All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 3
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MT Article‘Wardrobe to wallet’ trading delivers record results for Evri
Evri said buoyant online trading and investment in its infrastructure and technology led to record half-year results, with a 12% increase in parcel volumes and revenues up to £973m.
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MT ArticleNo trucks, no haulage margin? Haulier criticises freight forwarding model
A haulage director has called for reforms of the way freight forwarders operate, claiming it put all the risk on companies doing the transport and was squeezing profits.
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MT ArticleHGV parking spaces added to Peterborough Services
Lorry drivers now have more parking spaces near Peterborough to choose from after Extra MSA completed a £1.3m building project.
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MT ArticleRedundancies as Accrington haulier closes its doors
A long-established Lancashire haulage company has entered administration after coming under increasing financial strain, with 13 jobs made redundant.
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FCZ ArticleZero-emission HGVs to be charged for entering London
Electric lorries and vans will have to pay for entering London’s congestion charge zone from January, despite criticism from the industry.
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FCZ ArticleProject JOLT trials four electric trucks with major operators
Four electric trucks from major OEMs are being trialled by John Lewis and Jacksons Bakery as part of Project JOLT, generating real-world performance data to support fleet electrification decisions.
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FCZ ArticleNext gen software from ChargePoint manages any EV charging operation
ChargePoint has released the latest version of its EV charging platform, which it said would be the catalyst for an electrified future.
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MT ArticleWomen in Logistics event addresses NI trade challenges
Pallet-Track and Ballymena-based TST Group teamed up with Women in Logistics to host an event highlighting the complexities of cross-border trade post-Brexit.
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MT ArticleLTS forecasts warehousing demand up a third
Transport and shipping specialist LTS Global said it predicted a significant jump in warehouse demand ahead of the festive season and that it was detecting confidence among retail customers.
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MT ArticleFatality after refuse truck crashes into house
A collision in Leominster this week in which a bin lorry struck a house and caused part of it to collapse led to the death of a passenger.
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FCZ ArticleWagons roll in Salford with first all-electric bin lorry
Salford City Council has added its first all-electric refuse collection truck to its fleet – a 27-tonne Mercedes-Benz eEconic.
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MT ArticleDriver trainer recognised for dedicated service
A Somerset logistics firm has presented one of its drivers with a crystal award and certificate of recognition to celebrate his service milestone with the company.
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FCZ ArticleRoyal Mail takes delivery of micro electric fleet
Royal Mail is rolling out a fleet of 100 micro electric vehicles (MEVs) as it strives to hit net zero by 2040.
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MT ArticleDorset hauliers closed down amid “extremely challenging” conditions
Two haulage firms near the south coast and operating out of the same premises with the same directors collapsed due to the fallout from Brexit, Covid and rising costs, their administrator said.
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MT ArticleFreshlinc offsets losses as volumes dip
Freshlinc said additional revenues generated through its ambient consolidation centre and frozen operations helped minimise the impact of a downturn in chilled retail volumes last year.
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MT ArticleBenton Bros posts pre-tax loss before bowing out of haulage
Benton Bros made a £282,000 pre-tax loss shortly before it sold off its haulage division earlier this year, newly filed accounts showed.
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FCZ ArticleConcerns grow over EV pay-per-mile tax
The Chancellor is understood to be considering a pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles in this month’s Budget, in a move criticised by the automotive sector.
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MT ArticleRules modernised for diabetic drivers
HGV drivers with diabetes can now use modern technology to monitor their glucose levels instead of having to rely on finger-prick tests, after the DVLA updated its rules.
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MT ArticleKnowles Logistics hit with six-figure fine after worker falls from height
Knowles Logistics has been fined £133,000 after an employee suffered serious injuries when he fell from a sugar beet conveyor.