All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 33
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MT ArticleTC rejects plans to run lorries out of beleaguered Manchester haulier’s base
The Traffic Commissioner has refused a new licence application by a former director of K West Transport who wanted to operate HGVs from the same premises after the haulage firm collapsed into administration.
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MT ArticleEmissions laws for trailers unfeasible in current form
Regulations imposed on trailers to limit their carbon emissions are impractical and will penalise manufacturers during particularly tough economic conditions, Germany’s leading lobby group has warned.
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FCZ ArticleWinchester pilots low carbon parcel solution
Winchester is to trial a ‘parcel delivery hub’ in the centre of the city, where vans will drop off parcels for final-mile electric cargo bikes.
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MT ArticleRhenus invests for growth amid tough trading conditions
Rhenus Logistics said wider market pressures and investments made to strengthen its business resulted in reductions in revenues and a pre-tax loss last year.
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MT ArticleTrailer builders take legal action against emissions regs ‘jeopardising’ climate targets and 70,000 jobs
Eight trailer manufacturers are taking the European Union (EU) to court claiming climate regulations are “detached from practical realities” and will increase emissions.
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MT ArticleDHL Supply Chain names new CEO UK&I
Martin Willmor, chief executive of freight platform DigiHaul, has been appointed to head up DHL Supply Chain’s UK and Ireland business, succeeding Saul Resnick.
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MT ArticleStowaway conference shares concerns and solutions
A summit this week to discuss solutions to human trafficking and border security in freight transport included a range of delegates including transport lawyers, operators and government representatives.
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MT ArticleEuropa welcomes next generation of Baxters to the business
Europa Worldwide Group has appointed Jack Baxter, chief executive Andrew Baxter’s son, to be its new operations director, replacing Dan Cook from January.
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FCZ ArticleFree chassis on offer to Electra truck customers
Electric truck maker Electra is offering a free chassis for the first five October orders of its new 7.5-tonne and 9.2-tonne Iveco-based eCargo platforms.
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MT ArticleFarralls grows sales, slows losses
Edwin C Farrall (Transport) said an 11% boost in its revenues last year was driven by the addition of a pallet network depot to its operations.
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MT ArticlePallet firm IPP recruits staff to SLT
Sustainable wooden pallet pooler IPP has appointed two new staff to its senior leadership team.
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MT ArticleNorth West haulier enters administration days before PI appearance
A haulier in Greater Manchester running 30 HGVs has collapsed into administration – two days before it was due to appear before the traffic commissioner (TC) to face possible disciplinary action.
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FCZ ArticleBus firm offers haulage operators charging solution
Bus operator Stagecoach is opening its doors to haulage firms to access its charging infrastructure during off-service hours and create a secondary income stream for itself.
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FCZ ArticleFirst eHGV supplied to Pall-Ex Logistics
Pall-Ex Logistics has taken on its first electric truck, a 19-tonne Renault E-Tech, for its distribution work in London and the surrounding areas.
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MT ArticleAIT Home Delivery takes on garden specialist’s distribution
AIT Home Delivery is now handling garden furniture supplier LeisureGrow’s final-mile deliveries for John Lewis customers.
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MT ArticleYusen starts operating first-ever Cargobull semi-trailers
Yusen Logistics has taken on its first Schmitz Cargobull trailers for a contract with an automotive customer in Burnaston, Derby.
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FCZ ArticleIveco CNG truck order marks significant step towards net zero for Tesco
Tesco has added 42 Iveco S-Way 4x2 natural gas trucks to its Livingston fleet, which are expected to cover 200,000km each year.
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MT ArticleNext generation take the wheel at Haulways
Family-run Haulways is celebrating its 45th anniversary and gearing up for the future with a new generation at the helm.
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MT ArticleSaint-Gobain and XPO Logistics recognise best drivers
Saint-Gobain has recognised the best and most sustainable drivers across its fleet at its annual driver of the year awards in Castle Donington, in partnership with XPO Logistics.
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MT ArticleWarning over HGV tyre change injuries
Tructyre is highlighting the importance of correct training for technicians after raising concerns that modern tyres were increasing the risk of injuries to staff.