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MT ArticleRecycling firm struck with six-figure fine for dangerous working practices
A major metal recycling firm has been hit with a £650,000 fine after it failed to segregate HGVs from pedestrians while waste was being manually sorted.
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MT ArticleAdministrator spells out Kettering container haulier’s struggles
Almost 100 trade creditors of a Northamptonshire haulage firm that collapsed in the summer are owed nearly £1m, according to its administrator.
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MT ArticleFuel duty freeze will aid economic growth but concerns remain over tax increases
Hauliers have welcomed the Chancellor’s decision to continue the freeze in fuel duty, but other announcements in the Budget presented a mixed picture for transport operators.
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MT Article‘Drug driving’ arrest after lorry flips over on roundabout
An HGV driver has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after his vehicle tipped on its side on a verge in Hartlepool.
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MT ArticleDriver CPC changes given green light by Parliament
Changes to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC), which were given Parliamentary approval this week, have been hailed by Logistics UK as a move which will improve road safety in the UK.
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MT ArticleSurge in demand sees Kammac expand e-commerce fulfilment team
Kammac, a leading third-party logistics provider, has expanded its e-commerce fulfilment team due to a ”significant” influx of customers, the company revealed this week.
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MT ArticleFlexibility will be key to a sustainable future
The transport sector is always on the move, both literally and figuratively. Developments are currently being driven by fluctuations in trailer demand, technological advancements, and an increasing emphasis on sustainability. As companies adapt to these shifts, leasing and renting options are becoming more appealing for those looking ...
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MT ArticleParcel volumes almost double in 2023 but delivery issues persist, latest Ofcom report reveals
Total parcel volumes increased by 8.3% to 3.9bn items in 2023-24, compared with a 4.8% dip in 2022-23, marking a recovery for the sector, following two years of post-pandemic falls.
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MT ArticleGXO and RHA outline the roadmap for driver safety and welfare in free to watch webinar
Motor Transport in association with leading 3PL GXO held a webinar in October to discuss the vital issue of how the road transport industry should be handling the recent influx of new drivers to ensure they are properly prepared for life on the road. Following the much-publicised ...
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MT ArticleWhistl invests £6m to expand fulfilment operations at Lutterworth site
Parcels, mail and e-fulfillment specialist Whistl is set to expand its fulfillment capability through a £6m investment in its Lutterworth site.
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MT ArticleArrowXL appoints new business development executive
Two-person home delivery specialist ArrowXL has promoted Jack Cannon to the role of business development executive, as part of the company’s ‘grow your own talent’ initiative.
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MT ArticleLTS Global Solutions marks 25th anniversary with two new commemorative trucks and major investment drive
Coleshill-based logistics, transport and shipping specialist LTS Global Solutions is celebrating its 25th anniversary with two new commemorative vehicles.
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MT ArticleMenai Suspension Bridge to reopen with 7.5-tonne weight limit increased to 40 tonnes
The Menai Bridge will be fully reopened on Saturday 2 November until February next year, following works which saw a lane closure, temporary traffic signals and a 7.5-tonne weight restriction imposed.
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MT ArticleVoltera adds two California sites for electric truck charging
Voltera has acquired two new charging infrastructure sites in California, expanding its total portfolio to 22 locations across five states. The sites will serve zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) fleets.
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MT ArticleWebfleet unifies EV fleet and charger management in single platform solution
Webfleet, owned by tyre manufacturer Bridgestone, has launched EV Charger Monitoring, enabling fleet managers to monitor electric vehicles and private charging stations through a single platform, regardless of charger brand.
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MT ArticleTata Motors begins delivery of 150 LNG trucks to Clean Green Fuel & Logistics
Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has begun delivering its Prima 5530.S LNG trucks to green fuel retailing and logistics company Clean Green Fuel & Logistics (CGF). The manufacturer has delivered the first batch of an initial 150-truck order, with remaining deliveries scheduled to occur in phases.
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MT ArticleBos Logistics introduces electric truck for Air France KLM cargo operations
Netherlands operator Bos Logistics and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo have launched their first all-electric truck service, marking a new phase in their environmental initiatives. The Volvo FH Electric truck will handle consolidated cargo delivery between Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and various air cargo agents.
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MT ArticleNew German battery research hub set to power path to zero carbon freight future
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) has inaugurated its Center for Electrical Energy Storage, featuring over 3,700 square meters of laboratory space dedicated to battery research, including applications for electric vehicles.
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MT ArticleLabour MP Ruth Cadbury appointed chair of new House of Commons Transport Committe
Labour MP Ruth Cadbury has been appointed as the chair of the newly elected Transport Committee.
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MT ArticleGasum opens seventh liquefied biogas station for heavy transport in Norway
Gasum has opened its seventh liquefied biogas (LBG) filling station in Norway, located in Skui, west of Oslo. The facility, designed to serve logistics companies and long-haul traffic between Oslo and Norway’s west coast, is positioned along the E16 highway.