Latest fleet news – Page 77
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MT ArticleConcerns grow over parcel movements between GB and NI
Trade between GB and Northern Ireland is still struggling to overcome regulatory challenges in the Windsor Framework and the situation threatens to deteriorate further when new rules commence this month, warned Logistics UK.
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MT ArticleDB Schenker calls the tune at Siemens after ‘unprecedented’ inventory accuracy
DB Schenker said it had delivered a 99.5% inventory accuracy to Siemens as a result of focusing on operational excellence within the tech firm’s site in Cheshire.
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MT ArticleCouncil signs off decade of growth at London Gateway
DP World’s London Gateway Logistics Park is set to expand after Thurrock Council approved a 10-year local development order (LDO).
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MT ArticleAI embraced as a means to reduce distracted driving
Close to half of all fleets are either piloting AI solutions or exploring how it might help boost safety within their companies, according to a survey.
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MT ArticleHinckley National Rail Freight Interchange hits buffers after government refuses planning permission
Controversial plans for the £750m Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange (HNRFI) in Leicestershire have hit the buffers after Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander refused planning permission this week.
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MT ArticleIndustry welcomes government move to speed up major road projects
The government is promising to fast track the building of major roads and the delivery of grid connections under its Planning and Infrastructure Bill, introduced to Parliament today (11 March).
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MT ArticleWincanton renews lease on Midpoint 18 facility in Middlewich for ten years
Wincanton has signed a ten-year lease renewal on a 375,000 sq ft facility at Midpoint 18 near Middlewich, with London-based real estate investment trust Warehouse REIT.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK strengthens team with new non-executive director appointments
Logistics UK has appointed four new directors to its non-executive board to help drive the organisation’s next stage of development.
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MT ArticleCMA calls for comment on GXO proposals to make Wincanton acquisition competitive
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is calling on interested parties to comment on two remedies that GXO has proposed to ensure its acquisition of Wincanton does not reduce competition in grocery warehousing in the UK.
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MT ArticleCustoms Support Group appoints Keiron Myall as UK and Ireland MD
Customs Support Group (CSG) has appointed seasoned supply chain professional Keiron Myall as managing director for its UK and Ireland business.
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MT ArticleMajor sustainable development Greenbox Darlington opens for business
Greenbox Darlington has officially reached completion, delivering over 400,000sq ft of sustainable, Grade A logistics and industrial space in the North East.
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MT ArticleInvest in low carbon fuels to accelerate decarbonisation today, Logistics UK tells government
Logistics UK is calling for the UK government to take urgent action to support the use of low carbon fuels as a way to accelerate the UK’s decarbonisation strategy.
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MT ArticleScania reports strong operational, financial and decarbonisation performance
Scania is celebrating strong financial results in 2024 which saw it achieve record sales and earnings, with vehicle deliveries exceeding 100,000.
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MT ArticlePall-Ex Group elevates top talent to secure future growth
Pall-Ex has announced a major reshuffle of its senior team to ensure the network is best placed to achieve further growth throughout 2025 and beyond, the pallet network has announced.
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MT ArticleRoadchef expands HGV parking facilities at Tibshelf services on M1
Roadchef is expanding its HGV parking facilities at Tibshelf Northbound services on the M1 as part of a joint initiative with National Highways.
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MT ArticleSecurity and efficiency concerns driving fleets away from legacy software, says FleetCheck
Fleets are increasingly moving away from legacy software as concerns about security and efficiency rise, FleetCheck is reporting.
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MT ArticleCEVA Logistics and Too Good To Go distribute 100,000 parcels to reduce food waste
CEVA Logistics and surplus food distributor Too Good To Go are celebrating a key milestone which has seen them help the food industry reduce food waste by distributing 100,000 Too Good To Go Parcels in just four months.
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MT ArticleEV Cargo reports strong 2024 financial results in “transformative” year
EV Cargo Group is hailing 2024 as a “transformative” year, after the group delivered an 8% revenue rise and a 10% boost to gross profit.
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MT ArticleOptimize seals deal with what3words to provide precise route planning
Optimize has partnered with location technology business what3words to improve the precision of its AI-driven advanced route optimisation platform.
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MT ArticleLate payers in haulage named as concerns mount over impact on economy’s health
Boughey Distribution, Ceva Logistics and Travis Perkins have all cropped up on a list of late payers, described as “a systemic failure in corporate accountability”.