All articles by Chris Tindall.
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MT ArticleShrewsbury haulier’s administrator describes financial descent
International haulage firm Joyce European Logistics was “greatly affected” by Brexit before being hit with twin body blows from Covid and the driver shortage, which precipitated its slide into administration.
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FCZ ArticleScania buys Northvolt’s battery business
Scania said it had agreed to buy bankrupt Northvolt’s battery division and it would be a partner to the truck maker’s business unit Power Solutions.
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MT ArticleCurrie upbeat despite economic challenges
Currie European said it was “pleased” with the progress the business had made over the last 12 months, after latest financial results showed pre-tax profit had more than doubled to £190,000.
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MT ArticleNot just a warehouse, this is a hi-spec M&S warehouse
A bid by M&S to modernise its supply chain has led to it taking out a 20-year, £74m lease on a new logistics warehouse in Bristol.
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FCZ ArticleSegen announces partnership with POSTX for zero-emission deliveries
Segen, a renewable energy tech distributor, has entered into a partnership with AI-powered logistics provider POSTX to offer zero-emission deliveries.
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FCZ ArticleArrowXL aims to reduce emissions with recycling plan
ArrowXL has turned its focus to recycling to cut down on CO2 emissions, with an agreement to transport thousands of white goods to electrical waste experts GAP Group.
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MT ArticleUK’s ‘largest’ cold store opens for business
Cold storage provider Magnavale has officially opened its logistics site in Lincolnshire, which it said would boost UK food security.
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MT ArticlePallet-Track recruits Lee Solway to the board
Pallet-Track has appointed Hull-based Harrison Solway director Lee Solway to its board to represent the interests of its members.
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MT ArticleNew motorway services opens on the A1(M)
A new £17m MSA has opened on the A1(M) between Peterborough and Huntingdon.
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FCZ ArticleAI with “PhD level intelligence” introduced to battery management platform
Battery business Electra said it was transforming battery management by introducing “PhD-level intelligence” into its proprietary algorithms, providing greater accuracy and predictive power.
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FCZ ArticleElectric vans on the menu at Woods Foodservice
Woods Foodservice has started its switch to electric vans after taking delivery of 12 refrigerated Ford E-Transit L4s from Progreen, the sustainable vehicle hire division of Prohire.
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FCZ ArticleWincanton’s rapid deployment charging trial ‘highly successful’
A trial of a rapidly deployable DC charger for electric vans operated by Wincanton found on-site capacity increased by up to 250%, according to charging firm TUAL.
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MT ArticleWarehouse ‘sprinkler malfunction’ caused £20K damage to books ahead of administration
A creditor for freight forwarder Tailormade Logistics, which collapsed into administration in February, has criticised the company after more than £20,000 worth of goods were damaged in its warehouse in the run-up to its insolvency.
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MT ArticleNorthgate revenues up, but profits hit by strong RVs
Northgate Vehicle Hire saw revenues increase by 28.2% to £551,000 in the year ending 30 April 2024.
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MT ArticleLTS Global forecasts strong growth for 2025
LTS Global Solutions said it was on course to end the financial year on a £12m turnover, representing a 14% increase at the Coleshill-based transport company.
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MT ArticlePrice hike at Schmitz Cargobull to offset rising costs
Schmitz Cargobull will increase its prices by up to 5% in response to high energy and labour costs, as well as rising material prices.
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FCZ ArticleReefer maker partners with engineers to get to grips with air flow
Solomon Commercials has teamed up with Manchester university to gauge the benefits of aerodynamic performance on refrigerated vehicles.
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MT ArticleNo Pulse? BP’s change in renewable energy strategy leaves industry racing for answers
BP’s announcement this week that it would cut investments in renewable energy projects and pivot back towards oil and gas production has left a question mark over its plan to set up Europe-wide eHGV charging infrastructure.
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MT ArticleStobart fuelled by HVO to get Walkers crisps to stores
As orginally reported by Motor Transport our sister publication, Stobart has expanded its use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) across its network for customer PepsiCo – and it estimated this should save an additional 13,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the year.
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MT ArticleXPO forges ahead with rollout of HVO and electric-powered fleet
As reported in sister title Motor Transport, XPO has rolled out HVO and electric-powered trucks in its 4PL and transport control tower operations, describing it as “an industry first”.