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Howard Tenens profits hit by losses at subsidiary as volumes slump

January 20, 2021 Carol Millett

Howard Tenens Logistics saw its profits hit as a result of losses made by its subsidiary, Howard Tenens (West London) after two major customers’ volumes dropped by up to 90%.

News

XPO wins extension on Iceland deal

January 20, 2021 Carol Millett

XPO Logistics has renewed its contract with frozen food retailer Iceland Foods for warehousing and distribution services.

Compliance & legislation

New TfL ‘allow list’ will help operators avoid Direct Vision Standard penalty charges

January 20, 2021 Carol Millett

TfL has created an ‘allow list’ of vehicles for operators who have applied for its Direct Vision Standard safety permits before 1 March or are in the process of having the Safe System equipment fitted in order to qualify for a permit but have not yet received it.

News

Palletforce set for year of record volumes despite Brexit and pandemic, network chief predicts

January 20, 2021 Carol Millett

Palletforce is set to continue to grow its UK and European volumes this year, despite the challenges of Brexit and the pandemic, chief executive Michael Conroy told motortransport.co.uk this week.

Industry News

Hauliers decline to transport goods into UK at record rate, report reveals

January 19, 2021 Carol Millett

Record numbers of hauliers declined to move goods from France into Britain in the second week of January whilst those that did raised their prices significantly.

Careers

SIXT appoints former Lidl chief executive as part of van and truck expansion plans

January 19, 2021 Carol Millett

Rental firm SIXT is bolstering its drive for international growth in the van and truck sector with the appointment of former Lidl Germany chief executive Daniel Marasch (pictured).

News

Further strike action planned at DHL Supply Chain Liverpool depot after talks break down

January 19, 2021 Carol Millett

DHL Supply Chain is facing further strike action at its Liverpool depot this week after negotiations over pay and conditions collapsed.

Careers

Pall-Ex recruits new business manager in drive to boost Fortec volumes

January 19, 2021 Carol Millett

Pall-Ex Group has taken on a new business development manager as part of a drive to grow Fortec’s corporate client base.

News

UPS firm Polar Speed opens major warehouse for rapid delivery of Covid-19 vaccine roll out

January 18, 2021 Carol Millett

UPS subsidiary Polar Speed has opened a new warehouse in Birmingham to ensure rapid final-mile Covid-19 vaccine delivery.

News

Palletways suspends European service as other networks battle on against Brexit paperwork deluge

January 18, 2021 Carol Millett

Palletways has suspended its operations to Europe until 25 January, but other pallet networks confirmed this week that their deliveries to the continent will continue.

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Eddie Stobart drivers plan strike action over pay freeze

by Chris Tindall in News

Eddie Stobart said its robust contingency plans would ensure the delivery of Walkers crisps to supermarkets were not disrupted, after HGV drivers geared up for strike action over a pay dispute.

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

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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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