All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 45
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MT ArticleThe Haulage Group’s collapse caused in part by HS2, says administrator
Administrators handling Sutton Coldfield-based The Haulage Group said its problems could be traced back to HS2 developers giving it one week to vacate the premises during the height of Covid.
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MT ArticleWincanton and Co-op contract extended for five more years
Wincanton has extended its contract with Co-op for another five years, distributing goods to hundreds of the retailers’ stores across the country.
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MT ArticleRT Keedwell sees dip in revenues in 2023
RT Keedwell said the war in Ukraine and the downturn in the UK economy last year hit its trading, with revenues down 4.8% to £23.9m.
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MT ArticleEuropa gets gold for sustainable operations
Europa Worldwide Group has achieved two globally recognised accreditations that demonstrate its dedication to reducing its environmental impact.
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MT ArticleTeen arsonist targeted Hotpoint haulage base
A teenager who admitted starting a fire that tore through dozens of lorry trailers at business premises in Peterborough, causing more than £750,000 worth of damage, has been handed a community order.
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MT ArticleInvestors deliver £85m of funds to Yodel
Yodel has secured an £85m funding package, which its chief executive said would provide financial security and enable it to modernise the business over the next three years.
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MT ArticleRobotics firm appoints VP
Robotics and automation specialist Rainbow Dynamics has appointed Frazer Watson as its vice president.
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MT ArticleSteady growth at Geopost in first six months of 2024
Geopost grew revenues by 1.3% during the first half of the year, despite a “challenging” period peppered with macroeconomic tensions, according to the parcel firm.
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MT ArticleFirst Carrier Vector eCool for pharma firm Trans-Bridge
Trans-Bridge Freight Services has taken delivery of its first Carrier Transicold Vector eCool unit for its temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical deliveries.
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MT ArticleKinaxia secures distribution contract with Robinson Young
Kinaxia Logistics has won a contract with marketing and distribution group Robinson Young to provide warehousing and transport services for FMCGs.
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MT ArticleCall for freight crime to be made specific offence
Tougher sentencing of criminals targeting HGVs and their freight needs to be introduced to stop tens of millions of pounds of goods being stolen every year, according to the RHA.
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MT ArticleSuttons spends to expand Widnes site and support growth
Suttons is making progress expanding its Widnes site following significant growth of its tankers and international businesses.
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MT ArticleDent Logistics handed formal warning after failing to report fatal accident
Major Penrith haulier Dent Logistics has been given a “strong formal warning” by a deputy traffic commissioner after it failed to report a fatal road traffic collision.
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MT ArticleVolvo FH Aero charges into Wales at JP Bull
The first Volvo FH Aero in Wales has gone into service at JP Bull Transport in Pontypool.
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MT ArticleDisqualification for dangerous driving truck driver
An HGV driver who dangerously drove his vehicle on the M11 and M25 with a crane on the back and then obstructed a police officer has been banned from the roads.
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MT ArticleNetwork partnership brings charge point power to Greater Manchester
Electric van drivers in Greater Manchester now have access to hundreds more charge points following an agreement between networks Be.EV and Paua.
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MT ArticleKids taught about lorry blind spots
School pupils were given a lesson in HGV blind spots by police earlier this month, in order that they stay safe during the holidays.
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MT ArticleNew Continental Eco 5 tyre ushers in “simplified” truck range
Continental said it was overhauling its tyre line up for general haulage work and offering customers a more simplified range.
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MT ArticleRoyal Mail to add 2,100 electric vans to fleet
Royal Mail will add more than 2,000 electric vans to its fleet over the next year as it continues with its ambition to be net zero by 2040.
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MT ArticleIsuzus on the menu at food firm Essential Trading
Foods distributor Essential Trading Co-operative has taken delivery of the first of five new Isuzu trucks, citing their versatility and reliability.