All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 4
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MT ArticleIPP replaces CHEP as Simplehuman’s sole supplier
Pallet pooler IPP has won a supply chain contract with homewares brand Simplehuman, becoming its sole supplier for all UK pallet movements and replacing previous supplier CHEP.
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FCZ ArticleRoyal Mail delivering on emissions savings
Royal Mail said it had cut carbon emissions by nearly a third through a combination of fleet electrification, HVO fuel and energy efficiency improvements.
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MT ArticleArcese upbeat over growth prospects
Logistics group Arcese UK said the outlook for 2026 was “buoyant” after strengthening its position in the market, and it remained optimistic over future growth prospects.
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MT ArticleDutch truck toll takes effect
The Netherlands has introduced a truck toll, with Dutch and foreign lorries subject to a pay-per-kilometre levy for using the country’s road network.
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MT ArticleRoad to Logistics MD receives MBE for services to industry
Jennifer Swain, the MD at training and mentoring organisation Road to Logistics, has been awarded an MBE for her services to the industry.
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MT ArticleHauliers’ rainy day funds running low in June
Almost a third of companies operating in haulage and logistics have no cash reserves to rely on this month – higher than any other industry, according to latest official figures.
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FCZ ArticleDP World helps customers navigate carbon savings
DP World said a combination of encouraging freight onto rail and helping hauliers start using HVO fuel had led to CO2e savings of more than 160,000 tonnes in less than three years.
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FCZ ArticleMAN hails major advancement towards 3MW charging
MAN said it had successfully carried out tests involving a stable charging current of 3,000 amperes and brought itself a step closer to recharging a truck for a range of 400km within 15 minutes.
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FCZ ArticleInvestment in materials handling fleet lifts Knowles’ emissions ambition
Knowles Logistics said 94% of its materials handling fleet was now operating on electric power as the company charges ahead with its commitment to reducing emissions.
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MT ArticleNew president appointed to the CHIT
The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) has appointed Kate Carpenter as president, following her election at its annual general meeting.
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MT ArticleLeicestershire operator reaches for the starr after group acquisition
A 4PL transport operator said it expected to scale up quickly after being acquired by Pallet-Track’s parent company northstarr earlier this year.
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FCZ ArticleElectric Volvo is first port of call for Shoreham
Shoreham Port has taken its first step into heavy duty electric transportation after investing in a Volvo FH Aero Electric tractor unit.
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MT ArticleAccused of fraud, now mastering export trade: Europa steers course through post-Brexit waters
Europa Worldwide Group said it had become the market leader in UK-Europe distribution thanks to its delivered duty paid (DDP) solution developed in the years following the Brexit referendum.
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MT ArticleSpoiler alert: AIT wins TV distribution deal
AIT has won a contract to deliver televisions up to 100 inches for Livewire Telecom after convincing the electronics business it could offer a premium rate service.
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MT ArticleNX showcases group-wide logistics activities
NX Group said it had scaled up its UK and Ireland operations to help integrate furniture delivery arm NX Lifestyle Logistics, as well as subsidiary Simon Hegele Group.
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MT ArticleHauliers told to plan for heat as country sees red over soaring temperatures
As the UK braces itself possibly for the hottest June day ever recorded, haulage operators were also being urged to prepare for the growing operational impact of extreme temperatures.
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FCZ ArticleHGV charging network promises to help spark fleet transition
Allstar has launched a new charging option for electric HGV fleets which it claimed addressed problems over public infrastructure not built for large vehicles and costly private site kit.
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MT ArticleEvri pay proposal rejected by majority of drivers
Evri said it was “surprised” that the GMB had recommended drivers reject a pay deal it developed with the union following discussions, amid threats of industrial action.
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MT ArticleDVLA coughing up over medical driving licence delays
The DVLA has forked out almost £25,000 in compensation since January last year due to delays in processing medical driving licence applications, according to figures published in Parliament.