All articles by Carol Millett – Page 21
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MT ArticleDPD to use warehouse robots at Docklands hub after trial sees fivefold productivity boost
Parcel delivery company DPD is to use warehouse robots at its Docklands sortation hub in London, after a trial delivered a fivefold increase in productivity.
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MT ArticleDfT launches new standards to help fleet operators prevent cargo theft and terrorist attacks
The DfT has launched new standards to help fleet operators better protect their vehicles, assets and personnel from theft, hijacking or being targeted for terrorist purposes.
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MT ArticleMJD Group boosts fleet with 30 Renault Trucks T480s
Swanscombe-based MJD Group has added 30 Renault Trucks T480 Turbo Compound tractor units to its growing fleet, with plans to add more vehicles in the future.
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MT ArticleThree quarters of logistics firms expect to be disrupted by tariffs, HSBC UK survey finds
Over three quarters of logistics businesses expect to be disproportionately disrupted by changes to global tariffs, according to a survey published this week by HSBC UK.
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MT ArticleSegro launches refurbished Segro Centre Dagenham offering cross-dock facilities
Warehouse developer Segro has officially launched Segro Centre Dagenham, a newly refurbished, cross-dock logistics facility, located in East London.
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FCZ ArticleCat B drivers get green light to operate 4.25 tonne electric vans
Drivers holding Cat B licences will be able to drive an electric or hydrogen-powered van with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of up to 4.25 tonne, from 10 June this year, so long as the vehicle is a zero emission vehicle, the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has confirmed.
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MT ArticleXPO Logistics extends partnership with building materials manufacturer Etex
XPO Logistics has extended its partnership with Etex after impressing the building materials manufacturer with its “strong and consistent delivery performance” since the partnership began in 2019, the logistics giant has revealed.
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MT ArticleTruck donations by Malcolm Group and Asset Alliance fuel driver training in Zambia
Three HGVs donated to international development organisation Transaid by The Malcolm Group and Asset Alliance have entered service at the Industrial Training Centre (ITC) in Lusaka.
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FCZ ArticleElectric vans and trucks no longer exempt from London’s congestion charge, under TfL plans
Electric vans and trucks will no longer be exempt from London’s congestion charge, under proposals put forward today (27 May) by Transport for London (TfL).
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MT ArticleBrian Yeardley Continental delivers record performance in Q1 following MBO
Brian Yeardley Continental is celebrating record results in the first quarter of this year, just months after completing a management buyout, with revenue rising 17%, compared to the same quarter in 2023, according to MD Kevin Hopper.
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MT ArticleWelsh government warns of six months of disruption on M4 as five bridges upgraded
The Welsh government is warning drivers of possible disruption, delays and diversions on the M4 between junctions 37 and 38 near Pyle, during major road works which begin on 9 June and continue for six months.
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MT ArticlePall-Ex signs “game-changing” £80m deal for new HQ and flagship hub operation
Pall-Ex has signed an £80m landmark lease agreement with commercial property developer Barberry for a state-of-the-art freight distribution hub in Leicestershire, which the pallet network is promising will redefine the industry.
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MT ArticleHGV Skills Bootcamps axed
The government is axing its HGV driver training programme after just three years, despite the ongoing HGV driver shortage crisis.
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MT ArticleBorder reset “makes mockery” of Brexit investment
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s “unilateral” decision, following the UK/EU Summit last week, to change post-Brexit customs rules “makes a mockery” of the “huge amount of time and effort” by hauliers and their clients to comply with Brexit border regulations over the past nine years, Mike Parr, CEO UK & Ireland, ...
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MT ArticleXPO extends partnership with steel supplier Outokumpu
Logistics giant XPO has expanded its partnership with sustainable stainless steel provider Outokumpu in the UK, into its fourth decade.
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MT ArticleKammac launches BevLink to shake up the beverage industry
Third-party logistics provider Kammac has launched BevLink - an integrated logistics solution designed for the UK beverage industry.
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FCZ ArticleBradshaw unveils compact all-electric RCV range for urban use
Manufacturer Bradshaw Electric Vehicles has launched a new range of refuse collection vehicles engineered to tackle the challenges of urban and food waste collection.
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MT ArticleUnite secures wage boost for North Air tanker drivers across Scottish airports
Around 100 North Air tanker drivers and airfield operators, who provide refuelling services for airlines flying into and out of Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Kirkwall, Sumburgh and Stornoway, are celebrating a wage hike backdated to April.
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MT ArticleSNAP to launch bookable HGV parking across European network
Digital truck parking expert SNAP is rolling out bookable HGV parking across its European network this summer, which will allow fleet managers and drivers to secure spaces in advance, via SNAP’s online platform or the intruck app.
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MT ArticleFinalists for everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards 2025 revealed
The 2025 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards has unveiled an impressive shortlist of finalists, celebrating exceptional women who are transforming the industry through innovation, leadership and vision.