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All Editorial articles – Page 10
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ArticleWhistl delivers profit loss in 2022 after battling political and economic headwinds
Parcels, mail and e-fulfilment specialist Whistl fell into the red in 2022 as a decline in post-Covid online shopping, the Ukraine War, supply chain issues and the cost of living crisis all took their toll.In its latest financial results, for the year to 31 December 2022, Whistl revealed pre-tax losses ...
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ArticleA tribute to the (very much alive) internal combustion engine…
Many in society have been indoctrinated with the false belief that battery vehicles are ‘zero emissions’ and the solution to all our environmental ills. Thankfully, our commercial vehicle industry is blessed with a pragmatic membership, who have the intelligence to join the dots and the strength of character to question ...
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ArticleLogistics platform bodo and electric courier Packfleet expand green deliveries in London
A collaboration between logistics platform bodo and all electric courier Packfleet, launched in May this year in a bid to increase carbon-neutral deliveries in London, has seen almost 98% of parcels delivered first-time and not a single parcel damaged in transit.Under the partnership Packfleet is delivering parcels for bodo customers ...
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Hauliers urged to take part in survey to help develop Scottish HGV apprenticeship
Logistics employers across Scotland are being urged to complete an online survey which will help create a modern Driving Goods Vehicle apprenticeship, aimed at meeting the sectors current and future needs. The survey has been launched as part of a wider move to review and refresh apprenticeships across Scotland, ...
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DMN Group issues alert against the use of illegal transporters
DMN Group is warning against the use of illegal vehicle transporters, following news of a Wiltshire Police and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Enforcement campaign to take unsafe vehicles off the road.The Birmingham-based inspection and single-vehicle delivery company said this week that, without adequate vetting, businesses are in danger ...
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ArticleBoughey Distribution takes delivery of first electric truck
Cheshire-based Boughey Distribution has taken delivery of its first electric vehicle - the Volvo FE Electric - following a three-month trial of the vehicle.Supplied by Thomas Hardie Commercials, the vehicle features a bespoke livery to promote Boughey’s commitment to a sustainable future. The vehicle joins the company’s fleet of 144 ...
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Big ticket deals fall but M&A activity rises in logistics sector
UK logistics transactions in the first half of 2023 increased by over 10% compared to the second half of 2022, despite a lack of ‘big ticket’ deals in the market, according to new research from accounting and business advisory specialists BDO LLP.The BDO UK & Ireland M&A Update – Q2 ...
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ArticleDX opens latest depot in Norwich
DX has opened a new depot in Norwich in a move which the parcels group said will “significantly” increase its capacity in the region.It closely follows the opening in Newport, Wales, of the first of 15 former Tuffnells Parcels Express depots secured by DX in late June from Tuffnells’ administrator.The ...
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ArticleSkip hire boss who ran unlicensed waste treatment business gets suspended sentence
The head of a skip hire firm has been given an eight-month suspended prison sentence for running an unlicensed waste treatment operation on the banks of the river Thames.Jack Selby, sole director of Erith-based Selbys, which had previously failed in its attempt to obtain a licence authorising six trucks and ...
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ArticleDisqualified haulage director with 'history of non-compliance' has licence application rejected
A disqualified director who applied to operate three HGVs and failed to disclose he had held previous licences that were subsequently revoked has been refused a new licence.Vincent Larkin, trading as Solid Construction Services, was disqualified from being a director for six years in 2022 after the Insolvency Service found ...
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ArticleWebfleet partners with VEV to drive switch to electric commercial vehicles
Bridgestone’s Webfleet has entered into a partnership with e-fleet firm VEV to accelerate commercial electric vehicle adoption.As well as initial site electrification, charge point infrastructure installation and electric vehicle sourcing and financing, VEV also supports ongoing EV fleet operations.“Webfleet is a critical component of the electrification journey, from initial planning ...
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ArticleHowdens adds two Renault E-Techs to fleet
Kitchen manufacturer Howdens has taken on two new 19-tonne Renault E-Tech D-Wides as part of its road to zero roadmap.Both vehicles were procured through Yusen Logistics and came after Howdens announced a reduction of CO2 across its fleet, thanks to an increase in driver capability and efficiency.Last year it also ...
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ArticlePolice probe spate of attacks on London ULEZ cameras
The Metropolitan police said it was investigating hundreds of crimes related to ULEZ cameras being vandalised across London.An operation was launched in April after reports of criminal damage and theft were passed to the Met by Transport for London (TfL).It said that as of Tuesday (15 August) it had recorded ...
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ArticleSafepac adds Renault T High to fleet as part of superbike sponsorship deal
Safepac has added its first Renault Trucks T High 6x2 tractor unit to its fleet as part of a sponsorship agreement with the McAMS Yamaha team for the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.The new T High will transport the McAMS Yamaha team’s spares and tools to the race circuits as well ...
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ArticleForwards Solutions names new senior managers
Freight software firm Forward Solutions has boosted its leadership team with the appointment of a new manager of operations and a development manager.Tom Donnelly is promoted to manager of operations having already spent 19 years at the company, with roles including software support engineer and product specialist.Meanwhile, Tony Eley has ...
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ArticleAntitrust lawsuit looms for Amazon over new fees for sellers, Parcelhero claims
The introduction by Amazon of new fees for sellers who don’t use its logistics services could result in the e-tail giant’s breakup, according to ParcelHero.Starting in October, US Seller Fulfilled Prime users who opt out of Amazon’s delivery and warehousing services must pay a 2% cut of every sale, according ...
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ArticleFORS members benefit from new SJL Insurance product
FORS said its insurance partner, SJL Insurance Services, was now offering accredited operators a bespoke product with a range of benefits to save them money.Members have access to enhanced cover for sectors including hazardous goods, hazardous locations and third-party working risks.Operators can also benefit from reduced excesses against the standard ...
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ArticlePre-pack sale of Portman Logistics to Challenge TRG Group saves 60 jobs
Administrators for container haulier Portman Logistics said 60 jobs had been saved after the Bury-St-Edmunds firm was sold in a pre-pack deal to part of the Challenge TRG Group.Portman, which operated out of three depots in the East of England traffic area and two in the North East, entered administration ...
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ArticleArmstrong Logistics adds 10 Volvo FM tractor units to fleet as decarbonisation plans continue
Lutterworth-based Armstrong Logistics said its 10 new Volvo FM 420 tractor units were actively helping to accelerate its decarbonisation goals.The 4x2 Globetrotters expand the firm’s fleet to 82 units and will be used to deliver to supermarkets across the UK, clocking up an expected annual mileage of 200,000km.Marcus Fischer, commercial ...
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ArticleGlasgow council 'lying' over emission levels, claim Fightback campaigners
A campaign group protesting against Glasgow’s low emission zone (LEZ) has accused the council of lying about air pollution in the city and said businesses were now needlessly suffering.The LEZ Fightback Campaign claimed Glasgow City Council was profiteering from the introduction of the zone and said it was ignoring scientific ...