All articles by Carol Millett – Page 4
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FCZ ArticleUlemco and Luxfer join forces to offer onboard hydrogen storage solutions for HGVs
Hydrogen supplier Ulemco and Luxfer Gas Cylinders have forged a strategic collaboration which aims to deliver innovative ways to store hydrogen fuel on HGVs and off-road equipment.
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MT ArticleSkills England urged to speed up approval of transport manager apprenticeships
Jim French, chair of the Trailblazer Group for Transport and Logistics, has expressed frustration at continued delays to the approval of new transport and warehouse management apprenticeships, warning that the sector is not receiving the same level of attention as Skills England’s priority industries.
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FCZ ArticleTEG launches Scope 3 emissions reporting tool for three million annual freight loads
Carrier sourcing platform TEG has introduced automated CO₂ emissions calculations across its platform, enabling hauliers, third-party logistics providers and shippers to access estimated carbon emissions data for individual loads from the point they are booked.
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MT ArticleMandata and HaulageHub join forces to help hauliers access more work
Transport management software specialist Mandata has inked a strategic partnership with digital freight marketplace HaulageHub which aims to help hauliers maximise the value of their existing fleets.
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MT ArticleMonex Group acquires 45% stake in Essex haulier A J Ostridge Transport
Monex Group is continuing on the acquisition trail, buying a 45% stake in Essex-based haulier A J Ostridge Transport as it expands its operations into the East of England.
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FCZ ArticleUltra-rapid shared charging scheme available for fleet operators across 15 London boroughs
The Association of Fleet Professionals’ (AFP’s) is expanding its shared charging scheme, with ultra rapid chargers now available in 15 of London’s 33 boroughs.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK presses government to cut Brexit trade friction after Brussels talks
Logistics UK has urged the government to accelerate efforts to reduce post-Brexit trade barriers following a series of meetings in Brussels with UK diplomats and European industry representatives.
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MT ArticleRoad tax on trucks cut to £1 from today
Tens of thousands of haulage firms will see their vehicle tax bills slashed to just £1 in a move aimed at keeping transport costs down, the government announced today (1 June).
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MT ArticleMoto launches ultra-rapid charging hub for eHGVs and cars at Tamworth site
Motorway services operator Moto Hospitality has officially opened Moto Charge, its new proprietary ultra-rapid charging hub at its Tamworth site, featuring dedicated eHGV bays, up to 360kW ultra-rapid charging speeds, accessible bays and multiple payment options.
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MT ArticleThe Pallet Network transfers Teesside operation to NFS 360 Connect
The Pallet Network (TPN) has transferred responsibility for its collection and delivery operation in the Teesside region from its company-owned depot in Stockton-on-Tees to network member NFS 360 Connect.
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MT Article90% of fleet managers say technology has made drivers safer, Microlise research reveals
Nine in 10 transport and logistics managers believe advances in fleet and driver management technology have helped drivers feel safer than they did five years ago, according to new research from Microlise.
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MT ArticleHarrowden acquires George Davies Turf & Stone
Kettering-based turf grower and distributor Harrowden has acquired Buckinghamshire-based George Davies Turf & Stone (GDT) for an undisclosed sum.
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MT ArticlePall-Ex Logistics’ Watford Gap site awarded gold star accreditation
Third party logistics provider Pall-Ex Logistics has achieved the prestigious BRCGS ‘AA’ rating for Storage and Distribution at its flagship Watford Gap facility, marking the highest possible standard for supply chain safety and operational excellence.
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MT Article“Devastating flaws” on UK and European trucks cause hundreds of road deaths a year, investigation reveals
Hundreds of road deaths each year are caused by the inadequate protection provided by rear impact guards on trucks and trailers, EuroNCAP has revealed this week.
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MT ArticleMind the logistics capability gap, Logistics UK warns
Labour shortages in the logistics sector have eased, but a growing capability gap now poses a significant risk to future productivity and growth, with employers facing increasing difficulty securing the technical, managerial and specialist skills required across a rapidly evolving sector.
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MT ArticleGregory sees profits hit by soaring truck costs, wage pressures and operational challenges
Gregory Trading Holdings has blamed rising fleet replacement costs, higher employment taxes and operational challenges across parts of its business after reporting a sharp fall in annual profits despite growing turnover.
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MT ArticleDelsol appoints Darren Jones as group operations director
Delivery Solutions (Delsol) has appointed Darren Jones as group operations director, reinforcing the company’s commitment to developing talent from within.
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FCZ ArticleVoltempo becomes first electric freight firm to join Includability employer scheme
Electric HGV charging specialist Voltempo has become the first business in the electric freight sector to join workplace culture organisation Includability as a Committed Employer.
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MT ArticleGXO lands five year extension on Co-op transport contract
GXO Logistics has sealed a five-year contract extension with consumer co-operative Co-op which advances the supply chain partnership into its second decade.
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MT ArticleGovernment offers businesses £3,000 of funding for each young person employed
Companies can apply for a £3,000 grant for each young person they recruit, under the government’s new Youth Jobs Grant which which aims to tackle youth unemployment.