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MT ArticleGuilty plea following death of HGV driver on M6
A man has pleaded guilty to causing the death of an HGV driver on the M6 in Staffordshire earlier this year.
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MT ArticleFedEx delivers consolidation plans
FedEx is opening two logistics hubs close to its existing sites in Atherstone and Marston Gate as part of a strategic move to improve its UK network.
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MT ArticleAverage lorry repair costs rise by 12%
HGV repair costs have soared by almost 12% in the last year, with a DAF cylinder head and camshaft being the single most expensive item at £10,800, according to new research.
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MT ArticleUS/UK trade deal welcome, but doubts over details remain
The industry has urged caution over the US/UK trade deal announced this week until details about how it facilitates growth in the sector are unveiled.
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MT ArticleGovernment response to border checks on fresh produce questions “farcical”
This week’s parliamentary session with biosecurity and animal welfare minister Baroness Hayman regarding the industry’s questions in relation to the proposed introduction of plant health border checks for fresh produce and plants was incredibly disappointing. It represented yet another painful example of the government’s failure to understand ...
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MT ArticleCultural change required to improve mental health
Digital solutions provider SNAP has partnered with mental health advocate Harling the Trucker to back calls for more to be done in the industry to protect drivers’ wellbeing.
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MT ArticleX2 marks expansion strategy with new commercial director appointment
4PL X2 (UK) has appointed James Smith to be its new commercial director, saying it marked a major step forward in its expansion plans and market leadership.
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MT ArticleFour myths about AI in transportation and logistics
AI’s transformative influence on the transportation and logistics industry is significant, however, there are still many misconceptions that need addressing. This is common for new technology. Change can be challenging, and while it is an incredible tool that has helped businesses streamline operations, cut costs and improve efficiency, it will ...
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MT ArticleAppetite remains for business deals in logistics
Despite challenging economic conditions business acquisitions in logistics remain stable, with 18 deals completed in the first three months of the year, latest figures showed.
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MT ArticleCool runnings for ArrowXL as it helps pull fridge in charity stunt
ArrowXL is taking part in a 200-mile ‘Tour de Fridge’ charity bike ride later this month to promote the recycling of white goods and raise money in support of mental health awareness.
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MT ArticleUnite wins wage hike for East Kilbride-based Ethigen drivers
Over 20 delivery drivers for pharmaceutical wholesale supplier Ethigen have won an improved pay offer after successful negotiations between union Unite and the company’s management.
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MT ArticleUK haulage prices leap in April, driven by Easter demand and good weather, TEG Index reveals
The TEG Road Transport Price Index rose by 3.9 points in April this year, to reach 123.8, putting transport prices year-on-year 4.21% above April 2024 index figures.
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MT ArticleEvri celebrates budding partnership with Eflorist
Evri has forged a partnership with online flower platform Eflorist, marking the parcel delivery company’s expansion into the flower sector.
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MT ArticleKinaxia goes electric to help decarbonise Vaillant's supply chain
Kinaxia Logistics has added the first fully-electric Volvo HGV to its fleet as the company continues to invest in its environmental and emissions reduction strategy and to help customers decarbonise their supply chains.
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MT ArticlePanattoni acquires 35-acre Essex site to deliver major logistics hub
Industrial developer Panattoni has purchased a major development site in Essex, with plans to create Panattoni Park Braintree - a sustainable logistics hub which the company said will bring “significant investment, job opportunities, and infrastructure benefits to the local area”.
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MT ArticleWheely-Safe launches new company to target telematics market
Wheely-Safe has launched a dedicated business to supply and integrate its wheel loss sensors with third-party telematics systems, following the successful implementation of Wheely-Safe sensors into a number of telematics companies.
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MT ArticlePalletforce celebrates double RoSPA Order of Distinction for exceptional safety standards
Palletforce is celebrating an industry first as the only UK pallet network to receive the Order of Distinction from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for the second time, after earning its 16th consecutive Gold Award.
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MT ArticleTransport Association celebrates 70 years
The Transport Association (TA) recently marked its 70th anniversary with a gala dinner, attended by 430 members and guests, and a display of over 140 modern and classic trucks, at the Silverstone circuit in Northamptonshire.
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MT ArticleUniserve WMS partnership drives efficiency and visibility
Uniserve has partnered with Logistics Reply to introduce a warehouse management system to improve its operations and set it on the course for future growth.
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MT ArticleOrwell Bridge repair work prompts travel warning
Travel times in Suffolk are likely to increase when essential maintenance work on the Orwell Bridge kicks in next month.