Latest fleet news – Page 70
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MT ArticleVan Hool acquires Tankcare Engineering and launches Van Hool Industrial Vehicles UK in Britain and Ireland
Belgian vehicle manufacturer Van Hool has announced the acquisition of Tankcare Engineering and the launch of Van Hool Industrial Vehicles UK in Great Britain & Ireland.
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MT ArticleIndurent submits planning application for final phase of Longbridge West
Indurent, a developer, owner and operator of industrial and logistics space, has submitted a planning application for the final phase of development at Indurent Park Longbridge West.
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MT ArticleTransafe Logistics appoints administrator
Grimsby operator Transafe Logistics has entered administration after notifying the courts of its intention last month.
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MT ArticleHoward’s way swells the work thanks to partnership approach
A focus by Howard Tenens on delivering high levels of customer service has led to an investment in additional vehicles and staff after the family firm’s clients rewarded it with more work.
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MT ArticleHow AI will shape the sector's future
To mark MT’s 120th anniversary, we asked leading figures from the road transport world to predict how the industry might look 120 years from now. Here, Paul Sanders, chairman of the Associaton of Pallet Networks, gives us his thoughts
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MT ArticleShrewsbury haulier’s administrator describes financial descent
International haulage firm Joyce European Logistics was “greatly affected” by Brexit before being hit with twin body blows from Covid and the driver shortage, which precipitated its slide into administration.
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MT ArticleIceland Food and GXO Logistics open £100m warehouse in Warrington
Iceland Foods has opened the doors to a 500,000sq ft warehouse in Warrington which will be operated by GXO Logistics. The £100m facility will employ more than 750 people.
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MT ArticlePeak season saw £464m of lost parcels, new research reveals
UK and European retailers suffered an estimated £464m in lost parcel revenue during the peak shopping season between September and December last year, according to the latest research from delivery management software expert Metapack.
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MT ArticleYodel strengthens employee wellbeing offering in partnership with the Retail Trust
Parcel carrier Yodel has strengthened its partnership with the Retail Trust, the industry charity protecting the health and happiness of people working in retail through wellbeing support.
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MT ArticleHolman calls for “significant” reform of e-van regs to stimulate market
Fleet management and leasing giant Holman is calling for “significant” reform of electric van regulations on testing and tachographs, to stimulate the electric van market.
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MT ArticlePrepare for changes to drivers’ hours rules, DVSA warns international HGV operators
The DVSA has issued an alert to HGV operators that new regulations will come into force on Monday 21 April, requiring changes to the drivers’ hours rules
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MT ArticlePositive ONS figures released as we brace for tariff impact
Last week’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures made for surprising reading. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 0.5% in February against an expected 0.1%, giving economists some cause for cautious optimism.
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MT ArticleMajor roadworks freeze over Easter Bank holiday
National Highways is freezing 1,127 miles of roadworks over the Easter bank holiday to help avoid lengthy traffic jams on key routes.
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MT ArticleAIT Home Delivery to launch two person delivery service in Germany
Two-person delivery specialist AIT Home Delivery, formerly known as Panther Logistics, is planning to launch its services into European markets to replicate its success in the UK.
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MT ArticleIrish operator Primeline acquires Avon Freight
Irish logistics group Primeline has expanded its presence in the UK market with the purchase of Worcestershire-based Avon Freight Group for an undisclosed sum.
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MT ArticleDSV and DB Schenker: the real work begins now
In most industries, a merger between the third and fourth largest global players would trigger intense regulatory scrutiny. Yet DSV’s acquisition of DB Schenker was approved by the European Commission without so much as a raised eyebrow. Even combined, the new group will control less than 10% of the global ...
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MT ArticleChancerygate and CBRE IM secure £18m loan to develop major Croydon site
Logistics property developer Chancerygate, in a joint venture with CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM), has secured an £18m senior loan from Investec Bank for the development of The Works - a 93,000sq ft, Grade A industrial scheme in Croydon, South London.
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MT ArticleDX continues expansion drive with Southampton depot launch
Parcel freight, secure courier, two-person and logistics specialist DX Group has opened a new depot in Southampton and is promising to open more sites in the coming months.
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MT ArticleNew chair of board of trustees and joint vice chairs at CILT
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT UK) has appointed Anna-Jane Hunter as the new chair of board of trustees, as well as Antoinette Irvine and Austin Birks as vice-chairs.
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MT ArticleOperators warned over increasing credit fraud
Freight forwarders are being conned by criminals into granting extended credit on international shipments and leaving them with significant carrier costs, an insurer has warned.