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ArticleSector ripe for more M&A activity, business chiefs reveal
Investment remains a key priority for the UK logistics sector in 2022, and M&A activity levels remain high, despite the sector facing increasing challenges driven by labour costs, pricing and supply chain disruption.A survey of industry leaders found 65% of logistics businesses intend to make significant capital expenditure over the ...
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ArticleMAN TGX serves up dish of the day for Samworth Brothers
Leicestershire-based Samworth Brothers Supply Chain has taken delivery of its first batch of new generation MAN TGX trucks.The latest additions to the temperature-controlled distribution specialist’s fleet are both 26.470 6x2 tractors, featuring GM cabs. They have been supplied by MAN’s direct sales function, PDI and preparation was carried out by ...
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ArticleMidland Expressway recruits general manager to lead digital revamp of M6toll
Midland Expressway, the owner and operator of the M6toll, has appointed Michael Whelan (pictured) as general manager.He will oversee the implementation of a strategic ‘RoadAhead’ transformation programme, to deliver a world-class service to the 18 million drivers and businesses that use the motorway every year.A globally experienced expert on innovative ...
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ArticleRoad Transport Expo 2022: book yourself a 'Ride & Drive' at brand-new industry show
If you fancy getting behind the wheel of some of the latest trucks on the market, than make sure to book yourself a Ride & Drive experience at next week’s Road Transport Expo (RTX).A selection of vehicles from leading manufacturers Fuso, Iveco, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Renault Trucks, Scania, Tevva and Volvo ...
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ArticlePalletways’ Milton Keynes depot weathers pandemic to celebrate its second anniversary
Palletways’ Milton Keynes depot is celebrating two years in business having been launched just a week before the first lockdown in March 2020.Based in the Kiln Farm area of Milton Keynes, the business employs 35 people, in office and sales positions, as well as in the depot including forklift truck ...
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ArticleFleetcor hires new global EV solutions MD
Tom Rowlands has been recruited as MD of global EV solutions at Fleetcor.In what is a newly created role, Rowlands (pictured) will take over operational responsibility for Fleetcor’s EV product solutions globally, with current activity focused on the UK, Western Europe, and North America.Rowlands previously served as Fleetcor’s vice president ...
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ArticlePrimark to trial Clipper Logistics’ click and collect service
Clothing retail giant Primark is to launch a click and collect trial using Clipper’s Clicklink operation.The trial will run across Primark’s children’s range in around 25 stores in the North West of England and will launch towards the end of the year. It will give customers access to around twice ...
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ArticleInfinium Logistics seeks industrial sites after launching EV fleet charging real estate fund
Global logistics solutions provider Infinium Logistics has launched what it claims is the world’s first dedicated EV fleet charging real estate fund which aims to decarbonise and electrify the final mile sector.The launch will provide £500m of funding to invest in FleetHubs – a new sustainability-focused asset class which combines ...
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ArticleWincanton invites five innovation start-ups to join W2 Labs programme
Wincanton has revealed the five global start-ups that will take part in its 2022 W2 Labs programme.The five firms are French digital fulfilment company Find & Order, Polish business No Magic, Manchester-based Automedi, US company Navflex and Swiss start-up Pick8chip Technology.The five will be mentored by Wincanton’s senior leadership team, ...
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ArticleFashion logistics firm ASCG leases 35 new Evolution Renault trucks
Fashion retail logistics firm Advanced Supply Chain Group (ASCG) is taking delivery of 35 new Evolution Renault trucks.The 13-litre Renault T480s vehicles will make up 55% of ASCG’s fleet and have been supplied by Hexagon Leasing on contract lease.The company said it had chosen the model for its environmental credentials ...
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ArticleYodel delivers first profit in ten years helped by lockdown demand for food, wine and flowers
Yodel has delivered its first profit in 10 years after benefitting from the home shopping boom generated by the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns.According to its latest annual results to 30 June 2021, revenue rose to £561.1m (2020: £430.3m) whilst pre-tax profit soared to £23.7m from pre-tax losses of £32.3m in the ...
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ArticleArrowXL returns to profit aided by shift to e-commerce during pandemic
Two-person delivery and installation specialist ArrowXL has returned to the black after two years of losses, boosted by soaring online demand for garden, home office and gym equipment and a major shift to e-commerce during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns.Reporting its results for the 53-week period to 30 June 2021, the ...
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ArticleMercedes-Benz Trucks to unveil the eActros LongHaul electric truck in September
Mercedes Benz Trucks is set to unveil a concept prototype of its 40-tonne battery-electric eActros LongHaul truck at this year’s IAA Transportation in September in Hanover, Germany.Ahead of its debut at the show the OEM has released its first teaser images of the eActros LongHaul concept prototype and announced further ...
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ArticleStotts Group buys Parker Transport (SW) to expand its presence in the South West
Stotts Group, which owns Willmotts Transport and S&B Transport Services, has boosted its presence in the South West of England with the acquisition of Somerset-based Parker Transport (SW).The acquisition adds two new sites to its existing eight locations and expands its total fleet to around 160 trucks and 170 trailers.Parker ...
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ArticleCarrier Transicold invests in UK service training academy and new spare parts warehouse
Carrier Transicold has invested in a new specialist training academy and urgent request spare parts warehouse for its partners, to help reduce customers’ vehicle downtime.The Manchester facility holds vehicle off-road parts and is supported by overnight deliveries from Carrier Transicold’s European warehouse in the Netherlands when required.The warehouse also holds ...
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ArticleChancerygate gets go-ahead to build major Grade A logistics park in Essex
Developer Chancerygate has been granted planning permission to develop a major Grade A urban logistics and industrial space in Witham, Essex.The company said the new 58,000sq ft scheme will meet growing demand in the region for Grade A logistics sites.Dubbed Freebournes Park, the speculative development will comprise ten units ranging ...
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ArticleFlannery Plant Hire boosts fleet safety with automatic brake system
Flannery Plant Hire has appointed Blackburn-based Vision Techniques to install an automatic braking system to the business' 50-strong fleet of HGV low loaders.Established in 1972, Flannery Plant Hire operates across the UK and provides over 3,500 units of plant to its customers via its fleet of delivery vehicles. The company ...
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ArticleConsortium hails final-mile 5G trial of autonomous Terberg electric HGV a success
(Left to right) The 5G CAL project team with the tele ops system - Mike Potts, StreetDrone; Patrick Melia, Sunderland CIty Council; Paul Butler, NEAA; Martin Kendall, VantecThe trial of an autonomous Terberg electric HGV, designed for final-mile delivery, has been completed successfully, according to the consortium leading the project.The ...
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ArticleBrambles renews deal with European Food Banks Federation for three more years
Brambles, which supplies pallets across 60 countries via its CHEP brand, has agreed to renew its support of the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA) and its network for three more years.The renewal of the partnership will see Brambles continue to provide supply chain knowledge, training, and voluntary consultancy in safety, ...
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ArticlePanattoni in spec development of final two units at its Aylesford logistics park
Panattoni is set to speculatively develop the final two units at its logistics site Panattoni Park Aylesford, after agreeing pre-lets for the rest of the space.The two units at the former Aylesford Newsprint site measure 100,000sq ft and 130,000sq ft respectively and are expected to be completed in the fourth ...