Industry news – Page 2
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MT ArticleWest Midlands mid-box industrial market gains momentum, Savills report reveals
The West Midlands mid-box industrial market is experiencing significant momentum, with increasing demand for modern, high quality warehouse and logistics space, according to a report by Savills Birmingham industrial and logistics director Christian Smith.
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MT ArticleDP World reveals “remarkable” record revenue of £15.4bn in 2024
DP World saw revenue leap by almost 10% to £15.4bn ($20bn), according to its latest finacial results for the year to 31 December 2024.
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MT ArticleSureCam to showcase fleet video tech at Crewe conference
Next week sees SureCam showcasing the latest video-enabled fleet technology to industry professionals at a vehicle repair and maintenance conference in Crewe.
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MT ArticleLife sentence for van-jacking murderer
A man found guilty of deliberately crashing a van he had stolen causing the death of the delivery driver who was clinging to the speeding vehicle, has been jailed for 30 years for his murder.
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MT ArticleCalls grow for return of hard shoulders after figures show smart motorways have ‘failed’
The AA is calling for all hard shoulders to be reinstated after figures were released showing sections of ‘all lane running’ had a higher killed and seriously injured (KSI) rate now than before the introduction of smart motorways.
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MT ArticleNumber of companies reporting rising staffing costs soars
More than a third of transport firms said their staffing costs had risen in the last three months – higher than any other industry sector.
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MT ArticleConcerns grow over parcel movements between GB and NI
Trade between GB and Northern Ireland is still struggling to overcome regulatory challenges in the Windsor Framework and the situation threatens to deteriorate further when new rules commence this month, warned Logistics UK.
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MT ArticleCouncil signs off decade of growth at London Gateway
DP World’s London Gateway Logistics Park is set to expand after Thurrock Council approved a 10-year local development order (LDO).
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MT ArticleAI embraced as a means to reduce distracted driving
Close to half of all fleets are either piloting AI solutions or exploring how it might help boost safety within their companies, according to a survey.
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MT ArticleHinckley National Rail Freight Interchange hits buffers after government refuses planning permission
Controversial plans for the £750m Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange (HNRFI) in Leicestershire have hit the buffers after Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander refused planning permission this week.
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MT ArticleIndustry welcomes government move to speed up major road projects
The government is promising to fast track the building of major roads and the delivery of grid connections under its Planning and Infrastructure Bill, introduced to Parliament today (11 March).
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MT ArticleCMA calls for comment on GXO proposals to make Wincanton acquisition competitive
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is calling on interested parties to comment on two remedies that GXO has proposed to ensure its acquisition of Wincanton does not reduce competition in grocery warehousing in the UK.
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MT ArticleCustoms Support Group appoints Keiron Myall as UK and Ireland MD
Customs Support Group (CSG) has appointed seasoned supply chain professional Keiron Myall as managing director for its UK and Ireland business.
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MT ArticleMajor sustainable development Greenbox Darlington opens for business
Greenbox Darlington has officially reached completion, delivering over 400,000sq ft of sustainable, Grade A logistics and industrial space in the North East.
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MT ArticleInvest in low carbon fuels to accelerate decarbonisation today, Logistics UK tells government
Logistics UK is calling for the UK government to take urgent action to support the use of low carbon fuels as a way to accelerate the UK’s decarbonisation strategy.
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MT ArticleScania reports strong operational, financial and decarbonisation performance
Scania is celebrating strong financial results in 2024 which saw it achieve record sales and earnings, with vehicle deliveries exceeding 100,000.
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MT ArticleRoadchef expands HGV parking facilities at Tibshelf services on M1
Roadchef is expanding its HGV parking facilities at Tibshelf Northbound services on the M1 as part of a joint initiative with National Highways.
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MT ArticleSecurity and efficiency concerns driving fleets away from legacy software, says FleetCheck
Fleets are increasingly moving away from legacy software as concerns about security and efficiency rise, FleetCheck is reporting.
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MT ArticleOptimize seals deal with what3words to provide precise route planning
Optimize has partnered with location technology business what3words to improve the precision of its AI-driven advanced route optimisation platform.
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MT ArticleLate payers in haulage named as concerns mount over impact on economy’s health
Boughey Distribution, Ceva Logistics and Travis Perkins have all cropped up on a list of late payers, described as “a systemic failure in corporate accountability”.