All articles by Carol Millett – Page 26
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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).
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ArticleBrigade Electronics adds AI to its Backeye 360 camera system
Brigade Electronics has added artificial intelligence technology to its Backeye 360 camera system, which can detect the presence of humans in vehicle blind spots.
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ArticleAlmost all new trucks sold in 2040 to be zero-emission, European Parliament rules
The European Parliament has approved a law that will require almost all new trucks sold in 2040 to be zero-emission.
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ArticleRHA launches manifesto to support hauliers operating in London
The RHA has called on the next London Mayor to appoint a freight commissioner and a freight council to ensure greater support for the haulage and coach sectors.
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ArticleXPO Logistics holds fourth Female Drivers Forum
XPO Logistics is holding its fourth annual Female Drivers Forum today (16 April) at the company’s national distribution centre in Crick, Northamptonshire.
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ArticleTransport and logistics workers least happiest, new careers index reveals
Transport and logistics professionals are the least happy workers amongst all sectors, according to the findings of the recently launched Career Happiness Index
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ArticleWincanton wins extensions to transport and warehouse contracts with Dobbies
Wincanton has won extended warehouse and transport contracts to provide premium home delivery, store replenishment and e-commerce services for garden centre retailer Dobbies.
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ArticleFox Group takes delivery of four new Volvo electric trucks
Family-owned Fox Group is taking delivery of four new zero tailpipe emission Volvo trucks which will be used to service a low carbon asphalt plant being constructed at its site in Leyland.
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ArticleDon Valley MP visits local haulier JMS Doncaster to discuss industry challenges
Nick Fletcher, MP for Don Valley, recently visited logistics firm JMS Doncaster where he toured the facilities, met with employees, and discussed key issues impacting the local logistics industry.
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ArticleRenault’s Diamond Echo electric truck set to light up Europe on 10,000km demo tour
Renault Truck’s all electric E-Tech T truck will be lighting up Europe as it sets out on its 10,000 km tour of seven countries, which includes the UK.
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ArticleIncreased police restrictions on abnormal load movements costing sector £16.8m a year
Increased bureaucracy on abnormal load movements, which has seen the police enforcing different restrictions on moving abnormal loads, is costing the sector an estimated £16.8m a year, according to new research.
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ArticleDelay “broken” Brexit border controls or see food price inflation, Cold Chain Federation warns government
The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) is urging the government to delay the full implementation of the new Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), due to launch on 30 April 2024, to prevent increased food prices and reduced consumer choice.
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ArticleMAN set to launch hydrogen-powered truck series in 2025
MAN Truck & Bus is set to deliver around 200 hydrogen-powered trucks to customers as early as 2025, the manufacturer has revealed.
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ArticleJohn G Russell acquires Freightliner’s Coatbridge Intermodal Rail Terminal
Scottish logistics giant John G Russell has acquired the Coatbridge Rail Terminal from rail freight and logistics company Freightliner, as part of its wider expansion plans.
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ArticleReinstate hard shoulder on “distinctly unpopular” smart motorways, RAC tells government
One year after the government ditched plans to create new smart motorway projects, amid safety concerns, the RAC is calling for the reinstatement of hard shoulder lanes on all existing smart motorways.
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ArticleUnipart sees revenue leap to over £1bn in 2023
Supply chain solutions giant Unipart saw a “strong year of growth” in 2023, delivering a record £1bn in turnover, the company announced this week.
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ArticleCC & RJ Emerson joins growing list of hauliers in administration
Leicestershire firm CC & RJ Emerson has called in the administrators, adding to the growing list of UK hauliers falling by the wayside.
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ArticleMaritime lands major deal as operator of WMI strategic rail freight interchange
Maritime Transport has won a major contract to become the long-term operator of the West Midlands Interchange’s strategic rail freight interchange (SRFI) on the West Coast Mainline.
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ArticleSMMT recognised as one of Britain’s top workplaces with Investors in People Gold award
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has been recognised as one of Britain’s best places to work after gaining Gold accreditation from Investors in People (IIP), the international benchmark for workplace standards and people management.