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All Editorial articles – Page 38
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ArticleDB Schenker provides logistics support to Siemens in UK first
Logistics firm DB Schenker has sealed a deal with electrical manufacturing giant Siemens to provide production logistics support for its oldest UK manufacturing site.The deal marks the first time DB Schenker has been chosen to operate warehouse facilities for a Siemens site in the UK.Under the terms of the contract ...
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ArticleWren Kitchens teams up with Webfleet to boost fuel efficiency
Wren Kitchens' fleet has extended its miles-per-gallon efficiency by nearly 8% since installing fleet management solution Webfleet with Paragon routing and scheduling software.The Lincolnshire-based retailer now runs Webfleet, which is Bridgestone's fleet management solution, in 154 trucks delivering kitchen units to customers across the UK, and a further 98 vans ...
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ArticleA Davies Transport creates new jobs after joining Pallet-Track
Wakefield-based A Davies Transport is creating three new jobs as a result of becoming a shareholder member of Pallet-Track.The family-run company, which was established by managing director Andy Davies with just one truck in 2007, now operates a fleet of 38 vehicles and 60 trailers, and employs a team of ...
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ArticleNew security device to prevent catalytic converter thefts launches in UK
US firm CATrak has launched a new device to prevent catalytic converter theft which alerts the owner when a theft is in progress.Developed in the US by CATrak Technologies, the system has been launched in the UK where thefts of catalytic converters from commercial vehicles are reported to be ten ...
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ArticleXPO seals multi-year partnership deal with retailer Christy England
XPO has won a multi-year contract for end-to-end management of luxury bed and bath linen retailer Christy England's supply chain for all channels in the UK and Ireland.The two companies collaborated on designing a customised supply chain solution that integrates inbound product transport from multiple manufacturing locations, storage at XPO’s ...
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ArticleSuttons International recruits commercial director in drive for global growth
Suttons International have appointed Jonathan Mackie to the role of commercial director, as part of the business’ growth strategy.Mackie will be responsible for the development and implementation of the business’ commercial strategy to enable growth with new and existing customers across all the regions Suttons International operates in.Suttons International is ...
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Zero-emission HGV market "shackled" by lack of infrastructure and national plan, SMMT warns
The UK's zero emission HGV market is "shackled" by the absence of a charging infrastructure, the lack of a national roll-out plan and the absence of effective incentives for operators, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) warned today (18 April).The SMMT said that unless the the UK government ...
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Micro-logistics hub launches in Pimlico to provide zero-emission deliveries
A six-month trial of a new micro-logistics hub in Pimlico has been launched today (17th April) which aims to improve air quality by cutting the number of trucks and vans delivering parcels to offices and residents’ homes in Central London.Westminster City Council, in partnership with Cross River Partnership (CRP), is ...
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Redundancy threat as Nestlé restructures logistics operations
Logistics workers at Nestlé's warehouse in York are facing the threat of redundancy as the food manufacturer restructures its UK and Ireland logistics operations.Nestlé is reorganising operations at its logistics warehouse CF2 in York, which will see the facility moving to a full pallet operation, requiring fewer staff.Nestlé has ...
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FleetCheck app helps drivers avoid bridge strikes
A new feature designed to help stop commercial vehicle drivers being involved in bridge strikes.has been added to FleetCheck’s Vehicle Inspection App.The feature tells drivers they are currently using a high vehicle whenever they carry out a scheduled vehicle inspection, providing a regular reminder.Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet ...
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ArticleBridgestone fleet debris study nails need for yard inspections
Commercial fleets are being urged to check yards for dangerous debris after a survey found a high level of punctures caused by on-site litter.The two-year Fleet Debris Study by tyre manufacturer Bridgestone looked at the source of debris-related punctures across five of its biggest fleet customers in England.Using overhead satellite ...
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ArticleHastings Freight invests in staff with double promotions
Chesterfield-based logistics firm Hastings Freight Limited (HFL) has promoted team members Georgia Dickson and Ash Roberts.Dickson, who has worked at HFL for six years, has taken on the role of HFL's new customer service manager. Her brief is to oversee a team of five who are tasked with looking after ...
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ArticleDHL and Fowler Welch take units at Panattoni Park Aylesford
DHL and Fowler Welch have taken space at Panattoni Park Aylesford.DHL has signed up for a 110,406 sq ft facility on the site, whilst Fowler Welch is to take a 97,891 sq ft unit.The units come with long-term leases which were signed before construction began.DHL’s net zero carbon facility has ...
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ArticleWatt’s prototype eCV van to make public debut
Zero-emission CV start-up Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) has revealed the first glimpse of the interior of its eCV1 prototype van and showcased its central driving position.Making its public debut at the Commercial Vehicle show at the Birmingham NEC next week, the UK-designed eCV1 provides an ergonomic cabin with what ...
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ArticleHaulier fined over fatal forklift truck incident
A Lancashire haulage company was prosecuted and fined £30,000 after a mechanic died while repairing a forklift truck.E. Jackson (Chatburn) in Clitheroe pleaded guilty to breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act when it appeared at Crewe Magistrates’ Court on 11 April.Joseph Robinson, 39, was working with a new ...
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ArticleGeotab opens UK research hub to help fleet operators switch to electric vehicles
Geotab senior vice president of Europe, Edward Kulperger (right) and Cllr Arif Hussain, mayor of High Wycombe, open the new research and innovation hubTelematics and data intelligence specialist Geotab has opened a new Innovation and Research Hub to support fleet operators in their transition to electric vehicles.Based in High Wycombe, ...
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ArticleSluggish start for EV fleet transition
Small and medium fleets are struggling to transition to electric vehicles, with 45% of fleet managers admitting they don’t have the time or expertise required to make the move.Research revealed that the rapid developments around EV implementation was placing these businesses under increasing pressure, despite 79% acknowledging it played a ...
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ArticleMB Trucks dealer Western Commercial announces decision to focus only on vans
Mercedes-Benz (MB) Trucks dealership Western Commercial is ending the service and parts franchise agreements it has with the manufacturer to concentrate solely on vans.In a letter to customers seen by motortransport.co.uk, Western said that it would stop providing MB servicing for HGVs at its four depots in Scotland by mutual ...
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ArticleHaulier targeted in suspected arson attack
Police in Runcorn are investigating what was described as a “deliberate” fire attack on a haulage firm on Monday night (10 April), which left five HGVs written off.Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service (CF&R) said it sent out two fire engines from Runcorn and one from Widnes to the premises in ...
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ArticleConcrete and quarry Earned Recognition module launched
The DVSA’s Earned Recognition (ER) scheme, rewarding operators who share their performance data to demonstrate they are meeting regulatory requirements, has been expanded into the concrete and quarry industry.The British Aggregates Association (BAA) worked with the enforcement agency to produce an ER module requiring operators to have the highest standards ...