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Logistics UK names new finance director

2023-06-22T09:45:00Z

Logistics UK has appointed Carmel Mulvey (pictured) as its new finance director.The business group said Mulvey has more than 25 years’ experience of senior finance across a range of sectors: “Having most recently worked as the finance director at a privately owned global manufacturing business in Kent, we are confident ...

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DMN Logistics buys JLL Vehicle Distribution in expansion drive

2023-06-21T11:59:00Z

DMN Logistics has completed the acquisition of JLL Vehicle Distribution to boost its electric vehicle (EV) and transported vehicle logistics operation as it focuses on business growth and expansion in 2023.Alvechurch-based JLL Vehicle Distribution, established as a father and son business in 2010, offers boutique and EV transport operations for ...

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Palletline appoints commercial chief to help members boost business

2023-06-21T11:41:00Z

Steve Thorpe has been appointed head of commercial at Palletline, with a brief to help members develop new business opportunities and support their existing customers. Thorpe joined Palletline in 2021 as a regional general manager covering the southeast of England after holding multiple positions within transport and logistics for ...

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Gregory Distribution Holdings battles through "hugely challenging year" to deliver improved profit

2023-06-21T10:25:00Z

Despite a “hugely challenging year”, which saw Gregory Distribution Holdings forced to reduce its apprenticeship programme and run fewer vehicles in 2022, profit and turnover rose, aided by some high performing contracts and the integration of the Pollock businesses, the company has revealed.Greegory Distribution Holdings employs around 3,000 staff across ...

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Industry challenges and emerging trends to be explored at Road Transport Expo's Knowledge Zone

2023-06-21T10:11:00Z

Industry challenges and emerging trends for the year ahead will be hotly debated on this year’s Road Transport Expo (RTX) Knowledge Zone stage.On Friday 30 June at 10am, a session called ‘State of the Industry 2023’ will provide insight into the business confidence of operators and their views on a ...

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Truck safety and DVS in the spotlight at the Road Transport Expo

2023-06-20T16:21:00Z

London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and the wider issue of truck safety is to be a hot topic at next week’s Road Transport Expo (RTX).A panel discussion looking at the way operators are adapting to ever-tightening truck safety rules will take place on the RTX Knowledge Zone on Wednesday 28 ...

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Logistics traffic helps M6toll operator deliver first profit in 19 years

2023-06-20T15:51:00Z

M6toll motorway operator Midlands Expressway has turned a profit for the first time since opening in 2003, partly aided by a rise in HGV and delivery vehicle volumes, following the end of the pandemic lockdowns.Midland Expressway operates the 27-mile M6toll motorway under a 53-year concession agreement with the government. Launched ...

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Linde Material Handling UK unveils demo theatre

2023-06-20T14:13:00Z

Linde Material Handling (UK) has launched a purpose-built demonstration theatre which will be used to showcase its trucks and their capabilities.More than 40 customers and visitors attended the launch at Linde MH UK’s site in West Bromwich where they were treated to live demonstrations of the latest trucks and technology ...

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Webfleet launches trailer management tool for long haul operators

2023-06-20T12:01:00Z

Fleet management solutions provider Webfleet has launched Webfleet Trailer which is designed to help long haul operators monitor the health of their trailer fleets.Webfleet Trailer operates by flagging trailer malfunctions and maintenance tasks, helping to cut trailer downtimes and extend the trailer’s life.The trailer management solution is fully integrated into ...

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Yodel invests in 45 DAF XF tractors and 120 double decker trailers as demand grows

2023-06-20T11:35:00Z

UK independent parcel carrier Yodel has announced a £14.5m investment in 45 brand new DAF 450 XF tractor units and 120 double decker trailers, as the company moves to meet growing customer demand and cut its fleet's carbon emissions.This latest fleet expansion comes just months after Yodel invested in 15 ...

