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ArticleVauxhall vans in Edinburgh wireless charging trial
Modified Vauxhall electric vans, capable of being charged up wirelessly, have taken to the streets of Edinburgh in a groundbreaking trial.The vans are fitted with a slim charging pad on the underside and can be charged up in less than an hour simply by parking above electric pads with no ...
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Logistics UK chief argues driver shortage is an economic not just a transport problem
On August 22, Logistics UK and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) wrote a joint open letter to Kwasi Kwarteng MP, secretary of state for business, energy and industrial strategy (BEIS), to ramp up pressure on the government to take action over the chronic HGV driver shortage.After weeks of negotiations with ...
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ArticleAct now to support engine production, SMMT urges government
Engine production fell by 27.5% in July compared to the same month in 2020, but the SMMT said the reduction was artificially heightened by comparison to last year when output was recovering.Latest figures showed a total of 127,922 engines were made in UK factories last month and over the year-to-date, ...
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ArticleEuropa Road general manager becomes head of European operations
Europa Road has promoted its general manager Rob Bartlett (pictured) to a newly created position of head of European operations, as part of a restructure to ensure customers are supported now the transition period has ended.Bartlett will work closely with Europa’s European partners and oversee general operations in order that ...
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ArticleFreight in the City Expo: Start-up Safe Straps to showcase load restraint innovation
Start-up company Safe Straps is shining a light on the vital subject of load safety at Freight in the City Expo with its recently launched ratchet strap, which the company claims is the safest in the world.Named the Boa Strap, the company’s ratchet strap has been created to target the ...
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ArticleFreight in the City Expo: Astra Vehicle Technologies to show electric 7.2-tonne Iveco Daily conversion
Chassis conversion specialist Astra Vehicle Technologies, which is exhibiting at Freight in the City Expo on 28 September, is bringing along its first full electric conversion based on the Iveco Daily van.The company teamed up with Iveco dealer Guest Truck and Van to produce the electric 7.2-tonne IVECO Daily.It has ...
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ArticleNew safety warning over workers who use alcohol and drugs to combat mental health issues
Concerns are rising that transport and logistics firms are not prepared for a tide of alcohol and drug-related impairment issues, due to the impact of the pandemic on mental health.A report from medical tech company Drager Safety UK found more than half (55%) of transport firms have no policies in ...
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ArticleDHL Supply Chain drivers set for strike action over "insulting" 1% pay offer
DHL Supply Chain said it was “disappointed” that a trade union was talking up the prospect of its drivers striking over pay when scheduled negotiations were still due to take place.A ballot of 200 HGV drivers delivering for Sainsbury’s out of the Dartford distribution centre resulted in a 98% vote ...
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ArticleSemiconductor shortage slows upturn in commercial vehicle production
UK CV production grew by 7.5% in July marking the fifth month of consecutive growth, but output remains almost 24% below the five-year average, according to new figures.The SMMT said 5,625 units were produced last month, a significant increase on July 2020 when production lines were running at reduced capacity.However, ...
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ArticleMotus Truck & Van joins Mercedes-Benz dealer network
Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Mercedes-Benz Vans have welcomed the latest member to their shared dealer network – the newly merged and rebranded Motus Truck & Van.The company was born out of the merger between MB dealers Orwell Truck & Van and S&B Commercials and it will continue to trade out of ...
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ArticleHMRC downsizes plans for Dover lorry park but new PML site ready by November
PML MD Mike ParrLogistics firm Perishable Movements Limited (PML) has reassured customers that its new lorry park near Dover should be ready by November after the government drastically downscaled plans for a huge Brexit customs clearance park at the port.The HMRC facility will now only be a quarter of the ...
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ArticleAsset Alliance names new group fleet director
Ian Padley has returned to the position of group fleet director with Asset Alliance Group.He has been joined by nine new members of support and engineering staff, taking the team to 37 in total.Based in Wolverhampton, Padley is one of the group's longest-serving team members and has worked in various ...
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ArticleGist rejects poaching claims as bonus scheme sees tenfold increase in driver applications
Gist said it had seen a big rise in applications for driver vacancies since the launch of its sign-on bonus and rejected claims that such schemes have only led to poaching between competing operators.The temperature-controlled logistics specialist has been offering up to £5,000 to HGV drivers this month in a ...
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ArticleBaxter Freight on Fast Forward as turnover hits record high
Baxter Freight has announced record first half-year results, despite facing both the ‘once in a lifetime’ effects of the pandemic and the complexities of Brexit.Half-year turnover increased from £7.7m by June 2020 to £12.9m by June 2021 while full-year turnover is expected to be at least £28m - £10m above ...
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ArticleDSV Road profits rise despite slip in turnover
DSV Road saw turnover decrease by 10% last year under the challenges of the pandemic but said it was satisfied with its overall performance.Reporting its latest financial results for the year to 31 December 2020, the company, which specialises in freight forwarding, haulage and supply chain services, had turnover of ...
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ArticleFreight in the City Expo: Siemens talks seamless grid-to-vehicle approach for EV fleets
Ahead of his participation at Freight in the CIty Expo next month, Bernard Magee, director of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at Siemens GB&I explains how a seamless grid-to-vehicle approach can control energy and capital expenditure costs, simplify managing an EV fleet and deliver the vital resilience and reliability once the ...
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ArticleRoad Skills Online offers free training module to help drivers avoid bridge strikes
E-learning specialist Road Skills Online has launched a free module to help fleet operators and drivers avoid bridge strikes.The Bridge Strike Toolbox Talk is available 24/7 from any PC or mobile device. Those who register are taken through a quiz to prove they are up to date on the latest ...
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ArticleParcelhub collection service expands into Essex and south east London
Whistl subsidiary Parcelhub has expanded its local collection service to Essex and south east London via a new collection point at Basildon.The launch sees Parcelhub provide a single daily parcel collection service for SME and mid-market retailers, wholesalers and brands, allowing them to access over 600 delivery service options for ...
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ArticleGovernment gives green light to LSTs and announces trial of 48-tonne trucks
The government is to launch a trial of 48-tonne trucks and allow the use of longer semi-trailers (LSTs) on Britain’s roads from 2022, the DfT has announced.The move follows a nine-year trial and a public consultation on LSTs, which DfT said found “overwhelming” support for the vehicles.Motortransport.co.uk first hinted at ...
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ArticlePall-Ex targets global growth with appointment of new international development director
Pall-Ex has promoted Karolina Thompson (pictured) to the new role of director of international development to head up its global expansion drive.Thompson, who has worked for over 12 years in the Pall-Ex International team, will work closely with Mark Steele, Pall-Ex Group MD of international business units.She will oversee the ...