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DX Group Essington 'super hub' plans blocked for second time
DX Group has had its revised planning application for a 'super hub' at Essington in the West Midlands rejected by the local council.The rejection follows the group’s profit warning last month, which it attributed to continuing challenges in the courier market and margin pressure in its freight business.DX Group had ...
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Limits on Royal Mail parcels service retained to protect competition
Ofcom has ruled that in order to maintain competition in the parcels sector, the cap on Royal Mail's second-class stamp parcel service must remain.In its Review of the Regulation of Royal Mail, Ofcom said the post and parcel company “retains a strong position in single piece and light-weight bulk ...
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UK should stop looking overseas for solutions, says Transport for the West Midlands
The UK shouldn’t be looking to cities overseas for answers to problems such as congestion and air quality, according to the chief executive of Transport for the West Midlands.Speaking at the Freight in the City Spring Summit, Martin Reeves (pictured) told delegates that industry must “test things, try things. Or ...
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Flello urges operators to approach government 'loudly and clearly' at Spring Summit
Freight operators were today urged to act “loudly, clearly and collectively” in any approach to government ahead of full Brexit negotiations.Speaking at Freight in the City Spring Summit, Labour MP Rob Flello reiterated a plea made to industry last year for operators to voice plans for improving freight policy as ...
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Fuel efficient driving course, LoCity Driving, available now
A new driving course for HGV drivers and transport managers, which aims to help cut fuel costs and lower London’s pollution levels, has been launched this week by TfL.Introduced under the auspices of the TfL-backed LoCity environmental programme, LoCity Driving is intended to aid HGV and van drivers, as well ...
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ArticleBowring Transport delivers strong trading year thanks to construction boom
Government road projects generating demand within the construction sector helped Bowring Transport perform strongly last year, according to its latest annual results.In the year to 31 May 2016, the Mansfield, Nottinghamshire-based firm said that despite “a modest decline” in turnover to £12.2m (2015: £12.6m) and in pre-tax profit to £1.6m ...
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ArticleWincanton expands tanker fleet as construction arm grows
Wincanton has expanded its construction fleet after winning an eight-year contract with Hanson last year, which made it the first 3pl to move into the ready-mixed concrete sector.The operator has bought 26 new Feldbinder tankers mounted on Mercedes-Benz chassis.Wincanton delivers half a million cubic meters of ready-mixed contrete to Hanson's ...
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Motor Transport Podcast: congestion on UK roads and DVSA's Earned Recognition
In the latest episode of the Motor Transport Podcast, Chris, Ashleigh and Chris chat about the cost of congestion on the UK's roads, as two studies named the UK as one of the most congested countries in the world. And are HGVs to blame for the nation's pothole-riddled roads? Also ...
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ArticleRHA to focus on Brexit and industry's image in Microlise Transport Conference workshop
Jack SempleThe skills shortage and the industry's image will be at the forefront of a workshop hosted by the RHA at the Microlise Transport Conference. The Driving Britain's Future workshop will be hosted by the association's director of policy Jack Semple on 17 May.It will also focus on the potential ...
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Argos staff to protest over job security, as retailer prepares to transfer 400 staff to Wincanton
Argos employees from across the UK are to protest outside its new owner Sainsbury’s’ HQ next week, after the company failed to guarantee their futures within the business.More than 400 employees are due to be transferred to Wincanton next month, and Unite said it is concerned for its members’ futures ...
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Last chance to book your free place at Freight in the City Spring Summit
Freight in the City Spring Summit is now only a few days away and promises to be a must-attend networking opportunity for anybody interested in improving last-mile deliveries in towns and cities.More than 500 visitors from across the public and private sector have signed up to attend the one-day conference ...
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C Butt trims loss despite fall in turnover
C Butt made a loss for the year ending April 2016 of almost £356,000, but added its balance sheet and cash reserves remained strong.The pre-tax loss was down on previous year's £557,060. The reduction its annual loss was achieved despite a reduction in turnover to £13.7m (2015: £14.5m).The company undertook ...
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Unstable exchange rates knock XPO Logistics' UK growth
Poor exchange rates negated turnover growth in the UK division of XPO Logistics, according to the group’s 2016 figures.The former Norbert Dentressengle’s UK operation recorded turnover of €1.53m (£1.29m); a 1.7% drop compared to 2015’s €1.55m.However the group said that turnover in the UK had actually grown, and said at ...
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Customs frontier and additional checks inevitable after Brexit, says IoD
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has said a customs frontier is inevitable once Britain leaves the EU.In its new report, it states that the government’s challenge is how to minimise the amount of additional checks and customs paperwork Brexit will introduce.In Navigating Brexit: Priorities for business, options for government, the ...
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ArticleHeanor Haulage closing transport arm to focus on warehousing
Long-standing heavy transport firm Heanor Haulage is closing its haulage arm this month to focus on warehousing and storage.The Ilkeston, Derbyshire company has instructed Malcolm Harrison to auction off its fleet of rigids and artics on 25 March, as well as sell off its customer base, phone book, contacts and ...
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Shell opens its first hydrogen filling station
Shell yesterday [22 Feb] opened its first retail hydrogen filling station, at Cobham services on the M25 in Surrey.The facility, located at the edge of the regular fuel station is completely autonomous, creating hydrogen on-site from tap water and electricity.With certified renewable electricity and no transport requirement, Shell claims the ...
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ArticleTranzaura to showcase KATE compliance platform at Freight in the City Summit
Enhancing driver safety will be the key focus for Tranzaura when it heads to the Freight in the City Spring Summit next week.The group will have a preview of its new safety and compliance platform KATE – Knowledge, Awareness, Training & Education hub - on display.“It is designed to complement ...
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Operators encouraged to attend North East Freight Partnership forum
DVSA earned recognition, Brexit implications and recruitment will all be discussed at next month’s North East Freight Partnership forum on 8 March at Gateshead Civic Centre.Operators are encouraged to come along and take part in the two-hour session, which will bring together an agenda of key industry speakers addressing issues ...
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Leeds council to explore impact of diesel-powered refrigeration units on air quality
Leeds City Council is to investigate the impact on air quality that diesel-powered transport refrigeration units (TRUs) have on its urban areas.Working with clean, cold technology firm Dearman, the council has been awarded a £150,000 Defra grant to identify the level of harmful emissions from TRUS and encourage uptake of ...
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ArticleCo-op installs new Tiss fuel safety device across fleet
Co-op is to install fuel security firm Tiss’s latest TankSafe Fuel Security and Safety device in its new vehicles.The supermarket is thought to be one of the first UK businesses using the new Impregnable – HF device, which Tiss claims prevents any siphoning, skimming or spillage of fuel from HGVs.Between ...