All articles by Carol Millett – Page 9
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MT ArticleSurrey Pallets safely delivers fragile motorcycle sculpture to AFC Wimbledon
A life-size metallic motorcycle sculpture has been safely transported by Palletways member Surrey Pallets to create a special commemorative statue.
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MT ArticleLorry driver who caused fatal crash while “heavily distracted” by porn on his phone, jailed for ten years
A lorry driver has been sentenced to ten years in jail for causing a fatal crash whilst “heavily distracted” by pornographic images seconds before impact, Preston Crown Court has heard.
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MT ArticleStena Line launches freight-only ferry on Belfast to Heysham route
Stena Line has launched its new Stena Futura ferry on the freight-only Belfast to Heysham route today (22 September), in response to growing demand for freight services between Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
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MT ArticleMaritime and logistics giant CMA CGM acquires intermodal operator Freightliner
French maritime and logistics giant CMA CGM Group has acquired Freightliner, the UK’s largest maritime intermodal operator, for an undisclosed sum
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MT ArticleJW Suckling Transport defies rising competition to boost revenues and profit in 2024
JW Suckling Transport has defied rising inflation and cost pressures to boost revenue and pre-tax profit in 2024, aided by increased investment in its aviation fuels delivery business and “strong” trading with long-term and new customers, its latest annual results reveal.
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FCZ ArticleBosch calls for “urgent” creation of hydrogen economy in Europe
Bosch Group chairman Dr. Stefan Hartung is calling for the “urgent” creation of a hydrogen economy and is urging Europe to look to China and India as an example of how this can be done.
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MT ArticleAF Blakemore & Son secures primary wholesale partner deal with M&S Food
Family firm AF Blakemore & Son has landed a major deal with Marks & Spencer as its new primary wholesale partner for third party branded products.
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MT ArticleCabinet reshuffle sees MP Keir Mather join DfT
Selby MP Keir Mather has been appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department of Transport (DfT), as part of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent cabinet reshuffle, sparked by the departure of former Labour Party deputy leader Angela Rayner.
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MT ArticlePullman Fleet tackles HGV technician shortage with paid training programme
HGV repair, management and fleet maintenance specialist Pullman Fleet has launched GearUp, an employment-based training programme aimed at tackling the HGV technician shortage.
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FCZ ArticleGXO and Greene King partnership slashes waste and carbon emissions
GXO and pub company and brewer Greene King have today (September 17) unveiled a raft of sustainability measures - including fleet decarbonisation, waste reduction, recycling and community impact - which have resulted from their long-standing partnership.
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FCZ ArticleElement 2 to open new hydrogen refuelling station in Glasgow
Hydrogen refuelling business Element 2 has placed an order with French manufacturer HRS for a mobile hydrogen refuelling station, which will be deployed in Glasgow, Scotland.
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MT ArticleUK warehousing facing energy compliance crisis, Midland Pallet Trucks warns
The UK warehousing sector is heading towards an energy efficiency crisis, with new regulations set to render much of the country’s storage space unusable within the next decade, according to Midland Pallet Trucks.
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MT ArticleDHL Supply Chain secures new multi-year contract with Cotswold Outdoor Group
DHL Supply Chain has been appointed by Cotswold Outdoor Group in a new multi-year contract which will see DHL provide warehousing and fulfilment solutions for the retailer.
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MT ArticleFox Brothers Group ramps up acquisition drive with purchase of NMS Civil Engineering
Blackpool-based construction materials distributor Fox Brothers Holdings (The Fox Group) has acquired North West contractor NMS Civil Engineering, which specialises in road planing, recycling, civil engineering and barriers.
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MT ArticleEvri to help charity raise £90,000 by offering free delivery of donated parcels
Parcel delivery firm Evri is supporting a £90,000 fund raising drive by disability equality charity Scope which will offer free deliveries of donated parcels to the charity, at no cost to supporters or to the charity.
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MT ArticleFedEx opens dedicated freight facility at East Midlands Airport
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has opened a new 19,000sq ft purpose-built facility at East Midlands Airport today (16 September) to strengthen its UK and international network.
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MT ArticleQueclink launches real-time micro tracker to monitor warehouse and cargo movements
IoT devices and hardware provider Queclink Wireless Solutions has launched its smallest-ever GPS location device, with the introduction of a real-time micro tracker for advanced warehouse and logistics applications.
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MT ArticleFarrell Transport boosts fleet with £750,000 investment to meet growing demand
Nottinghamshire haulier Farrell Transport has taken delivery of five new tractor units and four new trailers, worth a total of £750,000, as demand for its services continues to grow.
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MT ArticleRHA recruits David Boot as UK director of public affairs and policy
David Boot (pictured) has been appointed as the RHA’s new UK director of public affairs and policy, with a brief to increase engagement with government, policymakers, and key stakeholders.
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MT ArticleLack of French border staff during launch of new biometric border controls at Eurotunnel Folkestone could cause hauliers delays, RHA warns
Hauliers could face delays at Eurotunnel Folkestone when the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) launches next month, if there are insufficient levels of French border staff at the checkpoints, RHA said this week.