All articles by Carol Millett – Page 5
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MT ArticleCharles Lucy Transport (CLT) doubles tanker fleet after securing major European chocolate contract
Liverpool-based food-grade tanker specialist Charles Lucy Transport (CLT) has secured a major contract with one of Europe’s largest chocolate suppliers, prompting a rapid expansion that has seen the family-run operator double the size of its fleet in less than two years.
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FCZ ArticleCertas Energy announces major network expansion as it prepares to attend RTX 2026
Certas Energy has expanded its hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) depot network to 32 sites, the company has announced.
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MT ArticleSmiths News lands “transformational” distribution deal with Daily Mail group
Newspaper and magazine wholesaler Smiths News has signed a new agreement with Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers (ANL), securing its second major long-term newspaper distribution contract in under two weeks.
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FCZ ArticleWeakening ZEV Mandate could cost UK economy £2.9bn, BEAMA warns
Weakening the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate could cost the UK economy at least £2.9bn, according to analysis by the British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers’ Association (BEAMA).
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MT ArticleMP Ruth Cadbury praises Generation Logistics as a route into a career in a “vital sector”
Generation Logistics, the careers awareness campaign designed to attract the next generation of talent into the sector, has been praised by Ruth Cadbury MP, chair of the Transport Select Committee, this week, as a means to provide an opportunity for employment for young people as well as those returning to ...
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MT ArticleHS2 contractor fined £400,000 after truck driver injured
A joint venture working on the HS2 rail project has been fined £400,000 after a driver employed by ACE Grab Hire and Haulage was injured when his 20 tonne tipper truck fell off the edge of an excavation ramp.
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MT ArticleBest Food Logistics wins UK distribution contract with Slim Chickens
Best Food Logistics has been appointed as the UK supply chain partner for fast-growing restaurant brand Slim Chickens, adding another major hospitality customer to its portfolio.
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MT ArticleSteel tariff changes could put UK manufacturing supply chains under pressure, warns Tadweld
New steel import measures risk overlooking the wider manufacturing sector, with potential consequences for businesses that rely on fabricated steel products, UK steel fabrication specialist Tadweld is warning.
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FCZ ArticleOver two thirds of logistics firms want to cut emissions but not sure how to, GXO report reveals
Sustainability in transport is an increasing priority for UK logistics companies, but a growing number admit they don’t know how to translate ambition into action, according to a report from GXO Logistics.
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MT ArticleTrans Haul (Europe) files notice of intention to appoint administrators
Trans Haul (Europe) has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, according to a Companies Court filing.
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MT ArticleOn The Rocks group ramps up acquisition drive with purchase of BMB Logistics
On the Rocks Group is expanding its reach into the logistics sector, just weeks after buying Martyn Barratt Transport out of administration, with the purchase of BMB Logistics, which called in the administrators earlier this month.
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FCZ Article“Blind optimism” will not deliver transition to electric vehicles, SMMT warns Climate Change Committee
The Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) latest assessment of the UK’s progress towards net zero makes unrealistic assumptions about electric vehicle take-up which risks damaging manufacturing, employment and future investment, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is warning.
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MT ArticleDoctors on Wheels director jailed for four years
The director of Doctors on Wheels, which signed off thousands of medical certificates for HGV drivers using unqualified staff, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of fraud.
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MT ArticlePowerday adds first electric Volvo FM Low Entry hookloaders to fleet
Waste and recycling company Powerday has added two electric Volvo FM Low Entry 8x4 hookloaders to its fleet, becoming the first UK operator to deploy the model with hookloader bodywork.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK launches driver eyesight screening partnership with EyeLab
Logistics UK has partnered with EyeLab to provide members with access to discounted online eyesight screening for commercial vehicle drivers.
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MT ArticleMAN slashes site greenhouse gas emissions by almost 70%
MAN Truck & Bus has cut greenhouse gas emissions at its sites by 67.9%, bringing it close to meeting its goal of reducing site-related emissions by 70% by 2030, compared to 2019 levels.
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MT ArticleGeodis expands partnership with Lagardère Travel Retail at Heathrow Airport
French logistics giant Geodis is expanding its partnership with Lagardère Travel Retail by taking over the logistics operations for new stores located at London Heathrow Airport in the UK and Auckland Airport in New Zealand.
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MT ArticleGovernment stats underestimate size of UK warehousing sector, new research reveals
New research for the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has found that 760,000 people work in warehousing in the UK, over 70% more than official figures have suggested.
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MT ArticleDiamond Logistics expands network with new Cambridge partner
Diamond Logistics has expanded its network in East Anglia with the launch of a new operation in Cambridge.
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MT ArticleDHL Supply Chain to launch healthcare hub at Infinity Park Derby
DHL Supply Chain is set to launch a new, multi-user healthcare facility at Infinity Park Derby by the end of this year.