All articles by Carol Millett – Page 35
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C Butt delivers leap in pre-tax profit
Haulier C Butt has hailed its “strong financial performance” after delivering an almost 50% leap in pre-tax profit last year.
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Europa Road seals deal with Swiss operator Magsped
Europa Road is kicking off 2024 by boosting its service for customers looking to transit goods to and from Switzerland.
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Kinaxia switches on three-year deal with Ansell Lighting
Kinaxia Logistics has agreed a three-year contract to provide UK distribution, warehousing and other services for a global lighting company.
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Express European Couriers returns to Pallet-Track
A Kent-based haulier with more than 20 years’ experience shipping across the UK and Europe has rejoined the Pallet-Track network.
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Kuehne+Nagel pioneers carbon insetting for electric trucks
Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) has launched a Book & Claim insetting solution for electric vehicles, which the company claims makes it the first logistics service provider to launch this offer, which was previously limited to low-emission fuels.
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ZEV mandate comes into law today to help drive transition to electric cars and vans
The Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate becomes law today (3 January), requiring all new cars and vans to be zero emission by 2035.
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Howard Tenens buys Bridgewater warehouse in expansion drive
Howard Tenens has acquired a warehouse at Huntworth Business Park, near Bridgewater, as it continues to expand its business in the South West of England.
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Dutch hauliers launch legal challenge against ULEZ fines
A group of ten Dutch hauliers has launched a legal action against Transport for London (TfL), claiming that they have been unlawfully issued with ULEZ fines.
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HGV NOx emissions plummet by almost three quarters since 2013, RHA reveals
NOx emissions from HGVs have been slashed by around 70% since 2013, according to the latest RHA research.
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Mark Tapper becomes Palletforce CEO in management restructuring
EV Cargo’s Palletforce has promoted chief operating officer Mark Tapper (pictured) to the role of chief executive as part of a series of executive appointments aimed at strengthening its leadership team.
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W H Barley staff take legal action over firm’s collapse
A group of former employees of W H Barley (Transport and Storage) are taking legal action against the company following its collapse into administration just four days before Christmas.
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North Yorkshire haulier takes delivery of three curtainsider trailers from Krone
Brian Whincup and Sons has taken delivery of three curtainsider trailers from Krone, enabling the company to operate to maximum load capacity within UK and European vehicle height and length regulations.
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EU proposes three year delay to Brexit tariffs on electric vehicle exports
The European Commission is proposing a three-year delay to the implemetation of its post-Brexit 10% electric vehicle tariffs, throwing a lifeline to EV and battery manufacturers and those employed in the UK in these sectors.
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COP28: UK government announces £70m motorway charging point pilot
A £70m pilot scheme, launched today (6 December) at COP28, aims to power up motorway service areas to pave the way for ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargepoints.
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Zero Emissions Vehicle mandate gets green light from Parliament
The Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate requiring UK car and van manufacturers to produce an escalating minimum quota of electric vehicles over the coming years, will come into force in the New Year, after securing Parliamentary support.
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Knowles subsidiary Masters boosts fleet with £1m investment
Warehousing and distribution specialist Masters, which was acquired last year by Knowles Logistics, is set to start the New Year with a bang with a £1m investment into the business as it gears up for growth.
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Allstar expands Alphabet partnership with added EV payment solutions
Allstar has expanded its 15 year partnership with leasing and business mobility expert Alphabet (GB) to offer its customers on-the-road and home charging payment solutions.
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TIP Group upgrades Wickes fleet and helps bolster its truck safety campaign
DIY retailer Wickes is renewing its fleet with 74 DAF trucks and 38 DAF curtainsider trailers supplied by TIP Group.
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Demand for new diesel vans grows as EV registrations slow, SMMT reveals
Britain’s van market has grown for the eleventh month but electric van sales have fallen, prompting the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to call for government action to help boost EV registrations.
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WJ Capper Transport appoints administrators
Shropshire-based WJ Capper Transport has called in the administrators, just weeks after agreeing a Companies Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) with creditors.