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ArticleApprenticeship levy targets should focus on quality, not quantity, argues think tank
The government should abandon its target of three million apprenticeships in the UK by 2020 in order to focus on the quality of the actual qualifications, according to think tank Reform.In a report reviewing the first year of the tax, called 'The Great Training Robbery: Assessing the first year of ...
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ArticleWhat will logistics operations look like in the (not too distant) future?
Skills for Logistics MD David Coombes argues we are on the cusp of a robotic revolution, and questions what this could mean for the industry's workforce. Watching the speeding autonomous trucks on Blade Runner 2049 recently has made me think that in 30 years’ time this in all probability will ...
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ArticleUlemco developing 100% hydrogen-powered combustion engine
Ulemco is developing what it claims is the world’s first 100% hydrogen-powered combustion engine for a lorry.The Liverpool-based vehicle technology firm is converting a Volvo FH16 to run solely on hydrogen. It is expected to be on the road later this year.Rather than using a hydrogen fuel cell and electric ...
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ArticleBidfood looking to recruit after opening new Penrith depot
Foodservice provider Bidfood is looking to recruit drivers and warehouse staff at its newly opened depot in Penrith, Cumbria.The depot was purchased from AF Blakemore & Son, which is part of Spar UK.It includes a 21,357ft² ambient centre and 5,078ft² freezer development. It will be used to service Bidfood customers ...
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ArticleDHL Supply Chain wins five-year extension with TK Maxx owner TJX Europe
DHL Supply Chain has won a five year extension to its logistics management contract with apparel and home fashions retailer TJX Europe, which is known for its TK Maxx brand in the UK.This latest deal, which will see DHL continue to manage TJX Europe’s group’s logistics operations across Europe, further ...
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ArticleYusen Logistics renews deal with Mitsubishi Electric
Yusen Logistics UK has renewed its contract with Mitsubishi Electric to provide inbound and reverse logistics services.The logistics company, which has been providing logistic and warehousing services for Mitsubishi Electric since 2007, will provide all inbound logistics, from palletised and handball containers through to picking product for dispatch, as well ...
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ArticleFarrall's Group and Palletforce introduce 'dual livery'
Palletforce and network founder-member Farrall’s Group have unveiled a livery celebrating their longstanding partnership.The “dual livery” features a combination of the two companies’ logos on an orange and red background.Jim Perry, MD of Farrall’s Group, said: “We are passionate about Palletforce and delivering a world class pallet network solution, so ...
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Building materials boost drove John Jempson & Son onwards last year
Family-run John Jempson & Son added more than £1m to its turnover last year, thanks to a buoyant construction market in London.The Rye, East Sussex haulier and Palletforce member reported a turnover of £13.8m for the year ending 31 October 2017, up 8% on 2016’s £12.7m.Pre-tax profit also increased to ...
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ArticleJobs saved at Conviviality after Matthew Clark and Bibendum snapped up
Drivers’ jobs have been safeguarded following the administration of wholesaler Conviviality after its drink supplier arm was sold to C&C Group.It followed hot on the heels of the sale of Conviviality’s retail division, which includes Bargain Booze and Wine Rack, to Bestway.Conviviality entered administration at the beginning of April, after ...
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ArticleAspray takes the pain as it positions itself for future gain
A turn-round strategy introduced at Aspray Transport last year led to the next day carrier spending almost £400,000 to tackle a "highly challenging" environment resulting in the firm recording a loss.For the year ending 30 June 2017, the company, which trades as Aspray24, reported turnover fall of £32.4m (2016: £49m ...
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ArticleCaldicot Group snaps up Overbrook Recovery
Gwent-based recovery firm Caldicot Group has acquired Overbrook Recovery in a move which will see the company expand its portfolio of depots to four regional centres.The deal see Caldicot Group take over Gloucestershire-based Recovery Group’s 30-strong staff and two depots, including an MOT and vehicle recovery centre in Hakwell in ...
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ArticleMatthew Kibble Transport buys Fullforce Logistics
Matthew Kibble Transport has bought Coventry-based Fullforce Logistics.This latest acquisition, which follows the purchase of Kent-based Shakespeare Transport in March 2015, sees the Lancashire haulier broaden its geographical reach and gain a new Midlands operating base.It said further acquisitions are on the cards.Under the terms of the sale, former Fullforce ...
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ArticleShop Direct consolidates three fulfilment centres into one
Online retailer Shop Direct – owner of the Very and Littlewoods brands – is to open a 500,000 ft2 automated fulfilment centre near Castle Donington in Leicestershire.The new facility will replace three operations in Greater Manchester and will allow Shop Direct to increase its cut-off time for next-day delivery from ...
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Institute of the Motor Industry says apprenticeship levy complexity is hurting figures
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has called for reforms to the apprenticeship levy after take up figures for apprenticeships continued to decline in the UK a year after the tax went live. Steve Nash, chief executive of the IMI, said that while numbers in the motor industry are ...
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ArticlePremier Logistics MD confident firm will bounce back
Premier Logistics MD Lee Christopher has predicted the haulier will bounce back after two disastrous acquisitions and the end of its Pall-Ex work led to a £1m loss that triggered an emergency loan from its new network. The Leicestershire firm’s recently published accounts for the 16 months to 30 April ...
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ArticleRoad transport gender pay gaps exposed
The transport sector is guilty of paying men more than women, with nine of the top 10 companies in the MT Top 100 reporting a gender pay gap. The deadline for reporting gender pay gaps for companies with more than 250 employees passed last week.The outcome was a median average ...
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ArticleOwens Group enjoys strong revenue growth after steel sector recovery
Recovery in the UK steel sector combined with new contract wins helped boost Owens Group's turnover by more than a fifth last year.Reporting its results for the year to 30 June 2017, the company, which rebranded to Owens Group in 2016, recorded a 22% rise in turnover to £55.6m (2016: ...
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Moya Greene expected to leave Royal Mail in coming weeks
Royal Mail CEO Moya Greene is rumoured to be preparing to step down, with the head of the business's GLS division tipped to fill her shoes.Greene has been the CEO of the delivery giant for eight years, during which time she has overseen the privatisation of the business and the ...
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ArticleWincanton extends Halfords contract for five more years
Wincanton has signed a new five year contract with cycling and car accessories retailer Halfords, extending the partnership between the two companies to 8 years.Under the deal, Wincanton will remain Halford’s sole UK supplier of transport services, delivering car maintenance, car enhancement, car servicing, cycling and travel products from Halfords’ ...