Latest fleet news – Page 696
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MT ArticleRHA renews call for French army at Calais as migrant activity surges
The RHA has renewed its call for French troops to be deployed to restore order in Calais as migrant numbers continue to swell. In a letter to French prime minister Édouard Philippe, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett warned the situation in Calais is “once again deteriorating rapidly”.He said: “The determination ...
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"No silver bullet" for alternative fuels, say truck manufacturers
Electric vehicles could be the future in European cities, although there is no “silver bullet” solution to alternative fuels, according to leading truck manufacturers.Speaking to Freight in the City at the Microlise Transport Conference last month, MAN Truck and Bus UK MD Thomas Hemmerich said: “The politicians will set some ...
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Motor Transport Podcast: FTA deputy chief executive James Hookham on Brexit
What will Brexit mean for supply chains? How it will affect border crossings? What will it mean for the wider economy? These are questions on the lips of many in the road transport sector, and in the latest episode of the Motor Transport Podcast the FTA's deputy chief executive and ...
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Gatemore Capital Management boosts DX shareholding in bid to fight Menzies deal
The DX Group shareholder leading the charge against the company’s proposed acquisition of John Menzies' distribution arm has increased its holding in the company by 10%. Gatemore Capital Management has upped its shareholding in the company from 11% to 21% in a bid to strengthen its position against the proposed ...
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MT ArticleFormer Axis Fleet manager to become MD at Bullwell Trailer Solutions
Former Axis Fleet Management operations director Nigel Bailey is taking on the role of MD at trailer repair and maintenance company Bullwell Trailer Solutions.Bailey (pictured above) is replacing Bullwell Trailer Solutions founder Gary Bulley who is taking up the role of head of engineering innovations at parent company Ryder.Bailey is ...
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MT ArticleArla Foods extends Bridgestone contract to until 2020
Bridgestone has extended its tyre supply and maintenance deal with dairy farmer co-operative Arla Foods until 2020.The deal sees Bridgestone take its partnership with Arla into its tenth consecutive year.Under the arrangement Arla will be supplied with Bridgestone’s premium tyre range and Total Tyre Care package.Arla said Bridgestone’s tyre pressure ...
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Clipper Logistics acquires Tesam Distribution for £11m
Clipper Logistics has bought warehouse and distribution business Tesam Distribution for £11m. The Peterborough-based firm operates from three sites in and around the city, with a combined coverage of more than 1.1 million ft². Founded in 1984, it currently employs around 250 people.Clipper said Tesam Distribution's sites are "attractively located ...
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Strike action cancelled as Cemex agrees to boost driver wages
Strike action at Cemex has been called off after the company agreed to a package of measures that will increase drivers' annual salary.An ongoing dispute over pay turned into the threat of a 24-hour strike on 26 May after 82 drivers returned an 87% vote in favour of downing tools ...
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MT ArticleFTA warns against complacency in fuel duty fight
The FTA has warned operators to remain vigilant about the threat of a fuel duty hike this year.Addressing delegates at last week’s Microlise Transport Conference, FTA deputy chief executive James Hookham said that at 57.95ppl, the UK’s fuel duty remained one of the highest in Europe, with only the Netherlands ...
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Transport for Greater Manchester to expand its dedicated freight team
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is planning to expand its dedicated freight team to help the city achieve its regional growth plans.Speaking to freightinthecity.com, head of logistics, environment and active travel Helen Smith (pictured), said the logistics sector remains an important focus for TfGM and it was looking to build ...
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Swedish out-of-hours delivery trial removes HGVs from rush-hour
A freight trial in the Swedish city of Stockholm has identified both business and environmental benefits from the use of out-of-hours delivery patterns.The Off Peak City Distribution trial, led by Sweden's KTH Royal Institute of Technology, saw two trucks receive an exemption to the current night-time delivery ban in place ...
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Seal swift Brexit deal to prevent drag on the UK truck market, say manufacturers
Truck manufacturers have called on the next government to secure a swift deal on Brexit and stop the uncertainties that could result from drawn-out negotiations.Speaking at the Truck to the Future debate, MAN Truck and Bus UK MD Thomas Hemmerich said there was a contrast between negative discussions about the ...
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MT ArticleMotor Transport Podcast: Beverley Bell talks about her time in the 'best job in the world'
As Beverley Bell prepared to step down from the role of senior traffic comissioner, senior legal reporter Ashleigh Wight went to visit the outgoing TC to hear what she'd learnt from her five years in post. You can hear some highlights from the interview in the latest episode of the ...
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London businesses offered deliverBEST tool to make their deliveries more sustainable
A new online tool has been created to help London-based businesses make their deliveries more sustainable.Cross River Partnership’s (CRP) deliverBEST website asks businesses to complete a quick survey, which then recommends delivery options relevant to their sector and location.A team of CRP’s business engagement officers are then on hand to ...
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Powerful hybrid electric technology for HGVs unveiled in Finland
A hybrid electric system for HGVs capable of delivering 1,140hp and more than 5,000Nm of torque has been developed in Finland.The two companies behind the technology, Visedo and Sisu Auto, said it marks a "breakthrough" in hybrid electric technology that will give operators the power and performance they need, while ...
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Pallet network growth continues despite tough trading environment
There is no sign of growth in the pallet sector slowing despite a “difficult trading climate”, according to the Association of Pallet Networks (APN). The association’s figures for Q1 2017 show that its members moved more than 5.9 million pallets in the period, 7.2% higher than Q1 2016.APN chairman Paul ...
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Kuehne + Nagel to run GlaxoSmithKline’s UK road distribution of consumer and healthcare goods.
Kuehne + Nagel has clinched a major contract to manage GlaxoSmithKline’s UK road distribution of consumer and healthcare goods.The operator will be responsible for the inbound supply route and the final-mile delivery of all subsequent outbound shipments for GSK.This new agreement expands Kuehne + Nagel five-year end-to-end global air, sea ...
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MT ArticlePalletforce has added to its delivery offer with new notifications
Palletforce has added to its delivery offering with new notifications. Last month the network started to notify its customers when a consignment was out for delivery.It has since built on that progress and can now notify a customer when goods have been delivered, complete with the name of the person ...
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MT ArticleEarned recognition scheme could debut at the end of this year after all, says DVSA
The DVSA’s head of enforcement has hinted that the agency’s flagship earned recognition scheme could go live this year, despite the organisation’s chief executive previously appearing to rule this out.Speaking at the Microlise Transport Conference, Gordon Macdonald said the scheme, which was intended to have already been launched, was again ...
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Local legislation is creating a minefield for the transport industry
Local legislation, when it comes to logistics movements in the UK, is a “minefield” and TfL’s proposed Direct Vision Standard for HGVs in the capital is “not the answer”.Speaking at the Truck to The Future debate at last week's Microlise Transport Conference, Laurence Drake, business planning director at Daf Trucks, ...