Latest fleet news – Page 137
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Crowdstrike outage could cause weeks of global supply chain delays, experts warn
Supply chain experts are warning that the Crowdstrike cybersecurity firm outage, which hit many Windows-based systems last week, could have serious knock-on effects for global supply chains and deliveries.
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MT Article“Exceptional leadership” wins Howard Tenens chief executive UKWA Chairman’s Award
Howard Tenens Logistics chief executive Jamie Hartles has received the Chairman’s Award from the UK Warehousing Association for his outstanding achievements in the logistics sector.
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MT ArticleTfL Direct Vision Standard permit application process branded a ‘farce’ by one leading operator
Transport for London’s (TfL’s) processing of Progressive Safe System (PSS) permit applications has degenerated into a farce claims Chris Cooling, group transport manager at construction products supplier Day Aggregates – but he is certainly not laughing.
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MT ArticleDVS grace period for operators extended to six months
The RHA said officials in London were set to extend the grace period for operators preparing for the forthcoming progressive safe system (PSS) to six months after intensive campaigning.
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MT ArticleJail for HGV driver who killed four on the M25
A lorry driver who caused a fatal collision on the M25 in which four people died, has been jailed for three years.
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MT ArticleTransport Secretary urged to resolve electric vans crisis
The coalition behind the Zero Emission Van Plan (ZEVP) has written to the new Transport Secretary urging her to take action to get electric van usage on track, amid a “crisis” in the market.
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MT ArticleFull house of Renaults at Monkhouse
Carlisle’s R J & I Monkhouse has put a Renault 13-litre T520 6x2 out to work on general haulage, with a rear lift tax axle configuration specified to handle heavy loads and the rugged northern Scotland terrain.
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MT ArticleWH Bowker cites increasing demand after a challenging 2023
WH Bowker said it experienced a “challenging 2023” as economic activity slowed down, with revenues falling by 9% to £17.8m.
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MT ArticleBartrums and Goldwing toast 20 years as a power couple
Pallet-Track member Bartrums is celebrating its relationship with electrical cable firm Goldwing Cable, which sparked up 20 years ago when the network first launched.
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MT ArticleSix-figure savings for Ferryspeed after Webfleet introduction
Ferryspeed said it had saved more than £250,000 in trailer procurement since it introduced fleet management solution Webfleet.
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MT ArticleMajor new distribution centre will support health services in the North West
A huge RDC in Widnes that will support 115 NHS Trusts is now fully operational, providing medical equipment to hospitals across the North West.
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MT ArticleNew FH Aero makes British debut at Low Wheel UK
Low Wheel UK in Walsall has taken on a new Volvo FH Aero 500 as part of its expansion plans.
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MT ArticleAdministrator outlines collapse of OPX Logistics
The collapse of Swindon’s OPX Logistics was as a result of a high level of gearing and significant finance repayments, according to its administrator.
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MT ArticleHavwoods floored by distribution partners’ delivery success
Palletline member HMT Group has entered into a distribution contract with Havwoods Luxury Flooring – and achieved a 100% on-time in-full delivery (OTIF).
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MT ArticleKing’s speech promises to secure economic growth
The industry has broadly welcomed the government’s pledges in the King’s speech this week, which included overhauling both the apprenticeship levy and planning regulations.
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MT ArticleBattery electric nothing new for Bradshaw Electric Vehicles
Battery electric vehicles are sometimes regarded as new-fangled devices but they were first seen on the roads of Europe in the 1890s and in the 1960s the UK had the world’s largest fleet of BEVs in the days when electric milk floats were a common sight on every street. Today ...
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MT ArticleCamping boom sees ArrowXL extend its contract with TentBox
Roof tent supplier TentBox has extended its contract with ArrowXL to deliver over 200 tents per week - an increase of 37% - to households across the UK, to support increased seasonal demand.
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MT ArticleAmazon Coventry warehouse workers lose bid to win union recognition by handful of votes
An historic bid to win union recognition by workers at Amazon’s warehouse in Coventry has been narrowly defeated by a handful of votes.
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MT ArticleChancerygate gets green light to develop former Sony logistics hub in Horsham
Chancerygate is set to tackle a shortage of quality logistics space in Sussex after being granted planning permission to develop a former Sony logistics hub near Horsham into a 103,000sq ft scheme.
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MT ArticleRising consumer demand for luxury goods requires premium delivery solutions, DHL white paper warns
The global market for luxury goods is seeing a ”significant surge” that will require premium delivery solutions, according to new research from delivery giant DHL.