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Achievements celebrated at APC annual awards
The APC marked its 30th anniversary at an awards ceremony celebrating the achievements and successes of individuals and its depot members.
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HVO lorry unveiled by Cemex at Tilbury
Cemex is cementing its position as a leader in sustainability within the sector after it unveiled its first ever HVO-powered lorry, operating out of its Tilbury plant.
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X2 (UK) pushes sustainable, efficient logistics practice to the forefront
Photos: Karen Massey Formed in 2003 as a 4PL transport network to handle full trailer loads, X2 (UK) now employs 20 people at its Hinckley HQ and has recently become a silver sponsor of Generation Logistics, the industry-led campaign to promote career opportunities in the transport and ...
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Ringway calls the shots with sector’s first Volvo FE Electric
Highways maintenance firm Ringway Hounslow is operating the sector’s first 26-tonne Volvo FE Electric 6x2 rigid, featuring a tipper grab body and low entry cab.
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Regulations to overhaul Driver CPC submitted to Parliament
Training firm Driver Hire has welcomed changes to the Driver CPC that are intended to make it more flexible and attractive to professional drivers.
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Diesel to electric: A MAN-sized challenge…
MAN Truck & Bus is set to launch its new eTruck in the UK at next month’s Road Transport Expo. UK MD Stefan Thyssen discusses the key questions and concerns operators still have over decarbonising their fleets
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Give hauliers more time to prepare for London’s new Direct Vision Standard, RHA pleads
RHA is calling on Transport for London (TfL) to give hauliers a grace period of at least 12 months to upgrade their trucks to meet the new, tougher Direct Vision Standard criteria, due to be implented in October this year.
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Speedy Freight ramps up expansion drive with launch of first US office
Same day courier service Speedy Freight is opening its first office in the USA, in Dallas, Texas, following year-on-year “outstanding” growth.
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Schmitz Cargobull appoints David O’Connor as regional sales manager in Ireland
Trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull has strenghtened its team in Ireland with the appointment of David O’Connor as regional sales manager.
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SCALA appoints Chris Clowes to lead expansion drive in Europe as demand grows
Global logistics consultancy SCALA is driving for growth in Europe after experiencing an influx of enquiries from European businesses in recent months, as global supply chain instability continues to impact retailers, manufacturers and 3PLs.
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Maritime Transport signs exclusive agreement for Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange
Maritime Transport has inked an exclusive deal with Tritax Symmetry to develop, lease, and operate its planned £750m Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange (HNRFI).
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Police use unmarked HGV to crack down on more than 120 rule-breaking drivers
Lincolnshire police using an unmarked HGV stopped more than 100 vehicles during a week-long operation on the A1 near Grantham this month.
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NAO report reveals soaring cost of Britain’s delayed post-Brexit border controls
Repeated delays to Britain’s trade border controls have resulted in wasteful government spending, according to a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO).
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Kammac boosts senior leadership team
Third-party logistics (3PL) provider Kammac is strengthening its senior leadership team as the business continues to focus on growth, following its acquisition by the Elanders Group last year.
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Only one in four think it is safe to make hands-free calls while driving, research shows
Research from Startline Motor Finance has revealed that just one in four think it is safe to make hands-free calls while driving, while another 36% do not make hands free calls because of the risk and 22% believe other drivers concentrate less when they are on the phone.
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Digital platform helps Kinaxia boost workplace safety
Kinaxia Logistics has seen a 94% reduction in lost time incidents and a 75% fall in the number of recorded incidents and accidents since introducing SafetyCulture, a digital reporting system.
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John Jempson and Son to close down after over 150 years of trading
More than 150 years after the family firm was founded, John Jempson and Son is to cease trading at the end of June and will transfer most of its 80-plus staff to XPO Logistics.
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Shilling Group buys Shropshire haulier Simmonds Transport
Telford-based Simmonds Transport has been bought by private equity investor Shilling Group in a £2.75m deal.
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Hauliers call for urgent action as apprenticeship numbers plummet
The logistics industry is demanding urgent reform after new research revealed a significant decline in apprenticeships for under 25’s, since the rollout of the Apprenticeship Levy.
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Self-driving vehicles set to be on UK roads by 2026 as Automated Vehicles Act becomes law
Self-driving vehicles could be on British roads by 2026, after the government’s Automated Vehicles (AV) Act became law today (20 May).