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ArticleDB Schenker expands Midlands presence with major warehouse deal
German logistics giant DB Schenker, which recently suspended deliveries into the UK due to Brexit delays, is expanding its presence in the West Midlands in a move expected to create 100 new jobs.The seven-year deal sees the firm take on an additional 153,064sq ft unit at the 21-acre Centurion Park ...
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ArticleParcel and haulage firm Caribou buys C&D Transport Solutions
Parcel, haulage and freight firm Caribou has acquired Prestwich-based C&D Transport Solutions as part of plans to extend its service offering and broaden its delivery network both in the UK and internationally.The purchase allows Caribou to offer same day deliveries to its services and take on the haulage expertise of ...
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ArticleGreencarrier Freight Services opens new Manchester office to drive growth in north of England
Freight forwarding firm Greencarrier Freight Services has opened a new office near Manchester as it moves to strengthen its operations in the north of England.The office, which became fully operational on 4 January, is situated at Manchester Airport.Adrian Frodsham, head of air and ocean, said: “The new office provides good ...
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ArticlePlan to scrap diesel HGVs must not create stranded assets, RHA warns
The RHA is warning the government not to create fleets of stranded assets as it moves to phase out diesel powered HGVs.The call comes as the government mulls when to phase out the sale of new diesel HGVs and the introduction of road pricing to offset the decline in fuel ...
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ArticleHoyer Petrolog drives major restructuring in bid to corner alternative fuels market
Fuel distribution and transport giant Hoyer Petrolog has instigated a major restructuring in response to declining demand for diesel and petrol and the rise in alternative fuels.The restructure sees Hoyer’s Petrolog and Gaslog divisions combined into a new contract division and Allan Davison (pictured), former operations director, replacing Mark Binns ...
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ArticleBristol City Council awards £100,000 to Zedify for zero-emission micro consolidation service
Zero-emission operator Zedify has been awarded a £100,000 grant as part of Bristol City Council’s strategy to ensure 95% of deliveries within its central area are made by electric vehicles within 10 years.Funding is from Bristol’s Go Ultra Low West, a £7m transport project that will provide infrastructure for large-scale ...
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ArticlePolice warn HGV drivers to be vigilant as January sees cargo thefts soar
MercedesMore than 60 cargo thefts from trucks have been reported since the beginning of 2021, amounting to over £1m worth of goods stolen, according to the latest figures from the freight division of the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NAVCIS).Thefts include a high value cargo of fine wines stolen on ...
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ArticleTruck makers to opt for hydrogen fuel cell technology ahead of tough new EU emission targets, says report
Truck manufacturers are investing in hydrogen fuel-cell technology to develop zero-emissions trucks in order to avoid paying hefty penalties for non-compliance with carbon-emission reduction targets from 2025, according to a report by credit rating firm Fitch Ratings.The strategy is being driven by the EU’s recent adoption of emission standards and ...
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ArticlePolice commissioner calls for “inherently unsafe” smart motorways to be ditched
Smart motorways are “inherently unsafe and should be abandoned” a South Yorkshire police and crime commissioner is warning.Dr Alan Billings has written an open letter to transport secretary Grant Shapps following a recent inquest which found that Jason Mercer, 44, from Rotherham, and Alexandru Murgeanu, 22, of Mansfield, who died ...
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ArticleCity Plumbing taps into Bevan Group build quality for new Luton fleet
City Plumbing has taken delivery of 51 Luton bodies from bodybuilder Bevan Group.The order saw City Plumbing return to Bevan after a break of four years, in a move the company said was driven by the quality of the bodybuilder's products, its competitive pricing and its five-year warranty.The bespoke Luton ...
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ArticlePollock (Scotrans) defies pandemic challenges to boost profit in 2020
Pollock (Scotrans) boosted pre-tax profit last year despite a fall in revenues brought about by “challenging” conditions created by the Covid-19 pandemic.The company attributed the pre-tax profit rise to a “healthy mix” of contract work, its cost cutting strategies and a reduction in empty running miles.The Scottish operator reported revenues ...
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ArticleAlloga leases major new warehouse at Derby Commercial Park
Healthcare logistics specialist Alloga UK is expanding its storage footprint with the addition of a major warehouse at Panatonni’s Derby 370 unit at Derby Commercial Park.The move, which is part of a wider strategy to drive growth, will see Alloga occupy a total 1.78 million sq ft of warehouse space. ...
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MT Awards 2021 now open for entries with later deadline of 9 April
The 35th Motor Transoport Awards are now open for entries and to allow more time for companies to prepare entries the deadline has been set for 9 April.The shortlist will be announced at the CV Show on 9 June and, after a virtual awards ceremony in 2020, the announcement of ...
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ArticleJHP Transport calls on Asset Alliance for fleet replacement programme
JHP Transport has taken delivery of 10 new DAF XF 530 tractor units from Asset Alliance, as part of a fleet replacement programme and to support increasing customer demand.The Lanarkshire haulier will put the vehicles to work seven days a week, handling long distance refrigerated transport across the UK.Read more ...
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ArticleGet some fresh air and do some Covid-safe networking at the 2021 CM Golf Day
The Commercial Motor Golf Day is returning for 2021 on 22 July at Lambourne Golf Club, Burnham.The competition is made up of 25 teams of four and the format will be a four-ball full handicap Stableford competition, with the best three individual scores per hole per team counting.The cost ...
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ArticleLogistics UK slams proposal to fine truck drivers entering Kent without negative Covid test
Logistics UK said it was “extremely concerned” at moves by the government to fine HGV drivers who enter Kent without a negative Covid-19 test.Ministers aim to stave off traffic chaos at the county’s ports by imposing £150 penalties on international lorry drivers entering Kent without first obtaining a negative test.But ...
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ArticleRevealed - the world's most fuel-efficient electric van
The most fuel-efficient electric van is the Iveco Daily Electric, according to new research.The analysis by Confused.com also found that the Mercedes-Benz Citan is one of the cheapest fuel-efficient vans on the market, with the price comparison website claiming it costs as little as £15,000 to buy brand new.At the ...
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ArticleFraikin signs deal to replace Rearo truck and van fleet
Fraikin has won a tender to replace all of laminates manufacturer Rearo’s fleet of owned trucks and vans with a contract hire solution made up of Mercedes-Benz Actros, DAF LFs and Sprinters.It secured the deal after demonstrating how hiring assets could help Rearo manage operating costs, particularly with regards to ...
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ArticleUPS 'cash on delivery' transactions putting drivers at risk, Unite claims
UPS said it was working hard to mitigate an increase in ‘cash on delivery’ (CoD) transactions taking place when goods are delivered, after concerns were raised about drivers’ safety.Incidences of CoD have risen since the beginning of the year, due to the UK having left the European Union and deliveries ...
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ArticleNew DHL Supply Chain row sees workers at Dartford hub balloted for strike action
DHL said it was willing to work with Unite to resolve a dispute at its Dartford distribution centre, which the trade union claimed had been designed to weaken its protection of staff.More than 350 DHL Supply Chain workers are now being balloted for industrial action after a member of staff ...