Latest news – Page 158
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MT ArticleFinance opportunities a game changer for automation in warehouse logistics
Fixed-cost financial products are dramatically changing the way warehouse operators invest in automation, according to a new report.
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MT ArticleBowring bolsters revenues amid challenging environment
Mansfield’s Bowring Transport saw turnover and profits in its haulage division increase last year, but it cautioned that the group was facing “extremely challenging times”.
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MT ArticleCall grows for a North/South divide for ports to fix logistics challenges
The UK needs a ‘two-port’ strategy, in which shipping lines deliver containerised cargo through either the north or south of the country in order to drive down costs and shorten lead times, according to Peel Ports.
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MT ArticleContractor digs deep to complete phase one of major development at former coal mine
The first phase of a 60-acre speculative industrial and logistics development in West Yorkshire, which has the capability of providing more than 1,500 jobs, has been delivered.
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MT ArticleOne Nexus snaps up sales training firm Commercial Truck Training
Tech solution provider One Nexus has boosted its dealer support services with the acquisition of US dealership training provider Commercial Truck Training (CTT).
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MT ArticleWith a 90-year history behind it, Knowles looks to a bright future
A family 3PL with a 90-year history, Cambridgeshire-based Knowles Logistics recently rebranded from Knowles Transport to reflect the broadened range of services the business now offers.
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MT ArticleRightcharge joins forces with Mercedes Benz Vans to offer cheaper charging
Electric vehicle charging software company Rightcharge is collaborating with Mercedes Benz Vans UK to help cut the cost to business owners of operating and charging their electric vans.
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MT ArticleGregory Group sets 2038 net zero target
Logistics firm Gregory Group has pledged to be fully net zero by 2038.
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MT ArticleMicrolise unveils Driver of the Year shortlist
The shortlist for one of the UK’s most prestigious commercial driving awards has been revealed today (5 March).
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MT ArticleDHL eCommerce appoints Stuart Hill as new UK chief executive
DHL eCommerce has appointed Stuart Hill as its chief executive for the UK.
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MT ArticleBettys & Taylors of Harrogate takes delivery of first refrigerated electric vehicles
Prohire’s sustainable vehicle hire and alternative fuels division, ProGreen, has delivered Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate’s first refrigerated electric vehicles.
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MT ArticlePall-Ex launches streamlined European distribution service
Pall-Ex Group has launched a new streamlined European distribution service aimed at minimising the stress of transporting goods across the EU, by offering businesses a seamless solution for freight clearance.
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MT ArticleGeopost revenue stymied in 2023 by impact of Ukraine War, inflation and energy crisis
DPD parent company Geopost saw revenues remain flat in 2023, as the impact of the war in Ukraine, energy price rises, and inflation took their toll on global demand.
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MT ArticleVolta re-ignites truck building agreement with Steyr Automotive
The announcement by Volta Commercial Vehicles that it has reached an agreement with Steyr Automotive, to produce its battery electric truck signals an important step in the company’s recovery from the ashes of administration last year.
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MT ArticleMercedes-Benz eEconic electric truck debuts as aircraft refueling vehicle
Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks has introduced the world’s first electric refueling vehicle, based on the Mercedes-Benz eEconic truck, to Skytanking, a refueling service provider at Stuttgart Airport.
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MT ArticleDutch DAF dealer the first to install new "microgrid" electricity supply for battery trucks
Paccar Parts Europe has recently completed the installation of an on-site power supply system at DAF’s BEST Trucks dealership in Barendrecht, the Netherlands.
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MT ArticleSpring Budget: Industry braces as Chancellor scrutinises fuel duty and VED
As the haulage industry braces itself for the Spring Budget, which will be announced on Wednesday (6 March), fuel duty and VED are key policies that could be in the sights of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
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MT ArticleFraikin strengthens management team with two key appointments
Commercial fleet and mobility services provider Fraikin has strengthened its management team at its UK headquarters in Coventry, appointing Simon Buckley (pictured) as commercial pricing manager and Sam Jones as senior relationship manager.
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MT ArticleHarris Group strengthens leadership team as part of long-term business strategy
Automotive distributor and retailer Harris Group has launched a major restructuring of the business and appointed a new senior management team, under the leadership of chief executive Denise Harris.
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