All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 19
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FCZ ArticleDP World launches UK’s first low carbon truck programme
DP World is offering hauliers access to low carbon fuel at its London Gateway and Southampton logistics hubs, in what it said was a UK industry first.
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MT ArticleJS Davidson frees up warehousing space in response to demand
A surge in enquiries for storage options has prompted JS Davidson to undertake a reconfiguration of its warehousing space in Peterborough.
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MT ArticleBretts Transport looks to the future with management restructure
Bretts Transport has appointed its operations director Simon Stockwin as MD, replacing Simon Brett who becomes the Guyhirn haulier’s chief executive.
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FCZ ArticleProlog fulfils carbon credentials for fifth consecutive year
Prolog Fulfilment has achieved carbon neutrality for its warehousing and contact centre sites, retaining its carbon neutral status for the fifth year in a row.
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MT ArticleArgyll’s Coille Haulage shuts down amid “perfect storm of challenges”
Well-established timber haulier Coille Haulage has closed down with the loss of 24 jobs after battling tight margins, soaring operating costs and Covid-19 legacy issues, according to its liquidator.
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MT ArticleManfreight cools it down with major Cargobull order
Manfreight has put into service the final Schmitz Cargobull S.KO COOL semi-trailers from an order of 100 and praised the manufacturer’s “can-do” attitude.
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MT ArticleMajor increases in HGVs at DSV and Yusen Logistics
There were significant fleet increases at DSV Road and Yusen Logistics this week, MT’s latest data report showed.
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FCZ ArticleForklift investment puts Knowles on road to zero
Knowles Transport is forging ahead with its ambitions for sustainability after taking on 60 electric forklift trucks to operate across its network.
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MT ArticleDrivers admit bridge strikes are their fault – but employers are not helping
Three in five drivers say bridge strikes are down to their errors – but many also blame their bosses for not giving them enough time to plan.
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MT ArticleCulina presents children’s charity with £40,000 boost
Culina Group has raised over £40,000 for Hope House Children’s Hospices, a charity providing specialist care to children with life-threatening conditions.
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MT ArticleAPC member celebrates elevated service levels
North West transport firm Pro Despatch has hailed delivery network The APC for taking it on “a transformative journey” after volumes soared in the months following its membership.
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MT ArticleKeedwell boosts revenue and stems losses
Haulier RT Keedwell increased turnover last year by 6.1% to £25.4m, despite conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and the economic downturn in the UK continuing to impact trading.
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MT ArticleRising star award shortlist announced
The shortlist for Logistics UK’s rising star of the year has been published, with the eventual winner announced at an awards reception in December.
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MT ArticleWelch’s pipeline now strong after ‘difficult’ 2024
Welch’s Transport added £166,000 to its revenues in 2024, in what it said was “a difficult year” during which profits fell prompting a restructure of its sales and business development division.
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MT ArticleNationwide Platforms transfers haulage over to construction specialist
Nationwide Platforms is handing its northern and Scotland haulage operations over to WS Specialist Logistics so that it can focus on its core business.
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FCZ ArticleE-reefer trial scheme helps firms break the ice
TIP said it was seeing a healthy pipeline of operators wanting to make use of its ‘try before you hire’ scheme for e-reefers and trialling zero-emission technologies before fully investing.
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MT ArticleFraikin strengthens senior leadership team with two new appointments
Fraikin has promoted John Cunningham to chief operating officer and appointed Craig Douglas as its chief financial and transformation officer – a new role within the business.
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MT ArticleManufacturer sued after HGV crush death
The family of a company director who was killed by a reversing lorry is now taking legal action against his employer in order to secure their financial future.
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MT ArticleInflation rises higher than expected
Rising business costs drove a surprise increase in inflation in July – and haulage firms remain concerned about what will be unveiled in the autumn Budget, according to the RHA.
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FCZ ArticleCloud-based platform helps manage decarbonisation
Route planning provider Optrak has launched a cloud-based platform to help haulage firms manage fleet decarbonisation.