All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 8
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MT ArticleBusiness rates hike for large commercial properties ‘completely misguided’
Government plans to support the high street by increasing business rates on larger premises are likely to backfire and hit logistics firms already struggling to survive, the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) warned.
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FCZ ArticleHeidelberg spearheads world-leading cement carbon capture project
Heidelberg Materials, formerly Hanson UK, is building the world’s first carbon capture facility to enable fully decarbonised cement production in north Wales.
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FCZ ArticleLeyland Trucks celebrates EV project success
Leyland Trucks said it had strengthened battery electric vehicle (BEV) production capabilities and was on the road to delivering electric DAF trucks at scale after funding from a government-backed initiative.
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MT ArticleInvestment strategy at Archbold’s to counter cost pressures
Archbold Logistics said it spent 2024 investing in fuel-efficient HGVs to offset cost pressures, as latest figures for the Rochdale headquartered company showed reduced profits on the previous year.
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MT ArticleRaft of appointments as Asset Alliance aims to expand
Asset Alliance Group has made a series of promotions and appointments within its CV division, which it said was aimed at expanding its service offering.
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FCZ ArticleTEG and Hived tie-in aims to address sustainable transport demand
Fintech-enabled platform TEG and all-electric parcel delivery firm Hived have partnered up to enable logistics providers to access tailpipe emission-free delivery solutions amid rising demand for sustainable transport.
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FCZ ArticleDHL delivers carbon reductions with contract extension
DHL Supply Chain is helping a customer reduce its carbon footprint by expanding its contract with Suntory Beverage & Food to include running low and zero carbon fuels and technologies.
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MT ArticleProlog Fulfilment appoints senior GM
Fulfilment provider Prolog has recruited Conor Wickham to the post of senior general manager.
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FCZ ArticleBP Pulse and Moto partner to install e-HGV chargers on motorway network
BP Pulse and motorway service operator Moto are working together to roll out high-powered electric charging infrastructure along major UK routes.
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MT ArticleEast Yorks haulier builds business with six-figure investment
A haulage firm in Hull specialising in static caravan transport said it had doubled capacity just seven months after launching and was now expanding operations to include training and career development.
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MT ArticleEV Cargo recruits new ops director
EV Cargo has appointed former commercial director at Fowler Welch, Martin Davies, to the newly created role of operations director.
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MT ArticleRebrand of logistics platform provides ‘clearer identity’
Private equity real estate platform DFI and Argo Real Estate have rebranded their UK logistics and industrial joint venture (JV) as Intown Logistics.
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MT ArticlePalletforce upbeat networks will prosper as economy falters
Palletforce said it expected the pallet network sector to flourish amid the economic gloom, after reporting an increase in revenue and profits within its operations.
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FCZ ArticleScania expands electrification offering within off-road applications
Scania has launched an electric powertrain component company, dedicated to off-road and industrial applications such as mining, construction and material handling.
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MT Article‘Incredible’ results for Pallet-Track as profits and turnover rise
Pallet-Track said profits had soared by 44% last year, with EBITDA the highest in the group’s history.
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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.