All articles by Carol Millett – Page 75
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MT ArticleDachser UK opens new Northampton warehouse as demand for storage grows
International logistics operator Dachser UK has opened a new warehouse at its Brackmills, Northampton base, which will provide space for an extra 20,000 pallets, in response to growing demand for storage and distribution services.
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MT ArticleFedEx ditches diesel for HVO at three UK depots to help cut fleet emissions
Delivery, courier and shipping giant FedEx is switching its linehaul fleets from diesel to biofuels at three UK sites from this month, to help slash its fleets’ carbon emissions.
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MT ArticleWhistl unites parcels divisions under Parcelhub brand
Logistics specialist Whistl has united its parcels businesses under one brand, Parcelhub, in a move aimed at leveraging the strengths of both Whistl Parcels and Parcelhub.
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MT ArticleFinnlines launches freight service from Finland to Sheerness
Finnlines is set to launch a new freight service from Finland to London Medway in Sheerness, with further connections available to Belgium, Spain, and Ireland.
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MT ArticleCost and collaboration barriers obstructing UK supply chain CO2 reductions, says Wincanton
A survey of UK supply chain, transport and logistics decision makers has revealed that over half believe they will struggle to meet their net-zero goals because of the cost of decarbonising and doubts about the viability of alternative fuels.
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MT ArticlePost-Brexit border checks on fruit and vegetables delayed again as new government reviews impact
The UK government has delayed implementing post-Brexit physical checks on “medium risk” fruit and vegetables imported from the European Union for a further six months, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has announced.
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MT ArticleScottish Transaid Dinner raises more than £100,000 to support charity’s life-saving work
The transport and logistics industry has raised an impressive £100,681 at this year’s Scottish Transaid Dinner, aided by a charity auction, which included an Ifor Williams tipper trailer, which sold for £6,500.
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MT ArticleTesla Semi truck fire took 50,000 gallons of water and plane dumping fire retardant to extinguish
A Tesla Semi truck which crashed and burst into flames on a highway in Sacremento, California required firefighters to spray 50,000 gallons of water and an aircraft dropping fire retardant onto the area to finally bring the blaze under control.
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MT ArticleCampeys of Selby signs 10-year lease at Konect62 in Yorkshire
Campeys of Selby has agreed a 10-year lease at Konect62, a brand-new multi-modal logistics and industrial scheme in Knottingley, Yorkshire.
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MT ArticleFourteen Grade A units on offer at Dagenham Logistics Hub
Fourteen new warehouse units are up for grabs after being completed by UK construction firm Glencar for urban property developer Chancerygate at its Dagenham Logistics Hub development..
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MT ArticleRe-booted Freight and Logistics APPG pledges to highlight sector’s critical role
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Freight and Logistics has been re-established following the General Election, bringing together parliamentarians and industry stakeholders from across the UK, to highlight the importance of the sector to the UK economy.
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MT ArticleMicrolise inks £2m worth of contracts with Goldstar, One Stop and Romac
Microlise Group has signed new and enlarged contracts with Goldstar, One Stop, and Romac, collectively representing a total value of over £2m.
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MT ArticleGlobal supply chain giant ID Logistics Group ramps up drive into UK with new UK MD and Northampton site
Global supply chain giant ID Logistics, which launched in the UK market in July this year, has announced the appointment of Stuart Evans as its first UK MD and the opening of its first UK site in Northampton.
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MT ArticleIncreasing fuel duty could drive inflation, Logistics UK warns Chancellor ahead of Budget
Removing the five pence per litre cut in fuel duty could drive inflationary cost pressures, raising prices for businesses and consumers, according to a submission from Logistics UK to the Treasury ahead of the autumn Budget on 30 October.
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MT ArticleUPN shrugs off profit plunge and remains “optimistic” for future
United Pallet Network (UPN) is “optimistic for the future”, despite seeing pre-tax profit almost halve during the year to 31 March 2024, as the spike in volumes driven by the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns declined.
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MT ArticleBiffa acquires Fareham-based L&S Waste Management
Waste management firm Biffa has acquired South Coast construction and demolition waste operator L&S Waste Management for an undisclosed sum.
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MT ArticlePallet-Track sees profit slide in 2023 as members hit by economic uncertainty and cost pressures
Despite rising revenue, Pallet-Track saw pre-tax profit fall in 2023 as volumes returned to “more normalised” levels post-Covid and network members continued to battle economic uncertainty and cost pressures, according to the company’s latest annual results.
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MT ArticleTransport for London calls on hauliers to help it roll out capital’s EV charging infrastructure
Transport for London (TfL) is calling on hauliers to help it plan a shared charging infrastructure for the capital.
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MT ArticleArmstrong Logistics helps veterans find employment
Supply chain management company Armstrong Logistics has thrown its weight behind a national charity which supports army veterans in finding employment after leaving the services.