All articles by Carol Millett – Page 47

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Pall-Ex makes key appointment to support global growth

2024-10-08T09:42:00Z

Leicestershire-based Pall-Ex has announced a key new appointment to help further expand the business’s global presence.

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As Lower Thames Crossing delayed yet again RHA urges government to give project the green light

2024-10-08T09:29:00Z

The RHA is urging the government to give the Lower Thames Crossing near London the go-ahead after the Transport Secretary yesterday announced yet another delay to the scheme.

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Vertellus boosts EV Discovery Programme with ten new electric refrigerated trucks

2024-10-08T08:48:00Z

Commercial vehicle contract hire company Vertellus has added ten fully electric refrigerated trucks to its EV Discovery Programme as part of its drive to make EV trials affordable and accessible for temperature-controlled transport operators.

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XPO holds fifth UK Female Driver Forum

2024-10-07T16:11:00Z

XPO held its fifth UK Female Driver Forum this week, providing a safe space for female drivers to bring matters of concern to the attention of XPO´s senior management and to offer them an opportunity to network.

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Solar-powered asset tracker launched to help prevent cargo theft

2024-10-07T15:40:00Z

Queclink Wireless Solutions has introduced a solar-powered asset tracker that has been specifically developed for cross-border road and intermodal freight transport operations.

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Pall-Ex CPC Academy team win at inaugural RTITB Safety Summit Awards

2024-10-07T15:37:00Z

Pall-Ex is celebrating after its Driver Certificate of Professional Competence training provision was recognised at the first-ever Road Transport Industry Training Board (RTITB) awards ceremony.

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HF Owen promotes Geraint Walker to MD

2024-10-07T15:34:00Z

A logistics firm which has been serving North Wales and beyond for more than 50 years has promoted two experienced staff members to its senior leadership team.

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Guest Motor Group and Sherwood Truck and Van merge operations

2024-10-07T14:12:00Z

Iveco dealerships Guest Motor Group and Sherwood Truck and Van are merging their operations in a move which sees Sherwood rebranding as Guest Truck and Van.

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TOSHI to provide DHL Express Greater London customers with premium, green, final-mile deliveries

2024-10-07T13:23:00Z

DHL Express has sealed a partnership deal with TOSHI, the all-electric, final-mile delivery specialist, which will see its customers within the M25 area receive a range of premium delivery options.

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Demand for new vans rises in September but EV uptake falls again, SMMT reveals

2024-10-07T13:21:00Z

Whilst Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew for the second month running in September, up 8.3% to record the best performance for the month in four years, new BEV registrations fell for the fourth successive month.

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DPD inks pre-let deal for major facility at Panattoni Park Sittingbourne

2024-10-07T11:00:00Z

Parcel delivery firm DPD has signed a pre-lease agreement with logistics real estate developer Panattoni for a 58,000sq ft facility at the Panattoni Park Sittingbourne development in Kent.

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Zenith appoints Richard Jones as new CEO

2024-10-02T12:15:00Z

Independent truck-to-car vehicle leasing and fleet management company Zenith has announced the appointment of Richard Jones as its new group chief executive officer, subject to FCA approval.

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RHA calls on government to give Lower Thames Crossing the greenlight

2024-10-02T12:14:00Z

Ahead of the government’s announcement this week on the future of the Lower Thames Crossing, RHA has issued a plea for the project to be given the go-ahead.

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Teletrac Navman launches global consulting service on fleet decarbonisation

2024-10-02T11:28:00Z

Software specialist Teletrac Navman has launched a new global consulting service designed to produce full decarbonisation strategies for fleets planning multi-energy operations.

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DAF and Certas Energy team up to launch podcast promoting carbon-cutting benefits of HVO

2024-10-02T11:17:00Z

DAF and Certas Energy have joined forces to launch a podcast which aims to debunk persistent myths around hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and encourage fleet operators to make the switch from diesel to HVO.

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Fliss O’Hara promoted to managing director of Whistl Fulfilment

2024-10-02T10:40:00Z

Fliss O’Hara has seen a meteoric rise at Whistl, becoming managing director of Whistl Fulfilment just 18 months after joining the company as fulfilment commercial director.

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Mercedes-Benz NI Truck & Van opens new £6m aftersales facility in Dungannon

2024-10-02T09:16:00Z

Mercedes-Benz Northern Ireland (MBNI) Truck & Van is set to recruit 20 new staff after opening a new £6m aftersales facility in Dungannon. 

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RHA appeals to Northern Ireland Secretary of State to simplify border processes between GB and NI

2024-10-01T16:04:00Z

The RHA is calling on Northern Ireland secretary Hilary Benn MP to work with the haulage industry to simplify post-Brexit border processes between NI and Great Britain. 

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Element 2 hires HRS to install hydrogen refuelling station at Teeside International Airport

2024-10-01T14:49:00Z

Hydrogen refuelling station operator Element 2 has appointed French specialist firm HRS to supply and install a hydrogen station at Teeside International Airport, as part of its wider plans to roll out a national hydrogen refueling station network in the UK and Ireland.

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Vauxhall begins UK customer trials of Vivaro Hydrogen van

2024-10-01T13:03:00Z

Vauxhall has launched its first UK customer trials of the Vivaro Hydrogen van, which will see a range of companies, including some of the UK’s largest fleets, taking part in the pilot over the coming months.