All Industry News articles – Page 191
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MT ArticleUse today's clean fuels technology rather than bludgeoning hauliers with a tax hike, says FairFuelUK
Pressure group FairFuelUK (FFUK) has called on the UK’s decision makers to make better use of technology in reducing road transport emissions further, rather than using the blunt instrument of increased taxation.FFUK was responding to a recent report, The unintended consequences of freezing fuel duty, written by former government transport ...
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M20 to get a contraflow as temporary solution to problems caused by Operation Stack
The M20 will be contraflowed as a temporary solution to Operation Stack, to allow traffic to travel in both directions between junctions 8 and 9 when HGVs are being queued, according to the government.The announcement has been welcomed by the industry as an “obvious solution” and a compromise for operators ...
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MT ArticleGLA appoints consultants to advise on industrial and warehousing land use
The Greater London Authority (GLA) has appointed Savills to help it balance the need for housing and industrial land in the capital.Savills will create an investment strategy to encourage intensive land use, through multi-storey warehousing and mixed-use projects – the GLA is considering using part of its £250m Land Fund, ...
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MT ArticleMicrolise Driver of the Year winners named
The Microlise Driver of the Year winners have been revealed.The Short Distance Driver of the Year award winner was Timothy Murphy from Menzies Distribution.In the medium distance category Richard Barns from Hovis Bakery triumphed.The Long Distance Driver of the Year Award went to Ceva’s Alan Bateman.Other winners included: Driver ...
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MT ArticleShortlist announced for 2018 FTA Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards
Finalists from across the road haulage sector have been shortlisted in the annual FTA Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards ahead of the ceremony next month. The event rewards and celebrates women in the transport sector, and hands out awards in categories including inspirational leaders and employees who have gone ...
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MT ArticleScania 410hp gas engine will be available for 6x2
Scania's 13-litre gas engine rated up to 410hp will be available in a 6x2 tractor at some point. The high output engine can currently only be fitted under a G or R-series rigid or 4x2 tractor cab.Running on CNG or LNG it offers up to 15% reduction in CO2 emissions ...
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Share your views on how Brexit will affect logistics in the North East
The North East Freight Partnership wants to hear operator views on the impact Brexit will have on the logistics sector in the North East.It has put a call out to industry to take part in the following short survey:“Brexit has the potential to present challenges and opportunities for the freight ...
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MT ArticleTeletrac Navman develops combined dashcam and telematics safety system
Teletrac Navman UK has developed a new Driver Safety Analytics Module that combines dashcam technology with telematics data.The new technology forms part of the telematics firm's existing Director system and provides fleet managers with the information they need to reduce road risk and ensure safe driving practices across their fleets.It ...
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Palletways promotes Rob Gittins to leadership of Palletways UK
Palletways Group has promoted its UK sales and commercial director Rob Gittins to the role of UK MD.Gittins has taken over from Dave Walmsley, who became MD of building materials company SIG in March.Gittins joined Palletways in September 2007 as UK sales director with responsibility for driving the growth of ...
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MT ArticleVal Shawcross retires as London's deputy mayor for transport with Heidi Alexander replacing her
London deputy mayor for transport Val Shawcross is retiring, it was announced today, after 18 years at the Greater London Authority. She will be replaced by Labour MP Heidi Alexander (pictured, right).Mayor Sadiq Khan said: “I want to thank Val (pictured centre) for the exceptional service she has given to ...
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MT ArticleB&Q to open new 375,000ft² DC in Swindon
B&Q is to open a new 375,000ft² DC adjacent to its existing warehouse in Swindon.The company said that the new facility, which will employ 100 people when it opens next February, will maximise product availability for its in-store and digital customers.Tim Crighton, group logistics property manager at B&Q’s parent company ...
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MT ArticlePalletline officially opens new Coventry hub to support growing Amazon volume
Palletline has officially opened its Coventry hub, which acts as a consolidation point for its rapidly growing work for online retailer Amazon.Revealed by MT in January of this year, the hub has been up and running for several weeks but was given a launch event on Monday (30 April).Located ...
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Transport Committee calls for industry input into new freight and Brexit inquiry
The Transport Committee is calling on the freight industry to contribute to its inquiry into the potential impact of Brexit on the sector.Launching the inquiry this week, the Transport Committee chair, Lilian Greenwood MP, said: “While the agreement of a transitional period to December 2020 is welcome, there remains a ...
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MT ArticleYusen Logistics UK wins warehousing contract with Seiko UK
Yusen Logistics UK has been awarded a contract with Seiko UK, after the watch-maker moved to outsource its entire warehousing operation.Seiko brands include Pulsar and Lorus watches, as well as Seiko & Lorus Clocks.The move, which took effect this month, sees Yusen managing all inbound, storage, picking and value-added activities ...
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Leasing and rental firm Fraikin Group purchased by consortium
Rental and leasing firm Fraikin Group has been acquired by a consortium - a move that follows the collapse last year of Fraikin's deal to become part of Petit Forestier.Frakin’s parent company FTI has been purchased by a consortium lead by asset management firm Alcentra and global alternative investment adviser ...
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Asset Alliance Industry Monitor: Driver shortage still top concern for operators
The shortage of skilled drivers continues to be the major concern for senior professionals in road haulage and logistics businesses throughout the UK, according to the findings of a major study published at the CV Show this week.According to the findings of the Asset Alliance Industry Monitor, in association with ...
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SMMT warns that no-deal Brexit would mean disaster for commercial vehicle industry
It would be a "disaster" for the commercial vehicle industry if the UK crashed out of the EU in 2019 without a good trade deal with the remaining EU27 countries, SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes has warned."The automotive sector has taken advantage of the single market more than any other ...
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MT ArticleProhire Group fuels growth drive via management buy-out
Fleet management firm Prohire Group has sold a majority stake in the business to private equity house NorthEdge Capital in a move aimed at fuelling its acquisition strategy.Under the deal the existing management team, including managing director David Barlow, will remain at the firm’s helm, with NorthEdge director Phil Frame ...
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MT ArticleB&M and Aldi to open new Bedfordshire warehouses
Discount retailers B&M Retail and Aldi are to open major new warehouses in the Bedford area.B&M will construct a one million ft² building which will create 1,000 jobs and will start recruitment as the building nears completion in 2019.Simon Aurora, B&M’s chief executive, said: “Our continued nationwide growth has allowed ...
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MT ArticleBrexit will not damage haulage and logistics growth say operators
Senior management at road transport operators in the UK do not believe that Brexit will damage their growth prospects in the short or medium-term, with a majority anticipating significantly or slightly better growth in 2018 and 2019.A major study of the health and prosperity of the road transport industry in ...