All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 20
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MT ArticlePriority Freight appoints Dover GM
Priority Freight has recruited Mark McKenna to be general manager at its Dover head office.
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MT ArticleConfusion persists among operators handling goods between GB and NI
New arrangements introduced at the beginning of May for freight movements between GB and Northern Ireland have been blighted by operational problems with a lack of clarity over what is required, according to hauliers.
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MT ArticleAIT celebrates bumper revenues
AIT Home Delivery said it had achieved a year-on-year increase in revenue of 9.5% last year and solidified its position as a leading provider in the two-person delivery sector.
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MT ArticlePennies in the pound for creditors of North West freight forwarder
Trade companies owed money by a collapsed freight forwarder in Bolton could be lucky to get back just 2p in the pound, according to latest estimates by its administrator.
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MT ArticleEvri and DHL to merge and form UK parcel giant
Delivery firms Evri and DHL eCommerce have merged to create a new business that will handle over one billion parcels a year.
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MT ArticleRecruitment firm launches haulage operation
Staff hunter HG Recruitment Solutions said its new transport arm, Network Transport Solutions, would commence operations on Monday (12 May) with a focus on the construction, infrastructure and retail markets.
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MT ArticleConstruction firm Burcombe credits TMS with efficiency gains
Construction and aggregates operator Burcombe Group said it had cut customer admin time by 20% after switching to HaulTech’s transport management system (TMS).
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MT ArticleGuilty plea following death of HGV driver on M6
A man has pleaded guilty to causing the death of an HGV driver on the M6 in Staffordshire earlier this year.
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MT ArticleFedEx delivers consolidation plans
FedEx is opening two logistics hubs close to its existing sites in Atherstone and Marston Gate as part of a strategic move to improve its UK network.
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FCZ ArticleMaritime charges up its depots
Maritime Transport is installing high-powered electric truck chargers at its sites in Wakefield, Doncaster and Tilbury to support the introduction of eHGVS into its fleet later this year.
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MT ArticleAverage lorry repair costs rise by 12%
HGV repair costs have soared by almost 12% in the last year, with a DAF cylinder head and camshaft being the single most expensive item at £10,800, according to new research.
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MT ArticleUS/UK trade deal welcome, but doubts over details remain
The industry has urged caution over the US/UK trade deal announced this week until details about how it facilitates growth in the sector are unveiled.
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MT ArticleCultural change required to improve mental health
Digital solutions provider SNAP has partnered with mental health advocate Harling the Trucker to back calls for more to be done in the industry to protect drivers’ wellbeing.
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MT ArticleX2 marks expansion strategy with new commercial director appointment
4PL X2 (UK) has appointed James Smith to be its new commercial director, saying it marked a major step forward in its expansion plans and market leadership.
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FCZ ArticleJohn G Russell joins government decarbonisation programme
John G Russell (Transport) is trialling hydrogen fuel cell and battery electric lorries as part of a government project to try and accelerate decarbonisation in the sector.
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MT ArticleCool runnings for ArrowXL as it helps pull fridge in charity stunt
ArrowXL is taking part in a 200-mile ‘Tour de Fridge’ charity bike ride later this month to promote the recycling of white goods and raise money in support of mental health awareness.
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FCZ ArticleFrom net zero heroes to AI pioneers? Sector turns cold on climate change
Concerns among transport companies about the impact of climate change on their operations has plummeted with more than half of businesses in the sector saying they are not worried, official figures show.
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FCZ ArticleTIP Group showcases electric trailer relying on battery, solar and recaptured energy
An electric reefer that draws on multiple renewable energy sources and removes the need to rely on diesel, has been developed by TIP Group and two of its partners.
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MT ArticleUniserve WMS partnership drives efficiency and visibility
Uniserve has partnered with Logistics Reply to introduce a warehouse management system to improve its operations and set it on the course for future growth.