All articles by Carol Millett – Page 2
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MT ArticleBudget Day: Keep fuel duty frozen, FairFuelUK and MPs tell Chancellor
On the eve of the Budget, FairFuelUK founder Howard Cox joined with MPs Lewis Cocking, Wendy Morton, Aphra Brandreth, Peter Bedford, and Lord Craig Mackinlay, to deliver a 152,000-signature petition to Downing Street calling on the Chancellor to either cut or freeze fuel duty.
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MT ArticleRising pallet volumes help boost UPN profit, latest results reveal
United Pallet Networks (UPN) has returned to growth, boosting both turnover and pre-tax profit in the financial year to 31 March 2025, as both pallet volumes and membership numbers increased, the network’s latest annual results reveal.
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MT ArticleCampaigning MP hails government move to trial freight crime tracking system
North Warwickshire and Bedworth Labour MP Rachel Taylor, who has been campaigning for a change to the way police tackle freight crime, has welcomed news of a government trial targeting the prevention of serious organised freight crime.
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MT ArticleDunkirk rail-road terminal to transfer 50,000 HGV loads a year to rail
The Modalis Group and Dunkerque-Port have laid the foundation stone of the Western Port rail-road transhipment terminal, a new multimodal platform dedicated, which is set to open in Spring next year.
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MT ArticleBudget Day: BIFA calls on Chancellor to boost “logistics resilience”
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is urging the Chancellor to use this week’s Budget to deliver targeted measures that will strengthen the UK’s trading environment, make the logistics sector more resilient, and improve the competitiveness of British businesses in global markets.
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MT ArticleSNAP launches Haul of Fame awards to champion "exceptional achievement"
Digital transport solutions provider SNAP has launched a new awards programme to recognise exceptional achievement across the transport, logistics and mobility sectors.
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MT ArticleMidland Pallet Trucks calls for urgent action to close warehouse investment gap
Despite continued growth in the UK’s e-commerce and logistics sectors, too many small and medium operators are delaying essential warehouse investments, which could erode productivity and profit margins across the supply chain, according to Midland Pallet Trucks.
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MT ArticleLV Shipping expands footprint at Infinity Park in South Tyneside
Global logistics specialist LV Shipping has expanded its North East base at Infinity Park in Hebburn, South Tyneside, to support its continued growth.
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MT Article“Strong interest” for Chancerygate’s £25m logistics development near Horsham
Developer Chancerygate is reporting strong interest from prospective occupiers for its new 104,000 sq ft Grade A urban logistics development in Southwater, near Horsham, which has just achieved practical completion.
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MT ArticleManfreight acquires major warehouse in Belfast in £9m deal
County Armagh-based logistics company Manfreight has expanded its warehousing capacity in Northern Ireland with the £9m acquisition of a 100,000 sq ft facility in Belfast.
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FCZ ArticleGovernment move to stop treating heavier electric vans as HGVs a “victory for common sense”, says Logistics UK
Government proposals to stop treating electric vans as HGVs is a “victory for the environment and common sense,” Logistics UK said today (24 November).
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MT ArticleAIT Home Delivery ramps up expansion drive with launch of Co Antrim warehouse
Two-person delivery specialist AIT Home Delivery, formerly known as Panther Logistics, is extending its reach into Northern Ireland with the opening of a new warehouse and office.
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MT ArticleThree family logistics firms unite to deliver VPK Group national contract
Three family-run road transport companies have joined forces to secure and deliver a multi-year storage and distribution contract with international packaging manufacturer VPK Group.
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MT ArticleScania strengthens its executive board in major restructuring
Scania has appointed three new members to its executive board as part of a major restructuring aimed at accelerating the company’s performance, better responding to shifting market conditions and increasing its long-term competitiveness.
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MT ArticleChorley Sea Cadets go behind the scenes at Leyland Trucks
A group of Chorley Sea Cadets were given exclusive behind-the-scenes access at Leyland Trucks, as part of a visit designed to inspire the next generation of talent and showcase the company’s growing commitment to the armed forces community.
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MT ArticleNew haulage scam makes ownership compliance key, warns broker McCarron Coates
A new crime threat in the haulage sector could place greater scrutiny on O-licence directors’ details, with those hauliers who fail to keep these details up to date being called before the Traffic Commissioner.
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MT ArticleTAPA and BIFA join forces as momentum grows to tackle rising UK freight crime
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA EMEA) and the British International Freight Association (BIFA), are boosting their collaboration to help protect their member companies against rising freight crime in the UK.
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MT ArticleCEVA Logistics revs up from Ferrari team partner to premium partner
CEVA Logistics has signed a new multi-year agreement with Ferrari to continue as the official logistics provider and premium partner of both Scuderia Ferrari HP and—new for 2026—Ferrari Hypercar.
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MT ArticleEvri raises £160k for Scope and launches Social Impact Report
Evri has marked the first anniversary of its partnership with disability equality charity Scope by surpassing its fundraising target and committing to further fundraising in its second year of partnership.
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FCZ ArticleFelixstowe Port takes delivery of second autonomous truck order
Felixstowe Port has taken delivery of the first two autonomous trucks (ATs) from an order of 34 ATs from Shanghai Westwell Technology (Westwell). This latest order adds to another 34 ATs, supplied by Westwell, which are already in operation at the Port.