All articles by Carol Millett – Page 32
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MT ArticleChippenham Pit Stop expands truck parking facilities and strengthens site security
Chippenham Pit Stop has addded another 63 secure HGV parking spaces, as part of a £2m investment to enhance the truck stop’s facilities and security.
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MT ArticleAggregate Industries rebrands as Holcim UK
Building materials supplier Aggregate Industries has been rebranded as Holcim UK, taking on its parent company’s name, twenty years after being acquired by the Swiss cement giant.
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FCZ ArticleGerman partnership plans to convert 5,000 diesel engines a year to hydrogen combustion
Two German companies have signed a strategic partnership to convert around 1,000 new diesel engines to hydrogen by the end of 2028 and to start large scale conversion of existing vehicles’ engines from 2029, in a bid to accelerate market demand for hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles.
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MT ArticleWest Midlands mid-box industrial market gains momentum, Savills report reveals
The West Midlands mid-box industrial market is experiencing significant momentum, with increasing demand for modern, high quality warehouse and logistics space, according to a report by Savills Birmingham industrial and logistics director Christian Smith.
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MT ArticleEuropa’s Dublin team doubles shipments and quadruples bookings in just two years
Europa Road’s Dublin office has more than doubled its shipments and increased total bookings by over 400% since opening its doors at Dublin Airport Central two years ago, and is now preparing to move to a larger office by the end of the year to accommodate its expanding team, the ...
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MT ArticleDP World reveals “remarkable” record revenue of £15.4bn in 2024
DP World saw revenue leap by almost 10% to £15.4bn ($20bn), according to its latest financial results for the year to 31 December 2024.
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MT ArticleMiniclipper to roll out THOMAX technology to boost warehouse efficiency and growth
Leighton Buzzard-based 3PL Miniclipper Logistics has selected .wms by THOMAX as its next-generation warehouse management system (WMS) to meet the needs of its expanding business.
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MT ArticleIPP lands exclusive supply chain deal with Tayto Snacks
Wooden pallets pooler IPP has signed an exclusive supply chain agreement with Irish food brand firm Tayto Snacks.
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MT ArticleDCS Group appoints XPO as its “obvious choice” for logistics partner
Major distributor and manufacturer DCS Group has appointed XPO to provide full truckload and groupage services to the group’s extensive UK customer base.
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MT ArticleNeed to relocate helped push Ashville Aggregates & Concrete over the edge, administrators reveal
Falling revenues and the need to move trading premises, which required “significant” funding to install a new railhead, pushed Ashville Aggregates & Concrete and Ashville Commercials over the edge, the companies’ administrators have revealed.
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MT ArticleHinckley National Rail Freight Interchange hits buffers after government refuses planning permission
Controversial plans for the £750m Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange (HNRFI) in Leicestershire have hit the buffers after Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander refused planning permission this week.
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MT ArticleIndustry welcomes government move to speed up major road projects
The government is promising to fast track the building of major roads and the delivery of grid connections under its Planning and Infrastructure Bill, introduced to Parliament today (11 March).
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MT ArticleWincanton renews lease on Midpoint 18 facility in Middlewich for ten years
Wincanton has signed a ten-year lease renewal on a 375,000 sq ft facility at Midpoint 18 near Middlewich, with London-based real estate investment trust Warehouse REIT.
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MT ArticleCMA calls for comment on GXO proposals to make Wincanton acquisition competitive
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is calling on interested parties to comment on two remedies that GXO has proposed to ensure its acquisition of Wincanton does not reduce competition in grocery warehousing in the UK.
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MT ArticleCustoms Support Group appoints Keiron Myall as UK and Ireland MD
Customs Support Group (CSG) has appointed seasoned supply chain professional Keiron Myall as managing director for its UK and Ireland business.
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MT ArticleMajor sustainable development Greenbox Darlington opens for business
Greenbox Darlington has officially reached completion, delivering over 400,000sq ft of sustainable, Grade A logistics and industrial space in the North East.
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MT ArticleInvest in low carbon fuels to accelerate decarbonisation today, Logistics UK tells government
Logistics UK is calling for the UK government to take urgent action to support the use of low carbon fuels as a way to accelerate the UK’s decarbonisation strategy.
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MT ArticleScania reports strong operational, financial and decarbonisation performance
Scania is celebrating strong financial results in 2024 which saw it achieve record sales and earnings, with vehicle deliveries exceeding 100,000.
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MT ArticlePall-Ex Group elevates top talent to secure future growth
Pall-Ex has announced a major reshuffle of its senior team to ensure the network is best placed to achieve further growth throughout 2025 and beyond, the pallet network has announced.
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MT ArticleRoadchef expands HGV parking facilities at Tibshelf services on M1
Roadchef is expanding its HGV parking facilities at Tibshelf Northbound services on the M1 as part of a joint initiative with National Highways.