All articles by Carol Millett – Page 7
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MT ArticleLorry driver jailed for over four years for causing death of “amazing” husband and father
A lorry driver who had been using a built-in touch screen when his truck smashed into a stationary vehicle, causing fatal injuries to the driver, has been jailed for over four years.
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MT ArticleChinese e-commerce giant JD.com launches JoyExpress final mile delivery service in UK
Chinese online retail behemoth JD.com has launched JoyExpress, its dedicated express delivery service, which will operate in the UK and across Europe.
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FCZ ArticleOver-dependence on rare earth minerals risks EV transition, electric motor manufacturer AEM warns
The UK automotive industry is sleepwalking into its next major supply chain crisis, according to Advanced Electric Machines (AEM), which is urging manufacturers and policymakers to act now to eliminate the sector’s reliance on rare earth minerals before it compromises Britain’s electric vehicle transition.
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MT ArticleMBD Logistics Limited has licence revoked in “clear message” to haulage industry
Bolton-based MDB Logistics Limited has had its licence revoked by the Traffic Commissioner for the North West of England, in a ruling aimed at sending “a clear message to the wider industry.”
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MT ArticlePD Ports plays key role in delivering 220 containers of solar panels across North East
PD Ports has successfully delivered 220 containers of solar panels and over 300 containers of lithium cubes to a range of major energy projects, including solar farms, across the North East of England.
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MT ArticleFedEx joins forces with Advent to acquire majority stake in Yodel owner InPost
InPost has confirmed that a consortium led by FedEx and private equity group Advent has forged a €7.8bn (£6.8bn) deal to buy a majority stake in the business.
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MT ArticleSkills gap threatens UK’s switch to electric vehicles, warns Logistics UK
The lack of electric vehicle technicians, highlighted by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) this week, will inhibit the uptake of cleaner electric vehicles as operators will not have the confidence their fleets will be maintained, Logistics UK is warning.
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MT ArticleEU gives nod to multiple entry visas for UK truck drivers travelling to Europe
The RHA has welcomed EU proposals to introduce multiple entry visas for UK truck drivers who travel to Europe.
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MT ArticleApprenticeship Week: Logistics firm Staci calls on government to subsidise apprenticeship salaries
As Apprenticeship Week kicks off, third party logistics provider Staci is calling on the government to do more to help businesses hire apprentices.
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MT ArticleEvri raises £28,000 for Scope at charity golf day
Parcel delivery firm Evri has kicked off its second year of partnership with disability equality charity Scope by raising £28,000 at a charity golf day attended by some of its top clients.
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MT ArticleGlennon Brothers acquires Hereford-based Pontrilas Group
Glennon Brothers has purchased timber processing firm Pontrilas Group in a move hailed as a “significant milestone” for the family-run Ayshire firm.
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MT ArticleGXO inks key warehouse operations deal with BMW for Swindon plant
Contract logistics giant GXO has signed a major deal with BMW Group to manage operations at its Swindon manufacturing plant, marking a key milestone in GXO’s expansion in the UK automotive sector.
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MT ArticleBuffaload extends supply and logistics contract with Co-op
Cambridgeshire-based haulier Buffaload, has been awarded a new contract with Co-op, extending its more than 10-year partnership with the retailer.
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MT ArticleDHL drivers at Jaguar Land Rover Solihull to vote on strike action over pay
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MT ArticleAmer Logistics Limited buys Johnsons 1871 out of administration
London-based removals and storage firm Amer Logistics has bought an historic Knutsford-headquartered removal and storage firm out of administration, saving the jobs of the entire workforce, administrators revealed this week.
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MT ArticleSP Training achieves UK first with Ofsted “exceptional” rating
Carlisle-based SP Training is the first further education provider in the country, across all sectors, to achieve Ofsted’s new ‘exceptional’ rating.
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MT ArticleEvri Group launches pilot AI and data apprenticeship programmes
Parcel delivery company Evri Group has announced the launch of a new apprenticeship scheme designed to strengthen data and artificial intelligence (AI) skills across its workforce.
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MT Article“Geopolitical turbulence” threatens European road freight rate increases, new report warns
European road freight contract rates climbed whilst spot rates remained steady in Q4 2025, sustained by steady consumer demand on the continent, but continuing geopolitical turbulence in 2026 could hit this growth, a new report is warning.
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MT ArticleDiesel van market dips in January as electric van demand rises by over a quarter
New light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations fell by 7.8% in January, despite electric van sales rising by more than a quarter, as demand for diesel vans and pick ups fell, according to the latest research by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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MT ArticleWincanton acquisition helps GXO land six year contract extension with BAE Systems
GXO Logistics has renewed and expanded its contract with aerospace and defence contractor BAE Systems in a six year agreement that will usher the partnership into its third decade.