Latest fleet news – Page 119
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MT ArticleAlton-based PL Transport Logistics moves to appoint administrator
A Hampshire haulage firm has entered administration following a breach in the terms of its company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
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MT ArticleXPO cuts admin complexities of international transport
XPO said it had simplified customers’ freight shipments to countries throughout Europe by consolidating processes and reducing intermediaries.
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MT ArticlePost-Brexit freight movement rules delayed
The industry has breathed a sigh of relief after the government said it would delay new arrangements for parcel and freight movements between GB and Northern Ireland until next year.
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MT ArticleDeutsche Bahn steams ahead with DB Schenker sale
German rail group Deutsche Bahn (DB) has agreed to sell its logistics arm DB Schenker to Danish company DSV in a €14.3bn (£12bn) deal.
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MT ArticleThe need for radical transformation in the transportation of goods
We all recognise that transportation of goods needs to be more sustainable. Stats show that the logistics sector is the source of just over a third of global CO2 emissions, so it’s critical our industry prioritises this issue and plays an active role in driving proactive change. ...
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MT ArticleDPD under starter’s orders with Army Cycling sponsorship
DPD has become the headline sponsor for Army Cycling, an organisation that encourages soldiers to take to two wheels and keep fit.
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MT ArticleProfits plummet at Rhenus Logistics as demand drops for warehousing
A fall in demand for warehousing space led a 24% reduction in turnover for Rhenus Logistics last year, with its profits plunging into the red.
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MT ArticleYodel puts out the call for seasonal recruitment drive
Yodel is gearing up take on 3,000 seasonal staff – the majority of which will be couriers – in preparation for Black Friday and Christmas shopping.
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MT ArticleTwo seconds from crash: report into HGV tanker near miss
A train was just two seconds away from hitting a tanker in Shropshire after a signaller used controls that circumvented safeguards, an investigation found.
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MT ArticleManchester’s ‘non-charging’ clean air plan to be submitted
Greater Manchester is putting the finishing touches to its clean air plan (CAP) – and it still intends not to charge any vehicle on its roads.
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MT ArticleNext warehouse logistics called into question following tribunal ruling
Retailer Next warned that the viability of its warehouse operations had been left in doubt following an employment tribunal ruling that found it should pay thousands of shop staff the same as its warehouse workers.
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MT ArticleTrimble announces major revamp of CoPilot commercial vehicle navigation
Tech giant Trimble has announced a major refesh of the user interface and trip planning functionalities of its in-cab commercial vehicle navigation tool. The move is aimed at advancing fleet efficiency by creating safer and more-predictable journeys for drivers. Featuring Trimble’s proprietary commercial mapping data – including location intelligence from ...
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MT ArticleTransporeon Summit 2024: Tesco targets ‘network nirvana’
Real-time visibility was a key focus at the 2024 Transporeon Summit at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, where delegates gathered to share ideas and experiences around logistics and supply chain innovation. Speaking during a panel discussion on the power of collaboration, Tesco project manager Daniel Burgess hailed Transporeon for helping ...
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MT ArticleThousands more secure parking spaces needed to stop freight crime epidemic
HGV drivers believe freight-related crime is increasing with the majority of fuel or asset thefts taking place in the second half of the year, according to new research.
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MT ArticleTesla stakes out plans for European Semi truck launch
At a packed conference session at the IAA Transportation exhibition in Hannover, Dan Priestley, Senior Manager for the Semi at Tesla, outlined the plans for the US auto maker’s European assault with its heavy-duty truck range, hinting at a 2027 market entry for the truck.
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MT ArticleSuttons Tankers and Nippon Gases UKI launch HVO fuel trial to cut carbon emissions
Suttons Tankers and Nippon Gases UKI have embarked on a three-month hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) trial aimed at cutting carbon emissions within Nippon Gases’ logistics operations.
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MT ArticleNorthern Ireland Assembly calls for government action to ease border restrictions between NI and GB
The Northern Ireland Assembly came together in a rare moment of concensus this week to call on the UK government to resolve outstanding trade issues between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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MT ArticlePodfather logistics software helps Andrews Tippers land major M25 contract with Balfour Beatty
Podfather’s logistics software has helped tipper haulage and aggregate delivery specialist Andrews Tipper Hire land a major contract with Balfour Beatty on the Junction 10 improvement works on the M25, near Wisley in Surrey.
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MT ArticleBridgestone launches Webfleet AI Assistant at IAA Transportation 2024
Bridgestone’s fleet management solution Webfleet is debuting its new AI Assistant at IAA Transportation 2024, which uses artificial intelligence to allow operators to interact with their fleet data.
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MT ArticleDelta Fulfilment opens new warehouse in Wrexham
Delta Fulfilment, a subsidiary of international logistics and ecommerce management and delivery specialist ITD Global Group, has opened a new warehouse in Wrexham.