All articles by Carol Millett – Page 29
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MT ArticleGregory Group acquires John Mitchell (Grangemouth) in expansion drive
Gregory Group has purchased John Mitchell (Grangemouth) for an undisclosed sum, which the company said “marks a significant milestone” in its strategy to expand the business.
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MT ArticleNational Highways warns of major delays as it prepares to close M25 twice in March
Hauliers are bracing for the closure of the M25 at the Wisley Interchange in Surrey on two occasions this month, in a move expected to bring major congestion and delays.
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MT ArticleNew deep water berth boosts Port of Liverpool bulk cargo handling services
The Port of Liverpool’s newly launched deep water bulk berth will give a major boost to the port’s bulk cargo handling operations, operator Peel Ports has announced this week.
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MT ArticleDP World Southampton shifts eight million miles of truck journeys to rail
DP World has recorded the 100,000th container moved by rail from its Southampton logistics hub as part of its award-winning carbon emission reducing Modal Shift Programme trial.
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MT ArticleIndurent begins work on major new facility at Access 18 Avonmouth
Industrial and logistics developer Indurent has commenced construction of a new 450,000 sq ft development at Access 18 Avonmouth.
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MT ArticlePalletforce member Onpoint Group acquires Nottingham haulier Eric Elliott Transport
Birmingham-based logistics and warehousing firm Onpoint Group has bought haulier Eric Elliott Transport for an undisclosed sum, with the aim of “setting new industry standards”, the group has announced today (4 March).
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MT ArticleTransense lands three-year deal to provide Logistics UK members with tyre monitoring service
Transense Technologies has secured a contract with Logistics UK to offer a bespoke tyre condition monitoring service for members’ fleets, following the success of a major trial.
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MT ArticleTransport and storage firms more optimistic than comparable sectors about March prospects, Parcelhero research reveals
Transport and storage companies, including logistics, parcels and warehousing firms, are more optimistic than comparable sectors about March’s revenue prospects, says home delivery expert Parcelhero, after crunching the latest data from the Office of National Statistics.
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MT ArticleRHA calls for industry-wide response to its Net Zero survey
The RHA has launched an industry wide Net Zero survey today (3 March), to gauge how ready the sector is to introduce alternatively fuelled vehicles into its fleets.
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MT ArticleFleetcheck promotes HVO as key transition fuel as EV sales stutter
Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) could be the key environmentally positive fuel for fleets as electric van and truck sales continue to almost flatline, FleetCheck has argued this week.
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MT ArticleCILT reveals 35 Under 35 list of “remarkable” young logistics professionals for 2025
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT (UK)) has announced its 35 Under 35 list for 2025.
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MT ArticleUnipart forges strategic partnership with medical devices manufacturer GBUK
Supply chain specialist Unipart has formed a strategic partnership with GBUK, which is one of the largest suppliers of clinical consumables and medical devices to the NHS, to provide warehousing and transportation services.
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MT ArticleFORS Gold Ashville Aggregates and Concrete Limited in administration
Materials supply, bulk haulage and tipper hire specialist Ashville Aggregates and Concrete Limited and its sister company Ashville Commercials Limited have fallen into administration.
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MT ArticleTructyre boosts safety and quality credentials
Tyre specialist Tructyre has bolstered its safety and quality credentials after gaining recertification of ISOs 9001, 45001 and 14001, which cover health and safety, quality in customer satisfaction and environmental management.
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MT ArticleSilver Spoon goes sweet on Knowles Logistics for another five years
Cambridgeshire-based Knowles Logistics has landed a five-year extension with food production and sugar company Silver Spoon, as its major distribution and warehousing partner.
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FCZ ArticleClimate Change Committee report calls for incentives to help operators electrify fleets
HGV operators will need incentives to cover the upfront costs of switching to battery electric HGVs, if they are to meet government targets to end the sale of diesel trucks by 2040, according to the latest report from the Climate Change Committee (CCC).
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MT ArticleSternfenster slashes thousands of admin hours after installing Podfather logistics software
UPVC doors and windows manufacturer Sternfenster has eliminated hundreds of thousands of pieces of paper from its delivery process and reduced back office administration processes by around 5,000-worker hours a year, after installing Podfather logistics software.
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MT ArticleIndurent completes major spec development near Burton-on-Trent
Industrial and logistics space developer Indurent has completed a 392,000 sq ft speculative development across five warehouses at Indurent Park Burton.
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FCZ ArticleGovernment extends plug-in grant for electric vans and cuts red tape to help accelerate shift to EVs
The government has extended the Plug-in Van Grant for another year, in a move aimed at helping greater numbers of fleet operators and van drivers transition to zero emission vehicles.