All articles by Carol Millett – Page 9
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MT ArticleFleetCheck launches partnership with Society of Operations Engineers as part of road safety drive
FleetCheck has signed a new partnership with the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE), as part of the company’s wider strategy to promote at-work road safety.
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FCZ ArticleNew van market falls in October as electric van uptake dips
UK deliveries of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) fell by 15.1% in October, with 22,896 vans, pickups and 4x4s registered, whilst uptake of electric vans declined for the first time in over a year, according to research from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT).
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MT Article“Challenging” market sees W. H. Malcolm profits slide in 2024
W. H. Malcolm saw pre-tax profit dip in 2024, despite improved turnover, thanks to “challenging and competitive” market conditions, supply chain inflation and a “difficult economic backdrop” in the Scottish construction sector.
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FCZ ArticleDAF Trucks launches special offer on 100 XD Electric trucks and pledges five-year TCO
DAF Trucks is offering a limited-time offer on 100 XD Electric 350 FT 4x2 tractor units, backed by a pledge that the truck will deliver parity on total cost of ownership (TCO) at 42-tonnes GCW over five years, compared with an equivalent diesel-powered truck.
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MT ArticlePalletline sails through audits to retain ISO accreditations
Birmingham-headquartered Palletline has impressed auditors with a star performance to secure the prestigious ISO 50001 accreditation for energy management.
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MT ArticleTaxing logistics sector will only hamper growth, industry warns Chancellor
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ speech today (4 November), which appeared to pave the way for further tax rises in this month’s Budget, has been met with alarm by the logistics and SME sectors.
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MT ArticleOctober transport prices drop as demand falls ahead of Black Friday, TEG Price Index reveals
October saw haulage and courier prices drop compared to September, partly driven by the impact of Black Friday on consumer demand during the month, the latest TEG Price Index has revealed.
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MT ArticleGaps in cyber policy leaving transport and storage firms at risk, new research warns
Amid a string of high-profile attacks this year, the transportation and storage sector is facing critical gaps in governance and oversight, according to new research.
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MT ArticleXPO Logistics lands partnership with MG Motors UK to manage new Daventry warehouse
XPO Logistics has sealed a partnership deal with iconic automotive brand MG Motor UK to manage its newly launched warehousing and parts distribution centre in Daventry, Northamptonshire.
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MT ArticleJailed lorry driver’s dashcam captures horror crash that caused life-changing injuries
A lorry driver who crashed into a queue of stationary vehicles on the A27 near Chichester, causing life changing injuries to three people, has been jailed for over three years, Sussex police said this week.
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MT ArticleComplex shipping rules for SMEs could cost UK over £40bn, Evri warns
The UK economy faces a potential £40bn hit as a result of costly and complicated shipping processes, a new study has found.
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MT ArticleDavies Turner and Torrestir forge strategic partnership spanning UK and Portugal
Freight forwarding companies Davies Turner and the Torrestir Group are combining their strengths, expertise and local market knowledge to deliver enhanced transport and logistics services between the UK and Portugal.
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MT ArticleDriven by You: National Lorry Week launches today
The RHA’s eleventh National Lorry Week has launched today (3 November), kick-starting its annual celebration of the people and businesses that keep Britain moving.
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MT ArticlePallet-Track accelerates expansion of Oldham haulier
An Oldham logistics specialist is creating 10 new jobs and investing £500,000 in new facilities due to rapid growth.
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MT Article£10m redevelopment set to boost capacity at Eastfloat Terminal at Birkenhead
The Eastfloat Terminal at Birkenhead Port is to be revitalised by a £10m redevelopment, strengthening the Mersey region’s critical maritime and logistics infrastructure.
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FCZ ArticleCNG Fuels secures £25m to help fund roll out of major bio-CNG refuelling centres
CNG Fuels has secured a £25m five-year debt facility to help fund the construction of three new high-capacity Bio-CNG refuelling stations, as the company ramps up its drive to double its UK-wide dispensing capacity by the end of 2028.
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MT ArticleGeneration Logistics adds another wave of major sponsors for fourth year
Generation Logistics has confirmed a further wave of supporters for the fourth year of its industry awareness campaign, including GXO, Indurent, Morrisons, RHA, Tesco, Welch Group, WS Transport and Wincanton.
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MT ArticleChief revenue officer Richard Cawston to exit GXO following major management restructuring
Just weeks after joining GXO, chief executive Patrick Kelleher is making sweeping changes to GXO’s UK management structure, which will see Richard Cawston, GXO president of Europe and chief revenue officer, depart the business.