the company by 10%.

News

Former Axis Fleet manager to become MD at Bullwell Trailer Solutions

May 26, 2017 Carol Millett

Former Axis Fleet Management operations director Nigel Bailey is taking on the role of MD at trailer repair and maintenance company Bullwell Trailer Solutions.

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Spotlight

DPD European Road Service reopens after suspension

by Tim Wallace in News

DPD has restarted parcel deliveries to Europe after suspending the service last week.

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

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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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