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ArticlePanther seals two-man delivery partnership with Pets at Home
Panther Logistics has won a contract with pet supplies retailer Pets at Home which sees the white glove delivery specialist becomes its two-man delivery partner.The terms of the deal see Panther provide a seven-day-a-week, next-day delivery two-man services, carrying large items such as rabbit hutches and dog cages. All deliveries ...
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ArticleDelamode International Logistics lands deals with two new fashion retail clients
Xpediator division Delamode International Logistics, has won two new deals with independent fashion retailer Kymina, a UK based manufacturer of sustainable and environment-friendly swimwear and luxury outerwear and sportswear brand Moose Knuckles of Canada.Under the partnership with Kymina, Delamode, which specialises in supplying logistics services to the fashion and lifestyle ...
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ArticleFleet optimisation software the priority in tackling driver shortage, tech firm insists
Implementing fleet optimisation software should be a transport firm's first step to addressing the driver shortage, according to tech firm The Algorithm People (TAP).It said recruiting their way out of the problem was not a complete solution and the skills gap could be “significantly mitigated” by route optimisation technology.TAP chief ...
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ArticleWren Kitchens reaches DVSA 'best in class' standard
Wren Kitchens has been recognised by the DVSA with an Earned Recognition ‘best in class’ standard, after meeting all of the vehicle maintenance standards following a full compliance audit.The independent kitchen specialist said it had excelled at each indicator, which included a complete set of safety inspection records and driver ...
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ArticleExtension of drivers' hours raises risk of prosecution for dangerous driving, lawyer warns
Extending drivers hours could leave hauliers and their drivers at risk of being prosecuted for dangerous driving, according to a transport lawyer.Vikki Woodfine, partner and head of road transport at solicitors DWF, joined many others from the industry in criticising the government’s decision to relax drivers’ hours in response to ...
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ArticleSuttons Tankers adds 14 Volvo FMXs to fleet
Suttons Tankers has taken on 14 new Volvo FMXs after being impressed with the performance of a demo vehicle.The mix of 6x4 rigids and 8x4 tridems for use on its Yorkshire Water contract shifting sludge are mounted with bodywork by Crossland Tankers and will clock up around 50,000km a year.Mark ...
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ArticleNew Asset Alliance deal a major breadwinner
Asset Alliance ensured its tender application for bakery ingredients supplier Fleming Howden had risen to perfection after beating the competition to deliver four Mercedes-Benz Actros 2533L box body rigids.The Newbridge, Edinburgh company was so impressed it also ordered three Actros 2545 6x2 tractor units and two Montracon 4.2m ENXL pillarless ...
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ArticleJailed haulage boss told he must never operate HGVs again after double-fatal crash
A deputy traffic commissioner has ordered that the owner of a haulage firm whose vehicle crashed through a central reservation and killed two men should never be allowed to operate HGVs again in the UK.DTC Mark Hinchliffe said “a message has to go out” to the industry that firms and ...
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ArticleMotorway trials of autonomous HGV platoons resume
Motorway trials of autonomous HGV platoons have begun after the project stalled during the start of the pandemic.The consortium behind the trials told motortransport.co.uk this week that the trucks are on the roads and are likely to be spotted on motorways over the summer.However, consortium member the Transport Research Laboratory ...
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ArticleWinners announced at 2021 Amazon everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards
The winners of the 2021 Amazon everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards have been announced.Now in their 14th year, the awards celebrated 16 outstanding individuals working in the transport and logistics sector, as well as showcasing them as role models for the next generation of female talent.For the first time, ...
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ArticleNew Miniclipper distribution and logistics hub now open
Miniclipper Logistics has opened its distribution and logistics centre in Dunstable as part of its expansion plans.It said the £5.5m site investment in its 50th anniversary year, will enable it to handle higher volumes of freight and meet the increased demand for its warehousing and transport services.The 4.5-acre site is ...
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ArticleMAN unveils truck upgrades
MAN has announced a series of product highlights for its new TGX, TGS, TGM and TGL models, which it said would make them more efficient, safer and user-friendly.Arriving between the second half of this year and early 2022, they include the MAN OptiView mirror replacement system; the MAN CruiseAssist driving ...
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ArticleArrowXL in new ParcelHub tie-up
Two-person delivery firm ArrowXL has partnered with Parcelhub, giving it an IT platform to promote its business to SMEs.The partnership with the provider of multi-carrier delivery management and tracking support will give firms access to ArrowXL’s Lite, Standard and Platinum services, via Parcelhub’s web despatch and tracking portals.Its integration means ...
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ArticleJames Kemball takes Covid hit but profits on the up
James Kemball said it was now trading profitably after the pandemic significantly impacted its business.Latest financial results for the Felixstowe container haulier for the 15 months ending 30 June 2020, showed that turnover fell by almost a fifth compared to the previous year, to £17.9m.The company recorded a pre-tax loss ...
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ArticleGerrard’s of Swinton takes over Hanson’s internal fleet in the North West
Manchester-based haulier Gerrard’s of Swinton has landed a deal with construction materials giant Hanson UK to take over its internal North West fleet of 12 eight-wheel tippers and moving floor trailers.Under the deal, 12 Hanson drivers will be transferred to Gerrard’s workforce. The haulage and construction company has also agreed ...
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ArticleFreshlinc orders 40 DAF new generation XFs
Freshlinc has become one of the first UK operators to place a major order for DAF Trucks’ new generation XFs.The Spalding-based temperature-controlled operator will take delivery of 40 480 6x2 tractor units, with FTG mid-lift axle configuration, from the end of the year.The new trucks will be built at Leyland ...
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ArticleCheck your insurance cover as cargo theft continues to rise
“Police warn drivers over recent upsurge in cargo thefts” (Motor Transport 8/2/21)Whilst police have been warning drivers about the alarming rise in cargo thefts since the beginning of 2021, haulage and logistics operators should heed this stark warning.With more than 60 cargo thefts from trucks reported since the beginning of ...
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ArticleDPD partners with EV tyre producer ENSO in new sustainability trial
DPD has teamed up with electric vehicle tyre maker ENSO to trial new tyres that are designed to reduce air and microplastic pollution.Tyres are largely made of fossil fuels and as they wear down emit more air pollution than tailpipes, with tyre particulate matter pollution also making up 28% of ...
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ArticleWincanton reports further revenue growth in first quarter
Wincanton said the award of two contract extensions by Ikea to operate UK customer distribution centres has highlighted more growth in its digital and e-fulfilment offering.Speaking at the company's AGM today (7 July), chairman Dr Martin Read CBE said strong revenue performance recorded in the second half of the prior ...
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ArticleOwens Group announces new management team
Llanelli-based Owens Group has restructured its senior leadership team.MD Huw Owen has taken up the new role of group chairman and appointed his eldest son Ian as his successor.Ian has worked in virtually all areas of the business, the company said, but most recently as group operations director.Reporting to Ian ...