All articles by Carol Millett – Page 30
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ArticleNCA sting takes down LockBit ransomware criminals that targeted KNP Logistics
The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has seized the website of criminal ransomware group Lockbit, which was instrumental in the collapse of KNP Logistics last year, as well as being responsible for targeting thousands of other victims across the world, during a four-year crime spree.
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ArticleReduced speeds on 20mph roads in Wales a ‘turning point’, says deputy minister
New preliminary 20mph data published today (20 February) has revealed that speeds have reduced by an average of 4mph on main roads since the rollout of the default 20mph speed limit across Wales.
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ArticleLogistics UK launches electric truck training programme
Logistics UK is launching two electric truck maintenance training programmes, in partnership with Stephenson, Brooksby and Melton (SMB) College and Bristol College, to help logistics firms upskill their mechanics.
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ArticleSNAP reveals shortlist for Truckstop of the Year Award
After receiving almost 1,000 votes from the truck driving community across Europe, haulage’s digital marketplace SNAP has announced its shortlist for its first Truckstop of the Year award.
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ArticleTransaid helps train more than 450 HGV drivers in Mozambique
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ArticleWelcome Break opens first Taco Bell on UK motorway network
Motorway service area operator Welcome Break is bringing some added spice to its South Mimms site on the M25 after opening a Taco Bell outlet this week.
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ArticleAdvanced Supply Chain recruits new business development manager as part of expansion drive
Tech-driven logistics company Advanced Supply Chain (ASC) has appointed Helen Firth as its business development manager.
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ArticleWincanton seals exclusive freight technology deal with Zeus
Wincanton has sealed an exclusive deal with logistics tech innovator Zeus to acquire the evergreen rights to its digital freight management solutions in the UK and Ireland.
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ArticleMonex Group buys Bridgetime Transport trade and assets in pre-pack sale
A pre-pack sale has seen family-run Newport-based Monex Group acquire part of the trade and assets of Bridgetime Transport, which went into administration earlier this month.
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ArticleM25 delays on the cards as Balfour Beatty road maintenance workers ballot for strike action
Around 150 M25 maintenance workers employed by Balfour Beatty are being balloted for strike action over pay, in a move which could result in severe disruption to traffic, union Unite is warning.
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ArticleProhire appoints Jay Edwards as MD
Commercial vehicle hire and fleet management specialist Prohire is continuing to strengthen its management team with the promotion of chief operating officer Jay Edwards (pictured) to the new post of MD. Edwards’ promotion closely follows a number of new management hires at the firm, including the recruitment of John Robinson, ...
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ArticleYoung mechanic wins Kinaxia apprenticeship of the year award
A young mechanic who helps to service and maintain Kinaxia Logistics’ fleet of lorries has won the company’s apprentice of the year award.
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ArticleTransport and storage industry sees vacancies fall by more than a third
Transport and storage vacancies were down by more than a third in the last quarter of 2023, compared to the same period in 2022, putting the sector at the top of a league table of job vacancies across all major industries.
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ArticleEU launches price fixing investigation into tyre firms
As the EU launches a price fixing investigation into a number of major tyre manufacturers, hauliers are being advised to keep records of tyres purchases in lieu of any possible claims.
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ArticleScania braces for welter of claims after losing appeal against €880.5m cartel fine but insists it did not price fix
Scania said this week it is “disappointed” that a top EU court has dismissed its appeal against a €880.5m (£751.3m) EU fine for being part of a price fixing cartel and insisted it is innocent of the charges.
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ArticleTile Mountain Group takes delivery of nine new low height DAF LF 18 tonners from Dawsongroup
Tile and bathroom retailer Tile Mountain Group has taken delivery of nine new DAF LF18-tonne low height curtainside trucks from Dawsongroup truck and trailer.
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ArticleProhire recruits former Ryder executive John Robinson as chief commercial officer
John Robinson, fomer Ryder fleet sales director and 40-year industry veteran, has joined commercial vehicle hire and fleet management firm Prohire as chief commercial officer, in the latest phase of the company’s ambitious growth strategy. In his new role with the Stoke-on-Trent-headquartered firm, Robinson is tasked with playing a key ...
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ArticleAssociation of Pallet Networks joins forces with Generation Logistics to promote pallet network careers
The Association of Pallet Networks (APN) has partnered with government-funded recruitment campaign Generation Logistics to help raise awareness of job opportunities in the pallet network sector.
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ArticleYodel to join forces with Tuffnells and Shift to create “disruptive logistics powerhouse”, says new owner YDLGP
Yodel has been acquired by YDLGP, a consortium which includes 29-year-old entrepreneur Jacob Corlett, founder of Shift, the tech-based delivery firm which bought Tuffnells in June last year.
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ArticleChinese tyre manufacturers lean on Brexit Britain to drop “illegal” EU anti-dumping rules
Chinese tyre manufacturers are arguing that, post-Brexit, EU anti-dumping tariffs are illegal in the UK under World Trade Organistion (WTO) rules and should be dropped immediately.