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ArticleEuropa opens £60m Corby warehouse
Europa has opened its £60m warehouse in Corby on time, in spite of “a huge number of obstacles” created by the Covid-19 pandemic.And the logistics operator said it had already won a new contract, helping the facility to reach capacity.Located on a 25-acre site at Midlands Logistics Park, the ground ...
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ArticleJohn Lewis biomethane filling station to open in December
John Lewis Partnership (JLP) is building a biomethane gas filling station at its Bracknell Waitrose site to fuel 120 HGVs, as it pulls forward its ambition to eliminate fossil fuels from its fleet by 2030.The station will be built in conjunction with Air Liquide and will open in December, making ...
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ArticleRHA begins search for Britain's 'HGV Heroes'
The RHA has launched a campaign, ‘HGV Heroes’ to recognise the work lorry drivers do all through the year.As well as acknowledging the constant delivery of food, medicines and PPE to NHS frontline staff, the association said it was time to recognise that the industry does “an incredible job – ...
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ArticlePalletways reports modest revenue growth but fears pandemic will put further brake on profits
Palletways increased turnover by 4% last year, due to more members joining the network, but it warned that Covid-19 is expected to have an impact on its financial performance.Latest results for Palletways (UK) showed that in the year ending 30 June 2019, revenues for the pallet network grew to £197.9m, ...
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ArticleMore details emerge on Drive Force (UK) collapse
Administrators handling the affairs of Drive Force (UK) have confirmed that the business has ceased trading with the loss of 47 jobs.The Bristol company appointed Paul Wood and Simon Haskew at Begbies Traynor on 4 June and its doors were closed for the last time.Wood, a partner at Begbies Traynor, ...
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ArticleLegal action against London mayor moves closer amid growing anger over congestion charge hike
Pressure is growing on London mayor Sadiq Khan to reverse his decision to increase the congestion charge after the lawyer taking legal action against him told motortransport.co.uk he had received wide-ranging support.Black Antelope Law director Shaheen Mamun said that since he put the mayor on notice of a legal challenge, ...
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ArticlePlanning ahead for the new normal
As the world slowly starts to return to become more familiar, with the non-essential shops opening, us being able to socialise a bit more and seeing our families and the dream of having a pie and a pint almost within grasp, it seems like a good opportunity to look both ...
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Wincanton will not be blown off course by Covid-19
Wincanton has reported a strong set of financial results for the year to 31 March 2020, with revenue up 5% to £1.2bn and pre-tax profits up 7% to £52.9m, driven by a 26% rise in revenue from its retail grocery division which picked up a sizeable contract with Morrisons in ...
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ArticleBridgetime Transport doubles its parcel facility in Cwmbran
Left to right: Mark Thomas, Simon Hammett and Robbie Evans from Bridgetime TransportBridgetime Transport, part of The APC network, has opened a new operational parcel depot in Cwmbran.The depot has a workforce of 17 and will be looking to recruit for more roles in the local area in the coming ...
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ArticleTradeteam in drinks distribution deal with Palletways London
Palletways London - part of the Palletways express freight system, owned by Imperial - has been appointed by drinks logistics business Tradeteam to distribute beers, ciders, wines, spirits and soft drinks across the UK and Ireland.Tradeteam provides local and national drinks delivery solutions for leading brands and blue-chip companies. Palletways ...
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ArticleLT Baldwin Transport helps feed frontline staff and community during lockdown
Leyton-based haulier LT Baldwin Transport is delivering to foodbanks nationwide using Pallet-Track’s network members.The company, which joined the Pallet-Track network in 2014, is collaborating with furniture and catering hire business Yahire, fresh food delivery company Scoff Meals and Vietnamese cash and carry firm Longdan to deliver essential services to the ...
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ArticleTravis Perkins to cut 2,500 jobs as Covid-19 pandemic continues to bite
Builders merchant Travis Perkins is to axe 2,500 jobs and close 165 branches as it prepares for a significant fall in demand for building supplies over the next two years in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.The company, which operates a fleet of over 600 trucks, is to cut jobs ...
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ArticleFingers crossed that additional funding for customs staff is enough, says BIFA
A government move to inject another £50m into training and recruiting customs agents in the wake of its decision not to extend the Brexit transition period has been given a muted welcome by the freight industry.The additional funding was announced by HMRC last week to help businesses prepare for the ...
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ArticleEV Cargo launches new division to drive growth across the group
Logistics and technology business EV Cargo has launched a new division which will integrate a range of services across the group as part of a wider strategy to drive growth.Dubbed EV Cargo Solutions, the new division has Jigsaw, the group’s 4PL, sitting at its heart.The division will also offer on-demand ...
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ArticleFurther hike in London congestion charge "a disgrace", industry claims
Plans to raise the London congestion charge by 30% and extend it to evenings and weekends, has been slammed by the logistics industry.London Mayor Sadiq Khan confirmed today (16 June) that the congestion charge will rise to £15 from 22 June to tackle rising levels of traffic in central London.The ...
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ArticleYodel confirms Ben Mitchell as chief financial officer
Yodel has appointed Ben Mitchell as its new chief financial officer following a period as interim CFO.He replaces Peter Keegans who left the business in April.Mitchell’s previous posts include corporate finance director at Ellerman Investments and commercial finance director at Shop Direct group.Mike Hancox, Yodel chief executive, said: “It’s a ...
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ArticleFleet Source gets green light to deliver FORS training in lockdown
Transport for London (TfL) has given Fleet Source the go-ahead to deliver FORS-funded training on road safety and environmental responsibility during lockdown.Fleet Source, which provides FORS professional driver training, will deliver the theory element of its Safe Urban Driving, Van Smart and LoCity training courses.It will schedule on-cycle practical training ...
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ArticleUnited Pallet Network takes on Downes Transport
Downes Transport has signed up with United Pallet Network (UPN) after Pallet Track gave the company 12 months’ notice last year.The family firm, which is based in Amesbury, Wiltshire will cover SP and several RG postcodes for UPN.UPN MD David Brown welcomed Downes Transport to the network. He said: “Downes ...
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ArticleForeign drivers entering UK not exempt from 14-day self-isolation rule
Foreign drivers working for UK operators who returned to their home countries during lockdown are not exempt from the 14-day self-isolation rules, it has emerged.On 8 June, the government introduced new rules that all international arrivals into the UK are required to self-isolate for a fortnight.Home Secretary Priti Patel said ...
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ArticleFORS resumes Bronze site audits as Covid-19 lockdown restrictions ease
FORS is lifting its suspension of all Bronze site audits this week following government moves to ease Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.FORS members in England will be able to book Bronze on-site audits from today (Monday 15 June).However, all FORS operators requesting a Bronze on-site audit will be required to complete a ...