All articles by Carol Millett – Page 66
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MT ArticleDP World drive to shift freight from road to rail sees 13,500 lorry journeys cut at Southampton hub
DP World has increased the share of freight being transported by rail from its Southampton logistics hub by two thirds - the equivalent of 13,500 lorry journeys - the company announced this week.
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MT ArticleXPO Logistics boosts maternity benefits to 90% of earnings
XPO has enhanced its maternity benefits for soon-to-be and new parents, as part of a wider aim to lead the transport and logistics sector on family policies.
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MT ArticleTWT Logistics and subsidiary Switch International Trailers (UK) call in the administrators
South Wales-based TWT Logistics Ltd and its subsidiary Switch International Trailers (UK) Ltd have called in the administrators just weeks after Aquila Food Group, which bought the logistics firm in 2022, went into administration.
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MT ArticleStobart Europe acquires German automotive logistics firm Suloja Autotransporte GmbH
Culina Group subsidiary Stobart Europe has acquired German automotive logistics firm Suloja Autotransporte GmbH for an undisclosed sum, as it looks to strengthen its presence in the European automotive logistics sector.
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UK commercial vehicle production boasts best February since 2008, SMMT reveals
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production almost doubled in February, with 12,927 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches leaving factory lines, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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MT ArticleBrigade Electronics products sail through independent testing for new DVS standards
Brigade Electronics has gone the extra mile to ensure that two of its key products meet the requirements of the new, more stringent Direct Vision Standard, by having them independently testing at Loughborough University.
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MT ArticleDarcica trials Volta Zero 16 tonner
Bicester-based Darcica Logistics is trialling a 16-tonne Volta Zero fully-electric HGV truck for the company’s pallet network deliveries and collections in and around Oxfordshire.
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MT ArticleWhistl launches report on latest UK ecommerce returns trends
Logistics specialist Whistl is warning online retailers that failure to ensure the effective management of returns will have a “significant” impact on their profitability, as ecommerce returns continue to grow.
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MT ArticleGregory Group sets 2038 net zero target
Logistics firm Gregory Group has pledged to be fully net zero by 2038.
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MT ArticleRightcharge joins forces with Mercedes Benz Vans to offer cheaper charging
Electric vehicle charging software company Rightcharge is collaborating with Mercedes Benz Vans UK to help cut the cost to business owners of operating and charging their electric vans.
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MT ArticleMicrolise unveils Driver of the Year shortlist
The shortlist for one of the UK’s most prestigious commercial driving awards has been revealed today (5 March).
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MT ArticleDHL eCommerce appoints Stuart Hill as new UK chief executive
DHL eCommerce has appointed Stuart Hill as its chief executive for the UK.
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MT ArticleBettys & Taylors of Harrogate takes delivery of first refrigerated electric vehicles
Prohire’s sustainable vehicle hire and alternative fuels division, ProGreen, has delivered Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate’s first refrigerated electric vehicles.
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MT ArticleCeva Logistics pulls out of bidding race for Wincanton leaving field clear for GXO
GXO’s £960m bid for Wincanton has been given a clear run after Ceva Logistics confirmed today (5 March) it is pulling out of the bidding race.
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MT ArticlePall-Ex launches streamlined European distribution service
Pall-Ex Group has launched a new streamlined European distribution service aimed at minimising the stress of transporting goods across the EU, by offering businesses a seamless solution for freight clearance.
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MT ArticleGeopost revenue stymied in 2023 by impact of Ukraine War, inflation and energy crisis
DPD parent company Geopost saw revenues remain flat in 2023, as the impact of the war in Ukraine, energy price rises, and inflation took their toll on global demand.
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MT ArticleSpring Budget: Industry braces as Chancellor scrutinises fuel duty and VED
As the haulage industry braces itself for the Spring Budget, which will be announced on Wednesday (6 March), fuel duty and VED are key policies that could be in the sights of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
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MT ArticleFraikin strengthens management team with two key appointments
Commercial fleet and mobility services provider Fraikin has strengthened its management team at its UK headquarters in Coventry, appointing Simon Buckley (pictured) as commercial pricing manager and Sam Jones as senior relationship manager.