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Latest Industry news – Page 199
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Tullis Russell outsources transport and warehousing to DSV Road UK
Tullis Russell Papermakers has awarded a five year logistics and warehousing contract to DSV Road, running out of its mill in Glenrothes, Scotland.The deal expands on DSV’s existing contract to supply freight forwarding services to Tullis Russell throughout the UK and Europe. It sees the papermaking firm outsource its operations ...
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Prologis to develop London Gateway DC
A 316,000ft² DC is to be built at the Logistics Park neighbouring DP World’s London Gateway container port.The development is a 50/50 joint venture with industrial real estate developer Prologis and is expected to be completed by Spring 2015. The single-sided, 15-metre-high unit also has space for potential expansion and ...
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Logistics firms need to react to e-commerce demand, says FTA report
The logistics industry needs to be able to react quickly to changing consumer trends, especially as the UK has become one of the leading e-commerce markets, according to the FTA.The FTA Logistics Report 2014, launched today at the House of Commons, has been compiled with support from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and ...
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FTA welcomes 'detailed' Glasgow Games route-details
The FTA has welcomed the publication of more detailed information for operators ahead of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in July.More information has now been published, including: the games route network, local area traffic and management plans, affected postcodes, and delivering to venues guide.The FTA pushed for a postcoded set of ...
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ArticleFuelMax and KMax tyres 'a winning formula' for Goodyear
Goodyear Dunlop has "hit on a winning formula" for its premium Goodyear brand truck tyres with the FuelMax low rolling resistance range and the KMax high mileage range, according to commercial director Marc Preedy. Speaking at the CV Show, Preedy said it was "great to be back after a period ...
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ArticleMoloney confirmed as chief executive of Skills for Logistics
Dr Ross Moloney, CEO of Skills for LogisticsDr Ross Moloney has been officially appointed as chief executive of Skills for Logistics (SfL).Since being appointed acting chief executive in September 2013, following the sudden departure of previous boss Mick Jackson, Moloney has been working to drive forward key projects, the organisation ...
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ArticleMultimodal 2014: Sheffield's Logistics Hub launches
A group that aims to promote Sheffield as an area for more warehousing and logistics companies to invest in was launched at Multimodal yesterday (29 April).The group, called Logistics Hub UK, is formed of companies from both the private and public sectors and hopes to attract more logistics companies to ...
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TfL to deliver Fors into private hands
TfL is to step away from the day-to-day running of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (Fors) and bring in a private party on a commercial basis, in a move that suggests operators will soon face a fee to be part of the initiative.Fors has been put out to tender, with ...
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Motor Transport Awards shortlist published
Today is the day everyone who entered the Motor Transport Awards has been waiting for: the announcement of who has made it onto the all important shortlist and who is in with a chance of walking away with the biggest prize in road transport. Over 60 independent judges were cloistered ...
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ArticleRisk of severe delays when registering trucks this autumn, warns SMMT
Operators could face severe delays in getting new trucks registered this autumn as new EC rules on vehicle type approval kick in, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has warned.From 29 October, vehicles over 3.5 tonnes GVW built in more than one stage will come into scope of ...
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Glasgow Games: still not enough information for operators
Goods vehicle operators still do not have the information they need to prepare properly for the traffic restrictions that will apply during the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, the Freight Transport Association has warned.Despite the organisers of the Games issuing what they called "detailed plans" on 24 April for traffic management around ...
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EU Parliament approves rules for more alternative fuel stations
The EU Parliament has given its final approval to new rules forcing the establishment of more electric vehicle recharging points and alternative fuel stations across Europe.In a vote on 15 April, it agreed to establish a new directive that will oblige member states to submit minimum proposed levels of refuelling ...
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ArticleIRU launches search for Best EU Road Transport Operator
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is on the hunt for the first “Best EU Road Transport Operator”.The award, which aims to promote a positive image of haulage and draw attention to the role that road transport plays in the EU economy, is divided into three categories: fleets of one–10 ...
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3PLs out in force at Multimodal 2014
Many of the UK’s major 3PLs will be demonstrating their latest initiatives at year’s Multimodal, which takes place at the Birmingham NEC alongside the CV Show on 29 April to 1 May.DSV Road will be making its return to the exhibition and will have a dangerous goods safety adviser available ...
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FTA pre-tax surplus falls as member numbers increase slightly
Membership numbers and turnover increased at the FTA last year, but its pre-tax surplus fell.In its annual report for the year ended 31 December 2013, the FTA said its pre-tax surplus dropped 63% to £458,000 (2012: £1.25m).MD for membership and policy James Hookham told Motortransport.co.uk that this was partly ...
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ArticleEuropean Parliament votes in favour of safer, greener HGV design
The European Parliament (EP) voted yesterday (15 April) to approve European Commission (EC) proposals to allow more aerodynamic, safer truck designs.Originally tabled in April 2013, the draft regulations will allow manufacturers to exceed current weights and dimensions rules in order to develop more aerodynamic lorries, which the EP said will ...
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Pressure mounts over DC penalties
Operators delivering to B&Q and Screwfix DCs are being called to account by customers as a result of fines.Jayne Masters, sales director at Miniclipper Logistics, told Motortransport.co.uk fines of £500 to £1,000 an order were being applied by the two retailers to suppliers for deliveries falling 30 minutes either side ...
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Everywoman Awards 2014 shortlist revealed
The finalists for this year’s FTA Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards have been revealed. Now in their seventh year, the awards aim to raise awareness of the opportunities that the transport and logistics industry offers women.Maxine Benson, co-founder of Everywoman, said: “This fast growth sector has announced a huge ...
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ArticleMotor Transport on a tablet… coming soon
Be the first to read the latest issue of Motor Transport with our brand-new tablet edition, available from May.Packed with all your favourites, plus many extras, you’ll be able to get your fortnightly hit without even leaving the comfort of your own home. And, most importantly, you won’t have to ...
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ArticleMark Cartwright becomes group MD at Cartwright
Mark Cartwright has been appointed as group MD of Cartwright Group, less than a month after the resignation of former joint MDs John and Steven Cartwright.Peter Cartwright continues as chairman and Lisa Cartwright as a director on the new board.On 10 March it was announced that both brothers, cousins to ...