All articles by Carol Millett – Page 8
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MT ArticleMenai Bridge closure triggered by HGVs ignoring weight limit, says Welsh Government
The closure of the Menai Suspension Bridge this weekend was due to HGVs and coaches ignoring a three-tonne limit, imposed on the bridge last Friday (3 October) to allow engineers to replace bolts on critical beams, the Welsh government has revealed.
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MT ArticleLogistics firms are underestimating the impact of a cyber attack, warns Parcelhero
The logistics sector must not get complacent about the dangers of being hacked, Parcelhero is warning this week, as new government data reveals that just 3.9% of logistics companies say they are concerned about the impact of a cyber attack over the next 12 months.
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MT ArticleCommercial drivers hit with higher Dartford crossing charges but not faster journeys, Geotab data reveals
Drivers using the Dartford Crossing have seen no relief from queues, despite paying higher charges since 1 September, according to new analysis from fleet telematics provider Geotab.
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MT ArticleCounterfeit CPC certificate sees transport manager disqualified for eight years
A transport manager has been disqualified for eight years and lost her good repute after being found to have been involved in the submission of falsified CPC documents.
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MT ArticleManagement buyout turbocharges Telford haulier’s turnover
A family-run haulier in Shropshire has achieved record turnover just two years after a management buyout and is now gunning for further growth.
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FCZ ArticleCertas Energy opens HVO-only bunker in Birmingham
Fuel distributor Certas Energy has launched a dedicated hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) bunker at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham.
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FeaturesRHA backs Screwfix CEO’s call for overhaul of apprenticeship system
The RHA has added its voice to that of Screwfix chief executive John Mewett, who this week called for a radical transformation of the apprenticeship system, warning that failure to do so could see a shortfall of 250,000 tradespeople by 2030.
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FCZ ArticleElectric van registrations surge by 41% in September, SMMT reveals
New electric van (EV) registrations soared 41.1% year-on-year to 4,262 units in September – the most ever recorded in a single month – claiming a market share of 8.9%, but still well below the 16% share mandated for 2025.
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MT ArticleAIT Home Delivery boosts final-mile delivery service across Scotland
Two-person delivery specialist AIT Home Delivery has enhanced its final-mile delivery service to customers in Scotland, the company has announced this week.
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FCZ ArticleGreen Energy and DHL Freight Sweden pilot solar tech on alternative fuel trucks
Danish solar tech innovator Green Energy Group is running a pilot with DHL Freight Sweden to test its solar systems on trucks powered by alternative fuels.
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MT ArticleDX opens two new DX-2 Super Sites in Birstall and Wellingborough
DX Group has opened two new DX-2 Super Sites in Birstall, West Yorkshire and Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire.
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MT ArticleWarehousing expert Adam Coventry joins SCALA as executive director
Global supply chain and logistics consultancy SCALA has appointed Adam Coventry as executive director to help boost the business’s expertise in warehouse design, optimisation, and automation.
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MT ArticleYusen Logistics agrees five year lease at Widnes 54
Real estate investment fund manager Clarion Partners Europe has agreed a 54,456 sq ft letting with Yusen Logistics at its Widnes 54 warehouse.
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MT ArticleKinaxia returns to profit following “pivotal” year of restructuring and investment
Kinaxia Logistics is celebrating its financial turnaround after moving from a loss position in the first quarter of 2025 to a positive EBITDA by July, the company has revealed today (24 September).
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MT ArticleEV Cargo Distribution slows losses to £12.7m in 2024 as major restructuring continues
EV Cargo Distribution cut its pre-tax loss by 12% in 2024, however revenue during the period continued to fall, as the company wrestled with difficult trading conditions and the demands of a major transformation programme.
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MT ArticleBartrum Group sees profit soar in 2024 despite “very competitive” market
East Anglian family firm The Bartrum Group drove up profit by more than a fifth in 2024, despite the pressures of a “very competitive” industry and rising costs, the company has revealed.
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MT ArticleNational College for Logistics officially launches today
The National College for Logistics has officially opened its doors today (23 September), with a promise to radically transform training and workforce development in the industry.
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MT ArticleUrgent action needed to safeguard ports and logistic operations from climate change, insurance expert warns
The global supply chain will suffer as ports face ever-mounting threats from sea-level rise, extreme weather and shifting regulations, with billions of pounds in trade and infrastructure already at risk each year, according to a new report.
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MT ArticleAztek Logistics adds DAF XB 19 tonne electric truck to fleet
Hertfordshire-based Aztek Logistics has invested in its first electric HGV as part of its ongoing sustainability drive and transition to a lower-carbon future.
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MT Article“Wait and see” approach to new EU cargo safety rules not an option, warns customs expert
Hauliers should not become complacent about the delayed introduction of the latest and final phase of the EU’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) regulations, which mandate advanced safety and security data for all goods entering or transiting the EU.