All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 35
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MT ArticlePalletised freight boom sees Whittaker join Palletforce
Macclesfield’s H Whittaker Group has joined Palletforce after experiencing an increase in the amount of palletised freight it handles.
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FCZ ArticleUPN achieves ISO environmental accreditation
The United Pallet Network (UPN) said it had marked a major milestone on its sustainability journey after achieving ISO 14001:2015 certification.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK builds on Vision for operators and drivers
Logistics UK has added a new module to its driver and vehicle compliance platform Vision, which includes customisable checklists and templates for assets, vehicles and incidents.
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MT ArticleSwain faces down financial pressures to boost turnover
R Swain & Sons added £8.7m to its revenues last year, which the firm attributed to hard work from its sales team bringing in new business.
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MT ArticleAutonomous truck fleet shaping the future at Felixstowe Port
The Port of Felixstowe said it had ordered another 34 autonomous trucks (ATs) after a successful deployment of the vehicles at its Trinity Terminal earlier this year.
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MT ArticleMasters Logistics continues partnership with British Sugar
Knowles’ group company Masters Logistical has signed a three-year contract with British Sugar, building on its longstanding partnership with the manufacturer.
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MT ArticleGold sustainability performance for XPO
XPO has been awarded the EcoVadis gold medal for its sustainability performance for the second year running.
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MT ArticlePrigmore Haulage leases Kettering warehouse
Family transport firm Prigmore Haulage has taken out a 10-year lease on a 15,233sq ft warehouse at the Cabot industrial park in Kettering.
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MT ArticleSolution to Severn crossing bridge ban by next autumn
A signal system to ensure there are never too many lorries on the M48 Severn crossing is one proposal for getting heavy vehicles back using the bridge by Autumn 2026.
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MT ArticleM25 takes top three spots for worst motorway sections
Three sections of the M25 give drivers more headaches over congestion than any other stretch of motorway in the UK, according to new analysis.
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MT ArticlePeel Ports puts £100m into steel and metals multimodal hub
Peel Ports Group is investing £100m into the steels and metals sector in a move it said would enhance capacity and boost the efficiency of logistics.
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MT ArticleLorry driver sentenced after fatal truck stop collision
An HGV driver who struck and killed another driver while he was helping him reverse into a narrow gap, has been given a suspended prison sentence.
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MT ArticlePodfather gives food distributor offer it can’t refuse
South Lincs Foodservice (SLF) has started using planning and route optimisation software Podfather in order to avoid it drowning in paperwork.
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MT ArticleDX Group drafted in to undertake Army charity distribution
DX Group is supporting manufacturer ACS Stainless Steel Fixings with the distribution of steel statues commemorating Queen Elizabeth II’s wartime role in the Army, for Remembrance Sunday.
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MT ArticleRevenue and profits up at Peter Green Haulage
Shepton Mallet’s Peter Green Haulage saw turnover and profits increase significantly last year.
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MT ArticleMajor Volvo FH order is a grand Slam
Slam Transport has marked its 10th anniversary by taking on 50 brand new Volvo FH 460 6x2 tractor units.
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FCZ ArticleSchmitz climate targets validated by Science organisation
Schmitz Cargobull has received official confirmation that its short- to long-term targets for reducing emissions have been validated according to climate science-based standards.
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MT ArticleReasons behind Prohire’s demise outlined by administrator
Collapsed truck rental and contract hire firm Prohire could owe its customers as much as £28m according to papers filed by its administrator.
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MT ArticleSouthampton docks opens secure lorry park
A driver welfare facility, including 130 HGV parking spaces, restaurant, bathrooms and showers, has opened at Southampton container terminal.
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MT ArticleExpect swoops for Longs of Leeds
Expect Distribution has bought the entire share capital of Yorkshire logistics business Longs of Leeds.