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Quick work required for road transport after Britain votes Leave
Following the result of the European Union referendum, which saw 52% of a 72% turnout vote to leave the EU, trade associations have warned the government that “quick work” will be required to steady nerves and avoid new costs and restrictions.Richard Burnett, chief executive at RHA, said: “This is ...
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ArticleIveco launches two new versions of the Stralis
Iveco has launched two new versions of the Stralis, one of which it claims to be “the most fuel-efficient and reliable truck the market has ever seen”, and the other it believes to be so significant that it will change the face of European long-distance haulage.The fuel-efficient offering is called ...
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DHL Tradeteam unveils black branding to celebrate 20 years
DHL Tradeteam has departed from its traditional yellow branding and rolled out a black livery as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.The drinks logistics firm, which provides warehousing and distribution of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to the on- and off-trades, has opened a 200,000ft² fully-bonded warehouse in Gloucester. As well as ...
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Sainsbury's trialling Dearman's liquid-nitrogen-powered cooling unit
Sainsbury’s has become the first operator to use a liquid-nitrogen-powered cooling technology in one of its refrigerated trucks to reduce emissions.The three-month trial will see the supermarket test a new concept in refrigeration units, designed by clean cold technology firm Dearman, which harnesses the rapid expansion of liquid nitrogen to ...
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Palletforce buys haulier QTR Transport
Palletforce has bought another haulier with the purchase of QTR Transport near Newbury.The pallet network said the acquisition will give it a stronger presence in West London and the Midlands, as well as increased access to the A34 and M4.Palletforce added that ownership of the business and its depot would ...
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IME calls for national multimodal strategy to tackle congestion and air quality
The government urgently needs to create a national multimodal strategy to reduce congestion, improve air quality and boost the economy, according to the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IME).In its report published this week - UK freight: in for the long haul - the IME argues that a multimodal freight strategy ...
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New head of sales for Premier Logistics
Former AM Widdowson head of sales Paul Turner has joined Leicestershire-based Premier Logistics in the same role.Turner replaces Mark Steel who recently left Premier Logistics to take on the role of head of sales at pallet network Pall-Ex.Turner's appointment sees him reunited with former Widdowson Group commercial director John Hawksworth, ...
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ArticleSale of Palletforce shares and commercial restructure deliver profit jump for Farrall's
The sale of its Palletforce shares after the purchase of the pallet network last year by EmergeVest sent Farrall’s’ profit soaring in 2015.Farrall’s, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year and was a Palletforce founder member, saw a 220% jump in pre-tax profit for the year ended 31 December 2015, ...
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FFUK: HGV drivers back Brexit
More than two thirds of HGV drivers want to leave the EU, according to a survey from the FairFuelUK (FFUK) campaign. Of the 1,973 HGV drivers that took part in the campaign’s survey on Thursday's referendum, 69% said they planned to vote in favour of a Brexit.Just 15% of the ...
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Lawyer warns of less demand for international logistics ahead of EU referendum
A transport lawyer has warned that there could be a reduction in demand for international haulage and logistics if the UK votes to leave the EU on Thursday.Laurence Pritchard of Weightmans said a Brexit would result in increased import tariffs, which could ultimately lead to a decline in trade between ...
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ArticleEddie Stobart to replace XPO Logistics on Aggregate Industries' Concrete Products contract
Eddie Stobart Logistics will replace XPO Logistics as the logistics partner for Aggregate Industries' Concrete Products division. The five year contract, commencing October 2016, will see Stobart move finished products from Bradstone, Charcon and Masterblock from 14 sites across the UK.Stobart said it will use a combination of curtain sided ...
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Questions over the future of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics's UK business remain unanswered
The future of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics’ UK operation has not yet been ensured, with its German parent company still locked-in discussions with its lenders over a refinancing deal.As reported by Motortransport.co.uk in May, parent company Hellmann Worldwide Logistics GmbH is in negotiations with 11 funding partners about a €159m (£125m) ...
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AM Widdowson was Palletways member for just a year
AM Widdowson was a member of the Palletways network for only a year, Motortransport.co.uk has learnt.The Leicester-based company joined Palletways in April 2015, with the pallet network’s UK MD Luis Zubialde stating at the time that he was looking “forward to utilising Widdowson’s experience to grow our business even further ...
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Pollock (Scotrans) makes a loss after Tullis Russell collapse
Pollock (Scotrans) made a loss in 2015 after the collapse of paper maker Tullis Russell and ongoing integration of 2014 acquisition Gilbraith (TS) made for a “challenging year”. The Scottish firm saw its pre-tax profit fall 60% for the year ended 29 August 2015, to -£123,354 (2014: £306,021).The period saw ...
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Denmark's all-electric cargo trike to go on sale in the UK
An all-electric cargo trike is going on sale in the UK as a zero-emission, low-noise alternative for handling last-mile urban deliveries.The Tripl, manufactured by Danish firm Trefor Drive, is designed to be easily manoeuvrable in narrow streets, with a 7.5m turning radius and a reverse function.It has a top speed ...
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Menzies Distribution "optimistic" strike can be avoided
Menzies Distribution is “optimistic” that strike action by 300 of its employees over pay and bank holiday working rules can be avoided.Of 300 balloted Unite members, most of whom are pickers, packers and delivery drivers at the Scottish firm, 86% voted to strike and 91% voted for industrial action short ...
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Wincanton renews Sainsbury's DC contract
Wincanton has renewed its long-standing contract with Sainsbury’s, in a deal that will see the companies’ relationship reach the 25 year mark.Wincanton operates four DCs for the supermarket, in Greenford, West London, Northampton and Sherburn.The operator also moves Sainsbury’s cargo from UK ports to its DCs across the country.The companies ...
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ArticleMaritime Transport buys Mercedes-Benz for first time since 2011
Maritime Transport has bought from Mercedes-Benz for the first time in five years, with an order for 65 Actros tractor units. Mercedes has already begun delivering the vehicles, which have BigSpace cabs, to the haulier.The deal comes just days after Maritime announced its purchase of 30 Volvo FHs. Group financial ...
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Europe to boost hydrogen refuelling network and vehicle fleet
The second iteration of a Europe-wide project to improve hydrogen refuelling infrastructure and boost uptake of fuel cell electric vehicles, both passenger and commercial, has begun.The six-year H2ME 2 scheme is backed by 37 partners, including Daimler, Renault Trucks and the University of Manchester. It is looking to bring 1,230 ...