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Yusen Logistics launches Northampton cross-dock facility

February 17, 2020 Chris Tindall

Yusen Logistics has commenced operations of its new cross-dock facility in Northampton, which is expected to bolster its expansion plans over the next five years.

“Stop moving electric vehicle goalposts,” haulier tells government

February 14, 2020 Tim Wallace

London haulier ELB Partners has hit out at the government for “moving the goalposts” on plans to phase out diesel engines.

Ditch Islington hub plans, council leader tells Ocado chief Tim Steiner

February 14, 2020 Carol Millett

The leader of Islington Council is calling on Ocado chief Tim Steiner to drop plans for a major distribution hub due to be built next to a primary school of 500 children.

Major assets of Ian Aldridge Transport “removed by a director” prior to administration

February 14, 2020 Chris Tindall

The administrator handling the affairs of failed Cornish haulier Ian Aldridge Transport has revealed that a director removed assets from the business before it was appointed, potentially breaching insolvency laws.

Abbey Logistics Group signs distribution deal with INEOS Olefins & Polymers UK

February 13, 2020 Chris Tindall

Abbey Logistics Group has added to its polymer transport business by winning a distribution contract with INEOS Olefins & Polymers UK.

DPD agrees deal with MAN Truck & Bus UK for 100 eTGE electric vans

February 13, 2020 Tim Wallace

DPD has agreed a deal with vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus UK for 100 eTGE electric vans.

Fergusons Transport increases profits and turnover

February 12, 2020 Chris Tindall

Fergytrux, the Cramlington-based holding company of Fergusons Transport, increased turnover by 2.2% last year, thanks to performance improvements and Brexit stockpiling.

Mansel Davies and Son fined £380,000 for false maintenance records

February 11, 2020 Carol Millett

Pembrokeshire haulier Mansel Davies and Son has been hit with a record £380,000 fine with £120,000 costs for forging lorry maintenance records.

C Butt Logistics delivers threefold increase in profits

February 11, 2020 Carol Millett

C Butt Logistics has remained in profit for the second year running after turning its back on the retail logistics sector.

Andover fire drives up Ocado losses

February 11, 2020 Carol Millett

Online grocer Ocado is continuing to suffer from the fire which destroyed its Andover depot last year, reporting a pre-tax loss of £214.5m for 2019.

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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