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All articles by Carol Millett – Page 18
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ArticleDX Group opens depot in Sligo as it expands into the Republic of Ireland
Delivery specialists DX Group has opened a depot in Sligo, as it launches its expansion into the Republic of Ireland.
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ArticleAmazon’s Coventry workers move one step closer to union recognition
Amazon workers at the retailer’s Coventry warehouse have moved one step closer to gaining the right to union representation, the GMB union has announced.
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ArticleAustrian logistics operator adds new warehouse to expanding UK operations
International transport and logistics provider cargo-partner is opening its first warehouse facility in the UK, marking a significant milestone in its strategic expansion plans.
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ArticleSMMT calls for government to urgently reform “outdated” Plug-In Truck Grant
Government should urgently reform its outdated Plug-in Truck Grant to reflect the progress made in developing new zero emission truck technology and to help cut CO2 by 18.8 million tonnes a year, according to a report by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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ArticleBumpy start to 2024 as pothole-related breakdowns leap by 50%, RAC reports
The RAC is warning of a “pothole epidemic” after attending nearly 7,904 breakdowns in the first quarter of 2024, due to bad road surfaces, up 53% on the last three months of 2023.
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ArticleXPO delivers “transformative” 4PL service to agrochemical giant UPL
XPO has signed a new three year partnership with agrochemical giant UPL to provide a fourth-party logistics (4PL) solution.
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ArticleGlencar completes industrial development at Segro V-Park Grand Union in West London
Construction company Glencar has completed a new urban, multi-level development for developers Segro and St George at Segro V-Park Grand Union in West London.
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ArticleRHA calls on Police and Crime Commissioners to ramp up fight against freight crime
The RHA has launched a manifesto today (22 April) calling on Police and Crime Commissioners to commit to measures to tackle freight crime and support the industry on abnormal loads.
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ArticleRH Commercial Vehicles extends Isuzu Truck offering to Peterborough branch
Isuzu Truck UK has appointed RH Commercial Vehicles as an authorised repairer in Peterborough to boost its aftersales capacity in the East of England.
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ArticleThe Logistics Organisation invests in 50 new Fiat Ducato vans to cut costs and meet rising demand
One of the UK’s biggest courier companies has invested more than £1m in 50 new Fiat Ducato vans after deciding to move away from premium brands towards a more cost-effective solution.
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ArticleMaritime Transport places major electric truck order as part of ZEHID consortium
Maritime Transport has placed a major order for 18 battery-electric, 42-tonne tractor units - the first consignment of 48 battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell trucks, which are set to be deployed across its network, as a participant in the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID).
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ArticleRecord number of commercial vehicles hit UK roads, SMMT reveals
Record numbers of commercial vehicles are now in use, with 625,873 HGVs and 5,012,632 vans in operation, up by 1.7% and 2.6% respectively, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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ArticleHydrogen truck manufacturer HVS kicks off prototype build at Silverstone facility
Hydrogen truck manufacturer Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has reached a major milestone with the start of prototype manufacturing at a specialist build facility in Silverstone, Northamptonshire.
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ArticleConnected Kerb to launch smart charging public network after successful trial
Charge point operator Connected Kerb is rolling out smart charging across its nationwide public network, following a successful government-backed trial last year.
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ArticleVolvo delivers better than expected profit as demand “normalises”
Truck manufacturer Volvo’s profit fell by a smaller amount than expected in Q1 2024, as demand returns to more normal levels across a number of markets, following a strong 2023.
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ArticleFood wholesaler T.Quality takes delivery of 26 bespoke rigid trucks from Fraikin
Food wholesaler T. Quality has taken delivery of the first of 26 new rigid trucks on a seven-year full-service contract hire agreement from Fraikin.
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ArticleDurham haulier becomes fifth new member to join Pallet-Track in 2024
A Durham-based logistics firm has become the fifth new member to join Pallet-Track in 2024, as part of major growth plans.
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ArticleIKEA opens major distribution centre in Dublin in partnership with Wincanton and XPO
IKEA Ireland is opening a major distribution centre in Rathcoole, County Dublin today (17 April), which will be operated by Wincanton, with deliveries carried out by XPO Logistics.
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ArticleMonex Group reaches finals of Welsh business awards
The Monex Group has been shortlisted along wth five other companies in the B2B Customer Commitment Award category of the Wales Business Awards 2024, sponsored by Chambers Wales.
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ArticleObstacles to creating a shared charging network can be resolved quickly, AFP taskforce finds
Many of the challenges to creating a shared charging network could potentially be resolved quite quickly, according to research by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).