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Month: January 2020

Operator News

Wincanton invests in camera and telematics technology

January 31, 2020 Tim Wallace

Wincanton has invested in 360-degree cameras and telematics technology across its home delivery fleet.

Interviews

New Wincanton chief executive: “We’ll target supply chains that are less mature”

January 31, 2020 Tim Wallace

“It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster start,” James Wroath laughs, as he begins describing his first five months as chief executive of Wincanton.

Industry News

Northern Ireland MOT chaos may delay HGV tests

January 31, 2020 Chris Tindall

A breakdown in car MOT tests in Northern Ireland could hit HGV testing slots after the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) resorted to using heavy duty lanes in a bid to clear the backlog.

Industry News

CV Show 2020 to tackle negative perceptions and severe skills shortage

January 31, 2020 Tim Wallace

This year’s CV Show is to tackle negative perceptions of the transport and logistics industry and its worsening skills shortage.

Industry News

Minister of State for the Future of Transport George Freeman to make official visit to ITT Hub

January 31, 2020 Tim Wallace

The Minister of State for the Future of Transport, Mr George Freeman MP, will make an official visit to the inaugural Innovation & Technology in Transport (ITT Hub) at Farnborough International Conference & Exhibition Centre on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 May.

News

Carters Haulage ceases trading

January 31, 2020 Chris Tindall

Carters Haulage in Hertfordshire has entered administration and ceased trading.

Industry News

FORS partners with mental health charity Mates in Mind

January 31, 2020 Tim Wallace

The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has partnered with charity Mates in Mind to improve the mental health of its workforce and members.

News

Clugston Distribution Services sold to AJWG but remainder of group in administration

January 30, 2020 Chris Tindall

Administrators handling the affairs of Clugston Group said they had successfully agreed a sale of the share capital of its haulage arm, Clugston Distribution Services (CDS).

Industry News

Post-Brexit salary threshold on immigration will lead to escalating skills shortage, government warned

January 30, 2020 Chris Tindall

The current industry skills shortage may not be resolved by proposals to reduce the salary threshold for immigration after Brexit – because HGV drivers are generally paid more than £30,000, according to Talent in Logistics.

News

Nightline founder Dave Field partners with BWG Foods to launch ‘drop2shop’ e-commerce business

January 30, 2020 Chris Tindall

A new e-commerce logistics business set up by the co-founder of Ireland’s Nightline has teamed up with BWG Foods to provide a pick-up and return service for online purchases.

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Spotlight

DfT to accelerate safety improvements to All Lane Running motorways

by Carol Millett in Industry News

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has pledged that new motorways that have no hard shoulder - known as All Lane Running (ALR) motorways - will only open if technology is in place to spot stopped or [...]

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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