All articles by Carol Millett – Page 74
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MT ArticleZeroMission appoints Alan Crowley as chief technology officer
EV commercial fleet software specialist ZeroMission has strengthened its senior executive team with the appointment of Alan Crowley as chief technology officer (CTO).
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MT ArticleHooper Haulage defies Covid-19 baptism of fire to celebrate fifth anniversary and surging volumes
A Lincolnshire haulage firm established by a husband-and-wife team just months before the Covid-19 pandemic struck is celebrating five years in business and a huge surge in growth.
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MT ArticleProblems with pre-retail logistics proving costly for suppliers, Advanced Supply Chain study reveals
Half of the businesses supplying retailers are failing to meet supplier terms and conditions, leading to financial penalties and lost business, according to new research from retail logistics company Advanced Supply Chain (ASC).
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MT ArticleH2Accelerate urges EU to ramp up support for roll out of hydrogen trucks and refuelling stations
Hydrogen power pressure group H2Accelerate is calling on the EU to help fund the roll out of hydrogen refuelling stations and hydrogen trucks to ensure the industry can meet the EU’s HGV CO2 targets by 2030.
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MT ArticleMicrolise offers 60-day free trial of AI Distraction camera
Microlise is offering operators a 60-day free trial of its Clearvision AI Distraction camera, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect when drivers are distracted and to issue a warning.
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MT ArticlePanattoni plots new wave of spec development after securing £625m loan
Logistics developer Panattoni has secured a £625m development loan facility, which will be used to fuel its ambitious plans for further expansion in the UK’s speculative development market.
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MT ArticleHalfords to slash CO2 emissions with sustainable tyre vans
Following a two-year trial, Halfords is launching 20 innovative vehicles into its mobile tyre fitting fleet which are designed to slash fuel consumption and emissions by operating with lithium-powered equipment.
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MT ArticleKerry Logistics UK recruits Colin Eeles as business development director as it expands into UK market
Kerry Logistics has appointed Colin Eeles as the new business development director of its UK unit, as part of its drive to expand its UK customer base across verticals.
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MT ArticleIveco to integrate what3words into Iveco S-Way by 2025
Truck manufacturer Iveco has sealed a partnership deal with what3words which will see the tech company’s location technology integrated into the heavy-duty Iveco S-Way and Daily light commercial vehicle range by the end of 2024.
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MT ArticleTrans Global Projects appoints Ben Taylor as general manager
International project logistics management company Trans Global Projects (TGP) has appointed Ben Taylor as general manager of its UK business.
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MT ArticleFox Brothers acquired by US private equity firm Stellex
Private equity firm Stellex Capital Management has acquired Blackpool-based haulier Fox Brothers Holdings Group in a move which will see chief executive Paul Fox remain at the helm.
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MT ArticleTfL speeds up bulk DVS grace period applications but hauliers say it is “not enough” to prevent major delays
TfL has announced this week it will fast track hauliers’ bulk applications for Direct Vision Standard grace period permits - but only for those applying for more than 100 trucks, leaving smaller hauliers facing a much lengthier process, which they warn is creating a major bottleneck.
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MT ArticleChina leaving Europe behind on commercial electric vehicle uptake, Bloomberg NEF report reveals
While the UK is the second highest European market for sales of electric medium and heavy duty commercial vehicles, with over 600 sold in the first half of 2024, this pales in comparison to China, which takes the lion’s share of global sales, new research reveals.
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MT ArticleSuttons Tankers and Nippon Gases UKI launch HVO fuel trial to cut carbon emissions
Suttons Tankers and Nippon Gases UKI have embarked on a three-month hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) trial aimed at cutting carbon emissions within Nippon Gases’ logistics operations.
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MT ArticleNorthern Ireland Assembly calls for government action to ease border restrictions between NI and GB
The Northern Ireland Assembly came together in a rare moment of concensus this week to call on the UK government to resolve outstanding trade issues between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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MT ArticlePodfather logistics software helps Andrews Tippers land major M25 contract with Balfour Beatty
Podfather’s logistics software has helped tipper haulage and aggregate delivery specialist Andrews Tipper Hire land a major contract with Balfour Beatty on the Junction 10 improvement works on the M25, near Wisley in Surrey.
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MT ArticleBridgestone launches Webfleet AI Assistant at IAA Transportation 2024
Bridgestone’s fleet management solution Webfleet is debuting its new AI Assistant at IAA Transportation 2024, which uses artificial intelligence to allow operators to interact with their fleet data.
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MT ArticleDelta Fulfilment opens new warehouse in Wrexham
Delta Fulfilment, a subsidiary of international logistics and ecommerce management and delivery specialist ITD Global Group, has opened a new warehouse in Wrexham.
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MT ArticleChinese EV manufacturer BYD debuts 19 tonne electric truck at IAA Transportation 2024
Chinese EV manufacturer has launched its latest electric truck - the 19 tonne ETH8 - into the European market at IAA Transportation 2024.
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MT ArticleIndustry calls for swift decision as government launches review of post-Brexit border controls on fruit and vegetables
The government’s decision to delay the launch of post-Brexit physical checks on “medium risk” fruit and vegetables imported from the European Union for another six months has been given a qualified welcome by the logistics and haulage sectors.