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Direct Vision Standard stalling purchase of cleaner HGVs in London, says FTA
The FTA has accused London mayor Sadiq Khan of scoring “a spectacular own goal” in his plans to clean up the capital’s air quality, due to the confusion over the Direct Vision Standard (DVS).The trade association said the length of time it is taking to finalise the qualification levels for ...
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Amazon threat to e-commerce market but not innovating as fast as perceived, says Metapack founder
Amazon is a "10 tonne gorilla in the room" in the e-commerce market according to the founder of Metapack, who publicly called out the threat of the online retailer to the market for the first time.Speaking at The Delivery Conference in London today (30 January), Patrick Wall said: "We are ...
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Article3PLs should be wary of retailer-collect model for primary transport
William Walker, founder of Walker Logistics, argues that supermarkets collecting their own goods is not necessarily the most efficient use of resources.By using their own returning vehicles to collect products bound for their warehouses from their suppliers, are retailers really improving supply chain efficiency?There is a trend for retailers to ...
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ArticleHoyer extends BP aviation contract
Hoyer has extended its ‘longstanding relationship’ with BP to provide aviation fuel transport and logistics services throughout the UK.In a statement it said we are “delighted to confirm that the company has entered into an agreement with BP to provide aviation fuel transport and logistics services throughout the UK.“As part ...
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ArticleUK Mail reduces drivers' payment per parcel drop in response to volume growth
Increased parcel volumes at UK Mail have seen the carrier lower its price-per-drop for delivery drivers in order to remain competitive, angering a union.The Deutsche Post DHL-owned company came under fire from the GMB after drivers from 55 UK Mail depots across the country claimed they had been pressured into ...
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ArticleHGV instructor register signs up more than 500 members in its first year
An HGV instructor register is celebrating a “hugely successful” first year after attracting more than 540 members.The National Register of HGV Instructors (NRI) launched in January 2017 and since then it has had over 20 exam centres approved and carried out 103 examinations.It is committed to promoting higher standards of ...
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ArticleEurotunnel freight service sets new daily traffic record
Eurotunnel’s Le Shuttle Freight service set an all-time record for daily traffic last week.The service transported a total of 7,023 trucks in both directions on the 25 January; an increase of 3% compared with the previous record.The previous record dates back to 13 March 2008, just before the financial crisis.Eurotunnel ...
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Hermes delivered record volume during 2017 peak
Hermes handled its highest ever volume during the 2017 peak period, with year-on-year growth of 12%. The carrier moved 9.7 million parcels in the period, which was its first peak with its new Coventry hub in action.In its busiest week over the festive season, Hermes moved 1.6 million parcels.It said ...
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ArticleGovernment has paid close to £6m in rent to Manston Airport owners as an unused Operation Stack alternative
The government has paid the owners of Manston Airport in Kent more than £5.7m to retain it as an emergency lorry parking area if Operation Stack is used.The figure was finally released after an internal review was conducted of the DfT decision not to release the figure.Senior civil servant Anthony ...
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Innovate UK to discuss Low Emission Freight and Logistics Trial at Microlise Transport Conference
Delegates will hear an update on the government's £20m Low Emission Freight and Logistics Trials at the Microlise Transport Conference. A talk from Innovate UK will outline developments from the programme, which runs projects on electric commercial vehicles and hydrogen hybrids, and what the future holds for them.Venn Chesterton, Innovate ...
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ArticleIveco: Interest in gas 'is huge'
Iveco has signed its first UK customer for the new Stralis NP – its 460hp, gas-powered, long-haul variant – amid growing interest in alternative fuels.Speaking at its State of the Nation event last week, Martin Flach, alternative fuels director at Iveco, revealed that the manufacturer had one UK customer for ...
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Royal Mail and Communication Workers Union settle dispute
Royal Mail has settled its long-running dispute with members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU).A joint statement issued today said: “We are pleased to announce that the negotiators have finalised the details of a proposed agreement covering the matters under discussion which include pensions, pay, the shorter working week, culture ...
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ArticlePalletways takes 67 new Mercedes-Benz trucks in move to long-term hire
Palletways has taken 67 new Mercedes-Benz trucks in a range of sizes to be distributed among its UK depots. Provided by S&B Commercials, the new vehicles are on a contract hire agreement through Mercedes-Benz finance.The deal marks a move away from Palletways' traditional spot hire strategy towards longer-term vehicle hire.The ...
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ArticleFlogas Britain opts for BrakeSafe System to prevent roll-aways across tanker fleet
Flogas Britain has installed Vision Techniques’ BrakeSafe system to 30 of tankers to prevent the risk of a vehicle roll-away incident.The gas firm, which supplies liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to customers across the UK, runs a fleet of more than 400 vehicles and plans to ...
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ArticleAsda orders 60 double deck curtainsiders from Cartwright
Asda has ordered 60 double deck curtainsiders and 10 double deck box vans from Cartwright.It comes after an order of 147 double deck curtainsiders delivered to the supermarket group via Cartwright in time for Christmas 2016.The new trailers feature a hydraulic moving deck system and can accommodate a contribution of ...
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ArticleTNT CEO and FedEx Express European president David Binks to retire
The European president of FedEx Express and CEO of TNT David Binks is to retire in June. Binks joined FedEx in 1983 in the UK, and was at the forefront of the American company's acquisition of TNT in 2016.He will be replaced by the current FedEx Express senior vice president ...
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ArticleFTA buys dangerous goods training provider TrainingTeam
The FTA has bought specialist training provider T Team, which trades as TrainingTeam. The training provider teaches courses across the UK and online specialising in the movement of dangerous goods by road, rail and sea as well as air cargo security.FTA CEO David Wells said that the move allowed the ...
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ArticleNew gig for AKW Group management training graduate
AKW Group has promoted management trainee George Richards to network support manager. Richards (pictured) joined AKW in 2015 as a transport POD clerk, and AKW said his enthusiasm and eagerness led to a promotion onto the management training programme just months later in January 2016.During his first year in the ...
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ArticlePalletways UK celebrates apprenticeship scheme's fifth anniversary
Palletways UK has celebrated the fifth birthday of its apprenticeship scheme. Since it launched at the end of 2012, 17 apprentices have entered the scheme, with 11 recieving full time employment at its completion.The scheme's apprentice retention rate stands at 79%, which Palletways UK MD Dave Walmsley celebrated as "well ...
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ArticleReynolds adds 11 Mercedes-Benz Actros units from Fraikin to fleet
Fresh fruit and vegetable distributor Reynolds has taken 11 new Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units from Fraikin, in its first deal with the leasing firm.The 44-tonne trucks with StreamSpace cabs have been leased on a five-year, full-service deal.Reynolds also has a twelfth Actros on a hire agreement for when it needs ...