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Month: August 2018

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Drive to survive: Transaid’s work training drivers in Zambia

August 24, 2018 Motor Transport

Driver training is one of the main bearings in the engine of economy and safety. Paired with telematics it ekes out all the incremental gains. But elsewhere in the world, driver training has a more basic function. Ian Norwell reports from Transaid’s Zambian projects.

Awards

Clipper Logistics and Superdry win the Partnership Award at Motor Transport Awards 2018

August 24, 2018 Peter Steele

Watch Clipper Logistics and Superdry win the Partnership Award at the 2018 Motor Transport Awards. The pair are interviewed by Rachel Riley for Motor Transport TV, sponsored by the RHA. Partnership Award, sponsored by Axis Fleet Management Winner: Clipper Logistics with Superdry

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Industry News

No deal Brexit papers leave too much unanswered, warn transport associations

August 23, 2018 Kylie Noble

Trade associations have criticised the no deal Brexit papers published today, accusing the contingency plans of falling far short of what would be required to keep Britain trading.

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News

J Dickinson Transport joins Pallet-Track

August 23, 2018 Kylie Noble

Pallet-Track has welcomed J Dickinson Transport, based in Carlisle to the network.

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News

United Pallet Network welcomes LHT, AT Morgan and Spartan

August 23, 2018 Kylie Noble

United Pallet Network (UPN) has added three new members: LHT Logistics, AT Morgan and Son and Spartan Distribution.

Awards

Watch Ford & Slater win Apprenticeship of the Year award at 2018 Motor Transport Awards

August 23, 2018 Peter Steele

Ford & Slater were interviewed for Motor Transport TV, sponsored by the RHA, after winning Apprenticeship of the Year at the 2018 Motor Transport Awards.  Apprenticeship of the Year, sponsored by Giti Tyre UK Winner: Ford & Slater

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Industry News

Movianto secures two sites in the North West as part of its UK expansion

August 22, 2018 Motor Transport

Healthcare logistics company Movianto is taking two warehouses in the North West as part of a major expansion of its UK network.

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News

Harris Transport placed into administration

August 22, 2018

Southampton’s Harris Transport, which ceased trading last week, has now been placed into administration.

Andrew Gee, CFO
News

Bowker Transport appoints a new chief financial officer

August 22, 2018 Kylie Noble

Andrew Gee, 53, has been appointed chief financial officer of Bowker Transport.

House of Fraser
News

XPO Logistics and House of Fraser supply chain standoff continues

August 22, 2018

XPO Logistics remains in a standoff with the new owner of House of Fraser, with the department store group’s supply chain paralysed as a consequence.

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Palletline board prepares to sell business, sources claim

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The board of Palletline is preparing to sell the business and is currently working with advisors to set the terms, Motor Transport has learnt.
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