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Petit Forestier UK announces its new MD
Refrigerated vehicle hire giant Petit Forestier has hired Barrie Javens as its MD in the UK.
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Nominate your peers for the MT Decarbonisation Power Players 2024
Nominate your colleagues and peers for their excellent decarbonisation work.
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Spades in the ground at major logistics space near Heathrow
Construction work has begun at Panattoni Poyle 80, an 80,000sq ft development near Heathrow after the real estate developer purchased the site last year.
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Wickes takes delivery of Scania P320s for its home delivery expansion
DIY giant Wickes has added its first batch of Scania P320 trucks as it expands its home delivery service for online customers and trade professionals.
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No break for 17 hours: lorry driver caught on A1
Police in South Yorkshire caught an HGV driver who had been behind the wheel for more than 17 hours without taking a break.
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Low AI adoption among UK haulage companies
Less than a fifth of transport companies in the UK are relying on artificial intelligence (AI) for data analytics, demand forecasting and fleet route optimisation, according to a survey.
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CSG’s new chemical tanker the acid test for fibreglass lining
Waste management firm CSG has splashed out £200,000 on a specialist tanker designed to carry acid.
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AF Blakemore’s sustainable business plan boosted by electric truck delivery
AF Blakemore has added two Volvo FM Electric trucks to its fleet and will power its fridge trailers using HVO fuel in order to reduce its carbon footprint.
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Pall-Ex Group celebrates a successful 2023
Irish dancers, Italian opera singers and Spanish flamenco dancers were all on the menu at Birmingham’s Hilton Metropole as Pall-Ex celebrated a year of successful business among its members.
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DVS-standard FMs join Moran Logistics’ growing fleet
Distribution firm Moran Logistics has added 15 new Volvo FM 460 6x2 tractor units to its fleet, all meeting Transport for London’s 3-star Direct Vision Standard (DVS) rating.
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Top marks for JS Davidson’s cool runnings
Temperature-controlled specialist JS Davidson has been awarded a BRCGS AA+ grade for storage and distribution following an unannounced audit at the Peterborough firm.
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Speculation grows over Yodel’s future
Yodel said it was reviewing its “strategic options” as speculation grew over its future.
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Research finds retailers want goods imported through ports closer to home
More than three-quarters of retail industry bosses want goods imported through ports closer to their end destination in order to reduce emissions and inefficiencies, according to a new survey.
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Generation Logistics a game-changer for recruitment, says minister
The first year of the Generation Logistics campaign has changed the way people consider working in the logistics sector, one which has a vital role in driving all areas of the economy, according to Transport Minister Guy Opperman MP (pictured).
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Have you had your Weetabix? XPO has
XPO has become the new logistics partner for cereal brand Weetabix.
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Joined-up approach among police forces to resolve abnormal loads transport issues
Seven police forces in eastern England have teamed up to make abnormal load movements easier for hauliers, following criticism from companies that they were being inflexible.
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DVSA’s work scrutinised in independent review
An independent review into the running of the DVSA has been launched, with findings and recommendations expected to be published this summer.
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Bridge-bashing drivers urged to measure their trucks’ height
A railway company has urged HGV drivers to know their vehicles’ height after 54 bridge strikes occurred along its network last year.
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Awards event celebrates Pallet-Track’s two decades in business
Pallet-Track has celebrated 20 years in business with a gala awards evening in Windsor for its 90 shareholder members.
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National Apprenticeship Week: RHA showcases transport and warehouse supervisor apprenticeship
During this year’s Apprenticeship Week, which runs from the 5-11 February, the RHA is showcasing its collaboration with TRS Training to introduce an apprenticeship designed to develop highly competent transport or warehouse supervisors.