All articles by Carol Millett – Page 4
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MT ArticlePalletline hails women in transport on International Women’s Day
Palletline is highlighting the achievements of some of its female staff in the week of International Women’s Day.
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MT ArticleDPD opens two new distribution centres in Crawley and Sittingbourne
Parcel delivery company DPD has opened two new 60,000sq ft regional distribution centres (DCs) in Crawley and Sittingbourne, as part of a major £330m programme to build seven distribution centres across the country over the next two years.
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FCZ ArticleElectric vehicle paint repairs can cause fires or explosions, warn insurers
Business insurance specialist AXA UK Commercial is warning that traditional methods of paint repairs can cause electric vehicles to catch fire or even explode.
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MT ArticleHarris MAXUS UK appoints Gary Brown as sales director to accelerate UK growth drive
Harris MAXUS UK has appointed Gary Brown as its UK sales director in a move aimed at strengthening the leadership team and driving further growth in the UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market.
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MT ArticleRHA seeks urgent talks with Reeves after 16.25% fuel price surge
The RHA has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves requesting an urgent meeting, warning that a 16.25% spike in bulk fuel prices over the past seven days poses a serious risk to the UK economy, household costs and the viability of haulage businesses.
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MT ArticleYodel brand to disappear as InPost pushes UK locker delivery model
The Yodel brand is to disappear from the UK parcels market as owner InPost prepares to rebrand the carrier in a move aimed at expanding consumer delivery options and accelerating locker-based parcel services.
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MT ArticleTransport Committee to probe progress on HGV driver facilities
MPs are set to examine whether conditions for lorry drivers have improved almost four years after Parliament last investigated the UK’s road freight supply chain.
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MT Article£36m Wolverhampton logistics development submitted for planning
A planning application has been submitted for a £36m industrial and logistics development at Pendeford Business Park in Wolverhampton.
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MT ArticleDrac Logistics files second notice of intent to appoint administrator
Staffordshire logistics firm Drac Logistics has filed a notice of intention (NOI) to appoint an administrator for the second time in two weeks.
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MT ArticleMark Holland joins Tructyre as operations director
Tructyre has appointed Mark Holland to be its new operations director from April, as the company continues a major upgrade to streamline its systems.
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MT ArticleScania sales revenue falls amid "challenging” year of geopolitical and currency headwinds
A “challenging” year saw Scania’s sales revenue tumble by 8%, the manufacturer announced today in its annual report for 2025.
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MT ArticleWaterland Private Equity acquires majority stake in Palletways with plans to drive European growth
Dutch private equity firm Waterland has acquired a majority stake in Palletways for an undisclosed sum, in a move aimed at driving the network’s next phase of European expansion.
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MT ArticleGrays Transport (Derbyshire) fights for future after loss of major contracts
Ripley-based family firm Grays Transport (Derbyshire), which specialises in furniture delivery, has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, following the loss of major contracts due to key customers falling into administration.
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MT ArticleLogistics developer VGP expands UK presence with Sheffield site
European logistics property developer VGP is strengthening its presence with the launch of a second UK site.
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MT ArticleFood retailers seeking smarter customs solutions to avoid UK-Ireland cross-border delays, Derry Bros claims
Food retailers are turning to managed customs solutions backed by smart automation to overcome the growing complexities of transporting goods, especially perishable produce, between the UK and Ireland, according to Derry Bros, which offers managed booking, customs and consultancy services.
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MT ArticleMeasure Your Middle: Chippenham Pit Stop urges HGV drivers to take two minute health check
Chippenham Pit Stop is encouraging truck drivers to measure their waists and use a simple NHS-approved tool to understand their health risks better.
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MT ArticleDearth of DVSA examiners in Solent region exacerbating HGV driver shortage, MTAG warns MPs
The Maritime and Transport Action Group (MTAG) has written to MPs warning of the severe shortage of DVSA examners and the resulting decline in HGV testing capacity across the Southampton and Portsmouth region.
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MT ArticleA Davies Transport invests in 15 Volvo FH Aeros for nationwide pallet operations
West Yorkshire family firm A Davies Transport has taken delivery of 15 new Volvo FH Aeros, which are replacing similar models from a different brand.
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FCZ ArticleCountdown to SMMT Electrified 2026 kicks off
The countdown has started for this year’s SMMT Electrified, which is being held at the QEII Centre in London on 12 March.
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MT ArticleHome delivery costs customers’ time and retailers’ money, InPost research reveals
Consumer trust in home delivery is eroding thanks to an unreliable service, which is creating “parcel anxiety” among customers, as well as wasting hours of their time, according to a report by locker giant InPost.