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ArticleGovernment's fulfilment house register could see hauliers penalised
Government plans to introduce a fulfilment house register in a bid to clamp down on VAT fraud could see road transport operators facing prosecution if they fail to check they are delivering to and from registered fulfilment centres.The aim of the legislation is to prevent non-EU online traders avoiding VAT ...
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Hellmann Worldwide Logistics' UK future in question
The future of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics rests on the success of a major refinancing deal being negotiated by its German parent company, the 3PL’s auditor KPMG has warned.Parent company Hellmann Worldwide Logistics GmbH is in negotiations with 11 funding partners to refinance a €159m (£125m) loan, which makes up 40% ...
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FTA calls for new London mayor to embrace logistics industry
The FTA has urged the new mayor of London to understand the importance of the logistics sector when setting out their new policy agenda for the capital’s growth.In its Freight Manifesto for London, the FTA examines key issues such as airport expansion, the Ultra Low Emission Zone and road infrastructure ...
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ArticleMicrolise Driver of the Year shortlist announced
The shortlist for the second Microlise Driver of the Year Awards has been released ahead of the award ceremony later this month. The list of 24 drivers includes three finalists in each of the categories. Awards for Short, Medium and Long Distance Driver of the Year will be given out, ...
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ArticleStrike ballot underway at Marshalls
A ballot for strike action among drivers at paving group Marshalls is underway.The dispute, which the Unite union has claimed will “severely hit” the company’s two biggest customers, Jewson and Travis Perkins, centres on overtime payments.It claimed there is a disparity between the drivers, who receive time and a third ...
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Cenex invites low-carbon seminar ideas for LCV 2016
Cenex has invited organisations to submit seminar ideas for presentation at LCV 2016 in September.The annual low-carbon vehicle event’s seminar programme has been designed to highlight the latest technology and results from research projects.It will also look at the future direction that innovation might take across the sector.Robert Evans, ...
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ITM Power to open London's first self-generating hydrogen refuelling station
A network of self-generating hydrogen refuelling stations is to be developed across London this year, with the first opening to the public next week.Built by ITM Power, the new sites will generate their own in-house hydrogen by converting surplus renewable energy and water through an electrolyser to produce a low-cost, ...
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Wilson James awarded Fors Champion status for booking system
Wilson James has gained Fors Champion status through development of a delivery management system that displays operators' Fors accreditation to ensure only compliant trucks are used for delivery to construction sites.Launched in 2014, the company said the Fulcrum software is the first system to link individual vehicles back to a ...
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Operators invited to help shape new Manchester Freight and Logistics Forum
Greater Manchester will be launching a new Freight and Logistics Forum later this year to provide a collective voice for operators delivering across the region.To shape the structure of the new forum, operators are invited to take part in a workshop later this month to help identify key issues for ...
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Ryder appoints Simon Ranner as UK operations director
Rental and leasing company Ryder has named Simon Ranner as UK operations director.The newly created position sees Ranner taking responsibility for Ryder’s UK network of 29 depots and the company’s engineering and Fleetcare operations. He will report directly to Ryder Europe MD David Hunt.Ranner (right) brings over 30 years of ...
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Unite seeks "urgent talks" with DHL Supply Chain after BHS collapse
Unite has called on the management at DHL Supply Chain to clarify what impact the administration of customer BHS could have on its operation.The union said around 360 of its members, consisting of 60 drivers and 300 warehouse staff, work on the BHS contract at DHL, which delivers into its ...
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DSV Road takes turnover hit after loss of long standing customer
DSV Road saw turnover fall by £13.3m in 2015 after a “challenging year” that saw it lose a major customer.The company’s annual results to 31 December 2015 published to Companies House, reveal that turnover fell to £174.1m (2014: £187.4m).DSV said this was due, in part, to the collapse of papermaker ...
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Future Truck Design Awards winners named
The winners of the inaugural Future Truck Design Awards were revealed at the CV Show.Transport for London's (TfL's) competition asked students across the UK to help shape future urban delivery vehicles, incorporating safety, efficiency and clean technology into their designs.“We’ve been overwhelmed by the quality, originality and innovation of the ...
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XPO wins first UK contract with VTech
XPO Logistics has won a storage and distribution contract with toy manufacturer VTech. While the “long term” contract is XPO’s first with the company in the UK, the businesses have a longstanding relationship elsewhere in Europe.The operation will be based at XPO’s shared user facility in West Hallam, Derbyshire, where ...
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Arrow XL goes Platinum with new VIP service
Two-man delivery outfit Arrow XL has launched a new premium service for customers. Arrow XL Platinum will give customers the option of having their goods installed in their home as part of the delivery service, including white goods, electronics, or furniture assembly.Adam Jones, business development director for the new service, ...
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Keltbray Group trialling cyclist safety systems on London tipper
Keltbray Group is trialling two new vulnerable-road-user protection devices on one of its London tippers.First is the DawesGuard, which creates an inflatable barrier between the axles of large vehicles to prevent a cyclist or pedestrian from being dragged underneath.DawesGuard has been designed to be retractable for use on uneven, off-road ...
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Turnover and profit up at Welch's Transport despite the challenge of the driver shortage
Turnover and profit at Welch's Transport continued their upward trend last year, despite the Cambridgeshire haulier contending with a relocation and the driver shortage.Newly published accounts for the year to 31 December 2015 show that turnover increased by 8% year-on-year to £12.6m, while pre-tax profit rose by 39% to £166,078 ...
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ArticleWincanton moves to new Southampton site to increase port operation
Wincanton has moved to a new Southampton site to increase the work it does at the city’s port. The operator previously serviced the port from its site in Greenham Common, but said that the new one in Eling Wharf is larger and more convenient than the former, and has more ...
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Expect Distribution blames loss-making two man service for profit drop
Expect Distribution has blamed a fall in profit on its loss-making two-man delivery service, which ceased operating in May last year, but said that new deals in its contract logistics business will get it back on track.The company saw its pre-tax profit fall by 17.5% to £548,152 for the year ...
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Future Truck Design Award winners revealed
The inaugural Future Truck Design Awards winners have been revealed at the CV Show.TfL’s competition, open to students across the UK, asked entrants to help shape future urban delivery vehicles, incorporating safety, efficiency and clean technology.“We’ve been overwhelmed by the quality, originality and innovation of the entries,” said Ian Wainwright, ...