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Ultra Low Emission Zone could see hauliers turn their backs on London
The Mayor of London’s proposed Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) could see freight firms turn their backs on the capital rather than face the cost of upgrading to compliant Euro-6 vehicles within a two year deadline.The warning comes from Pallet-Track member ELB Partners, which services central London.Peter Eason, MD of ...
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GMB launches legal action against DX Group over workers' rights
DX Group has become the latest target of union GMB’s campaign against the 'gig economy'.The union has launched legal proceedings against the Slough-based firm on behalf of six DX Group workers who say they are being denied their rights as workers.The workers are classed as self employed contractors but law ...
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MT ArticleEddie Stobart Logistics completes IPO
Eddie Stobart Logistics has completed its IPO and listed on AIM at the London Stock Exchange.Trading in shares began at 8am today and, as of the time of writing, remain unchanged at a list price of 160p.Alex Laffey, chief executive at Eddie Stobart, said that the completion of the IPO ...
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MT ArticlePollock (Scotrans) back in the black after restructuring
Pollock (Scotrans) returned to the black last year after making a loss in 2015 following the collapse of one of its clients.The Scottish firm made a pre-tax profit of £25,690 on a turnover of £25.6m in the year ending August 2016, newly published accounts show.This compared with a £156,214 loss ...
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Direct Vision Standard for trucks is unworkable, warns BVRLA
TfL’s plans for a new Direct Vision Standard for trucks is unworkable, according to the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA).Responding to TfL’s Direct Vision Standard consultation, the BVRLA said more road safety evidence is needed to justify the proposed changes. It also called for a national policy on ...
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MT ArticleMotor Transport Awards 2017 shortlist revealed
More than 50 of the road transport industry's leading figures judged this year's awards entries and selected only the very best contenders for the Motor Transport Awards 2017.Serial winners DPDgroup find themselves shortlisted in five categories, and will be looking to capitalise on three wins in 2016. While two-time Haulier ...
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Arrow XL to have its fire-hit operation back up and running by mid-week
Arrow XL will have its Midlands and South West operation up and running mid-week, after a fire destroyed its Worcester hub. The fire started at 8.30am on 20 April and was declared a "major incident" by the police, but all employees were evacuated safely from the site.A statement from Arrow ...
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MT ArticleTransport sector struggling financially, warns Begbies Traynor
The transport sector is showing increasing signs of financial strain, according to insolvency specialist Begbies Traynor. The firm’s Red Flag Alert research revealed a 16% rise in the number of road freight companies showing financial distress.The research, which monitors the financial health of UK road freight companies, found increased cost ...
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MT ArticlePalletforce and Palletways welcome new haulier members
Circle Express has become Palletforce’s third new member of 2017, while Palletways has welcomed a new haulier in the Leicester area. Circle Express will cover west London, joining UK Freight Masters and QTR Transport in the network’s coverage of the capital.MD Tom Ryan said: “Joining the UK’s leading distribution network ...
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MT ArticlePaul Dyer outline's DHL Supply Chain's future in the 3PL sector
DHL Supply Chain is looking to show the market “absolute clear differentiation” from its rival 3PLs under the leadership of its new UK and Ireland chief executive Paul Dyer (pictured).Speaking exclusively to MT – in an interview that can be listened to as a podcast on the new-look motortransport.co.uk – ...
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MT ArticleEddie Stobart Logistics to buy retail logistics management group iForce
Eddie Stobart Logistics – set to float on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) next week 25 April – has conditionally agreed to acquire multi-channel retail logistics management group iForce for £45m.According to its admission document, the “acquisition will add a more focused e-commerce offering to Eddie Stobart’s existing business model”.In ...
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Toyota to put hydrogen fuel cell HGV into action at Californian port
Toyota has begun a feasibility study into the usage of fuel cell technology in HGVs.Dubbed Project Portal, a zero-emission concept truck will hit the roads this summer in California.The manufacturer said the hydrogen-fuelled semi-trailer will haul cargo between the busy ports of Los Angeles and nearby Long Beach - "quietly, ...
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MT ArticleRide your bike for a good cause
Transaid is holding a fundraising event for keen motorcyclists at the National Motorcycle Museum on Saturday 1 July.The ticket price of £100 exc VAT includes a barbeque lunch, entry to the museum and a sizeable donation to Transaid.The format for the event is simple – ride your bike to the ...
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MT ArticleRichard Turfitt to become next senior traffic commissioner
Richard TurfittRichard Turfitt will succeed Beverley Bell as senior traffic commissioner, transport minister John Hayes has said.Currently the traffic commissioner (TC) for the East of England, he will begin his new role on 1 June 2017.Turfitt has been TC for the East of England since 2008, and worked as a ...
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Fire at Arrow XL Worcester hub declared major incident
A fire at Arrow XL’s Worcester warehouse has been declared a major incident by the police. The blaze broke out in the 200,000ft2 building on the Blackpole Trading Estate at 8.30am last Thursday (20 April).Arrow XL said between 150 and 200 employees were on site at all times but all ...
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MT ArticleGoodyear introduces retread versions of its high load trailer tyres
Rising demand has seen Goodyear launch retread versions of its Goodyear and Dunlop-branded high load trailer tyres.Grégory Boucharlat, Goodyear Dunlop Tyres EMEA retread operations, said: “More countries in Europe have extended regulations to permit axle weights more than the standard 40 tonnes on 5-axle articulated vehicles.“As a result we see ...
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MT ArticleKeeping it in the family pays off for Suttons
John Sutton is the grandson of Suttons Group founder Alf Sutton, who started trading in 1926 with a horse and cart.Sutton (pictured right, with Suttons Road Tankers MD Michael Cundy) took over the reins of the family firm four years ago, being appointed group chief executive in 2013 as a ...
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Road transport operators should be included in any diesel scrappage scheme
The FTA is calling for tax cuts for small operators and a national scrappage scheme to help firms meet the cost of operating in clean air zones (CAZs).The call comes ahead of the government’s air quality plan announcement next week, which is expected to lay out plans to set up ...
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MT ArticleMajor improvements to regional infrastructure vital, says CBI
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is calling for major improvements to regional infrastructure to boost productivity and help England’s regions improve links with international markets.The Shaping regional infrastructure report, published today (20 April), found CBI members want to see a more joined-up approach to delivery across different types of ...
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Local authorities should enforce the use of consolidation centres
Local authorities need to enforce the use of city consolidation centres and allow more night time deliveries into city centres if they are to create efficient supply chains, according to a report from JLL.The More than the last mile report from the property and investment services firm examines how smarter ...