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ArticleRivus wins five-year fleet management deal with Kier
Rivus Fleet Solutions has signed a five-year fleet management and maintenance deal with construction firm Kier which sees it take over the construction firm’s 7,000 vehicle fleet operation.The new partnership sees Rivus Fleet Solutions, previously BT Fleet, provide service, maintenance & repair (SMR) services, accident management, and vehicle procurement through ...
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ArticleKnights of Old halves losses and eyes quick return to profit
Knights of Old Group has insisted it is on course to return to operating profitability this year after its latest results showed a £1.2m pre-tax loss.It said new deals in the contract distribution sector and the acquisition of Steve Porter Transport in August 2019 will help the business return to ...
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ArticleMake a bigger investment in road safety, operators urged
Significant financial, regulatory and societal barriers are preventing commercial vehicle operators from investing more in road safety practices, according to a report from the International Road Transport Union (IRU).It found that while 80% of logistics operators will continue to invest in road safety and the industry recognises it has a ...
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ArticleKuehne + Nagel upbeat despite "unknown scope" of Coronavirus
Kuehne + Nagel continued to improve on its results in 2019 and said it was looking ahead with confidence, despite the “unknown scope” of the Coronavirus.The global 3PL increased net turnover in the 2019 business year by 1.5% to 21.1bn CHF, with gross profit up 3.5% to 8bn CHF (£6.4bn).Profits ...
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ArticleOcado Group orders further 30 Iveco Stralis NP tractor units to double natural gas fleet
Ocado Group has doubled the number of trucks in its fleet running on natural gas after ordering a further 30 Iveco Stralis NP tractor units.The online supermarket said 10 have already entered service and the remaining 20 will follow throughout 2020.In January last year it became the first UK retailer ...
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ArticleThe Pallet Network recruits Time Logistics
Time Logistics in Tamworth has become the latest haulier to sign up to The Pallet Network (TPN).The Midlands-based company has not belonged to a pallet network before, but it said it had worked with TPN members and was familiar with its systems and service levels.Time Logistics MD Jason Palmer said: ...
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ArticlePF Whitehead Transport Services increases profits
Croydon-based PF Whitehead Transport Services increased profits by 2.6% last year on revenues that remained broadly static.The storage, distribution and haulage contractor reported a pre-tax profit of £712,229 for the year ending 31 July 2019, up from £694,030 the year before.Turnover was £8.23m, compared with £8.28m in 2018.The 50-year-old business ...
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ArticleNew Brexit border rules will require 50,000 extra customs officers, government admits
The government has confirmed that around 50,000 workers will need to be recruited to fill out customs paperwork for trade with the EU after Brexit in a Canada-style deal.Pressed by Labour MP Justin Madders over whether it was feasible to recruit and train an estimated 50,000 new customs officers in ...
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ArticleEric Vick Transport to close in April
Gloucestershire haulier Eric Vick Transport is to close in April after almost 70 years of business.The family-owned firm blamed a sluggish economy, new legislation and a weak UK manufacturing industry for the decision.It is understood that it would prefer to close the business rather than risk selling off assets to ...
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ArticleFord Motor Company signs up for ITT Hub 2020
Ford Motor Company is the latest big name to sign up for ITT Hub 2020 at Farnborough International Conference & Exhibition Centre on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 May.Ford will be showcasing its latest commercial vehicle range and providing live demos.The company joins over 80 confirmed exhibitors including DAF Trucks, ...
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ArticleCoca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company extends Wincanton partnership for Island of Ireland warehousing
Wincanton has renewed its Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland (IOI) warehousing contract with Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (HBC).Building on a working relationship that stretches back to 2016, Wincanton will continue to provide warehousing services from its dedicated facility in Knockmore Hill, Lisburn, Northern Ireland, for a further two years.A ...
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ArticleCEVA Logistics agrees Airbus deal
CEVA Logistics has won a five-year contract with Airbus, managing spare parts and components at the aircraft manufacturer’s site in Hamburg.Starting this month, the contract involves consolidating the parts at the German site from locations across Europe, including France, Spain and the UK, as well as Germany.CEVA said it planned ...
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ArticleMigrant gangs step up attacks on British truckers
The RHA has repeated its plea to the French authorities to do more to protect truck drivers from violent migrant gangs looking to enter the UK illegally.The call comes after an HGV driver was allegedly threatened with guns and knives at a French service station on Thursday night (20 February).The ...
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ArticleHauliers claim victory as Coventry CAZ scheme is scrapped
Plans for a controversial clean air zone (CAZ) in Coventry have been abandoned in a move the RHA has described as "a victory for common sense".The government has now backed Coventry City Council’s plans to improve air quality without charging hauliers and other road users.New measures including improved road networks ...
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ArticleDHL Supply Chain extends Aston Martin contract to 2027 and will manage new South Wales production facility
DHL Supply Chain, the principal logistics partner for Aston Martin, has been appointed to manage the full in-bound supply chain at St Athan, the company’s new manufacturing facility in South Wales.In addition, DHL’s contract with the iconic British manufacturer has been extended to the end of 2027 following a successful ...
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ArticleSuttons Tankers wins national contract with AdBlue supplier Yara
(Left-to-right) Suttons Tankers MD Michael Cundy and Paul Norman, UK & Ireland manager for the Air1 business at YaraSuttons Tankers has won a five-year contract with AdBlue producer Yara for the customer delivery of the company’s Air1-branded bulk AdBlue.Part of the global Suttons Group, the company will transport the clear ...
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ArticleHoyer wins new business for retail fuels delivery to Shell service stations in the UK
Hoyer has announced plans to grow its Petrolog business with Shell for the delivery of retail fuels in the UK.The new contract includes two additional loading locations at Kingsbury and Hythe that will make deliveries in the Midlands and Hampshire areas.The deal sees the UK relationship between Hoyer and Shell ...
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ArticleNew European MD takes the wheel at Pall-Ex
Pall-Ex has appointed Mark Steel to the newly-created role of European MD for its international operation.He joined Pall-Ex in 2016 as sales and marketing director, having previously held roles within logistics and the Royal Air Force, and has played a key role in establishing major new corporate contracts for the ...
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ArticleVeolia refuse collection staff to strike over holiday pay
Seven days of strike action among Veolia refuse workers have been announced in a dispute over holiday pay.Bin collections and street cleaning services in the London borough of Tower Hamlets will stop after the employees of Veolia, which holds the refuse, recycling and street cleaning contract for the borough, voted ...
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Government urged to maintain 10-year freeze on fuel duty in March Budget
The government is being urged not to raise fuel duty in the forthcoming Budget following speculation that the first increase in a decade is on the cards.Reports suggest that the plan under consideration is an increase of around 2ppl, although the rise may not be introduced until next year.However, the ...