All articles by Carol Millett – Page 61
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MT ArticleZero-emission trial of Sunswap Endurance dazzles MRCT
Sunswap’s zero-emission solar-powered transport refrigeration unit (TRU) delivers the same level of performance as a traditional diesel powered unit, according to data from a recent trial.
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MT ArticleGive drivers Highway Code refresher or risk disaster, broker warns fleet operators
Fleet broking insurance specialist, McCarron Coates, is warning fleet operators to check their drivers have updated themselves on the rules of the 2022 Highway Code.
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MT ArticleTransport and storage sector driving economic recovery, latest ONS data reveals
The transport and storage sector’s strong performance is playing a key role in helping the UK come out of recession, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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MT ArticleRHA named as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work
The RHA has been recognised as one of the UK’s best employers by achieving recognition in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work.
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MT ArticleTG Lynes brings its Tevva truck to the streets of London
Heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes has become one of the first businesses to operate a 7.5-tonne electric Tevva truck on the streets of London.
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MT ArticleNike signs 20-year lease for vast UK logistics campus at Magna Park Corby
Nike has signed a 20-year lease agreement with developer GLP for a new state-of-the-art UK logistics campus and national supply chain hub at Magna Park Corby.
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MT ArticleCall for hauliers to give themselves a JOLT and join trial of electric trucks
A call for hauliers to join a nationwide trial of electric HGVs aimed at helping operators decarbonise their fleets, is being made by the The Centre for Sustainable Road Freight (SRF).
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MT ArticlePedal Me becomes first cargo bike operator to gain FORS accreditation
FORS is expanding into the cargo bikes sector, making London-based Pedal Me its first accredited pedal bike fleet operator.
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MT ArticlePartnership launches “fastest ever” container service between Ireland and North America
Shipping company ACL is promising that its new transatlantic service, launched in partnership with BG Freight Line and Peel Ports Group, will have transit times up to two weeks faster than any similar service travelling between Dublin/Belfast and North America, via a UK or European transhipment port.
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MT ArticleGXO and Wincanton merger faces delay as competition watchdog investigates deal
The UK government’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton in a move which could see the merger delayed for some months or even prevented, if it is found to be anti-competitive.
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MT ArticleAmazon plans giant fulfilment centre at SEGRO Logistics Park in Northampton
Online retail giant Amazon is planning to create more than 2,000 jobs with the launch of a new multi-million-pound fulfilment centre in Northampton.
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MT ArticleMcCulla Ireland boosts fleet with 33 new S.KO Cool Smart semi-trailers.
Cold-chain storage and transport specialist McCulla Ireland, has bolstered its fleet with the addition of 33 new S.KO Cool Smart refrigerated semi-trailers.
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MT ArticleRectory Gas Supplies chooses Krone trailers for Norfolk expansion
Independent liquid petroleum gas (LPG) supplier Rectory Gas Supplies has invested in two new Krone trailers to support the next phase of its expansion.
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MT ArticleDHL Supply Chain wins warehousing and transport contract with BP Pulse
DHL Supply Chain has secured a new warehousing and transport contract with electric vehicle charging firm BP Pulse.
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MT ArticleBG Freight Line launches four new container ships
BG Freight Line has unveiled its greenest ships yet with four new vessels designed to help freight customers reduce their carbon emissions “significantly”, the company said this week.
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MT ArticleFood and drink deliveries in jeopardy as GXO Logistics workers prepare to strike over “alarmingly low pay”
Over 100 of Unite members employed by GXO Logistics are to strike for 15 days, in a dispute over what the union describes as ”alarmingly low pay”.
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MT ArticleWincanton lands new contract with Edgewell Personal Care
Wincanton has been chosen as Edgewell Personal Care’s e-commerce partner to help drive growth in the sector.
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MT ArticleAintree haulier jumps at chance to join Pallet-Track
Haulage firm MSC Express, which is based close to the world-famous Aintree horse racing venue, has become the latest member to join the Pallet-Track stable this year.
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MT ArticleLogistics giant Uniserve inks long-term logistics contract with Meaco
Privately-owned logistics and global trade management provider Uniserve has been awarded a long-term logistics contract with Meaco, a British company which specialises in supplying air conditioners and dehumidifiers.
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MT ArticleAztek Logistics fits Letchworth warehouse with huge array of solar panels
Aztek Logistics has equipped the roof of its warehouse in Letchworth with 482sq m of solar panels, stretching the entire length of the 25,000sq ft facility.