All articles by Carol Millett – Page 52
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MT ArticleNew HGV registrations fall in Q1 but uptake of zero emission trucks doubles, SMMT reveals
Britain’s new HGV market declined by 12.0% in the first three months of 2025 with 9,738 new trucks joining the road, whilst registrations of new zero emission HGVs almost doubled, up 94.0%, although this amounted to just 97 units.
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MT ArticleOwens Group takes delivery of 20 MAN TGXs
Welsh transport and warehousing specialist Owens Group has taken delivery of 20 MAN TGXs for its new Magor Gateway Hub.
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MT ArticleRHA to host freight crime event as incidents soar
The RHA is hosting a major Freight Crime Showcase on 5 June which will bring together AI innovators, legal experts, enforcement agencies, and government representatives to help equip operators with the latest tools and strategies to protect their businesses from the threat of freight crime.
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MT ArticleLTS Global Solutions celebrates DVSA Earned Recognition
Logistics, transport, and shipping company LTS Global Solutions, which is based in Coleshill, Birmingham, has been awarded the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Earned Recognition status.
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MT ArticleBlockbuster performance sees Europa Road expand into historic Belfast cinema
European road freight specialist Europa Road is marking the expansion of its Belfast team with a move into new premises at St George’s Building, which once housed Belfast’s first ever full-time cinema.
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MT ArticleHW Coates defies “negative” economic climate to deliver rise in turnover and pre-tax profits
HW Coates saw revenue and pre-tax profit increase in 2024, despite the impact of “negative” macro- economic conditions on the company’s volumes, its latest annual results reveal.
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MT ArticleMaxus UK adds Aquila Group to dealer network
Electric van specialist Maxus UK has appointed Aquila Group as an official Maxus dealer, as it continues to expand its dealer network in the UK.
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MT ArticleBe ambitious when resetting relationship with EU, Logistics UK tells government
Any future agreement between the UK and the EU must reduce border friction, if the government is to achieve its growth mission, Logistics UK warned this week.
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MT ArticleHealthLink expands medical device logistics services into UK
Medical device logistics specialist HealthLink, which is part of the Staci Group, is expanding its operations in the UK, building on its existing operations in the Netherlands and North America.
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MT ArticleContract and spot rates decline in Q1, European Road Freight Rates Index reveals
The latest European Road Freight Rates Index, compiled by data expert Upply, consultancy Transport Intelligence and international road transport union IRU, has revealed that Q1 contract rates index fell by 2.3 points quarter-on-quarter.
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MT ArticleEvri sponsors Scope Awards
Evri is taking to the stage this week as the headline sponsor of the annual Scope Awards, as part of the company’s drive to champion inclusivity and double down on its commitment to accessibility and a more equitable future.
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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.