All articles by Carol Millett – Page 14
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MT ArticleGXO wins bowel cancer test kit logistics deal with NHS England
GXO is ramping up its drive into the healthcare logistics sector after landing a contract to manage NHS England’s bowel cancer home testing programme across England.
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FCZ ArticleElectric trucks will dominate commercial market as battery costs fall, says Faraday Institution report
Battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell drivetrains are emerging as the most viable options for mass market adoption, according to a report from the Faraday Institution.
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FCZ ArticleAegis Energy secures Dartford site for major M25 commercial vehicle charging hub
Aegis Energy is set to develop a major multi-energy refuelling hub for trucks and vans at the former Littlebrook Power Station, just 1.4 miles from the Dartford Crossing.
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MT ArticleHundreds of DHL drivers threaten strike action at Jaguar Land Rover sites as pay dispute escalates
Just days after 300 logistics workers at Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull site voted in favour of industrial action, 300 DHL HGV drivers working on the JLR contract across the Solihull, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Widnes sites are preparing to be balloted for strike action over pay.
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MT Article“Appalling” MOT record and safety breaches cost West Midlands haulier operating licence
A West Midlands HGV haulier with an “absolutely appalling” MOT record, who came “as close as an operator can come” to being barred from holding a licence, has had his licence revoked and is banned from driving vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.
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MT ArticleInPost UK volumes surge after Yodel deal but profits hit by integration costs
Parcel locker operator InPost Group has reported explosive growth in the UK market following its acquisition of Yodel, although profitability has been hit by integration costs.
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MT ArticleMAN invests record €300m in service network
MAN Truck & Bus plans to invest around €300m (£259.2m) in expanding its European service network by 2030, the largest investment of its kind in MAN’s history.
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MT ArticleBucks waste haulier loses operating licence after “sustained failures” and non-attendance at inquiry
Buckinghamshire waste haulier TAAS Transport has lost its operator licence following a public inquiry which cited a litany of compliance breaches, including major maintenance failings, overloaded trucks, and breaches of drivers’ hours and tachograph regulations, amounting to a “significant” safety risk. Traffic Commissioner Sarah Bell ruled that the company’s licence ...
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MT ArticleRHA calls for higher manufacturer CO2 emission targets and more operator support as consultation closes
The freight industry has pushed back against government plans to cut CO₂ emissions from new HGVs, warning that key proposals are “impractical” without urgent investment in infrastructure and financial support.
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MT ArticleGovernment youth employment drive “a lifeline for next generation” says Logistics UK
The government’s employment drive to support young people into work, announced this week, is a lifeline for the next generation, providing funding that will enable logistics businesses to attract new talent and future proof the industry, according to Ben Fletcher, Logistics UK chief executive,
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MT ArticleRHA urges Scottish government to better support road transport sector
The RHA has published its Scottish Manifesto, Driving Scotland, setting out priorities for the next Scottish Government to support the road transport sector.
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MT ArticleEvri boosts locker network with Tesco and Motor Fuel Group partnerships
Parcel delivery firm Evri Group has launched the first wave of its owned locker network after forging two partnerships with supermarket giant Tesco and forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG).
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FCZ ArticleDawsongroup whitepaper reveals charging obstacles to EV adoption
While more than half of fleet operators say their depots are suitable for EV charging, only a little more than quarter have chargers installed on their sites, according to a whitepaper released by Dawsongroup Vans
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MT ArticleWilliam Stobart’s company WS Holdco buys EV Cargo Solutions and Distribution
William Stobart’s investment vehicle WS Holdco has acquired EV Cargo Solutions and Distribution, the transportation and contract logistics division of EV Cargo, in a move aimed at boosting operational efficiencies, cross-selling opportunities and organic growth.
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FCZ ArticleMotus and Ford & Slater open depot charging to fleets through Paua Share
DAF dealers Motus and Ford & Slater are partnering with charging network specialist Paua to deliver 16 new shared depot charging locations for electric trucks across the UK.
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MT ArticleXPO forges long term logistics partnership with Boots
XPO Logistics has signed a long term logistics partnership with high street retailer Boots with a brief to support the integration of its supply chain, leverage new technologies to boost customer visibility, and drive sustainable efficiencies.
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MT Article£18bn twelve-year backlog of pothole repairs, despite extra funding, ALARM survey reveals
Local authorities in England and Wales now face a record £18.62bn backlog of carriageway repairs that would take 12 years to clear, despite an increase in funding, according to this year’s Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey.
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FCZ ArticleChinese OEM Windrose debuts new electric truck at Port of Tilbury charging hub
A new electric truck from Chinese OEM Windrose has made its UK debut by taking its first charge in the UK at Fleete’s ultra-rapid charging hub at the Port of Tilbury.
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FCZ ArticlePepsiCo invests £3.6m installing solar panels on Leicester distribution hub
Global food and beverage corporation PepsiCo is installing solar panels across 30,000 square metres of roof space at its Southern Region Distribution Centre in Leicester.
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MT ArticleAIT Home Delivery wins dream contract with mattress manufacturer Tempur
Two-person final-mile delivery firm AIT Home Delivery has seen off competitors to win a delivery contract with mattress manufacturer Tempur.