All articles by Carol Millett – Page 54
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MT ArticleMore logistics companies collapsing than being launched, Parcelhero research reveals
More logistics firms and retail businesses are failing than are being launched, research from parcel delivery expert Parcelhero has revealed.
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MT ArticleStobart Ports’ latest daily train service to Felixstowe Port takes 500 lorries a week off the roads
Stobart Ports, which specialises in container transport, has launched a second daily train service between the Port of Felixstowe and Widnes which will cut lorry journeys by around 500 trips a week.
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MT ArticleSuccessful trial sees HSS Hire launch online logistics marketplace platform
Hot on the heels of a successful trial, equipment hire specialist HSS Hire has launched HSS ProService Marketplace, which it promises will reshape the way businesses in the transport sector buy and hire equipment and materials.
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MT ArticleKnowles Logistics partners with Shawton Energy to deliver carbon-cutting solar panel installation
A partnership with Shawton Energy has seen Knowles Logistics’ Wisbech distribution centre fitted with a rooftop solar energy installation forecast to cut the site’s carbon emissions by 135 tonnes a year
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Zenith grows commercial and corporate funded fleets but profit hit by used car price plunge
Despite experiencing a ”challenging” year, dogged by falling used car prices, fleet management and vehicle outsourcing specialist Zenith saw its performance bolstered by growth in its commercial and corporate divisions.
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MT ArticleDigital freight forwarder sennder to buy CH Robinson’s EST operations
Digital road freight forwarder sennder is to buy European Surface Transportation (EST) from US logistics giant C H Robinson Worldwide, for an undisclosed sum.
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Cutting key road projects will choke economic recovery, RHA warns Chancellor
The RHA expressed its disappointment this week at Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ decision to ditch key infrastructure projects, as part of a package of cuts aimed at tackling the £21bn funding deficit which the Labour government is attributing to years of Tory economic mismanagement.
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MT ArticleHampshire family firm Trio Logistics joins Pallet-Track
Family-run Hampshire haulier Trio Logistics has become the latest shareholder member of the Pallet-Track network.
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MT ArticleGovernment spending cuts will hamper sector’s ability to kickstart economic growth, Logistics UK warns
Government cuts in infrastructure spending announced today (29 July) will limit the ability of the logistics sector to kick-start economic growth, industry group Logistics UKis warning.
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MT ArticleFleet operators get to test drive Renault Trucks E-Tech T tractor units at ZEHID partner day
Renault Trucks has marked the arrival of its first E-Tech T tractor units by hosting a partner day for participants in the £200m Zero Emission Heavy Goods Vehicles and Infrastructure Demonstration (ZEHID) programme.
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MT ArticleXPO Logistics and Daimler Truck UK Milton Keynes site achieves carbon neutral status
XPO’s partner site with Daimler Truck UK in Willen, Milton Keynes, has been awarded carbon neutral status.
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MT Article“Epidemic” of van driver speeding must be tackled, warns training body
Van driver speeding is at epidemic proportions, creating a major safety and cost issue that needs to be addressed by the new government, RED Corporate Driver Training said this week.
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MT ArticleEvri creates 9,000 new jobs to meet growing delivery demand
Parcel delivery giant Evri is on the hunt for 8,000 additional couriers, alongside 1,000 warehouse and other supporting roles this year, ahead of the peak delivery season.
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MT ArticlePanther Logistics rebrands as AIT Home Delivery
Panther Logistics announces rebrand to AIT Home Delivery
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MT ArticleAutomotive logistics specialists Bespoke Handling and G Transport launch joint venture
Automotive logistics specialists Bespoke Handling and G Transport have set up a joint venture which aims to boost its vehicle delivery services to both companies’ clients.
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MT ArticleTraffic Operator Apprenticeship finally gets green light seven years after launch
The Traffic Operator Apprenticeship has finally been given the green light, seven years after it was first created, and its funding allocation doubled to £6,000.
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MT ArticleGreen Fulfilment celebrates B Corp accreditation
Glasgow-based 3PL provider Green Fulfilment has gained its B Corporation certification, which the company said reflects its ”unwavering” commitment to social and environmental standards, transparency and accountability.
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MT ArticleIron Mountain partners with Solera to provide global last-mile solution
Global logistics giant Iron Mountain has signed a partnership with vehicle management software company Solera to use its RoadNet Anywhere platform to co-ordinate its entire last-mile operations across 60 countries.
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MT ArticleDHL loses lucrative Jaguar Land Rover logistics contract to rival bidders in major retender
A retendering of Jaguar Land Rover’s major UK line feed logistics contract has seen incumbent DHL lose out to rival bidders, with the delivery giant confirming that it will be exiting the deal next April.