All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 13
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MT ArticleCountry’s biggest waste recycling wash plant opens
Heidelberg Materials can now recycle excavated waste at scale after investing £8m in the largest wash plant in the UK, at Bristol’s B&A Group site.
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MT ArticleTransaid pays tribute to supporters in transport and logistics
A new bursary for researchers aged 18-30 in sub-Saharan Africa to develop ideas for access to road safety projects was announced at a showcase event hosted by Transaid this week.
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MT ArticleLogistics losing billions due to managers’ wasted time
Middle managers’ wasted time is resulting in almost £2bn being lost in transport and logistics every year, according to YouGov research.
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MT ArticleThames tunnel consortium takes delivery of maintenance fleet
Blakedale is supplying a bespoke fleet of vehicles to the consortium maintaining the new tunnel under the River Thames in east London.
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FCZ ArticleHyundai JV signs up to hydrogen fuel group
Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility has become the newest member of a collaboration created to promote the scaled decarbonisation of Europe’s roads through hydrogen-powered heavy vehicles.
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MT ArticleAsda/Evri tie-in offers customers convenient delivery network
Evri and Asda have created a partnership that will see the rollout of ParcelShops in all of the supermarket giant’s stores.
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FCZ ArticleSteps taken to boost hydrogen use in construction equipment
A project to significantly increase the hydrogen substitution rate in heavy machinery used on construction sites has taken off.
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MT ArticleVirtual TM conference in November
A virtual version of Logistics UK’s transport manager conference is taking place next month for those unable to attend in person.
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MT ArticleEurocentral to host Ciceley’s Mercedes-Benz truck dealership
Ciceley Commercials is opening a Mercedes-Benz Truck and Bus dealership at Eurocentral in Scotland.
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MT ArticleDP World promises shorter lorry turnaround times with ‘giant vending machine’ technology
DP World is spending £170m on what it described as a giant vending machine for containers at its London Gateway hub, which will ensure faster turnaround times for HGVs.
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MT ArticleOnpoint orders 26 more Tiger trailers
Onpoint Logistics has taken delivery of 26 Tiger curtainsiders – its largest order to date.
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MT ArticleHGV driver’s ‘swerving’ conviction referred to Crown Court amid new expert evidence
A lorry driver has had his conviction for driving without due care and attention on the M5 referred to the crown court after an expert report cast doubt on whether any offence took place.
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MT ArticleStudy overturns “outdated” view of drivers against technology
The relentless creep of technology into HGV cabs may not be creating a driver’s worst nightmare – the vast majority said they were happy as long as it was used for coaching and protection.
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MT ArticleGovernment eyes national rollout of London’s Direct Vision Standard
The government is considering how it might change the law so that HGVs across the UK are fitted with safety equipment similar to the kit used by operators complying with London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS).
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MT ArticleSussex truck stop given safety and security award
A truck stop in Folkestone has become the latest to be granted the Park Mark Freight award after demonstrating it had taken active steps to protect the safety of customers and reduce crime.
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MT ArticleBiffa fined almost £2.5m for HGV reversing fatality
Biffa Waste Services has been fined £2.48m after a worker was run over and killed by a reversing lorry.
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MT ArticleTreasury urged not to increase tax burden on logistics
Logistics UK has warned the Treasury that any increases in diesel duty, NI contributions or business rates in the Budget next month will push up prices for everyone and fuel inflation.
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MT ArticleProlog takes on distribution for channel retailer Brand Creations
Fulfilment provider Prolog has struck a deal with the multi-channel retailer Brand Creations Group to manage the distribution of its products across the UK.