All articles by Carol Millett – Page 12
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MT ArticleInsite publishes record pass rates for HGV Driver Bootcamps and warns of skills crisis
A company which successfully trained thousands of HGV drivers under the Skills Bootcamp initiative, before it was axed by the government last year, is warning that without centralised funding for HGV training courses HGV operators will struggle to meet their staffing needs.
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MT ArticleMC Rental inspires pupils with primary school visit
MC Rental recently visited Leigh Academy Berstead near Maidstone with one of its rental trucks to help primary school children understand how logistics supports everyday life.
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MT ArticleWake up to triple threat of cyber attacks, transport managers warned
Transport managers need to stop being complacent and recognise that a cyber attack poses a triple threat, which can affect both the business and their own finances, fleet transport risk consultant and insurance broker McCarron Coates warned this week.
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FCZ ArticleLaw Distribution accelerates decarbonisation with full fleet renewal and first electric truck
Family-owned haulier Law Distribution has signalled a major step towards lower-carbon operations after committing to a full renewal of its artic fleet — including the introduction of its first battery-electric truck.
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MT ArticleCILT UK launches Women in Supply Chain & Transport event at East Midlands Gateway
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) is holding a Women in Supply Chain & Transport event, which will will explore career routes, emerging trends and strategies for empowering female leaders in the logistics, transport and supply chain sector.
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MT ArticleChancellor meets with haulage and logistics industry to discuss routes to growth
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves visited LTS Global Solutions in Coleshill last week to take part in a roundtable discussion with industry leaders on the future of the UK’s road freight and logistics sector and the government support it needs to help drive economic growth.
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MT ArticleLaw Distribution kick-starts full artic fleet renewal
Law Distribution has signed a deal with Volvo distributor Thomas Hardie Commercials to renew its entire fleet of artic vehicles.
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MT ArticlePalletline opens doors to logistics leaders of tomorrow
Palletline is once again opening its doors to the logistics leaders of tomorrow, welcoming students and staff from Warwick University’s Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) to its hub for an inside look at its operations.
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MT ArticleDo the maths: Apprenticeships can pay more than a degree, says Logistics UK
Apprenticeships can often offer much higher pay levels than a degree and hold the key to driving economic growth, according to Logistics UK, which is calling for the education system to help plug the skills gap by putting a much greater focus on apprenticeships rather than prioritising university degrees.
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MT ArticleLorry driver jailed for over four years for causing death of “amazing” husband and father
A lorry driver who had been using a built-in touch screen when his truck smashed into a stationary vehicle, causing fatal injuries to the driver, has been jailed for over four years.
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MT ArticleChinese e-commerce giant JD.com launches JoyExpress final mile delivery service in UK
Chinese online retail behemoth JD.com has launched JoyExpress, its dedicated express delivery service, which will operate in the UK and across Europe.
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FCZ ArticleOver-dependence on rare earth minerals risks EV transition, electric motor manufacturer AEM warns
The UK automotive industry is sleepwalking into its next major supply chain crisis, according to Advanced Electric Machines (AEM), which is urging manufacturers and policymakers to act now to eliminate the sector’s reliance on rare earth minerals before it compromises Britain’s electric vehicle transition.
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MT ArticleMBD Logistics Limited has licence revoked in “clear message” to haulage industry
Bolton-based MDB Logistics Limited has had its licence revoked by the Traffic Commissioner for the North West of England, in a ruling aimed at sending “a clear message to the wider industry.”
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MT ArticlePD Ports plays key role in delivering 220 containers of solar panels across North East
PD Ports has successfully delivered 220 containers of solar panels and over 300 containers of lithium cubes to a range of major energy projects, including solar farms, across the North East of England.
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MT ArticleFedEx joins forces with Advent to acquire majority stake in Yodel owner InPost
InPost has confirmed that a consortium led by FedEx and private equity group Advent has forged a €7.8bn (£6.8bn) deal to buy a majority stake in the business.
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MT ArticleSkills gap threatens UK’s switch to electric vehicles, warns Logistics UK
The lack of electric vehicle technicians, highlighted by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) this week, will inhibit the uptake of cleaner electric vehicles as operators will not have the confidence their fleets will be maintained, Logistics UK is warning.
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MT ArticleEU gives nod to multiple entry visas for UK truck drivers travelling to Europe
The RHA has welcomed EU proposals to introduce multiple entry visas for UK truck drivers who travel to Europe.
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MT ArticleApprenticeship Week: Logistics firm Staci calls on government to subsidise apprenticeship salaries
As Apprenticeship Week kicks off, third party logistics provider Staci is calling on the government to do more to help businesses hire apprentices.
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MT ArticleEvri raises £28,000 for Scope at charity golf day
Parcel delivery firm Evri has kicked off its second year of partnership with disability equality charity Scope by raising £28,000 at a charity golf day attended by some of its top clients.