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RHA works with Diabetes Safety Organisation to raise industry awareness

2023-06-20T11:15:00Z

RHA has teamed up with the Diabetes Safety Organisation to raise awareness of the disease within the haulage industry.Diabetes Safety Organisation will speak at RHA regional briefings, host webinars and visit truck stops to educate drivers as part of the National Lorry Week campaign in October.The move follows a meeting ...

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Main UK truck manufacturer lagging "far behind" on decarbonisation, warns T&E report

2023-06-20T10:22:00Z

DAF Trucks is lagging "far behind" its competitors in its transition to 100% zero-emission sales, according to a new global ranking compiled by environmental group Transport & Environment (T&E).DAF, whose trucks are made by Leyland in the UK, finishes near the bottom of the ranking as the only EU ...

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Supply chain heads struggling to achieve sustainability, research shows

2023-06-19T16:31:00Z

New research from DHL Supply Chain and The Retail Hive reveals that retail supply chain leaders are facing challenges when it comes to understanding and achieving improved sustainability practices in the supply chain.The research was conducted by The Retail Hive and included one to one interviews and survey-based research with ...

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Maen Karne moves the earth with Mercedes-Benz Arocs from City West Commercials

2023-06-19T15:48:00Z

Cornish operator Maen Karne has added its first Mercedes Benz 8x4 Arocs tipper to its fleet.The company which specialises in aggregates, concrete and bulk haulage, already has 13 Mercedes-Benz mixer chassis in its 300-strong fleet.Supplied by dealer City West Commercials, the new truck is an Arocs 3253K. It is powered ...

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DHL and Mars launch new warehouse at London Thames Gateway

2023-06-19T14:55:00Z

DHL and Mars UK have opened a new warehouse at London Thames Gateway, which will increase the food manufacturer's warehousing capacity by over 50% and help it streamline the inbound and outbound distribution of its product portfolio, cutting the distance travelled by a million miles a year.The opening of the ...

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Howard Tenens Logistics boosts turnover in 2022 but subsidiary forced to close

2023-06-19T14:32:00Z

Howard Tenens Logistics experienced mixed fortunes in 2022, boosting turnover by more than a quarter but being forced to close down its subsidiary Howard Tenens (West London), after it was hit by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.In its latest annual results to 30 September 2022, the company saw its ...

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XPO uses HVO to help cut Mazda supply chain emissions

2023-06-19T10:56:00Z

XPO is working to cut Mazda UK's emissions by using HVO-powered trucks to make deliveries across the car manufacturer's parts distribution network.XPO's distribution fleet has 200 trucks running on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) in the UK and Ireland. The fuel is produced from vegetable oil, tallow or used cooking oil. ...

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Superior Freight wins "gamechanging" deals after securing management buyout

2023-06-19T10:39:00Z

Superior Freight has landed "gamechanging" deals and is on a recruitment drive after completing a management buyout giving managing director Andrew Johns sole ownership.The Evesham-based haulier used a six-figure funding package, secured with HSBC, to fund the purchase of 80% of the shares from the company’s inactive shareholders.Announcing the MBO, ...

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Sisters admit defrauding SI&S Hastings Haulage of £1.2m

2023-06-19T09:58:00Z

Two sisters have admitted defrauding Penrith-based haulier SI & S Hastings Haulage of £1.2m by falsely claiming the company owed them money for advertising.Joanne Palmer, 40, and Stephanie Palmer, 38, from Stockport, who also faced allegations of blackmail, had denied any wrongdoing but on the second day of their trial ...

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Road Transport Expo wins Best UK Launch Event at AEO Excellence Awards

2023-06-19T09:13:00Z

Road Transport Expo (RTX) is officially an award-winning event, after triumphing at last week’s Association of Event Organisers (AEO) Excellence Awards.RTX was crowned Best UK Launch Event for its 'all about the truck' summer debut at NAEC Stoneleigh in 2022.The AEO Awards, now in their 30th year, celebrate the achievements ...