All articles by Carol Millett – Page 53
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MT ArticleIndurent completes major spec development near Burton-on-Trent
Industrial and logistics space developer Indurent has completed a 392,000 sq ft speculative development across five warehouses at Indurent Park Burton.
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FCZ ArticleGovernment extends plug-in grant for electric vans and cuts red tape to help accelerate shift to EVs
The government has extended the Plug-in Van Grant for another year, in a move aimed at helping greater numbers of fleet operators and van drivers transition to zero emission vehicles.
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MT ArticleXPO Logistics wins contract to manage warehouse operations for Crown Paints
XPO Logistics has landed a contract to manage warehouse operations for Crown Paints, which is part of the international coatings giant Hempel Group.
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MT ArticleGXO merger with Wincanton “likely” to reduce competition, CMA initial report finds
GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton is hanging in the balance after the latest investigation into the deal by the UK competition watchdog concluded the merger is ” likely” to reduce competition in the supply of dedicated warehousing services to grocery customers in the UK.
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MT ArticleCoroner demands action on smart motorways following death of stranded motorist hit by lorry
A coroner has issued an alert to National Highways warning that unless action is taken there will be more deaths on smart motorways and demanding the agency respond within 56 days.
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MT ArticlePall-Ex and Optimize celebrate five-year contract extension at Future of Excellence Awards
UK pallet network Pall-Ex has confirmed a five-year extension of its exclusive contract with technology specialist Optimize.
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MT ArticleCollett & Sons delivers over 200 giant wind turbine components to Limekiln wind farm in Scotland
Collett Delivers Limekiln Wind Farm 2
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MT ArticleDriver wellbeing takes centre stage in fleet safety strategies, new research reveals
UK fleets are prioritising driver mental wellbeing as part of their safety strategies, with 82% reporting formal processes to support drivers after incidents.
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MT ArticlePlans for mega 200-space Kent lorry park move one step closer
The Planning Inspectorate has overturned a Kent authority’s decision to block plans for a major lorry park in Kent, offering up to 200 lorry parking spaces, the RHA revealed this week.
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MT ArticleMicrolise Transport Conference 2025 to include panel of top cyberattack experts
Just months after Microlise suffered its Hallowe’en cyber attack last year, which hit DHL store deliveries, the tech company has gathered together a panel of experts to discuss the challenges of ensuring cyber security, at its Microlise Transport Conference 2025, taking place next month at the Coventry Building Society Arena.
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MT ArticleFORS and HaulageHub team up to help hauliers boost volumes
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has struck a new partnership with digital freight marketplace HaulageHub, to provide FORS accredited operators with an exclusive section on the HaulageHub platform, designed to help them secure high-quality, FORS-compliant work.
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MT ArticleTIP Mechanic Academy gains CPD accreditation from Society of Operations Engineers
Trailer and truck hire specialist TIP is celebrating its Mechanic Academy gaining Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation from the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE).
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MT ArticleProhire invests in customer service with five key appointments
Commercial vehicle hire and fleet management firm Prohire has made five key appointments to its operations team to help strengthen the business.
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MT ArticleZero emission truck demand stagnates as overall market normalises
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is calling for urgent government action after its latest research revealed zero emission truck registrations fell by 7.3% in 2024, as the rest of the market normalised after a strong performance in 2023.
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MT ArticleSpeedy Fulfil appoints commercial manager to drive growth
Logistics specialist Speedy Freight has appointed Mitchell Bryant as senior commercial manager, with a brief to drive growth and development of the company’s fulfilment proposition Speedy Fulfil.
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MT ArticleCollapse of S&J European Haulage leaves creditors out of pocket by millions
The administrators of Melton Mowbray-base haulier S&J European Haulage, which went under in March last year, have revealed that there are insufficient funds to fully reimburse the company’s secured creditors, whilst other creditors, will receive no payments at all.
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MT ArticleApprenticeship Week: Staci UK launches degree apprenticeship scheme
Specialist fulfilment provider Staci has launched a new degree apprenticeship scheme aimed at nurturing the next generation of supply chain professionals in the UK.