All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 10
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MT ArticleKnowles strengthens fleet with DAF deliveries
Knowles Logistics has added a DAF LF Electric truck to its fleet, along with six new tractor units.
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FCZ ArticleProject demonstrates viability of hydrogen as clean fuel in haulage
Engineering firm Mahle Powertrain said it had achieved a major milestone after converting a 13-litre heavy-duty engine to run purely on hydrogen.
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FCZ ArticleSeafrigo commits to energy transition with first five Volvo FM Electric Trucks
Seafrigo Group has taken on five Volvo FM Electric trucks for port hauling in and around its Le Havre, France HQ.
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MT ArticleJust 10 weeks to go until start of smart tacho rules for vans
Fleet operators are being reminded that vans undertaking international journeys for hire and reward work must have tachographs fitted from July.
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FCZ ArticleTunnel vision: young planner orchestrates first eHGV channel crossing
A graduate transport planner just one year into his job was behind an operation at Kuehne+Nagel to send the first eHGV through the Channel Tunnel on a LeShuttle freight train.
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MT ArticleRoyal Mail publishes £500m plan to improve deliveries
Royal Mail will deliver second class post every other weekday and scrap the service on Saturdays as part of a £500m plan to address late deliveries.
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MT ArticleSteel tariffs set to hike vehicle costs, manufacturers warn
A decision to double tariffs on steel imports and halve quotas within weeks will severely disrupt manufacturers’ supply chains and “decimate” vehicle orders, according to trailer builders.
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MT ArticleStrong as steel: Sheffield haulier forges ahead
A Sheffield transport company formed just after the Second World War that grew with the city’s mighty steel industry is now celebrating its 80th year in business.
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MT ArticleXPO builds B&Q relationship with Ireland deal
XPO Logistics has been chosen by B&Q to carry out home deliveries in Ireland and said it would support the home improvement retailer’s ambitions to switch to alternative fuels.
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MT ArticleInvestment in staff key to Expect Distribution’s success
Expect Distribution saw its profits increase by more than £1m last year, which it attributed to efficiencies in operating costs and a reduction in interest rates.
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MT ArticleResearch finds delivery promises not up to speed
Retailers competing on ever-faster delivery times are routinely over promising and under delivering, according to new analysis.
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FCZ ArticleSMMT urges pragmatic approach to HGV decarbonisation
Forcing the industry to transition completely to zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) within the next 10 years risks destabilising the market and driving up costs, the SMMT has warned.
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MT ArticleLorry driver’s death to be probed in inquiry
An investigation into the death of a lorry driver who was crushed while working at a museum in Glasgow will start next month.
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MT Article“Disgusting”: union blasts RXO’s treatment of warehouse workers
Warehouse workers for XPO spin-off RXO said they had been betrayed after they were left allegedly facing bare minimum redundancy terms when its Dewsbury site closes.
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MT ArticleEnquiries soar for Diamond’s outsourcing fulfilment solutions
Diamond Logistics said inbound enquiries had doubled over the last six months as demand for scalable outsourced fulfilment has grown.
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MT ArticleRecord Store Day revolves around DP World distribution depot
DP World is gearing up to handle record volumes of vinyl on the eve of Record Store Day as demand for the music format continues to surge.
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MT Article2026 is AI’s breakthrough year, survey finds
A large majority of fleet and logistics professionals believe 2026 is the year AI begins to fundamentally transform transport management, research has found.
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MT ArticleStrikes loom after DHL HGV drivers on JLR contract vote yes
DHL said it was still open to discuss a solution to a pay dispute among HGV drivers at JLR after more than 300 workers in Solihull, Wolverhampton, Birmingham and Widnes voted in favour of strikes.
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MT ArticleWebinar advice to navigate Gulf disruption
Free webinars to help operators chart a course through the choppy waters caused by the Middle East conflict have been organised by Logistics UK.
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MT ArticleRomac acquires Chesterfield distribution depot
Romac Logistics said it was creating capacity and strengthening its network after acquiring a 251,000sq ft facility in Chesterfield.