All articles by Carol Millett – Page 25
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MT Article“Unpredictable” market sees Scania Group sales tumble in Q1
An “unpredictable” environment saw Scania Group make a “soft start” to 2025, with sales revenues declining by 11% and vehicle deliveries tumbling by 16%, in the first quarter of the year, the manufacturer has revealed.
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MT ArticleDX expands into same-day courier services sector
DX Group has launched a nationwide same-day courier service called DX SameDay, which will be managed by a centralised team based at DX’s operations in Wednesfield, West Midlands.
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MT ArticleSlow uptake could see ZEV mandate for electric vans revised next year, warns FleetCheck
Flagging electric van sales may force the government to revisit the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate for vans as early as next year, fleet software specialist Fleetcheck is warning.
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MT ArticleKings Langley haulier SMA Worldwide celebrates FORS Silver award
Hertfordshire-based logistics firm SMA Worldwide is celebrating, after achieving its FORS Silver accreditation in just four months.
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MT ArticleRHA calls for urgent action as pothole breakdowns double in Q1
RAC patrols attended 9,439 pothole-related breakdowns in the first three months of 2025 – more than double the number they were called out to between October and December last year, new data from the RAC’s Pothole Index shows.
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MT ArticleInPost ramps up drive into UK with acquisition of Yodel
Polish parcel delivery giant InPost has confirmed its acquisition of Yodel, which makes it one of the largest independent logistics players in the UK e-commerce market, after Amazon, Royal Mail and Evri.
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FCZ ArticleFSEW launches “game-changing” decarbonisation solution to help clients cut emissions
Cardiff-based international freight forwarding firm FSEW has launched a freight decarbonisation solution to help clients cut their Scope 3 emissions.
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MT ArticleTruck tribute to driving force behind Bartrums' success
East Anglia-based haulier Bartrums, which was founded in 1929 with just one truck and now boasts a fleet of more than160 vehicles, has just unveiled a special new truck in honour of former MD Philip Bartrum.
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MT ArticleMoody Logistics’ driver apprentice scheme continues to deliver success
Moody Logistics and Storage is celebrating its seventh driver apprentice success, after Jordan Whittle secured his Class One licence in just five months.
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MT ArticleProlog Fulfilment to manage LSA International distribution and logistics
Prolog Fulfilment has sealed a deal with LSA International, the London-based design studio specialising in handmade glass and tableware, to oversee the distribution and management of all its products in the UK, including direct to consumer (DTC) and business to business (B2B) orders.
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MT ArticleHeidelberg Materials wins two major highway contracts in Wales worth £25m
Heidelberg Materials UK, formerly known as Hanson UK, has secured two significant highway contracts to maintain and improve both local and trunk roads in Wales.
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MT ArticleFraikin Group appoints new CFO to drive growth strategy
Leasing and fleet management specialist Fraikin Group has appointed David Lubek as chief financial officer (CFO) to accelerate the company’s drive for growth.
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MT ArticleHauliers to benefit from £10m Heysham Port upgrade, Peel Ports promises
Peel Ports Group is investing £10m in Heysham Port to boost freight capacity and make it easier for hauliers to identify trailers as they arrive at the site.
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MT ArticleIceland Food and GXO Logistics open £100m warehouse in Warrington
Iceland Foods has opened the doors to a 500,000sq ft warehouse in Warrington which will be operated by GXO Logistics. The £100m facility will employ more than 750 people.
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MT ArticlePeak season saw £464m of lost parcels, new research reveals
UK and European retailers suffered an estimated £464m in lost parcel revenue during the peak shopping season between September and December last year, according to the latest research from delivery management software expert Metapack.
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MT ArticleYodel strengthens employee wellbeing offering in partnership with the Retail Trust
Parcel carrier Yodel has strengthened its partnership with the Retail Trust, the industry charity protecting the health and happiness of people working in retail through wellbeing support.
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MT ArticleHolman calls for “significant” reform of e-van regs to stimulate market
Fleet management and leasing giant Holman is calling for “significant” reform of electric van regulations on testing and tachographs, to stimulate the electric van market.
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MT ArticlePrepare for changes to drivers’ hours rules, DVSA warns international HGV operators
The DVSA has issued an alert to HGV operators that new regulations will come into force on Monday 21 April, requiring changes to the drivers’ hours rules
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MT ArticleMajor roadworks freeze over Easter Bank holiday
National Highways is freezing 1,127 miles of roadworks over the Easter bank holiday to help avoid lengthy traffic jams on key routes.
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MT ArticleAIT Home Delivery to launch two person delivery service in Germany
Two-person delivery specialist AIT Home Delivery, formerly known as Panther Logistics, is planning to launch its services into European markets to replicate its success in the UK.