All articles by Carol Millett – Page 50
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FCZ ArticleWincanton ramps up net zero drive with 24 new electric-powered HGVs
Wincanton has taken delivery of the first tranche of 24 new 40+ tonne electric-powered trucks today (4 June), marking a milestone in the group’s goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
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MT ArticleMay transport prices climb as haulage demand continues to grow, TEG Price Index reveals
May saw a further increase to the TEG Price Index, which rose 4.4 points (3.55%) to 128.2. Year-on-year the index also increased 4.4 points (3.55%), according to the latest report.
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MT ArticleDemand for night time deliveries set to increase, Palletline London predicts
Palletline London is preparing to reap the benefits of increased night time deliveries in London, as pedestrianisation initiatives in the capital gather momentum, general manager Ucal McLeod said this week.
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MT ArticleRHA welcomes launch of new abnormal load movement guidance
New national guidance to make the management of abnormal load movements across the UK more co-ordinated and efficent has been released today (3 June) by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), in collaboration with the Abnormal Loads Group (ALG).
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MT ArticleEuro Commercials expands into England with acquisition of City West Commercials
South Wales truck dealer Euro Commercials has officially completed the acquisition of City West Commercials, in a move which sees it expand its business across the Welsh border into the South West of England
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FCZ ArticleKuehne+Nagel UK and Milence demonstrate benefits of electric HGV fleet
Logistics firm Kuehne+Nagel and truck charging network specialist Milence have come together to demonstrate the advantages of electric road freight.
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MT ArticleWhistl takes delivery of 60 Renault T-Range tractors in £6m deal
Mail, parcels and e-fulfilment specialist Whistl is renewing part of its tractor fleet with 60 new Renault T-Range units in a deal worth over £6m.
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MT ArticleMaxi Haulage takes the Freeway to improve fleet management
Maxi Haulage is using a “transformational” system from Freeway Fleet Systems as part of a digitisation programme to eliminate paper, the company has revealed.
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FCZ ArticleVeolia boosts fleet with 14 electric RCVs after landing Camden Council contract extension
Veolia has secured an eight-year extension to its recycling and waste contract with Camden Council starting from April 2025, which will see it introduce 14 new electric refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) and three electric bikes.
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MT ArticleHGV and van net zero phase out dates at risk without urgent action, RHA survey reveals
Substantial support will be needed to help transport businesses decarbonise and to meet the UK’s diesel lorry phase out dates, the RHA is warning, following an industry wide survey.
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MT ArticleFruit and veg import checks scrapped ahead of UK-EU deal, government reveals
The government will scrap border checks on fruit and veg imported from the European Union, in an early move to ease trade, ahead of its new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) deal with the EU.
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MT ArticleDutch operator Samskip launches container service from Port of Blyth to Rotterdam
Dutch multimodal transport player Samskip has launched a new shortsea container service calling at the Port of Blyth in Northumberland, with the aim of boosting multimodal connections between the UK and key European trade hubs and strengthening the company’s presence in north east England.
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MT ArticleMeachers Global Logistics and broadband provider toob extend partnership for three years
Supply chain specialist Meachers Global Logistics and full fibre broadband provider toob have renewed their strategic partnership for a further three years.
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MT ArticlePallet-Track nets major partnership with Walsall FC
Black Country-based logistics network Pallet-Track has agreed a major sponsorship deal with its local Football League club.
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MT ArticleDelivery drivers pay the price as van insurance soars, Go.Compare survey reveals
Delivery couriers are paying the most expensive van insurance premiums in the UK, forking out an average of £1,689 a year - £1,307 more than a handyman, who has the cheapest median policy price at just £382, according to a survey by Go.Compare.
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MT ArticleDPD to use warehouse robots at Docklands hub after trial sees fivefold productivity boost
Parcel delivery company DPD is to use warehouse robots at its Docklands sortation hub in London, after a trial delivered a fivefold increase in productivity.
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MT ArticleDfT launches new standards to help fleet operators prevent cargo theft and terrorist attacks
The DfT has launched new standards to help fleet operators better protect their vehicles, assets and personnel from theft, hijacking or being targeted for terrorist purposes.
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MT ArticleMJD Group boosts fleet with 30 Renault Trucks T480s
Swanscombe-based MJD Group has added 30 Renault Trucks T480 Turbo Compound tractor units to its growing fleet, with plans to add more vehicles in the future.
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MT ArticleThree quarters of logistics firms expect to be disrupted by tariffs, HSBC UK survey finds
Over three quarters of logistics businesses expect to be disproportionately disrupted by changes to global tariffs, according to a survey published this week by HSBC UK.
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MT ArticleSegro launches refurbished Segro Centre Dagenham offering cross-dock facilities
Warehouse developer Segro has officially launched Segro Centre Dagenham, a newly refurbished, cross-dock logistics facility, located in East London.