All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 6
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MT Article‘Let’s not pretend this solves it’: £1bn EV push under fire
A £1bn funding package to accelerate the move towards electric trucks will not solve low uptake because operators need to see they are economically attractive, according to an e-fleet solutions provider.
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MT ArticleDescartes gears up for AI software demos at 2026 CV Show
Cloud-based software firm Descartes Systems Group (DSG) will showcase its latest AI-enabled fleet telematics solutions at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham next month.
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MT ArticleCrackdown on late payments costing economy £11bn
New measures to tackle late payments, including levying financial penalties against large businesses who are persistent late payers could have gone further, according to hauliers.
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MT ArticleGreene King and GXO unveil redeveloped Middleton depot
Brewer Greene King said it had optimised its supply chain in partnership with GXO after it unveiled its new 290,000sq ft warehouse and office space in Middleton.
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FCZ ArticleOpenreach searches out Google for transition boost
Telecoms firm Openreach is optimising the UK’s second largest CV fleet through the expanded use of Google Cloud’s AI and data science tech.
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MT ArticleDPD tackles community wellbeing with sporting hub backing
DPD has extended its partnership with Hinckley RFC in Leicestershire, providing financial backing for the club’s community sporting hub for the next three years.
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MT ArticleAlltruck upgrades line-up across key categories
Alltruck said it had provided operators access to modern and compliant trucks across all types of distribution work after upgrading its rental fleet.
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MT ArticleXPO and Crown Paints alliance a canvas for growth
A partnership between XPO Logistics and Crown Paints has been hailed for delivering operational improvements and driving growth.
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MT Article£1bn funding plan for operators to buy electric lorries and vans
A £1 billion investment in electric HGVs and infrastructure announced by the government will give hauliers up to £81,000 off zero emission trucks and discounts of £5,000 off e-vans.
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MT ArticleRoyal Mail owner tells MPs service quality has not reduced
Royal Mail’s boss has apologised for the late delivery of letters and said it was battling competitor companies absorbing only half the costs the UK postal service was facing.
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MT ArticleGarage manager fraud and depot losses drove Welsh haulier to collapse
Freight Movement’s collapse into administration was brought about by financial difficulties caused by significant losses at one of its depots, bad debts and an employee defrauding it.
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MT ArticleWales maritime and logistics plan shows government has listened to industry
The industry has welcomed publication of the Welsh government’s maritime and logistics plan, which recognises the critical role the sector plays in economic growth.
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MT ArticleWholesale gas price rise in aftermath of Iran attacks
Gas prices soared to four-year highs after Iran attacked a gas field in Qatar, damaging facilities that produce 17% of QatarEnergy’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity.
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MT ArticleSky’s the limit for Welch Group with drone delivery deal
Welch Group has struck up a partnership with a drone logistics firm in order to explore freight deliveries to remote and challenging locations.
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MT ArticlePolice survey examines freight crime threats and trends
Freight operators are being encouraged to fill out a police-led survey examining the threat posed by serious organised acquisitive crime (SOAC) in the UK.
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FCZ ArticleRethink use of biofuels in move towards zero emission lorries
Significant harm will be caused to the haulage industry if the government does not accept biomethane as a transitionary fuel after the deadline on diesel engines, CNG Services has warned.
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MT ArticleDX opens flagship Kettering facility
DX has opened a distribution centre in Kettering, significantly increasing its capacity in the East Midlands and supporting the business’ fulfilment, freight and final mile operations.
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MT ArticlePalletways sales role for former Royal Mail senior manager
Palletways Livingston has appointed Royal Mail veteran Mark Moynes to the position of sales manager.