April 2018 Archives

Hermes at employment tribunal this week after GMB supports ‘gig economy’ challenge by drivers

April 30, 2018 Carol Millett

Delivery firm Hermes is defending itself before an employment tribunal this week in the latest ‘gig economy’ challenge from a union.

Sainsbury’s and Asda merger will see distribution network bear cuts, analyst warns

April 30, 2018 Carol Millett

Sainsbury’s and Asda’s distribution networks could be a target for cuts if the proposed merger between the two supermarket giants goes ahead, a retail analyst warned this week.

Yusen Logistics UK wins warehousing contract with Seiko UK

April 27, 2018 Hayley Pink

Yusen Logistics UK has been awarded a contract with Seiko UK, after the watch-maker moved to outsource its entire warehousing operation.

DPD looks to fill 750 weekend driver jobs as volumes surge by 40%

April 27, 2018 Hayley Pink

DPD will create up to 700 new jobs in response to rapid growth in weekend deliveries, the firm has said.

Leasing and rental firm Fraikin Group purchased by consortium

April 26, 2018

Rental and leasing firm Fraikin Group has been acquired by a consortium – a move that follows the collapse last year of Fraikin’s deal to become part of Petit Forestier.

Asset Alliance Industry Monitor: Driver shortage still top concern for operators

April 26, 2018 Christopher Walton

The shortage of skilled drivers continues to be the major concern for senior professionals in road haulage and logistics businesses throughout the UK, according to the findings of a major study published at the CV Show this week.

SMMT warns that no-deal Brexit would mean disaster for commercial vehicle industry

April 26, 2018 Steve Hobson

It would be a “disaster” for the commercial vehicle industry if the UK crashed out of the EU in 2019 without a good trade deal with the remaining EU27 countries, SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes has warned.

Thomas Hemmerich discusses market share, aftermarket and brand ambitions at the CV Show

April 25, 2018 Steve Hobson

A long-term loyal supporter of the CV Show, MAN Truck & Bus was the only OEM to book space at the 2018 event, with its big deep red TGX dominating hall 5 on 24-26 April.

Prohire Group fuels growth drive via management buy-out

April 25, 2018 Carol Millett

Fleet management firm Prohire Group has sold a majority stake in the business to private equity house NorthEdge Capital in a move aimed at fuelling its acquisition strategy.

Premier Logistics was loss-making in the final months of 2017

April 25, 2018

Premier Logistics (UK) was loss-making in the eight months to 31 December 2017 newly published accounts from the embattled group reveal.

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

LoCITY Fuels in Action helps

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Shell opens second hydrogen fuel

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Electric vehicle uptake would improve

Posted by Christopher Walton on Mar 22, 20183

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