All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 34
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MT ArticleLineside Logistics warehouse staff at Dagenham plant in strike ballot
Around 150 warehouse workers employed by Lineside Logistics at Ford Dagenham are being balloted for strike action over the unacceptable state of the toilets on the site, according to their union.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK slams outgoing transport secretary as replacement is named
Heidi Alexander has replaced Louise Haigh as the new transport secretary.
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MT ArticlePublic charger for electric HGVs opens at truck stop
Shell said it was helping hauliers transition to a greener and more sustainable future after opening its first public eHGV charge point in Nottinghamshire.
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MT ArticleNo reference to freight in government’s vision for ‘joined up’ transport
The government’s vision for an integrated national transport strategy has been criticised as “deeply disappointing” by Logistics UK after it failed to make any mention of freight and the efficient movement of goods.
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MT ArticleHydrogen lorry manufacturer HVS served with winding-up action
A petition ordering that Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), the Glasgow-based manufacturer of hydrogen trucks, is wound up and placed into liquidation has been lodged in court.
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MT ArticleTransport Secretary resigns over ‘stolen’ phone offence
The transport secretary Louise Haigh has quit after she admitted pleading guilty to a fraud offence.
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MT ArticleHGV parts supplier builds presence after seven-figure investment
Aftermarket parts supplier Sampa UK & Ireland said it had secured a £1m funding package to boost its manufacturing capabilities.
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MT ArticleA Lockwood Group first after choosing Schmitz for semi-trailer delivery
Lockwood Group said it was keen to “try something new” after adding 50 Schmitz Cargobull S.CS fixed roof semi-trailers to its fleet.
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MT ArticleWincanton rolls out five-year partnership with Cormar Carpets
Wincanton has secured a five-year contract extension with UK manufacturer Cormar Carpets to manage its transport and warehousing.
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MT ArticleSuffolk firms count cost of Maersk pulling out of Felixstowe
Shipping giant Maersk’s decision to pull its larger vessels out of Felixstowe and begin using London Gateway instead has been described as “disappointing” by Suffolk businesses.
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MT ArticleXPO’s sustainability chief becomes VC of decarbonisation group
XPO’s head of sustainability, Dr Nicholas Head, has been named as vice chair of the sustainable logistics forum.
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MT ArticleLymers invests in new fleet vehicles
Derbyshire transport and storage firm Lymers Assist has spent over £1.1m on new Volvo tractor units and specialist trailers, including full steers.
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MT ArticleSkip operators in court for unpaid fines
Two waste haulage operators have been prosecuted by a Kent council this month after they failed to pay fines for unlicenced skips.
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MT ArticleDerry Bros adds automation to its digital platform
Customs clearance firm Derry Bros has introduced intelligent automation to its platform Digicom in order to help streamline compliance with safety and security regulations.
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MT ArticleRotom buys Kingsbury Pallets
Rotom Group has strengthened its position in the UK with the acquisition of Kingsbury Pallets.
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MT ArticleConcrete plans for Volumech as it announces new general manager
Volumetric mixer firm Volumech has appointed Steve Cartwright as its new general manager, following the six-year tenure of Brandon Hess.
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MT ArticleStruggling waste haulier sold to director’s son
Hampshire haulier PL Transport Logistics has been sold to its sole director’s son for £360,000 after it collapsed into administration.
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MT ArticleJarrolds’ move into transport gives customers end-to-end service
Norfolk’s Jarrolds Logistics is celebrating a year with The APC network after it acquired RDM Distribution in November 2023.
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MT ArticleCartwright Bros site sold for seven figure sum
A former industrial unit that belonged to Cartwright Bros (Haulage) has been sold for its asking price of £3.3m following a bidding process.
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MT ArticleCampaign rolled out after Network Rail claims lorries strike bridges every six hours
A bridge in Cambridgeshire has become the most bashed in Britain after 18 HGVs struck the structure in the last year.