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ArticleGist tackles Christmas rush with 188 new DAF vehicles and 450 extra trailers
Supply chain specialist Gist has taken delivery of 188 brand new DAF Euro-6 vehicles and more than 450 additional trailers for its operational fleet.The new units were delivered to Gist sites across the UK and the Republic of Ireland this month and are already in use to cope with increased ...
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Driver recruitment struggles, CPC value and agency use trends revealed in latest Fraikin research
Nearly three-quarters (70.4%) of operators struggle to fill their HGV driver vacancies some or all of the time, according to new research just published by motortransport.co.uk.Meanwhile, more than half (51.6%) of operators do not think Driver CPC has added any value to their business since its introduction to the UK ...
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Hilary Devey's HLD Holdings dogged by mounting losses at Pall-Ex subsidiaries in 2018
Mounting losses of £1.7m accrued by Pall-Ex’s three haulage subsidiaries - Shears Brothers (Transport), Intercounty Distribution and Pall-Ex London - “constrained” HLD Holding's performance last year, according to its latest annual results.HLD Holdings, which is owned by entrepreneur Hilary Devey, sold Pall-Ex to its management and network members for an ...
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ArticleNikola CEO slams truck manufacturers for avoiding switch to alternative fuels
Trevor Milton (pictured), CEO of Nikola Motor Company, has accused OEM truck giants of putting the brakes on the switch to zero emissions but warned them that the days of diesel are “dying pretty quick”.Speaking to motortransport.co.uk following the release of new data by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) ...
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ArticleClipper Logistics ploughs through Brexit and UK high street turbulence to deliver "impressive" half year results
Clipper Logistics has defied UK high street turmoil and Brexit uncertainty to deliver "impressive" revenue growth in the first six months of the financial year, boosted by "strong growth" in e-fulfilment and returns management, according to its interim results.Announcing Clipper Logistics half year results for the six months to 31 ...
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Article'Let's tackle the key issues together,' RHA tells new government
The RHA has congratulated Prime Minister Boris Johnson on his General Election victory but urged him to work with the freight and logistics trade on "a number of key issues of vital importance to member companies"."Over the past three years we have highlighted the risks and impacts of whatever Brexit ...
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ArticleBoughey Distribution owner reports solid trading
NWF Group - owner of grocery specialist Boughey Distribution - has reported trading is in line with expectations, with figures for the half year expected to be ahead of 2018.The specialist UK distributor of fuel, food and feed said that the recent completion of two acquisitions in its fuel network, ...
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Article'We still risk the chaos of a no-deal Brexit,' FTA warns
The FTA has welcomed the "clarity and direction" that the General Election result has provided to businesses planning for Brexit.However, it has warned that without the passing of the Withdrawal Agreement through parliament, there is still the risk of a no-deal departure from the EU on 31 January 2020, which ...
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ArticleNew contracts drive record revenues at NC Cammack & Son
Transport and warehousing business NC Cammack & Son has revealed it is on track for a record year as it celebrates its centenary.Revenues for the Essex-based company, which is part of the Kinaxia Logistics group, are forecast to reach £8m for 2019, up from £7.3m, boosted by additional work for ...
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ArticleDiscover the different approaches to tachographs and telematics adopted by CV operators
Since June 2019, it has been mandatory for all new vehicles to be fitted with the latest smart tachographs. The smart tacho is designed to be more secure, provide an interface to satellite navigation systems, as well as an intelligent transport system (ITS) interface. It also includes a facility to ...
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ArticleMan Coed VM replaces Transits with Isuzu Grafters
Welsh arborist and grounds maintenance company Man Coed VM has taken delivery of its first Isuzu 3.5 tonne rigid trucks after receiving a glowing recommendation from a subcontractor who also runs them.The Isuzu Grafter N35.125 4x2 rigids are replacing five incumbent Ford Transit arb vehicles in the company’s 31-strong commercial ...
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ArticleLoss of key customer led to Stanian sale, say administrators
Stanian Transport’s insolvency can be traced back to the loss of a key customer 18 months ago, which set in motion a chain of events that led to its pre-packaged sale last month, according to administrators.The long-standing Manchester haulage business was sold for £35,000 on 18 November to the children ...
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ArticleGreenergy 'no longer a suspect' in Serious Fraud Office investigation
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has said Greenergy is no longer a suspect in its ongoing investigation into certain aspects of biodiesel trading.The investigation, which began in May and is being carried out jointly by the SFO and Dutch authorities, saw a number of sites, including five of Greenergy’s UK ...
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Nominations open for Everywoman Transport & Logistics Awards
Nominations for the 2020 Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards are now open.The awards are free to enter and the perfect opportunity to showcase role models to inspire more women to explore the many and varied career opportunities in transport and logistics.Nominations close on 10 February and the awards ceremony ...
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ArticleThe Pallet Network signs Hambridge Transport and Big G Logistics
The Pallet Network (TPN) has signed up two new member companies to its network - and said more additions are in the pipeline for 2020.Hambridge Transport in Coventry and the relatively new logistics business Stevenage-based Big G Logistics will officially join TPN in January.Hambridge, which specialises in distribution and global ...
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ArticleStockton Riverside logistics apprenticeship programme shows what can be done when employers step up to the plate
Securing funding for logistics apprentices is only half the battle when it comes to solving the skills crisis – getting students and employers talking is also vital. Stockton Riverside College (SRC) on the south bank of the Tees believes that with its Logistics Academy it has created a successful collaborative ...
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ArticleCM Downton seals £40m of new business
CM Downton has capped off a successful year by sealing new and extended business worth more than £40m.The Gloucestershire-based EV Cargo company has won a nationwide distribution contract with turf supplier Rolawn; extended its contract with container manufacturer Berry Global and sealed a deal with Belgian logistics firm 2XL to ...
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ArticleJigsaw wins contract to import and distribute glass bottles from Dubai
A current shortage of glass bottles in the UK is being addressed after consortium Jigsaw won a contract to import and distribute bottles from Dubai.The agreement sees Jigsaw, Allport Cargo Services (ACS) and CM Downton working together to handle 200 containers of glass bottles a month shipped from the Al ...
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ArticleWincanton wins five-year contract with Watson Fuels
Wincanton has won a five-year contract with Watson Fuels to handle all of the distributor’s artic fuel activity across the UK.As part of the agreement, Wincanton will use its shared-user EnergyLink tanker fleet to deliver fuel into Watson Fuels’ national depot network, as well as directly to its artic customers ...
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ArticleCasio renews supply chain deal with Yusen Logistics
Yusen Logistics’ 25-year partnership with Casio UK has been extended after the electronics manufacturer renewed its total UK supply chain operation.Yusen handles Casio’s full range of products destined for the consumer and business markets, which includes digital pianos, cash registers, watches and calculators.Yusen Logistics said that the success of its ...