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ArticleOperation Brock mothballed as traffic returns to normal levels
The Operation Brock contraflow system on the M20 has been mothballed from today (26 April), as the impact of new Brexit border regulations at the Channel ports abates.The system was put in place in December 2020 in anticipation of expected disruption at the ports at the end of the Brexit ...
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ArticleLorry driver trapped after 40-foot container lands on truck at Felixstowe Port
A lorry driver was injured at the Port of Felixstowe last week after a 40ft container was dropped onto his truck, crushing the vehicle and trapping him in the remains of the cab.Four fire engines and the ambulance service were called to the Port of Felixstowe just after 5pm on ...
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ArticleOver two thirds of logistics firms predict Brexit will harm their business, Logistics UK report reveals
Over two thirds of logistics firms are predicting that Brexit will have an adverse effect on their business whilst more than half are unhappy at the level of government support, a report from Logistics UK and accountancy firm CBW has revealed.However the report also revealed signs of optimism with almost ...
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ArticleHGV driver jailed for carrying stun gun “for protection” after attack by illegal immigrants in France
An HGV driver found in possession of a stun gun and pepper spray, which he claimed was for his protection after illegal immigrants broke his arm during an attack in France, has been jailed for 18 months.The High Court in Glasgow heard that the stun gun and pepper spray were ...
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ArticleMT Awards 2020: Pioneering on electric vehicles takes DPD to Clean Fleet Van Operator of the Year award
In line with its wider urban delivery strategy, parcels firm DPD is aiming to build an all-electric fleet in “double-quick” time. By the end of 2020 it planned for more than 600 vehicles, around 10% of its fleet, to be fully electric – up from 147 by the end of ...
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ArticleWigan-based 3PL wins multi-year deal with clothing manufacturer Henri-Lloyd
Third-party logistics specialist, 3PL, has secured a multi-year partnership with British clothing manufacturer, Henri-Lloyd, to manage its e-commerce and logistics supply chain following the firm’s move to a direct-to-consumer (DTC) business model.Henri-Lloyd’s strategy sees it cut out all distributors and retailers in a bid to offer cheaper prices and meet ...
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ArticleCaribou adds Six Ten Logistics to growing stable of transport firms
Parcel, haulage and freight firm Caribou is continuing its acquisition drive with the purchase of Swindon-based Six Ten Logistics.This latest acquisition closely follows the company’s purchase of Prestwich haulier C&D Transport Solutions in January this year and Lincolnshire County Couriers in Grantham at the end of last year. The firm ...
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ArticleTevva joins forces with energy firm Vattenfall to offer operators electricity and hydrogen infrastructure
UK-based electric truck manufacturer Tevva Motors has teamed up with energy firm Vattenfall Network Solutions to help operators switch to a zero-emission fleet.The partnership is working together to create an energy infrastructure to Tevva’s long-range electric vehicles.Tevva, which produces trucks ranging from 7.5 tonne to 19 tonnes, uses grid electricity ...
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ArticleValue of online sales up 62% in March as e-commerce trend continues
Shoppers continued splashing the cash online in March, deciding not to wait for the imminent reopening of stores, with sales increasing by 0.6% according to official figures.It meant the value of online sales were up 62% on March 2020 - the first ever lockdown month - and was the largest ...
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ArticleTKL Skip Hire recruits drivers and buys new Hiab skiploaders
Yorkshire waste and recycling business TKL Skip Hire has taken on three drivers as part of an expansion plan following its purchase of Hiab Multilift skiploaders.They will operate the trio of Futura FTR12s installed onto a Scania chassis.The company, which operates across South and West Yorkshire, as well as Derbyshire, ...
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ArticleTwo more fashion brands sign up to InPost's QR code returns service
E-commerce delivery firm InPost said schuh and New Look had become the latest brands to sign up to its QR code returns service ‘Instant Returns’.The service was recently launched to make the returns process quicker and easier for consumers by removing the need for shoppers to print a label.Instead, they ...
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ArticleStolen vehicle tracking specialist CanTrack bought by telematics company Radius
Telematics firm Radius has acquired Milton Keynes-based CanTrack, a stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) tracking service.CanTrack protects high value vehicles and assets using a software platform combined with an in-house investigations unit.Radius said it also has a live tracking business that complements the SVR division.Bill Holmes (pictured left), Radius chief executive, ...
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ArticlePartners at haulage firm convicted of illegally burning waste
An agricultural haulage boss has been branded “pig-headed” by a judge after he repeatedly ignored warnings about burning waste on his land illegally.Father and son David and Nicholas Channer, partners at Amersham haulier J Channer & Sons, ignored waste management laws and were convicted following an investigation by the Environment ...
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ArticleWarburtons rises to electric challenge with first 16-tonner from Renault Trucks
Bakery brand Warburtons has found the next best thing since sliced bread and rolled out its first 16-tonne, 100% electric Renault Trucks D Z.E.The vehicle, which can cover up to 150km on a single charge and carries around six tonnes of bread and bakery products to multiple locations across London, ...
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ArticleArrowXL invests £500,000 in delivery software upgrade
ArrowXL has spent half a million pounds upgrading its hand-held delivery software to increase efficiency.It partnered with supply chain tech firm Zetes and is now using Honeywell CT60 HHTs, which can read barcodes from further away and identify those in a poor condition.Read more ArrowXL has the power to ...
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ArticleMT Awards 2020: Shrewd moves take Expect to the Haulier of the Year title
Surging profits, a string of successful contracts and a shrewd growth plan have made Expect Distribution a stand-out performer in the haulage sector. But the Bradford-based 3PL has also made the welfare and gender diversity of its staff a top priority.These may be uncertain times, but the only concern for ...
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ArticleDVSA urges operators to bring forward fleet tests to avoid "absolutely horrendous" bottleneck later in year
The DVSA is encouraging operators to pull forward their annual tests after concerns grew that last year’s exemptions now threaten to overwhelm the regime.MoTs for heavy vehicles and trailers were suspended in 2020 in light of the coronavirus pandemic and the impact of this decision is expected to be felt ...
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ArticlePallet-Track welcomes third new member of the year
Pallet-Track has accepted its third new member of the year after Grays-based Twin Wheel Logistics joined the growing network.The Essex company has recently moved to a new three-acre site and will cover part of the RM postcode on behalf of the Wolverhampton-based pallet group.Its membership will see further expansion of ...
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ArticlePanther Logistics signs delivery deal with My 1st Years
Panther Logistics has entered into an agreement with baby brand My 1st Years to deliver its heavy outdoor items range.The two-man logistics firm was chosen after it offered to deliver the Discovery Create & Paint Easel and the Discovery Mud Pie Kitchen direct to where the customer required it.My 1st ...
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ArticleDVLA urges HGV drivers to book a D4 medical
GPs have been told to prioritise D4 medicals for professional drivers, despite the current exemption remaining in place, according to the DVLA.The licensing agency said it had been working with the British Medical Association (BMA) to ensure doctors were aware of the need for HGV drivers to have D4 medical ...