February 2019 Archives

Gregory Distribution announces job losses after customer goes under

February 28, 2019

Gregory Distribution Limited (GDL) has placed 50 job roles at risk of redundancy after the collapse of customer British Ceramic Tile.

Montgomery Distribution adds to Preston team

February 28, 2019

Montgomery Distribution’s Preston branch has bolstered its team.

Howard Tenens promotes from within after chairman of logistics’ retirement

February 28, 2019

Howard Tenens has made a series of changes to its leadership team following the retirement of Keith Charlton.

Canute Group creditors facing £11m hit after successive collapses, report confirms

February 28, 2019

Unsecured creditors of Canute Haulage Group and its successor are set to be left almost £11m out of pocket after last year’s doubleheader of collapses.

London Assembly calls on TfL to install a dedicated freight chief to meet challenges

February 27, 2019 Hayley Pink

The London Assembly has backed the FTA’s call earlier this month to re-instate a dedicated freight chief at TfL.

XPO Logistics wins multi-year supply chain logistics renewal with Carlsberg UK

February 27, 2019 Hayley Pink

XPO Logistics has secured a multi-year contract renewal with brewer Carlsberg UK.

UK government readies contingency licence to keep road freight moving in case of no deal Brexit

February 27, 2019 Carol Millett

The government has put together draft legislation that will allow hauliers to continue to ply their loads across Europe and carry out cabotage under a new licence, dubbed the UK Licence for the Community.

Knowles Transport bounces back after addressing problems at Wisbech DC

February 27, 2019 Carol Millett

Knowles Transport has returned to profit after securing two major deals, undertaking a management restructuring, and introducing tighter financial controls while resolving operational problems at its Wisbech DC.

Greater Manchester proposes largest clean air zone outside of London for 2021

February 27, 2019 Hayley Pink

Greater Manchester has revealed proposals to implement a charging clean air zone (CAZ) spanning all 10 local authorities in the region by 2021.

Tesco trials eight prototype lightweight trailers designed by Lawrence David

February 26, 2019 Carol Millett

Tesco has launched a trial of a double-deck trailer, designed by manufacturer Lawrence David , which weighs 22% less than a standard double-deck unit.

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

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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