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ArticleTougher penalties threatened for hauliers found carrying illegal immigrants
The Home Office is proposing stricter penalties for hauliers found to be carrying clandestine migrants, as part of a consultation announced today (18 July).The consultation proposes changes to be made through the Nationality and Borders Act which are aimed at deterring illegal entry into the UK.This includes plans to increase ...
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ArticleJR Holland strengthens fleet with Mercedes and Iveco trucks
North East food service supplier JR Holland is taking delivery of three new Mercedes 3.5-tonne Slipstream vehicles and four 7.2-tonne Ivecos.JR Holland supplies over 4,000 product lines to customers in the leisure, education, health care and public sector, making 4,800 deliveries a week. It has a fleet of 42 vehicles.The ...
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ArticleKnowles Transport wins contract to distribute Bidfood ambient products
Knowles Transport is set to expand its presence in the foodservice sector as the newly appointed consolidated distribution partner for foodservice wholesaler Bidfood’s ambient products.Under the terms of the new contract, Knowles Transport will handle, consolidate and deliver a wide range of ambient products for Bidfood’s suppliers.Operating from Knowles’ 280,000sq ...
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ArticleMajor operators give thumbs up to hydrogen trucks, whitepaper reveals
New research has shown “significant interest” among major operators for hydrogen trucks for a range of applications with some confirming they would be happy to pay more in the short term to trial a small number of fuel cell trucks.The research was carried out by H2Accelerate, a collaboration of truck ...
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ArticleFirethorn Trust appoints Glencar to build major last mile logistics facility in South East London
Commercial real estate investor Firethorn Trust has appointed construction firm Glencar to build a 93,984sq ft last-mile logistics scheme in south-east London.The project, dubbed Blueprint Erith, will be built by construction firm Glencar. Work will begin on site this month with the project due for completion in Q1 2023.This is ...
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ArticleReynolds partners with Fraikin for switch to electric
Chilled food supplier Reynolds has embarked upon its mission to run 24 all-electric trucks in its fleet by 2025 with the rollout of a zero carbon, 7.5-tonne temperature-controlled rigid.Featuring an Isuzu chassis adapted by electric drivetrain specialist Magtec and a bespoke body from Paneltex, the vehicle was supplied by Fraikin ...
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ArticlePML to widen training in mental first aid to raise awareness
Logistics provider PML is addressing mental health head-on and training line managers to create a healthier workplace.It said 10 members of staff had recently attended a course run by training provider Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and it was looking to train more employees to ensure mental first aid becomes ...
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ArticleLogistics UK repeats call for cut in fuel duty to ease “unprecedented pressure” on hauliers
Logistics UK wants an immediate 6p per litre cut in fuel duty and said it would save hauliers £2,424 per 44-tonne truck, per year.The business group also said that one solution to rising prices could be the introduction of a system, similar to that used in Portugal, where the rate ...
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ArticleBidfood puts FUSO eCanter into service
Wholesaler Bidfood has opted for the FUSO eCanter as its electric truck of choice as its presses ahead with future-proofing its business.The 7.5-tonne eCanter was delivered to the foodservice firm in 2020 but plans to put it to work were curtailed by Covid, subsequent lockdowns and then the fallout from ...
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ArticlePorts threaten legal action over border check suspension
The decision by the government to defer border checks on EU imports has led to threats of legal action by British ports that invested millions of pounds to create control facilities.Logistics firm PML said it was also now considering legal action as a result of the U-turn.The border controls were ...
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Article'We've won over drivers on membership,' FORS Gold firm insists
Wayne Allen (pictured), northern compliance manager with Galaxy Insulation and Dry Lining, said he had changed the mindset of drivers and operational staff who originally claimed the firm didn't need FORS accreditation.Speaking at FORS' annual conference at Manchester Central Convention Complex, he countered industry claims that the scheme often appealed ...
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ArticleReal world fuel saving from platooning just 0.5%
A five-year trial of platooning trucks on UK roads has found that the technology is as safe as trucks running separately and fuel savings could be as much as 4.1% - but only if roads are optimised for platooning.The HelmUK trial was funded by National Highways and the DfT to ...
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ArticleWincanton-owned Cygnia Logistics extends Kao deal
Wincanton Group business Cygnia Logistics has renewed its contract with consumer goods manufacturer Kao.The extension builds on 14 years of collaboration between the two companies, with Cygnia providing a range of multi-channel logistics, picking, packing and fulfilment services for Kao from Cygnia’s base in Northamptonshire.The core service revolves around fulfilment ...
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ArticleHexagon Leasing swoops for Ryder staff
(From left) Michael Webb, David Hodgkinson and Dave KarmockHexagon Leasing has poached three new staff members from Ryder to support its future strategic development plans.David Hodgkinson joins as head of sales and takes responsibility for widening Hexagon’s truck portfolio having previously worked at Ryder for 18 years.Michael Webb takes up ...
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ArticleAssets of collapsed haulier sold to Hub Freight in pre-pack deal
A Colchester haulage firm collapsed into administration after Covid-19 lockdowns destroyed its logistics work for touring musicians.Argo (Cargomasters) also came under significant pressure from the landlord of its warehouse after rental arrears accumulated during the pandemic.The haulier had undertaken a range of transport work over the years, but due to ...
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ArticleGreen hydrogen key to net-zero challenge but transport sector faces toughest ever times, FORS delegates warned
Former transport minister for London Steven Norris (pictured) has told operators that green hydrogen is key to the industry's drive towards zero-emission vehicles but that the government’s target for HGVs is “likely to be altered”.In a wide-ranging presentation during the annual FORS Conference at the Manchester Central Convention Complex, Norris ...
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ArticleEvri makes ESG training mandatory for staff and contractors
Evri said it was moving towards being “an even more ethical and sustainable business” by making environmental, social and governance (ESG) training mandatory for all its employees and contractors.It said the training is designed to highlight the importance of ESG, and to encourage its 7,128 employees, plus around 20,000 contractors ...
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ArticleAgency drivers involved in majority of bridge strikes, says transport law firm Backhouse Jones
Agency drivers are involved in the vast majority of bridge strike cases that come across well-known transport lawyer Jonathon Backhouse’s desk. “I’d say that they account for seven to eight out of 10 of them,” he told delegates at a Road Transport Expo seminar session.“If you are using agency drivers, ...
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ArticleIsuzu Truck sponsors Professional Recovery Operators Federation (PROF)
Richard Goddard from PROF (centre) with Pete Murphy (right) and Lee Tansley (left) from Isuzu Truck UKIsuzu Truck UK (ITUK) has become the official sponsor of the Professional Recovery Operators Federation (PROF).The sponsorship will see the manufacturer working with the management team at PROF to help with its goal of ...
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ArticleSoaring costs force Boohoo to charge for returned items
Rising shipping costs have prompted online fashion retailer Boohoo to become the latest business to announce it is introducing charges on returned items.Analysts predict more will quickly follow suit.A Boohoo spokeswoman said: “As the cost of shipping has increased, we’ve had to look at where we can adapt without compromising ...