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Motor Transport Awards finalists to be announced 24 April
Judgement Day has taken place and the shortlist of finalists in the 2017 Motor Transport Awards will be announced in print and online on April 24.More than 50 independent senior figures gathered for an intense two day judging session where the entries were subject to thorough scrutiny before the best ...
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Demand for urban logistics facilities set to soar
Demand for urban logistics facilities is likely to increase fast in the next few years to meet the delivery requirements of urban populations.But suitable property is often needed most in major conurbations such as Greater London, where it is hardest to find.Cushman & Wakefield director Simon Lloyd said that there ...
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ArticleGMB brings legal case against UK Express Delivery over its employee's employment status
The GMB has launched a legal case against Birmingham-based logistics company UK Express Delivery as part of its campaign against the gig economy.GMB argues that UK Express Delivery’s self-employed Amazon drivers should be classed as workers, making them potential employees.If the case is successful, UK Express Delivery would be required ...
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Decision to prune contracts pays off for Rhys Davies and Sons
Rhys Davies and Sons’ decision to ditch its unprofitable accounts last year has been vindicated, the Cardiff-based logistics and warehousing company said in its latest annual results.Reporting for the year to 31 August 2016, the firm, which trades as Rhys Davies Logistics, said that while turnover fell by more than ...
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ArticleJim Scanlan, co-founder of The Pallet Network and Hazchem Network, has died aged 59
Ali Karim and Jim Scanlan IBCMany in the logistics industry were shocked to hear of the unexpected passing of Jim Scanlan, aged 59, on Monday 10 April, writes Ali Karim, MD of the Hazchem Network.Co-founder of The Pallet Network (TPN), Jim’s passion was always transport, from his time at United ...
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ArticleCulina Group cements 30 year relationship with Sacla' UK with contract extension
Culina Group is continuing its run of new contracts after winning a three-year deal with Sacla' UK.The contract cements a 30-year relationship with the Italian pesto and pasta sauce company, and Culina Group will continue to deliver Sacla' UK’s warehousing and distribution operations, which it has been doing since 1990.This ...
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Transport secretary reveals Lower Thames Crossing route
The chosen route for the Lower Thames Crossing will link the A2 and M25 and generate more than £8bn for the economy, according to transport secretary Chris Grayling.The new road, which will cost an estimated £4.4bn, will run from the M25 near North Ockendon, cross under the Thames east of ...
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ArticleGreene King chooses Dafs from Ryder for dray deliveries
Greene King has taken on nine Daf CFs from Ryder for dray deliveries across the South East.The 26-tonne 6x2 rigids have Don-Bur curtainsided bodies mounted on a three-axle chassis with day cab and are the first in the fleet to feature the London Glory beer branding, alongside branding for its ...
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ArticleInsurance companies fight back against fraudulent claims
Fraudulent claims are costing transport operators millions of pounds in inflated insurance premiums, so what are the insurance companies doing to combat the problem?The problem of fraud and its impact on motor insurance premiums was highlighted recently by Robert Flello MP, chair of Parliament’s Freight Transport Group, who has called ...
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Dunkirk migrant camp fire puts further pressure on supply chain
Pressure on the supply chain in northern France mounted yesterday after a fire in the Grande-Synthe migrant camp near Dunkirk burnt the settlement to the ground. Trade associations said while they recognised the sadness of the situation, the blaze could be a problem for UK operators as it may push ...
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ArticleWilliam Stobart steps down as director at Eddie Stobart Logistics
William Stobart has stepped down as a director of the business that bears his surname ahead of its float on the stock exchange on the 25 April.William Stobart is one of four directors to step down at Eddie Stobart Logistics, alongside Ian Duncan, Saki Riffner, and Ben Whawell.Four new directors ...
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ArticleCalor to supply BioLPG to European road freight sector
Calor is to bring BioLPG to the European market this summer.This renewable fuel is chemically identical to regular liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and can be used by any operators’ vehicles without the need for modifications or additives.Calor said it offers between 15%-32% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions – depending on ...
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CV Show's Innovation Hub to focus on road freight sector of the future
The Innovation Hub is set to bring some lively debate on the future of the road transport sector to this month’s CV Show in Birmingham.These 45-minute workshops will take place every day at the event and focus on three key themes: Fuels - the future thinking in diesel, electric, ...
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Palletline helps S&S Distribution back into the black
S&S Distribution has returned to profitability helped by its warehousing division and investment by new owner Palletline.Palletline bought network member S&S Distribution and S&S Warehousing, a separate firm to S&S Distribution, in May 2015.The deal, which was the pallet network’s first buy-out of a shareholder-member, saw profits fall after a ...
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Tachodisc administrator unsure when creditors will get paid
The administrator for Tachodisc said it is not possible to provide an accurate estimate of when unsecured creditors are likely to receive the money they are owed.In a progress report issued almost a year on from the company’s sale to FTA subsidiary TDUK, administrator BDO said it was also unable ...
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ArticleKnowles Transport wins five-year deal with The Silver Spoon Company
Strong operational efficiency has landed Knowles Transport a ‘sweet’ five-year storage and distribution contract with The Silver Spoon Company. The contract, which will be serviced by a mix of dedicated and general fleet vehicles, will see Knowles store and deliver customer orders.The products will be stored at the Cambridgeshire operator's ...
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DX Group EGM cancelled because of proposed Menzies Distribution acquisition
The extraordinary general meeting called for by a DX Group shareholder has been cancelled after the delivery company announced its intention to buy Menzies Distribution. Gatemore Capital Managemen called for the meeting last month to try and have Bob Holt and non-executive director Paul Murray removed from the board and ...
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Last-mile autonomous shuttle goes on trial in urban environment
The UK has taken its latest step in developing autonomous last-mile mobility, with the launch (5 April) of a driverless shuttle trial in an urban environment.Gateway Project (Greenwich Automated Transport Environment) researchers want to learn how the prototype pod reacts alongside people in a natural environment.The shuttle will navigate ...
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ArticleXPO Logistics wins e-commerce supply chain deal with wine firm Vivino
XPO Logistics has won a multi-year contract with wine enthusiast app Vivino as it expands into online sales.The Vivino app has more than 20 million users who use its peer review service to help them select bottles of wine.Now the firm is expanding into online sales, forecasting volumes of 500,000 ...
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ArticleTrade associations say Ultra Low Emission Zone will 'severely disadvantage' London operators
Trade associations have warned that London’s ULEZ will severely disadvantage, or even bankrupt, operators that work in the city when it begins in 2019. Earlier this week Sadiq Khan announced that the zone will take effect on 8 April 2019, instead of the original 2020 start date, and launched a ...