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[ September 24, 2021 ] Yodel faces “complete delivery shutdown” after 98% of drivers vote to strike News
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FleetCheck signs truck recovery deal with AA

September 22, 2021 Tim Wallace

A new pay-as-you-go (PAYG) affinity partnership has been announced between the AA and fleet software specialist FleetCheck.

BIFA helps members launch a logistics recruitment drive in schools

September 21, 2021 Carol Millett

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is launching a campaign to encourage its members to work with schools to promote careers in logistics, forwarding and the supply chain.

MarketFinance launches new short-term loan scheme targeting SME hauliers

September 21, 2021 Carol Millett

MarketFinance is offering small and medium sized hauliers the chance to apply for its newly launched Flex Loan Scheme.

Supply chain platform FourKites launches Innovation Partner Programme for creative customers

September 21, 2021 Carol Millett

Supply chain visibility platform FourKites has signed up more than 60 customers to its new Innovation Partner Program, chosen for playing a key role in driving innovation on the company’s platform.

Logistics sector defies Brexit skills shortage to deliver strong growth, BDO M&A report reveals

September 21, 2021 Carol Millett

Merger and acquisition deals in the UK logistics sector remain strong in the first half of 2021, despite the loss of 80,000 EU workers post-Brexit who were employed in the logistics sector.

Plan to relax drivers’ hours over Christmas “dangerous and reckless”, warns Unite

September 20, 2021 Carol Millett

Government moves to continue the extension of the relaxation of drivers’ hours past Christmas is “reckless, dangerous and potentially illegal”, Unite is warning.

Sapphire Vehicle Services takes on another eight apprentices

September 20, 2021 Carol Millett

Eight aspiring technicians are set to begin their apprenticeships at Sapphire Vehicle Services this month.

Range anxiety a drag factor on fleets switching to electric vehicles, BP survey reveals

September 20, 2021 Carol Millett

Half of fleet managers (50%) and almost two thirds of fleet drivers (64%) feel “excited and proud” about switching to electric vehicles, stating it is the right thing to do for the environment, but only just over a quarter of fleet drivers (28%) and a third of fleet managers (35%) think they will be making the switch within the next one to two years.

Insulate Britain accuses National Highways of failing to protect drivers approaching its motorway blockades

September 20, 2021 Carol Millett

Climate protest group Insulate Britain is accusing the National Highways of failing to take standard safety measures to cut traffic speeds as motorists approach their motorway blockades.

Logistics UK recruits public policy manager from Scottish Parliament

September 17, 2021 Tim Wallace

Logistics UK has announced the appointment of Alexandra Herdman (pictured) as a public policy manager.

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

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