All articles by Carol Millett – Page 38
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MT ArticleTIP Group refurbishes 304 trailers for P&O Ferrymasters
Commercial vehicle lease and rent specialist TIP Group has refurbished 304 trailers for P&O Ferrymasters in a move aimed at extending the life of the vehicles, whilst also cutting the company’s costs and carbon emissions.
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MT ArticleWhistl makes two key appointments to executive board
Parcels, mail and e-fulfilment specialist Whistl has appointed Fliss O’Hara and Laura Sanjurgo to the Whistl Group executive board.
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MT ArticleAIT Home Delivery spearheads drive into US and European markets
US giant AIT Worldwide Logistics is using the home delivery expertise of its UK subsidiary AIT Home Delivery, formerly known as Panther Logistics, to help drive growth in its European and US operations.
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MT ArticleFedex UK sees falling volumes hit turnover and profit in 2023/4
Fedex Express UK Transportation saw turnover and profit fall in the year to 31 May 2023, as falling volumes and the company’s decision to cut its logistics services fee took their toll.
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MT ArticleTruline upgrades 109 vehicles in major fleet renewal programme
A major fleet renewal programme has seen specialist B2B parcel carrier Truline upgrade 109 of its 500-strong fleet of trucks and vans, in partnership with fleet provider Prohire and its alternative fuels division Progreen.
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MT ArticleMajor restructuring and leadership changes rolled out at at Renault Trucks Commercials
Renault Trucks UK and Ireland is making significant structural and leadership changes to its retail arm, Renault Truck Commercials, as it moves to grow its UK market share.
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MT ArticleWestland Assets buys Nottingham delivery firm Direct Sameday Services
Special purpose vehicle Westland Assets has acquired Nottingham-based delivery firm Direct Sameday Services (DSS) and its associated companies Direct Sameday Services North West and Direct Sameday Vehicle Hire.
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MT ArticleNewly refurbished warehouse delivers one-stop shop for Celkom Transport customers
Pallet-Track member Celkom Transport has opened a newly refurbished 50,000sq ft warehouse at its York site, to meet increasing demand for logistics support, as it continues to grow.
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MT ArticleThe Delivery Group boosts fleet with 20 Tiger trailers
Parcel and mail handling specialists The Delivery Group has added 20 additional Tiger trailers to its fleet.
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MT ArticleFLS Group makes four key promotions to help drive growth
FLS Group has strengthened its leadership team to support its growth plans in the UK and mainland Europe.
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MT ArticleStop unfairly penalising hauliers found to be carrying illegal immigrants, RHA tells government
The RHA is urging the government to reform the Entrant Civil Penalty Scheme, which it says is unfairly penalising compliant drivers and operators when illegal immigrants are found hidden in their vehicles.
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MT ArticleWelsh Government to create task force to secure future of Holyhead Port
The Welsh government is to put together a task force, which will include logistics bodies and transport operators, to help deliver a new strategy to secure the future of Holyhead Port.
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MT ArticleRHA calls for commercial vehicle charging infrastructure to be “urgently prioritised”
RHA has welcomed research this week which shows that local authorities are accelerating investment in EV charging infrastructure, but the association is warning that much more needs to be done to provide charging infrastructure for commerioal vehicles.
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MT ArticleGovernment consultation to remove regulations around electric vans welcomed by Logistics UK
Logistics UK is calling for the government’s recently launched consultation on zero emission vans to deliver regulatory alignment between 4.25 tonne electric vans and 3.5 tonne diesel vans and prevent legacy legislation from inhibiting electric vehicle take up in the future.
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MT ArticleTransport prices increase in December 2024, latest TEG Index reveals
December 2024 saw the TEG Road Transport Index rise 5.7 points to 132.3, delivering a 4.5% month-on-month jump, which echoes a similar annual increase of 5.3 points, a rise of 4.17%.
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MT ArticleCPD Bodies invests £10m in new product range
Commercial vehicle conversion specialist CPD Bodies has invested £10m to expand its offering of converted vehicles.
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MT ArticleRHA investigates rocketing freight surcharges on CLdN ferries from GB to Northern Ireland
The RHA is calling for hauliers to get in touch if they have been hit with a doubling of surcharges for additional slots on CLdN ferries sailing between Britain and Northern Ireland, after being contacted by concerned members.
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MT ArticleInPost delivers record number of parcels in UK in Q4 2024
InPost Group saw record UK volumes in Q4 2024, delivering 27.2 million parcels, marking a 58% increase year-on-year.
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MT ArticleWincanton bags three-year contract with luggage brand Tripp
Supply chain and logistics specialist Wincanton has secured a new three-year contract with luggage brand Tripp.
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MT ArticleTransaid launches Cork to Dublin cycle challenge
International development organisation Transaid has announced its next cycle challenge, set to take place in the Republic of Ireland between 24 – 28 September 2025 when participants will set off from Cork and ride 328km over three days to finish in Dublin city centre.