All articles by Carol Millett – Page 37
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MT ArticleFormer Eddie Stobart chief David Pickering becomes CEO of William Stobart and Son
David Pickering, former chief executive of Culina subsidiary Eddie Stobart, has announced his appointment as CEO of William Stobart and Son, which trades as WS Transportation.
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FCZ ArticleeHGVs delivering lower total cost of ownership, latest Electric Freightway report reveals
The third Electric Freightway report, published this week, reveals that electric HGV orders have exceeded the original target of 140 trucks on the programme and that electric trucks can deliver lower total cost of ownership (TCO), compared to equivalent diesel trucks.
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MT ArticlePalletline unveils senior management restructure to drive next growth phase
Pallet network Palletline, which is owned by its members, has announced a strategic senior management restructure to support its five year plan to drive growth and develop its members’ businesses.
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MT ArticleTritax to turbocharge urban logistics property portfolio with £1bn acquisition of Blackstone assets
Logistics real estate giant Tritax Big Box is set to acquire over £1bn of logistics assets from US global asset manager Blackstone, in a move which expands Tritax’s urban footprint across key last-mile and urban sites in the South East and Midlands, where there are limited levels of new supply.
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MT ArticleHooper Haulage kicks off sponsorship deal with Lincoln City FC
A Lincolnshire-based haulage company is celebrating the rapid expansion of its business and a sponsorship deal with its local Football League club.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK teams up with TAPA to tackle cargo crime
Logistics UK has forged a partnership with TAPA EMEA, the Transported Asset Protection Association’s Europe, Middle East & Africa region, as part of its wider remit to tackle rising levels of freight crime.
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MT ArticleSwedish asset tracking firm Postrack launches in UK
Swedish GPS asset tracking firm Postrack is launching a new UK business offering asset management solutions for the road transport, warehousing, international freight and container sectors.
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FeaturesKinaxia promises brighter future after cutting losses to £19.8m in 2024
A major restructuring and a refinancing deal helped Kinaxia reach a “turning point” in its fortunes last year, with pre-tax losses reduced by 7% to £19.8m and turnover rising by 5% to £199.4m, according to its latest annual results.
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MT ArticleKnowles Logistics drives up profit and turnover by almost a fifth in 2024
Knowles Logistics boosted both turnover and profit by almost a fifth last year, powered by new and existing business wins and the continued benefits from the acquisition of Masters Logistical services in 2022, its latest annual results reveal.
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MT ArticleJames Kemball looks to new revenue streams following fall in demand for container storage
Felixstowe-based container transport and storage firm James Kemball saw turnover and pre-tax profit take a tumble in 2024, thanks to falling demand for container storage and rising fuel and staff costs, according to its latest financial results.
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MT ArticleWelcome Break given lease extension on eight motorway sites for another 75 years
Motorway services operator Welcome Break has sealed a deal with National Highways and the DfT to extend the leases at eight of its sites for a further 75 years.
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MT ArticleEU to extend toll exemption for zero-emission trucks
The European Parliament has approved a five-year extension to the deadline that allows member states to fully exempt zero-emission trucks and buses from CO2-based road user charges, known as the Eurovignette.
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Transport managers take brunt of customer delivery complaints, research shows
As National Customer Service Week kicks off, research conducted by technology solutions provider Microlise, has revealed the extent of customer service disputes faced by transport and logistics managers when processing deliveries.
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MT ArticleCEVA Ground Logistics sees profit dip in 2024 after loss of major client
Ceva Ground Logistics UK saw its profit slide in 2024, after losing major client Stellantis and despite strong sales in its finished vehicle and warehousing divisions, its annual results have revealed.
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MT ArticleLanes Group fined £800k after investigation into death of devoted father
Leeds-based utilities and infrastructure delivery firm Lanes Group Limited has been fined £800,000, following the death of a father of three, who was hit by an exploding jet hose.
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MT ArticleMenai Bridge closure triggered by HGVs ignoring weight limit, says Welsh Government
The closure of the Menai Suspension Bridge this weekend was due to HGVs and coaches ignoring a three-tonne limit, imposed on the bridge last Friday (3 October) to allow engineers to replace bolts on critical beams, the Welsh government has revealed.
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MT ArticleLogistics firms are underestimating the impact of a cyber attack, warns Parcelhero
The logistics sector must not get complacent about the dangers of being hacked, Parcelhero is warning this week, as new government data reveals that just 3.9% of logistics companies say they are concerned about the impact of a cyber attack over the next 12 months.
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MT ArticleCommercial drivers hit with higher Dartford crossing charges but not faster journeys, Geotab data reveals
Drivers using the Dartford Crossing have seen no relief from queues, despite paying higher charges since 1 September, according to new analysis from fleet telematics provider Geotab.
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MT ArticleCounterfeit CPC certificate sees transport manager disqualified for eight years
A transport manager has been disqualified for eight years and lost her good repute after being found to have been involved in the submission of falsified CPC documents.
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MT ArticleManagement buyout turbocharges Telford haulier’s turnover
A family-run haulier in Shropshire has achieved record turnover just two years after a management buyout and is now gunning for further growth.