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Industry welcomes Labour’s vision for ports
Logistics UK said it looked forward to working with Labour on plans to pump £1.8bn into the nation’s ports and end industrial decline, if the party was successful at the next election.
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Second weekend closure of M25 coming down the road
The M25 will be closed for a full weekend for a second time next month, as engineers continue with the junction 10 improvement scheme.
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HMT Group votes for Volvo with new FH delivery
Transport and distribution firm HMT Group has taken on seven new Volvo FH 460 Globetrotter XLs.
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Connected Kerb to launch smart charging public network after successful trial
Charge point operator Connected Kerb is rolling out smart charging across its nationwide public network, following a successful government-backed trial last year.
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Road Transport Expo’s Knowledge Zone is a must-attend for forward-thinking fleet operators
If you are responsible for the safe and compliant management of an HGV fleet, then the Road Transport Expo (RTX) Knowledge Zone conference is a must-attend event for you. Taking place across all three days of the free-to-attend summer tradeshow, the Knowledge Zone will bring together road transport experts to ...
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Volvo delivers better than expected profit as demand “normalises”
Truck manufacturer Volvo’s profit fell by a smaller amount than expected in Q1 2024, as demand returns to more normal levels across a number of markets, following a strong 2023.
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Food wholesaler T.Quality takes delivery of 26 bespoke rigid trucks from Fraikin
Food wholesaler T. Quality has taken delivery of the first of 26 new rigid trucks on a seven-year full-service contract hire agreement from Fraikin.
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Durham haulier becomes fifth new member to join Pallet-Track in 2024
A Durham-based logistics firm has become the fifth new member to join Pallet-Track in 2024, as part of major growth plans.
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IKEA opens major distribution centre in Dublin in partnership with Wincanton and XPO
IKEA Ireland is opening a major distribution centre in Rathcoole, County Dublin today (17 April), which will be operated by Wincanton, with deliveries carried out by XPO Logistics.
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Monex Group reaches finals of Welsh business awards
The Monex Group has been shortlisted along wth five other companies in the B2B Customer Commitment Award category of the Wales Business Awards 2024, sponsored by Chambers Wales.
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Obstacles to creating a shared charging network can be resolved quickly, AFP taskforce finds
Many of the challenges to creating a shared charging network could potentially be resolved quite quickly, according to research by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
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Are you ready to meet the 2024 Motor Transport Decarbonisation Power Players?
Are you ready to meet the 2024 Motor Transport Decarbonisation Power Players? These are the individuals that are leading the way in reducing carbon emissions from road transport in the UK. They have demonstrated their commitment to decarbonisation through their actions, achievements, and impact. They have invested in low-carbon technologies, ...
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Brigade Electronics adds AI to its Backeye 360 camera system
Brigade Electronics has added artificial intelligence technology to its Backeye 360 camera system, which can detect the presence of humans in vehicle blind spots.
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Almost all new trucks sold in 2040 to be zero-emission, European Parliament rules
The European Parliament has approved a law that will require almost all new trucks sold in 2040 to be zero-emission.
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RHA launches manifesto to support hauliers operating in London
The RHA has called on the next London Mayor to appoint a freight commissioner and a freight council to ensure greater support for the haulage and coach sectors.
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XPO Logistics holds fourth Female Drivers Forum
XPO Logistics is holding its fourth annual Female Drivers Forum today (16 April) at the company’s national distribution centre in Crick, Northamptonshire.
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Transport and logistics workers least happiest, new careers index reveals
Transport and logistics professionals are the least happy workers amongst all sectors, according to the findings of the recently launched Career Happiness Index
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Wincanton wins extensions to transport and warehouse contracts with Dobbies
Wincanton has won extended warehouse and transport contracts to provide premium home delivery, store replenishment and e-commerce services for garden centre retailer Dobbies.
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Fox Group takes delivery of four new Volvo electric trucks
Family-owned Fox Group is taking delivery of four new zero tailpipe emission Volvo trucks which will be used to service a low carbon asphalt plant being constructed at its site in Leyland.
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Don Valley MP visits local haulier JMS Doncaster to discuss industry challenges
Nick Fletcher, MP for Don Valley, recently visited logistics firm JMS Doncaster where he toured the facilities, met with employees, and discussed key issues impacting the local logistics industry.