All articles by Carol Millett – Page 72

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Government gives green light to £100m Immingham freight terminal scheme

2024-10-08T16:19:00Z

Transport secretary Louise Haigh has given the go-ahead to Associated British Ports’ (ABP’s) application to build a £100m freight terminal at the Port of Immingham in North Lincolnshire.

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Lorry driver who reported stowaways in lorry fights £12,000 Border Force fine

2024-10-08T15:44:00Z

A lorry driver who discovered and reported stowaway immigrants in his vehicle as he boarded the ferry at Calais is challenging a £12,000 fine imposed by Border Force.

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Port of Greenock speeds up container operations with new £25m cranes

2024-10-08T15:15:00Z

The Port of Greenock has officially unveiled its new £25m ship-to-shore cranes which aim to boost productivity and speed up container operations.

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Family-run London haulier invests £40,000 to get fleet DVS-ready

2024-10-08T14:56:00Z

Family-run Croydon haulier ELB Partners has invested £40,000 in safety equipment to ensure its fleet meets the minimum Direct Vision Standard (DVS) rating ahead of the law changing this month.

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Delay to Lower Thames Crossing “deeply concerning”, warns Logistics UK

2024-10-08T14:05:00Z

Logistics UK has added its voice to a growing list of concerned industry stakeholders condemning the government’s move to further delay a decision on whether to greenlight the Lower Thames crossing.

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DHL Supply Chain seals partnership deal with Online Home Shop

2024-10-08T13:39:00Z

DHL Supply Chain has forged a strategic partnership with e-commerce homeware specialist Online Home Shop (OHS).

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Novice kayakers complete gruelling channel crossing for Transaid

2024-10-08T12:41:00Z

An intrepid trio from Asset Alliance Group have completed their kayaking challenge, paddling across the English Channel in rough seas to raise funds for Transaid.

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New business wins and acquistion help Knowles Logistics treble profit in 2023

2024-10-08T11:56:00Z

Knowles Logistics saw pre-tax profit more than treble last year, fuelled by contract wins with both new and existing customers and its acquisition of Masters Logistical Services in October 2022, according to the company’s latest annual results.

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Pall-Ex makes key appointment to support global growth

2024-10-08T09:42:00Z

Leicestershire-based Pall-Ex has announced a key new appointment to help further expand the business’s global presence.

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As Lower Thames Crossing delayed yet again RHA urges government to give project the green light

2024-10-08T09:29:00Z

The RHA is urging the government to give the Lower Thames Crossing near London the go-ahead after the Transport Secretary yesterday announced yet another delay to the scheme.

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Vertellus boosts EV Discovery Programme with ten new electric refrigerated trucks

2024-10-08T08:48:00Z

Commercial vehicle contract hire company Vertellus has added ten fully electric refrigerated trucks to its EV Discovery Programme as part of its drive to make EV trials affordable and accessible for temperature-controlled transport operators.

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XPO holds fifth UK Female Driver Forum

2024-10-07T16:11:00Z

XPO held its fifth UK Female Driver Forum this week, providing a safe space for female drivers to bring matters of concern to the attention of XPO´s senior management and to offer them an opportunity to network.

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Solar-powered asset tracker launched to help prevent cargo theft

2024-10-07T15:40:00Z

Queclink Wireless Solutions has introduced a solar-powered asset tracker that has been specifically developed for cross-border road and intermodal freight transport operations.

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Pall-Ex CPC Academy team win at inaugural RTITB Safety Summit Awards

2024-10-07T15:37:00Z

Pall-Ex is celebrating after its Driver Certificate of Professional Competence training provision was recognised at the first-ever Road Transport Industry Training Board (RTITB) awards ceremony.

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HF Owen promotes Geraint Walker to MD

2024-10-07T15:34:00Z

A logistics firm which has been serving North Wales and beyond for more than 50 years has promoted two experienced staff members to its senior leadership team.

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Guest Motor Group and Sherwood Truck and Van merge operations

2024-10-07T14:12:00Z

Iveco dealerships Guest Motor Group and Sherwood Truck and Van are merging their operations in a move which sees Sherwood rebranding as Guest Truck and Van.

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TOSHI to provide DHL Express Greater London customers with premium, green, final-mile deliveries

2024-10-07T13:23:00Z

DHL Express has sealed a partnership deal with TOSHI, the all-electric, final-mile delivery specialist, which will see its customers within the M25 area receive a range of premium delivery options.

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Demand for new vans rises in September but EV uptake falls again, SMMT reveals

2024-10-07T13:21:00Z

Whilst Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew for the second month running in September, up 8.3% to record the best performance for the month in four years, new BEV registrations fell for the fourth successive month.

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DPD inks pre-let deal for major facility at Panattoni Park Sittingbourne

2024-10-07T11:00:00Z

Parcel delivery firm DPD has signed a pre-lease agreement with logistics real estate developer Panattoni for a 58,000sq ft facility at the Panattoni Park Sittingbourne development in Kent.

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Zenith appoints Richard Jones as new CEO

2024-10-02T12:15:00Z

Independent truck-to-car vehicle leasing and fleet management company Zenith has announced the appointment of Richard Jones as its new group chief executive officer, subject to FCA approval.