All articles by Carol Millett – Page 19
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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.
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MT ArticleGlennon Brothers acquires Hereford-based Pontrilas Group
Glennon Brothers has purchased timber processing firm Pontrilas Group in a move hailed as a “significant milestone” for the family-run Ayshire firm.
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MT ArticleGXO inks key warehouse operations deal with BMW for Swindon plant
Contract logistics giant GXO has signed a major deal with BMW Group to manage operations at its Swindon manufacturing plant, marking a key milestone in GXO’s expansion in the UK automotive sector.
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MT ArticleBuffaload extends supply and logistics contract with Co-op
Cambridgeshire-based haulier Buffaload, has been awarded a new contract with Co-op, extending its more than 10-year partnership with the retailer.
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MT ArticleDHL drivers at Jaguar Land Rover Solihull to vote on strike action over pay
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MT ArticleAmer Logistics Limited buys Johnsons 1871 out of administration
London-based removals and storage firm Amer Logistics has bought an historic Knutsford-headquartered removal and storage firm out of administration, saving the jobs of the entire workforce, administrators revealed this week.
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MT ArticleSP Training achieves UK first with Ofsted “exceptional” rating
Carlisle-based SP Training is the first further education provider in the country, across all sectors, to achieve Ofsted’s new ‘exceptional’ rating.
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MT ArticleEvri Group launches pilot AI and data apprenticeship programmes
Parcel delivery company Evri Group has announced the launch of a new apprenticeship scheme designed to strengthen data and artificial intelligence (AI) skills across its workforce.
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MT Article“Geopolitical turbulence” threatens European road freight rate increases, new report warns
European road freight contract rates climbed whilst spot rates remained steady in Q4 2025, sustained by steady consumer demand on the continent, but continuing geopolitical turbulence in 2026 could hit this growth, a new report is warning.
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MT ArticleDiesel van market dips in January as electric van demand rises by over a quarter
New light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations fell by 7.8% in January, despite electric van sales rising by more than a quarter, as demand for diesel vans and pick ups fell, according to the latest research by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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MT ArticleWincanton acquisition helps GXO land six year contract extension with BAE Systems
GXO Logistics has renewed and expanded its contract with aerospace and defence contractor BAE Systems in a six year agreement that will usher the partnership into its third decade.
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MT ArticleNomination deadline extended for Everywoman in Transport Awards 2026
The deadline for nominations for the 2026 Everywoman in Transport and Logistics awards has been extended until midnight on February 9, 2026.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK launches Grey Fleet Checks to cut operator risk
Fleet operators using “grey fleets” of employees’ own vehicles are often unaware of their legal responsibilities in running these fleets, leaving them vulnerable to serious financial and legal risks, Logistics UK is warning.
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MT ArticleCheaper fuel prices on the cards as Fuel Finder launches
Businesses that sell petrol and diesel must upload their price changes to a government database, allowing drivers and fleet operators to compare the cost of fuel offered by all petrol stations across the UK.
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MT ArticleNRG Riverside becomes MAN Truck and Bus franchised service partner for South Wales
MAN Truck & Bus UK has appointed fleet hire and management firm NRG Riverside as its new franchised service partner for South Wales.
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MT ArticleDPD UK appoints Justin Pegg as new CEO
DPD UK has promoted chief operating officer Justin Pegg to the role of chief executive of DPD UK, replacing Elaine Kerr who has been appointed chairwoman.
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MT ArticleUK manufacturers recalibrate supply chains as US tariffs bite, survey from Make UK and DHL Express reveals
Changes in global trade policies and the introduction of sweeping US tariffs are forcing UK manufacturers to reassess their approach to international trade, as higher costs, uncertainty and increased border complexity reshape global markets, according to new research from Make UK and DHL Express.