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Campaigners target Tory conference for smart motorways protest
A protest against the use of smart motorways in the UK will take place outside the Conservative party conference in Birmingham this weekend.Campaign group Smart Motorways Kill said the recent change in both the prime minister and the transport secretary offered the government a “perfect opportunity” to scrap the controversial ...
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MT ArticleWinch & Co on acquisition trail with third haulier in its sights
Private equity firm Winch & Co is in talks to buy a third haulage firm as part of plans to build a group of five logistics and haulage companies within the next six to 12 months, the Leeds-based investor has revealed.Winch & Co is also pumping £550,000 into Loughborough-based Eclipse ...
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MT ArticleGeoPost/DPDgroup partners with Plug and Play platform
GeoPost/DPDgroup has signed a partnership with open innovation platform Plug and Play.The year-long deal will see Plug and Play introduce GeoPost/DPDgroup to best-in-class worldwide start-ups that will work on key innovation challenges to provide the best consumer experience.The Silicon Valley-based company brings together a network of 50,000 startups, more than ...
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MT ArticleZeus wins European routes with Primark
Freight management start-up Zeus has expanded into Europe after signing up with fashion retailer Primark.The partnership will see Zeus handling freight transport for the retailer on distribution routes to France, Italy and the Czech Republic. It comes as Zeus recently marked its second anniversary.Under the agreement, Zeus is starting with ...
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MT ArticleHarmful NOx emissions from HGVs slashed by 72% since 2013
A new report from the RHA has revealed NOx emissions from HGVs have fallen by at least 72% in the UK since 2013.Its 2022 NOx Emission Assessment said the improvement had been largely driven by hauliers, who have invested £2.2bn in Euro-6 trucks since 2014.By 2025, these emissions are set ...
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MT ArticleB2C set to grab over two thirds of express and small parcels market by 2026, Ti research reveals
The global express and small parcels market grew by 12.2% year on year in 2021, with the B2C segment accounting for over half of the market’s value, according to the latest research from transport consultancy Ti.However, growth is set to slow in the global express and small parcels market as ...
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MT ArticleElddis Transport boosts fleet visibility with new Freeway software
Elddis Transport is rolling out new mobile working technology as part of a programme to digitise the workshop.Workshop fitters are being equipped with rugged tablets to replace paperwork, as part of a fleet maintenance system from Freeway Fleet Systems.Freeway also receives drivers’ daily vehicle inspection data from mobile, which along ...
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MT ArticlePalletways Group speeds up international deliveries with Hub Drop service
Palletways has launched a direct injection hub drop service aimed at reducing transit miles and delivery times.The launch of Palletways’ Hubdrop follows a successful pilot carried out earlier this year by the network, with the service now being rolled out across the UK and Palletways’ networks in the Benelux, Iberia, ...
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MT ArticleCall for drones to deliver freight along the Thames to cut pollution
Delivery of freight by drones travelling along the River Thames could cut pollution drastically and improve Londoners’ health, according to drone technology expert Robert Garbett, founder of the Drone Major Group.Garbett is calling on the UK government and the London Mayor to launch a maritime drone initiative, starting with London ...
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MT ArticleXPO slashes operational emission by three quarters with LED systems
XPO Logistics is making significant cuts to its UK and Ireland operational emissions by using LED systems at its sites.The company now uses LED systems in 76% of its network sites, and all new sites are equipped with smart controls to realise further energy savings.Light and motion sensors automatically dim ...
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MT ArticleUKWA welcomes £55m government fund to support industry energy transition
The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has welcomed news of a new £55m government fund to support an energy transition for the UK’s industrial sector which comes in the wake of the association’s call for a major roll out of solar panels on warehousing roof tops across the UK.The Industrial Fuel ...
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MT ArticleYodel announces new northern depot following year of record growth
Parcel carrier Yodel is opening a new 161,900 sq ft depot in Huyton, near Liverpool, after seeing record growth last year.Announcing the move, Yodel said this latest investment is part of plans to continue expanding nationwide operations, with the business expecting to handle over 200 million parcels in 2022.As well ...
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MT ArticleAramex UK joins the Pallet-Track network
Multinational logistics and transportation firm Aramex UK has joined the Pallet-Track network as part of an “aggressive” UK growth strategy, the company announced this week.The Dubai-headquartered company has business operations in more than 60 countries worldwide and employs more than 16,000 people.Its services include international and domestic express delivery, freight-forwarding, ...
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MT ArticleNew report indicates big shift to carbon zero trucks is gathering pace
New research released by Ipsos and Volvo Trucks indicates companies are willing to pay more for carbon zero transport
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MT ArticleNew Maxus 7.5-tonner set for UK entry as early as next year
Chinese manufacturer Maxus revealed an all-new electric 7.5-tonne truck at the IAA Transportation 2022.
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MT ArticleNeglect of small to mid-box sector cramping regional growth, report warns
The undersupply of small to mid-sized warehousing is costing the English economy £480m a year and preventing the creation of 8,600 direct and 7,300 indirect jobs per annum.According to a report by industrial and logistics (I&L) property company Potter Space and property investment experts Savills, shortages in the small to ...
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MT ArticleClipper Logistics signs deal with Swedish retailer for UK resell scheme
Clipper has signed a deal with kidswear retailer Polarn O. Pyret (PO.P) to support its second hand clothing service.The contract will see Clipper provide the Swedish company with enhanced reverse logistics capabilities including rapid turnaround, quality control, relabelling, steaming, pressing, repair services, quality checks and product photography.PO.P, which produces and ...
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MT ArticleShareholder model prompts Trans UK to join Pall-Ex and Fortec
(From left) Craig Chapman, head of network South at Fortec, and Trans UK sales director Paul WilsonLondon-based haulier Trans UK is expanding its services to include local, national and international pallet delivery after joining both Pall-Ex and Fortec.The company, which has its headquarters in Peckham, will deliver to a number ...
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MT ArticleTrucksters relay service launches UK corridor with plans to improve driver conditions and slash transport costs
Trucksters, a relay-based transport service which aims to cut drivers hours, speed up delivery times and reduce transport costs, has launched in the UK.The Spanish company operates an international relay transport service which divides routes up into sections, allowing drivers to drive shorter routes in relay.At each relay point the ...
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MT ArticleHauliers prepare for worst but remain confident despite economic turmoil, report reveals
Hauliers remain defiant in the face of soaring inflation and a recession with almost 9 in 10 (87%) confident in their ongoing commercial viability and 13% believing their business will thrive in the coming years.According to the UK Haulage Resilience Report, conducted by return loads platform Haulage Exchange, whilst the ...