Carol Millett, Author at Motor Transport

Poundworld in administration with future of transport operation uncertain

June 11, 2018 Carol Millett

Own account operator Poundworld Retail has appointed administrators after talks with a potential buyer collapsed.

Warning of significant delays due to stricter border checks after Brexit

June 7, 2018 Carol Millett

All lorries carrying meat, fish and other food perishables could be subject to strict checks at Calais, post- Brexit, the deputy head of the Port of Calais told MPs this week.

Derry Refrigerated Transport buys Brennan Refrigerated Transport

June 7, 2018 Carol Millett

Northern Ireland logistics firm Derry Refrigerated Transport has acquired Brennan Refrigerated Transport in Waterford, Ireland.

Isuzu Truck UK adds Grafter Green to Driveaway programme

June 7, 2018 Carol Millett

Isuzu Truck UK has added a selection of the new Grafter Green rigids to its range of Driveaway pre-bodied vehicles.

1.4 million ft² logistics park proposed for Wigan

June 7, 2018 Carol Millett

Warehouse developer db symmetry has announced plans for a 1.4 million ft² logistics park at Winstanley near Wigan.

FTA: Government’s Brexit strategy ‘playing chicken’ with economy and industry

June 6, 2018 Carol Millett

The government is playing chicken with the future of the British economy and the haulage industry, the FTA has warned.

Bibby Distribution awarded shiny new Autoglass deal

June 5, 2018 Carol Millett

Bibby Distribution has leveraged its night delivery experience to win a deal with Autoglass.

Fortec brings domestic and international freight under one roof at expanded Watford Gap site

May 29, 2018 Carol Millett

Fortec has brought its domestic and international freight under one roof at its Watford Gap hub as it completes a major £3m expansion of the premises.

Asda Scania with Cartwright double deck trailer

Sainsbury’s chief vows Asda merger will not lead to DC closures

May 29, 2018 Carol Millett

No distribution centres will be closed if the proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda gets the green light, Sainsbury’s chief executive Mike Coupe has pledged.

Reason Transport joins Palletline and relocates to network’s new Coventry hub

May 15, 2018 Carol Millett

Former Palletways member Reason Transport has joined Palletline as part of a deal that sees the firm relocate its depot to the network’s new Coventry hub.

Spotlight

Asset Alliance Group Industry Monitor 2018, in association with Motor Transport

by Christopher Walton in News

This report is a barometer of the health and confidence of the UK road transport and commercial vehicle sector in 2018. It looks at the number of businesses running commercial vehicles in the UK, how [...]

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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