All articles by Carol Millett – Page 48
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MT ArticleSouth West hauliers slash emissions and boost revenue by £68,000 through smart freight matching
A freight decarbonisation initiative in South West England has achieved a significant milestone, with 65 loads successfully matched, generating over £68,000 in revenue for local hauliers and preventing 7,915 kg of CO2 emissions through reduced empty running, according to new data from TEG.
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MT ArticleSNAP’s Driving Conversations reveals neurodiversity could be prevalent in truck drivers
Significant numbers of truck drivers could be neurodiverse, with many drivers potentially going undiagnosed, according to Harling Kaye, a truck driver and mental health campaigner, who discusses the issue in SNAP’s latest video series, Driving Conversations.
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MT ArticleProlog seals distribution deal with Denzel’s dog treat brand
Prolog Fulfilment has inked a partnership with dog treat brand Denzel’s to manage the distribution of its product portfolio to consumers and retailers across the UK.
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MT ArticleYorkshire logistics firm invites customers behind the wheel for exclusive track day
Palletways member and Yorkshire-based logistics firm Suttle Transport is inviting customers to get behind the wheel of a full-sized artic truck as part of an exclusive track day this summer.
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MT ArticleUrban logistics van manufacturer Flexis reveals logo and deal with Milk & More
Urban logistics manufacturer Flexis, which was formed by a joint venture between Renault, Volvo and CMA CGM, has revealed its official emblem and visual identity for the first time.
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MT ArticleFox Brothers acquires heavy haulier J Fisher & Sons
Blackpool-based construction materials distributor Fox Brothers Holdings has acquired the entirety of J Fisher & Sons, a North West heavy haulage, road planing and asphalt reprocessing company, for an undisclosed sum.
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MT ArticleMerseyside haulier rolls out green vehicles to mark emissions-cutting partnership
A Merseyside logistics firm has added two new green-liveried vehicles to its fleet to mark a carbon-cutting partnership with one of its key customers.
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MT ArticleBrexit fallout continues to hit profit at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
Despite an “extremely successful” performance from its contract logistics division in 2024, thanks to a growing renewables market, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics saw overall turnover and pre-tax profit fall, during what it described as “a challenging year”.
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MT ArticleTour de France 2025: XPO Logistics to orchestrate precision logistics over 3,340km
XPO Logistics is once again taking on the role of Official Transport Partner for the world famous cycling competition, the Tour de France, which will take place from 5 to 27 July 2025.
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MT ArticleEvri to double ParcelShop and locker network with £50m investment
Evri has revealed plans to more than double its network of ParcelShops and lockers to 25,000, fuelled by a £50m investment, which will include the rollout of 10,000 smart lockers, the parcel delivery company announced today (30 June).
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MT ArticleYoung logistics employees are custodians of sector that will help shape Britain’s future, says Roads Minister
Young logistics professionals are “helping to change the story” of the sector, Future of Roads Minister Lillian Greenwood MP said at a Parliamentary reception this week.
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MT ArticleAmazon to invest £40bn in UK fulfilment and logistics operations and thousands of new jobs
Amazon has announced a £40bn investment programme in the UK over the next three years, which includes the construction of four new fulfilment centres, the opening of new delivery stations, and upgrades and expansions to its existing network of over 100 operations buildings.
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MT ArticleProlog Fulfilment appoints new head of human resources
Global fulfilment provider Prolog Fulfilment has appointed Tarnya Brink as its new head of human resources.
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MT ArticleCheshire-based S. Cooper & Sons celebrates centenary year
Family-run firm S. Cooper & Sons is marking its centenary with a celebration to remember for its colleagues and partners.
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MT ArticleLeyland Trucks gains Silver Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
A year on from receiving Bronze in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme - and following its pledge under the UK Armed Forces Covenant - Leyland Trucks has achieved Silver status.
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MT ArticleIVECO S-Way 500 CNG truck is a Force of Nature at RTX
IVECO’s 44 tonne IVECO S-Way 500 CNG 6x2 is making its debut at 2025 Road Transport Expo (RTX) today (24 June).
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MT ArticleDavies Turner Group lands RoSPA Gold health and safety award for fifth year
For a fifth consecutive year, Davies Turner Group’s health and safety standards have earned the company another gold award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
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MT ArticleGrowth drive sees Pallet Plus appoint Stuart Birchley as business development manager
Expect Distribution subsidiary Pallet Plus, which specialises in national next day palletised final delivery, has recruited Stuart Birchley as the company’s new business development manager.
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MT ArticleGovernment’s ten year industrial strategy plan sidelines freight and logistics sector - for now
The government’s ten year industrial strategy plan, published this week, has received mixed reviews from the freight and logistics sector, after the plan revealed that the government does not consider the sector one of the nation’s key industries.
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MT ArticleDon’t miss out! RTX 2025 opens tomorrow at NAEC Stoneleigh
Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2025 is finally here! The UK’s greatest commercial vehicle industry exhibition opens tomorrow (24 June) at 9.00am sharp at NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire.