All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 69
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MT ArticlePhillips 66 contract renewal for Wincanton
Wincanton has renewed its longstanding agreement with energy company Phillips 66 to distribute fuel to Jet forecourts.
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MT ArticleGRS puts low-entry Econics out for London construction work
GRS Group has taken on a new batch of Mercedes-Benz trucks meaning it is now running the country’s biggest fleet of low-entry Econic tippers.
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MT ArticlePhelan happy with ‘monster’ crane
Durham’s Phelan Haulage has taken delivery of a DAF XG 530 tractor unit mounted with a Hiab X-Hipro 858 crane from MV commercial, described by its director as “an absolute monster”.
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MT ArticleHolman delivers £100m in annual savings for customers
Leasing and fleet management provider Holman said customers were enjoying £100m in service, maintenance and repair (SMR) cost savings through the services it offered.
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MT ArticleNew Palletline service launched for picture-perfect deliveries
Palletline has launched its photo-on-delivery service, which it said would provide customers with “total peace of mind”.
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MT ArticleYusen Logistics signs up for new warehouse project in Northampton
Yusen Logistics and commercial property developer Segro have signed a contract for a new shared user warehouse facility in Northampton.
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MT ArticlePall-Ex bolsters support to armed forces with charity partnership
Pall-Ex Group has cemented its commitment to the armed forces community after announcing a new partnership with the country’s oldest tri-service military charity the SSFA.
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MT ArticleA66 upgrade plans ‘biggest investment in a generation’
Plans to dual the entire length of the A66 between the M6 at Penrith and the A1(M) at Scotch Corner have been given the go-ahead.
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MT ArticleABE spreads the love with support for charities near and far
ABE Ledbury MD Clive Brooks has put the wheels in motion to raise funds for Transaid with a forthcoming Kenyan cycling expedition – and the haulier has not put the brakes on helping support local charities. ABE Ledbury provided three floats for the local town carnival Source: Century ...
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MT ArticleNew border checking requirements will stop EU exporting food to the UK, warns CCF
EU food businesses supplying the UK will stop exporting next month unless the government overhauls new checking and inspection requirements on goods coming in, the Cold Chain Federation (CCF) warned.
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MT ArticlePolice freight crime unit teams up with insurer to protect goods
Efforts to fight organised criminal gangs targeting lorry cargo have received a boost after specialist insurer NMU teamed up with the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) to share intelligence.
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MT ArticleFurious haulier orders traffic commissioner to stick his licence “where the sun don’t shine”
A Swadlincote haulage boss who told a deputy traffic commissioner to stick his operator licence “where the sun don’t shine” has been kicked out of the industry.
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MT ArticlePall-Ex urges industry to do more for women
Pall-Ex is calling on the logistics industry to create more career opportunities for women and support their professional development in an industry still heavily dominated by men.
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MT ArticleLong delays warning in run–up to first ever planned closure of M25
A five-mile stretch of the M25 will be closed in both directions over three days next week, with drivers warned of huge delays.
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MT ArticleWincanton acquires warehouse solutions business Invar
Wincanton has agreed to buy warehouse software and automation firm Invar Group in a move the logistics company said “catapults” it forwards as a leader of robotics solutions.
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MT ArticleMassey Wilcox holds its own amid “competitive and congested” environment
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MT ArticleTruck driver spotted swerving across motorway jailed for drunk driving
An HGV driver who was spotted driving erratically on the M5 has been jailed after he was pulled over and found to be more than three-and-a-half times over the legal alcohol limit.
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MT ArticleVolvo Used Trucks extends approved warranty offer
Volvo said used trucks customers buying one of its approved grade vehicles can now extend the driveline warranty up to 36 months, at the point of purchase.
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MT ArticleSky’s the limit for DHL after easyJet contract win
DHL Supply Chain has won a five-year contract with easyJet to manage its ground handling operations at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.