All articles by Carol Millett – Page 46
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MT ArticleMercedes Sprinter tops van recall list, Tempcover research reveals
Of the five most popular van models, Mercedes Sprinter has been involved in the highest number of recall incidents between 2020 to 2024, with 32 instances recorded, according to research by insurance specialist Tempcover.
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MT ArticleRecord leasing transactions in Q1 reveal “strong demand” for logistics facilities, say Indurent
Industrial and logistics developer Indurent has completed leasing transactions totalling around 1 million sq ft in the first quarter of 2025, including major deals for a combined 140,000 sq ft at Indurent Park Chippenham and Indurent Park Derby, which the company said indicates strong demand for modern industrial workspace.
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MT ArticleRising stress and burnout pushes almost half of UK lorry and van drivers to consider quitting, survey reveals
Britain’s lorry and van drivers are under pressure like never before, according to a new survey commissioned by Geotab, which reveals that 46% have considered quitting their jobs in the past year, due to overwhelming stress, dangerous roads, and insufficient employer support.
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MT ArticleWhistl Fulfilment marks “exciting milestone” as it clinches Tesco F&F Online deal
Whistl has seen off competitors to land a contract with Tesco to provide warehouse, fulfilment, delivery and return management services for the retailer’s newly launched online service for its F&F clothing line, which is now available to order through Tesco.com and the Tesco app.
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MT ArticleAddress HGV driver and technician shortage to help grow economy, RHA urges government
Government plans, announced this week, which aim to reduce net migration by focusing on skills and training across the UK, must include measures to boost the number of HGV drivers and technicians, if it is to succeed in reviving the UK economy, RHA is warning.
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MT ArticleCoca-Cola HBC adds extra fizz to partnership with Wincanton
Wincanton has won an extension to its long-term partnership with Coca-Cola HBC, which will see the company provide warehouse operations management at Coca-Cola HBC’s Lisburn facility in Northern Ireland.
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MT ArticleDHL strengthens Sky partnership with multi-year warehousing contract
DHL Supply Chain UK has inked a new multi-year warehousing contract with Sky which builds on an existing, long-term partnership between the two businesses.
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MT ArticlePallet networks deliver growth boost in Q1 2025
UK pallet volumes showed significant growth in Q1 2025, across all pallet sizes and services, against the same period in 2024, the Association of Pallet Networks (APN) has revealed this week.
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MT ArticleDriver uninjured after Abbey Logistics tanker plunges into Middlewich canal
An Abbey Logistics tanker which plunged into a canal near Middlewich last Thursday (8 May), trapping the uninjured driver in the cab, saw the waterway and the A533 closed to traffic, as a major operation was launched to rescue the driver and retrieve the vehicle.
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MT ArticleRHA urges operators to review maintenance systems as DVSA updates roadworthiness guide
RHA is calling on operators to review their maintenance systems, update training protocols, and ensure all documentation aligns with the newly updated DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness. The guide has introduced several critical updates aimed at enhancing vehicle safety, compliance, and operational efficiency for commercial goods and public service ...
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MT ArticleMenzies Distribution partners with HaulageHub to slash empty running
Digital freight marketplace HaulageHub has secured a major contract extension with Menzies Distribution.
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MT ArticleInPost teams up with ASOS to launch “game-changing” locker delivery service
E-commerce logistics specialist InPost UK has teamed up with fashion retailer ASOS to launch a nationwide next-day locker delivery service for the fashion retailer’s customers.
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MT ArticleGXO boosts revenue by a fifth but net losses rise, Q1 2025 results reveal
GXO saw revenue leap 21% to $3bn (£2.27bn) in the first quarter of 2025 and landed $228m (£173m) of new business, including its recently announced £2.5bn deal with the National Health Service Supply Chain, the company has revealed.
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MT ArticleUnite wins wage hike for East Kilbride-based Ethigen drivers
Over 20 delivery drivers for pharmaceutical wholesale supplier Ethigen have won an improved pay offer after successful negotiations between union Unite and the company’s management.
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MT ArticleUK haulage prices leap in April, driven by Easter demand and good weather, TEG Index reveals
The TEG Road Transport Price Index rose by 3.9 points in April this year, to reach 123.8, putting transport prices year-on-year 4.21% above April 2024 index figures.
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FCZ ArticleRoyal Mail launches first electric truck
Royal Mail and Magtec, which makes electric vehicle components and driveline systems, are trialling cutting-edge electric truck technology, as part of plans to decarbonise its fleet of over 4,000 trucks.
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MT ArticleEvri celebrates budding partnership with Eflorist
Evri has forged a partnership with online flower platform Eflorist, marking the parcel delivery company’s expansion into the flower sector.
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MT ArticleKinaxia goes electric to help decarbonise Vaillant's supply chain
Kinaxia Logistics has added the first fully-electric Volvo HGV to its fleet as the company continues to invest in its environmental and emissions reduction strategy and to help customers decarbonise their supply chains.
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MT ArticlePanattoni acquires 35-acre Essex site to deliver major logistics hub
Industrial developer Panattoni has purchased a major development site in Essex, with plans to create Panattoni Park Braintree - a sustainable logistics hub which the company said will bring “significant investment, job opportunities, and infrastructure benefits to the local area”.
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FCZ ArticleLack of funding sees Volta Trucks collapse - again
Eighteen months after being bought out of administration by New York-based hedge fund Luxor Capital Group, electric vehicle start-up Volta Trucks is bankrupt after failing to raise sufficient funding.