All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 12
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MT ArticleCross happy with delivery management software
Cross Haulage in Scotland said invoices were being paid up to 75% faster after it implemented logistics software to improve efficiency and cut down on paperwork.
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FCZ ArticleElectric truck trial gives hauliers chance to rent the tech
DP World is offering hauliers an opportunity to trial electric lorries through a rental initiative at Southampton port.
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MT ArticleSt Albans plant rental company ceased trading following financial troubles
The administrator for heavy vehicle rental business Gradewell Plant & Haulage confirmed that the business had closed down and all staff made redundant after more than 20 years of trading.
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MT ArticleUnion condemns alleged UPS plan to replace employed drivers and slash workforce
UPS confirmed it was “evaluating options” for its UK business after a union claimed it was planning to outsource all its drivers, resulting in swathes of job losses.
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MT ArticleThe former chef putting service at the forefront of logistics
Both careers require you to remain calm under pressure and work in a fast-paced environment, so when former chef Tieron Gordon decided to hang up his oven gloves for a life on the road he already had many of the skills needed.
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MT Articlee-commerce volumes remain resilient despite economic headwinds, says Diamond Logistics
Same-day delivery specialist Diamond Logistics has challenged the notion that economic uncertainty leads to a sharp decline in retail activity after significantly outperforming expectations this year.
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MT ArticleLondon must go Dutch to clean up van and truck fleets
London needs a ‘Dutch-style’ zero emission zone preventing diesel freight vehicles from entering, because the city is falling behind on electrification, according to environmental campaigners.
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MT ArticleHeavy vehicle rental firm collapses into administration
St Albans and Iver-based plant and vehicle rental firm Gradewell Plant & Haulage has entered administration after HM Revenue & Customs served a winding-up petition on it.
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MT ArticleIreland’s Toga signs up to Pallet-Track
Dublin-based Toga Freight Group has joined Pallet-Track in order to expand its next-day delivery service into Great Britain.
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MT ArticleLorry rollover incident stirs up fatality fears
The British Concrete Transport Association (BCTA) said it was working with local authorities and supporting residents after a concrete mixer rolled over in Lincolnshire and demolished a garden wall.
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MT ArticleThe Dash Group fetches Brian Fisher for group commercial role
Family-run business The Dash Group has appointed Brian Fisher as its group commercial manager.
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MT ArticleThe unbeatable logistics at the heart of World Cup 2026
As the World Cup kicks off and everyone’s gaze turns to North America, there is only one goal for the thousands of people involved in the logistics – ensuring the competition runs smoothly.
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MT ArticleHoward Tenens builds revenues in property but fails to move in distribution
Revenues in Howard Tenens’ warehousing and distribution division were static last year, as it strove to address a challenging economy by reviewing customer supply chains and seeking out efficiencies.
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MT ArticleTHG Fulfil helps cosmetic company drive direct-to-consumer growth
THG Fulfil, a provider of automation-driven courier management solutions has partnered with cosmetic firm Dr Wolff Group to act as merchant of record (MOR) on its Shopify sites in the UK and US.
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MT ArticleUnipart wins seven-year BMW Group contract
Unipart has been awarded a seven-year contract by BMW Group to provide production logistics services within the final assembly at the Mini plant in Cowley, Oxfordshire.
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MT ArticlePall-Ex Group signs brand agreement with Italian Pallet Network
Pall-Ex said it had secured the continued development of its brand in Italy after signing a 20-year license and partnership deal with Italian Pallet Network, the firm that manages Pall-Ex Italia.
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MT ArticleNew reporting rules for councils aim to end pothole scourge
Councils will lose a third of their highways funding unless they demonstrate publicly how well they repair their roads and show what they are doing to avoid short-term fixes, under tough new rules.
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MT ArticleHutchinson competes in UK motorcycling championship with Prometeon support
Tyre firm Prometeon is sponsoring the Hutchinson Transport motorcycle racing team in the UK national No Limits Racing CB500 championship.