All articles by Carol Millett – Page 65
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MT ArticleMorrisons logistics workers end strike action after retailer boosts pay and conditions
Hundreds of warehouse and logistics workers in Cheshire and Yorkshire called off strike action this week after supermarket chain Morrisons upped their terms and conditions, bringing to an end a dispute over pensions, pay and working conditions which had threatened to severely disrupt the retailer’s deliveries.
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MT ArticleTransaid patron the Princess Royal visits Multimodal 2024
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Multimodal 2024 at the NEC last week, in her capacity as patron of transport and logistics charity Transaid.
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MT ArticleDanfoss showcases heavy duty potential of electric HGVs on 800-mile road trip to Le Mans
Danish engineering group Danfoss has completed an epic journey with one of its electric trucks, travelling more than 1,300 kilometers (800+ miles) from Denmark to Le Mans, France, to coincide with the 24-hour race event, together with 48 electric cars.
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MT ArticleSNAP launches latest Truckpark Tour at Felixstowe Truckstop
SNAP’s annual Truckpark Tour is returning for its third outing, with plans to make it bigger and better than ever before, providing entertainment, competitions, free merchandise and more at each event on the tour.
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MT ArticleTeam C Express Logistics celebrates fifth APC Depot of the Year award
Thetford-based Team C Express Logistics, which is a member of the the APC delivery network, has been recognised as Depot of the Year for a fifth time at the APC’s annual awards ceremony.
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MT ArticleCulina’s iForce helps Tommee Tippee manufacturer expand onto Tesco marketplace
Culina subsidiary and e-fulfilment specialist iForce, is helping baby products manufacturer Mayborn Group expand its reach through multi-channel solutions, including a new collaboration with Tesco Marketplace.
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MT ArticleA new government must to do more to create a CV charging infrastructure, says Lightfoot MD
As the general election approaches, there is a “glaring” lack of pledges in the main parties’ manifestos on creating a charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles, tackling road safety and improving the UK’s road network, the MD of decarbonisation expert Lightfoot said this week.
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MT ArticlePJH refreshes fleet with 34 DAF trucks from Asset Alliance
Bathrooms and appliances supplier PJH has invested in new contract-hire vehicles from Asset Alliance Group as part of a major fleet renewal programme.
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MT ArticleHaulier confusion at London’s new DVS requirements sees clearer guidance published
Hauliers confused by Transport for London’s (TfLs) new, stricter Direct Vision Standard, due to launch in October, can now turn to an explainer produced by Loughborough University on behalf of TfL.
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MT ArticleSMMT CEO Mike Hawes awarded OBE for services to the UK automotive industry
Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the automotive industry, in the King’s Birthday Honours List.
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MT ArticleSoaring inflation, rising energy costs and long vehicle lead-in times hit Gregory Trading Holdings profits
Gregory Trading Holdings saw pre-tax profits fall by almost a third last year as the company battled soaring inflation, rising energy costs, rocketing business rates, and long lead-in times for vehicles and spare parts.
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MT ArticleSwindon haulier OPX Logistics calls in administrators
Swindon-based OPX Logistics has become the latest haulage company to fall into administration.
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Sector “cautiously optimistic” for 2024, Logistics UK annual report reveals
Logistics UK’s annual report, which canvassed 500 of its members to gauge industry sentiment, has found that the sector is ”cautiously optimistic” for 2024 and beyond, and identifies the areas where it can help accelerate the economy.
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MT ArticleAre you ready for London’s stricter Direct Vision Standards, RHA survey asks hauliers
The RHA is calling on operators to take part in a newly launched survey which seeks to assess how ready they are for the introduction of stricter Direct Vision Standard (DVS) requirements, due to come into force in London in October this year.
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MT ArticleGlencar completes major logistics facility at G-Park Basingstoke
UK building firm Glencar has completed construction of a 209,000 sq ft speculative logistics facility at G-Park Basingstoke.
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MT ArticleScania’s newly launched Erinion to install 40,000 customer charging points by 2030
Scania has launched Erinion, a company specialising in private and semi-public charging solutions, which plans to install 40,000 new charging points at customer locations, slash operators’ investment costs and deliver annual operational savings of up to €15,000 (£12,600) per truck.
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MT ArticleFuel shortages avoided after improved pay deal sees Stanlow tanker drivers call off strike
Strikes by tanker drivers supplying forecourts and aviation fuel across the North West and Scottish borders have been called off after the union Unite secured an improved pay deal.
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MT ArticleMassey Wilcox celebrates 70 years in business with special livery
Family-run South West haulier Massey Wilcox is marking 70 years in business with an anniversary vehicle decked out in the firm’s original livery from 1954.
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MT ArticleWelch Group and Voltloader help drive rollout of collaborative charging network for HGVs
Welch Group reached a significant milestone this week in its drive to help create a collaborative charging network for HGVs across the UK, when Voltloader, an electric bulk haulage firm, used the company’s electric HGV charging infrastructure for the first time to enable it to complete a critical delivery.