Industry news – Page 15
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MT ArticleLogistics firms making costly mistakes with warehouse automation, claims Linde vice president
Global logistics solutions provider Linde Material Handling has warned UK logistics companies not to rush into complex new warehouse automation plans that risk putting their businesses under financial pressure.
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MT ArticleMore than a third of vans fail MOT, new research reveals
More than a third of vans submitted for an MOT in the past year failed their initial test, with almost half failing on problems with lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, according to a study conducted by Select Van Leasing.
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MT ArticleLeyland Trucks pledges armed forces hiring commitment
Leyland Trucks has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, joining more than 11,000 organisations across the UK that pledge to support veterans, service leavers, and their families as they move into civilian employment.
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MT ArticleCPD Bodies refreshes brand and boosts management team after rapid growth surge
Commercial vehicle conversions specialist CPD has refreshed its branding and boosted its management team following strong growth which saw vehicle conversions almost double.
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MT ArticleNIC hike will increase food and drugs costs “significantly”, CCF warns government
The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) is sounding the alarm over the “significant” increase in the cost of supplying temperature-controlled food and drugs, thanks to the increase in employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NIC), announced in the recent budget.
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MT ArticleGlencar completes major net zero warehouse development in Aylesford
Building firm Glencar has completed construction of a new £32.5m six-unit industrial warehouse development, totalling 302,844sq ft for property development company Wrenbridge and its funding partner Bridges, at a site in Aylesford in Kent.
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MT ArticleLogistics M&A activity sees quarterly five-year high, as deal volume bounces back, BDO report reveals
Mergers and aquisitions (M&A) activity in the UK logistics and supply chain management sector has hit a quarterly five-year high, following a steady decline in deal volume in the previous three quarters.
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MT ArticleLorry drivers to be prosecuted for jumping M6 crash queues
The police said they would be prosecuting HGV drivers caught on camera jumping queues on the M6 this week following a 10 vehicle crash in which a lorry crossed the central reservation.
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MT ArticleCyberattack on Microlise hits operators triggering call for stronger continuity plans
Third party cyber attacks, such as the one that hit Microlise services last week, present a challenge for all logistics operators - even those vigilant to security breaches, Europa Worldwide has warned.
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MT ArticleHGV driving centres with the highest and lowest pass rates revealed
Analysis of where HGV driver candidates are most likely to pass their test found Ipswich came out on top, with a pass rate of more than 80%.
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MT Article‘Milestone’ for abnormal load hauliers as police meet operators
The abnormal loads group (ALG) met with police chiefs this week to discuss ways to improve consistency among forces in the way they oversee heavy movements.
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MT ArticleDawsongroup announces passing of chairman Peter Dawson
Dawsongroup has announced that its executive chairman Peter Dawson has died following a short illness.
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MT ArticleMidlands truckstop invests in infrastructure improvements
Roads minister Lilian Greenwood visited the ADS Truckstop in Stoke this week to see how it had spent its share of government funds on improving its site, including new parking bays and security measures.
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MT ArticleNew MD at Harris Maxus reflects group’s growth plans
Automotive distributor and retailer Harris Group has appointed Andrew Lawson as its MD for Harris Maxus.
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MT ArticleGovernment warned funding alone won’t solve HGV parking crisis
Logistics UK said it was “extremely disappointing” that half of all lorry drivers were fed up with the state of UK truckstops and it called on the government for a change in attitude towards the industry.
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MT ArticleOnward Holdings announces major restructure
Yorkshire warehousing and retail park specialist Onward Holdings has undergone the first major restructure of its business in more than 60 years.
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MT ArticleHaulage transport prices see slight fall in October, TEG Index reveals
October saw a marginal fall in both haulier and courier prices, according to the TEG Road Transport Index.
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MT ArticleNew van market hits three year high in October but EVs need government boost, says SMMT
Demand for new battery electric vans (BEVs) rose for the first time in five months, up 62% to 2,263 units, but fell over the year by 1.9% - accounting for just 5.6% market share, which is significantly below the 15% market share for 2024 decreed by the Zero Emission Vehicle ...
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MT ArticleSchmitz Cargobull first manufacturer to factory-fit Webfleet telematics to its trailers
Webfleet is expanding its OEM.connect partner programme to trailers in a move which sees Schmitz Cargobull become the first trailer manufacturer to join the programme.