All articles by Carol Millett – Page 56
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MT ArticlePanattoni plots new wave of spec development after securing £625m loan
Logistics developer Panattoni has secured a £625m development loan facility, which will be used to fuel its ambitious plans for further expansion in the UK’s speculative development market.
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MT ArticleHalfords to slash CO2 emissions with sustainable tyre vans
Following a two-year trial, Halfords is launching 20 innovative vehicles into its mobile tyre fitting fleet which are designed to slash fuel consumption and emissions by operating with lithium-powered equipment.
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MT ArticleKerry Logistics UK recruits Colin Eeles as business development director as it expands into UK market
Kerry Logistics has appointed Colin Eeles as the new business development director of its UK unit, as part of its drive to expand its UK customer base across verticals.
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MT ArticleIveco to integrate what3words into Iveco S-Way by 2025
Truck manufacturer Iveco has sealed a partnership deal with what3words which will see the tech company’s location technology integrated into the heavy-duty Iveco S-Way and Daily light commercial vehicle range by the end of 2024.
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MT ArticleTrans Global Projects appoints Ben Taylor as general manager
International project logistics management company Trans Global Projects (TGP) has appointed Ben Taylor as general manager of its UK business.
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MT ArticleFox Brothers acquired by US private equity firm Stellex
Private equity firm Stellex Capital Management has acquired Blackpool-based haulier Fox Brothers Holdings Group in a move which will see chief executive Paul Fox remain at the helm.
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MT ArticleTfL speeds up bulk DVS grace period applications but hauliers say it is “not enough” to prevent major delays
TfL has announced this week it will fast track hauliers’ bulk applications for Direct Vision Standard grace period permits - but only for those applying for more than 100 trucks, leaving smaller hauliers facing a much lengthier process, which they warn is creating a major bottleneck.
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MT ArticleChina leaving Europe behind on commercial electric vehicle uptake, Bloomberg NEF report reveals
While the UK is the second highest European market for sales of electric medium and heavy duty commercial vehicles, with over 600 sold in the first half of 2024, this pales in comparison to China, which takes the lion’s share of global sales, new research reveals.
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MT ArticleSuttons Tankers and Nippon Gases UKI launch HVO fuel trial to cut carbon emissions
Suttons Tankers and Nippon Gases UKI have embarked on a three-month hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) trial aimed at cutting carbon emissions within Nippon Gases’ logistics operations.
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MT ArticleNorthern Ireland Assembly calls for government action to ease border restrictions between NI and GB
The Northern Ireland Assembly came together in a rare moment of concensus this week to call on the UK government to resolve outstanding trade issues between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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MT ArticlePodfather logistics software helps Andrews Tippers land major M25 contract with Balfour Beatty
Podfather’s logistics software has helped tipper haulage and aggregate delivery specialist Andrews Tipper Hire land a major contract with Balfour Beatty on the Junction 10 improvement works on the M25, near Wisley in Surrey.
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MT ArticleBridgestone launches Webfleet AI Assistant at IAA Transportation 2024
Bridgestone’s fleet management solution Webfleet is debuting its new AI Assistant at IAA Transportation 2024, which uses artificial intelligence to allow operators to interact with their fleet data.
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MT ArticleDelta Fulfilment opens new warehouse in Wrexham
Delta Fulfilment, a subsidiary of international logistics and ecommerce management and delivery specialist ITD Global Group, has opened a new warehouse in Wrexham.
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MT ArticleChinese EV manufacturer BYD debuts 19 tonne electric truck at IAA Transportation 2024
Chinese EV manufacturer has launched its latest electric truck - the 19 tonne ETH8 - into the European market at IAA Transportation 2024.
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MT ArticleIndustry calls for swift decision as government launches review of post-Brexit border controls on fruit and vegetables
The government’s decision to delay the launch of post-Brexit physical checks on “medium risk” fruit and vegetables imported from the European Union for another six months has been given a qualified welcome by the logistics and haulage sectors.
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MT ArticleDachser UK opens new Northampton warehouse as demand for storage grows
International logistics operator Dachser UK has opened a new warehouse at its Brackmills, Northampton base, which will provide space for an extra 20,000 pallets, in response to growing demand for storage and distribution services.
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MT ArticleFedEx ditches diesel for HVO at three UK depots to help cut fleet emissions
Delivery, courier and shipping giant FedEx is switching its linehaul fleets from diesel to biofuels at three UK sites from this month, to help slash its fleets’ carbon emissions.
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MT ArticleWhistl unites parcels divisions under Parcelhub brand
Logistics specialist Whistl has united its parcels businesses under one brand, Parcelhub, in a move aimed at leveraging the strengths of both Whistl Parcels and Parcelhub.
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MT ArticleFinnlines launches freight service from Finland to Sheerness
Finnlines is set to launch a new freight service from Finland to London Medway in Sheerness, with further connections available to Belgium, Spain, and Ireland.
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MT ArticleCost and collaboration barriers obstructing UK supply chain CO2 reductions, says Wincanton
A survey of UK supply chain, transport and logistics decision makers has revealed that over half believe they will struggle to meet their net-zero goals because of the cost of decarbonising and doubts about the viability of alternative fuels.