All articles by Carol Millett – Page 83
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MT ArticleCartwright Bros (Haulage) issues notice to appoint an administrator
Lincolnshire family haulier Cartwright Bros (Haulage) has issued a notice to appoint adminstrators, in what is its 80th year of trading, MT has learnt.
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MT Article“Step up” and fix electric van “bricking” problem, AFP tells manufacturers
Twelve volt battery technology needs to improve to prevent electric vans’ batteries from going flat when they are not being used - a problem known as “bricking”.
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MT ArticlePay dispute and spiralling inflation help push ArrowXL into the red, latest financial results reveal
As the prospect of a sale hangs over ArrowXL, following the collapse of parent company Logistics Group Limited (LGL) in March this year, the company’s latest financial results for the 18 months to 31 December 2022 show it falling into the red.
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MT ArticleAmazon Coventry workers prepare to take part in historic ballot on union recognition
A ballot of Amazon workers which could see the online retail giant forced to recognise a trade union in the UK for the first time, will begin at the company’s Coventry site today (19 June).
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MT ArticleLinkline Transport moves to appoint administrators
Northamptonshire warehousing and logistics business Linkline Transport has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators via law firm Shoosmiths.
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MT ArticleMorrisons logistics workers end strike action after retailer boosts pay and conditions
Hundreds of warehouse and logistics workers in Cheshire and Yorkshire called off strike action this week after supermarket chain Morrisons upped their terms and conditions, bringing to an end a dispute over pensions, pay and working conditions which had threatened to severely disrupt the retailer’s deliveries.
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MT ArticleTransaid patron the Princess Royal visits Multimodal 2024
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Multimodal 2024 at the NEC last week, in her capacity as patron of transport and logistics charity Transaid.
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MT ArticleDanfoss showcases heavy duty potential of electric HGVs on 800-mile road trip to Le Mans
Danish engineering group Danfoss has completed an epic journey with one of its electric trucks, travelling more than 1,300 kilometers (800+ miles) from Denmark to Le Mans, France, to coincide with the 24-hour race event, together with 48 electric cars.
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MT ArticleSNAP launches latest Truckpark Tour at Felixstowe Truckstop
SNAP’s annual Truckpark Tour is returning for its third outing, with plans to make it bigger and better than ever before, providing entertainment, competitions, free merchandise and more at each event on the tour.
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MT ArticleTeam C Express Logistics celebrates fifth APC Depot of the Year award
Thetford-based Team C Express Logistics, which is a member of the the APC delivery network, has been recognised as Depot of the Year for a fifth time at the APC’s annual awards ceremony.
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MT ArticleCulina’s iForce helps Tommee Tippee manufacturer expand onto Tesco marketplace
Culina subsidiary and e-fulfilment specialist iForce, is helping baby products manufacturer Mayborn Group expand its reach through multi-channel solutions, including a new collaboration with Tesco Marketplace.
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MT ArticleA new government must to do more to create a CV charging infrastructure, says Lightfoot MD
As the general election approaches, there is a “glaring” lack of pledges in the main parties’ manifestos on creating a charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles, tackling road safety and improving the UK’s road network, the MD of decarbonisation expert Lightfoot said this week.
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MT ArticlePJH refreshes fleet with 34 DAF trucks from Asset Alliance
Bathrooms and appliances supplier PJH has invested in new contract-hire vehicles from Asset Alliance Group as part of a major fleet renewal programme.
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MT ArticleHaulier confusion at London’s new DVS requirements sees clearer guidance published
Hauliers confused by Transport for London’s (TfLs) new, stricter Direct Vision Standard, due to launch in October, can now turn to an explainer produced by Loughborough University on behalf of TfL.
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MT ArticleSMMT CEO Mike Hawes awarded OBE for services to the UK automotive industry
Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the automotive industry, in the King’s Birthday Honours List.
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MT ArticleSoaring inflation, rising energy costs and long vehicle lead-in times hit Gregory Trading Holdings profits
Gregory Trading Holdings saw pre-tax profits fall by almost a third last year as the company battled soaring inflation, rising energy costs, rocketing business rates, and long lead-in times for vehicles and spare parts.
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MT ArticleSwindon haulier OPX Logistics calls in administrators
Swindon-based OPX Logistics has become the latest haulage company to fall into administration.
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Sector “cautiously optimistic” for 2024, Logistics UK annual report reveals
Logistics UK’s annual report, which canvassed 500 of its members to gauge industry sentiment, has found that the sector is ”cautiously optimistic” for 2024 and beyond, and identifies the areas where it can help accelerate the economy.
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MT ArticleAre you ready for London’s stricter Direct Vision Standards, RHA survey asks hauliers
The RHA is calling on operators to take part in a newly launched survey which seeks to assess how ready they are for the introduction of stricter Direct Vision Standard (DVS) requirements, due to come into force in London in October this year.