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ArticleFirst Hydrogen appoints Allan Rushforth as chief commercial officer
Hydrogen vehicle manufacturer First Hydrogen has recruited Allan Rushforth as chief commercial officer for its automotive division.Rushforth whose previous posts include former vice president of global sales and performance at Nissan and chief operating officer at Hyundai Motor Europe, has worked in the automotive industry for more than 35 years.During ...
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New AutoMotive launches electric van tracker to monitor van fuel transition
Nearly one in ten new vans registered in June this year were fully electric – double the number of electric vans registered in June 2021, according to a recently launched tracker from transport research specialists NewAutomotive.The Electric Van Count (EVC) tracks the transition of vans from diesel to electric in ...
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ArticleFORS in drink and drugs crackdown amid rise in road accidents
Companies signed up to the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) must now have policies in place to ensure their drivers are not impaired through drink and drugs, amid a growing trend of incidents on the roads.The latest standard of the scheme also outlines what action should be taken by operators ...
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Article'Build your defences now before downturn really bites,' struggling sector warned
Transport firms should be preparing to safeguard their operations from economic decline as the country teeters on the edge of recession, according to Bibby Financial Services (BFS).It said rapidly rising inflation, persistent supply chain issues and labour shortages would worry many businesses - and with a potential recession looming, hauliers ...
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ArticleWincanton faces strike action amid claims employee was sacked over trade union activities
The United Road Transport Union (URTU) said Wincanton’s delivery work for Wilko would be affected after members voted to strike in a dispute over a staff sacking.Industrial action is due to take place on 18 July and URTU said store deliveries serviced by the Magor distribution centre in South Wales ...
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Recovery threatened by fears for the future, brand-new industry research reveals
The industry is fighting back from the effects of the pandemic, but a range of challenges are continuing to hamper confidence, according to a major new survey of operators.The 2022 edition of the Asset Alliance Industry Monitor asked 256 senior leaders from haulage and logistics firms to gauge the health ...
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ArticleGetlink reports 9% year-on-year increase in cross-channel HGV traffic
More than 125,000 HGVs crossed the Channel aboard GetLink’s Le Shuttle service in June, a 9% increase on the same period last year.Le Shuttle Freight transported a total of 125,672 trucks, according to the former Groupe Eurotunnel.It added that since the beginning of the year, 767,000 lorries have crossed the ...
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ArticleBridgestone signs tyre deal with Seven Asset Management
Contract hire firm Seven Asset Management has entered into a three-year deal with Bridgestone to manage its tyre programme across its range of trucks, trailers and vans.Its reporting systems and partner dealer network were both cited as reasons for Seven Asset’s decision to work with the tyre firm.Greg Shaw, Seven ...
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Article'Political chaos has come at worst possible time,' warns Parcelhero as costs crisis hits 61% of operators
Almost 61% of transport and storage firms are struggling with soaring costs because of the rise in fuel prices, according to latest figures.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said 60.9% of businesses in transportation and storage reported an increase in the price of goods or services they bought in May.In ...
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ArticleCost pressures dent Benton Bros profits
Benton Bros (Transport) reported a £190,000 pre-tax loss last year as the Lincolnshire haulier faced increased costs.However, turnover at the Boston firm was up 1.4% to £11.8m in the year ending 31 January 2022 and it made an operating profit of £218,000, although this fell from 2021’s £469,000.MD Martin Benton ...
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ArticleModplan calls on Euro Commercials for new Mercedes order
Window firm Modplan put Euro Commercials in the frame for its growth plans when it ordered seven new Mercedes-Benz trucks.The Newport firm approached its local dealer for the Atego light and medium-duty vehicles in order to replace three from the previous Atego model generation and also to add four more ...
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ArticleStop fixating on the cost of electric trucks, Scania tells hauliers
Scania has urged fleet operators looking to switch to electric trucks not to be distracted by the cost of the vehicles and focus instead on their aims, objectives and ambitions as a business.Speaking during a presentation at Road Transport Expo at NAEC Stoneleigh, Scania head of transformation, Karima Haji (pictured), ...
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ArticleTransport and logistics sector 'third most prepared' for cyber event, survey finds
Transport and distribution has been ranked third for cyber preparedness, with almost four out of five businesses in the sector having a dedicated cyber security role, according to a survey.The research from Hiscox found 65% of transport companies have cyber insurance and almost half (48%) prioritising the review of their ...
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ArticleDX reveals revenue increase and new depot plans but 2021 audit still not completed
DX Group said revenue for the year ending 2 July 2022 would be 11% ahead of last year, with its overall performance expected to be significantly ahead of management targets.In a trading update, the parcel courier and logistics company said turnover was expected to be £425m for the financial year ...
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ArticleRoyal Mail strikes to begin this month as job cut row intensifies
Disruption to Royal Mail parcel and letter deliveries now looks inevitable after the Unite union said strike action among managers will start later this month.The trade union said 2,400 frontline delivery managers will work to rule on 15-19 July, followed by a series of strikes between 20-22 July, in an ...
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ArticleParcels to pallets – a new but lasting trend?
As the e-commerce boom continues, Palletways says a growing number of parcel companies are looking to diversify into palletised haulage. MT hears why the transition can offer a lucrative new revenue streamThe UK saw a big jump in e-commerce, both B2C and B2B, during the pandemic as stores and businesses ...
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ArticleTevva inks fuel cell supply deal with Loop Energy as demand for its hydrogen electric truck surges
Tevva Motors has signed a deal which will see Canadian firm Loop Energy supply £9.9m of fuel cell systems in the first year as the manufacturer prepares to meet surging demand for its hydrogen electric trucks in 2023.The two-year agreement with Loop Energy includes delivery commitments worth over £9.9m for ...
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ArticleThomas Olsson joins Pallet-Track as chief technical officer
Wolverhampton pallet network Pallet-Track has announced the appointment of IT professional Thomas Olsson (pictured) as its new chief technical officer.Swedish-born Olsson joins the Wolverhampton-based firm from Palletways, where he has worked for nearly 20 years.Olsson will report directly to chief executive Caroline Green. His brief is to focus on the ...
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ArticleDHL to spend £482m on fleet upgrade, Coventry superhub and ten new depots
DHL is set to invest £482m across its UK e-commerce operation, DHL Parcel UK, the company announced this week.The investment follows a 40% volume uplift since the start of 2020 and soaring demand for its e-commerce and B2B services, DHL said.An initial £64m will be invested in upgrading the company’s ...