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MT ArticleSureCam to showcase fleet video tech at Crewe conference
Next week sees SureCam showcasing the latest video-enabled fleet technology to industry professionals at a vehicle repair and maintenance conference in Crewe.
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MT ArticleLife sentence for van-jacking murderer
A man found guilty of deliberately crashing a van he had stolen causing the death of the delivery driver who was clinging to the speeding vehicle, has been jailed for 30 years for his murder.
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MT ArticleCalls grow for return of hard shoulders after figures show smart motorways have ‘failed’
The AA is calling for all hard shoulders to be reinstated after figures were released showing sections of ‘all lane running’ had a higher killed and seriously injured (KSI) rate now than before the introduction of smart motorways.
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MT ArticleITD recruits new chief revenue officer in growth push
ITD Global, the logistics management specialist, has appointed Dani Mechlowitz to be its chief revenue officer to continue building on its growth in the UK and abroad.
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MT ArticleRevenues fall at Massey Wilcox, but reputation helps maintain market position
Massey Wilcox said it was comfortable with decreases reported in its turnover and profits last year and pointed out it had maintained market share.
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MT ArticleMeachers helps worker reach driving dream
Meachers is celebrating the latest graduate of its ‘warehouse to wheels’ programme after team member Matthew Cox passed his HGV Class 1 licence.
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MT ArticleNumber of companies reporting rising staffing costs soars
More than a third of transport firms said their staffing costs had risen in the last three months – higher than any other industry sector.
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MT ArticleConcerns grow over parcel movements between GB and NI
Trade between GB and Northern Ireland is still struggling to overcome regulatory challenges in the Windsor Framework and the situation threatens to deteriorate further when new rules commence this month, warned Logistics UK.
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MT ArticleDB Schenker calls the tune at Siemens after ‘unprecedented’ inventory accuracy
DB Schenker said it had delivered a 99.5% inventory accuracy to Siemens as a result of focusing on operational excellence within the tech firm’s site in Cheshire.
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MT ArticleCouncil signs off decade of growth at London Gateway
DP World’s London Gateway Logistics Park is set to expand after Thurrock Council approved a 10-year local development order (LDO).
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MT ArticleAI embraced as a means to reduce distracted driving
Close to half of all fleets are either piloting AI solutions or exploring how it might help boost safety within their companies, according to a survey.
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MT ArticleHinckley National Rail Freight Interchange hits buffers after government refuses planning permission
Controversial plans for the £750m Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange (HNRFI) in Leicestershire have hit the buffers after Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander refused planning permission this week.
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MT ArticleIndustry welcomes government move to speed up major road projects
The government is promising to fast track the building of major roads and the delivery of grid connections under its Planning and Infrastructure Bill, introduced to Parliament today (11 March).
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MT ArticleWincanton renews lease on Midpoint 18 facility in Middlewich for ten years
Wincanton has signed a ten-year lease renewal on a 375,000 sq ft facility at Midpoint 18 near Middlewich, with London-based real estate investment trust Warehouse REIT.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK strengthens team with new non-executive director appointments
Logistics UK has appointed four new directors to its non-executive board to help drive the organisation’s next stage of development.
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MT ArticleCustoms Support Group appoints Keiron Myall as UK and Ireland MD
Customs Support Group (CSG) has appointed seasoned supply chain professional Keiron Myall as managing director for its UK and Ireland business.
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MT ArticleMajor sustainable development Greenbox Darlington opens for business
Greenbox Darlington has officially reached completion, delivering over 400,000sq ft of sustainable, Grade A logistics and industrial space in the North East.
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MT ArticleInvest in low carbon fuels to accelerate decarbonisation today, Logistics UK tells government
Logistics UK is calling for the UK government to take urgent action to support the use of low carbon fuels as a way to accelerate the UK’s decarbonisation strategy.
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MT ArticleScania reports strong operational, financial and decarbonisation performance
Scania is celebrating strong financial results in 2024 which saw it achieve record sales and earnings, with vehicle deliveries exceeding 100,000.
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MT ArticlePall-Ex Group elevates top talent to secure future growth
Pall-Ex has announced a major reshuffle of its senior team to ensure the network is best placed to achieve further growth throughout 2025 and beyond, the pallet network has announced.