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Waitrose to transfer operations from K+N operated site to national DC
Waitrose plans to transfer operations covered by a Kuehne + Nagel operated regional DC to its first national distribution centre (NDC).The supermarket’s own-account operation hopes to move into a new DC in Milton Keynes next year, transferring operations currently covered at the nearby Kuehne + Nagel-run Celestia depot.All K+N staff ...
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ArticleFFUK to continue with duty cut fight, as budget announcement disappoints
Despite the industry’s pleas the chancellor did not deliver the much-needed cut in fuel duty in today’s Budget, a move that has been met with criticism.Among those disappointed with George Osborne’s confirmation that fuel duty would indeed be frozen rather than cut were FairFuelUK and its backers, who include the ...
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ArticleFTA: Chancellor should have done more for operators
The FTA has welcomed the freeze in fuel duty announced by the chancellor George Osborne in today’s Budget, but believes he missed an opportunity to boost the economy by not cutting it.James Hookham, FTA managing director of policy and communications, said: “The chancellor has kept his promise to freeze fuel ...
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ArticleBudget 2014: fuel duty frozen despite industry calls for a cut
Budget 2014Fuel duty will be frozen for the next 12 months, revealed Chancellor George Osborne in today’s Budget 2014, despite industry calls for a much-needed reduction.The decision to not increase fuel duty backs up the chancellor’s pledge at last September’s Conservative Party Conference to keep the tax static for ...
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TNT confirms half of Fashion Group's DCs face closure
TNT Express UK & Ireland has confirmed around 50% of TNT Fashion Group UK’s dedicated network of distribution sites will be integrated into existing TNT Express sites as part of the DC rationalisation announced in January. TNT Fashion Group UK currently has 16 dedicated distribution sites, of which it runs ...
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ArticleCemex takes 30 Dafs via Burnt Tree
Cemex has taken 30 Dafs via Burnt TreeCemex has signed a contract hire deal with Burnt Tree for 30 Daf Euro-5 tractor units.The deal forms part of Cemex's fleet renewal programme for its 200-strong aggregate logistics fleet, with each of the new units expected to cover around 100,000km a year.Paul ...
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ArticleWaitrose puts six dual-fuel trucks into operation
Waitrose is trialling six dual-fuel trucks with aerodynamic trailers in a bid to reduce carbon emissions and improve fuel consumption in its own-account fleet.The operator has fitted dual-fuel systems and aerodynamic body fixtures to six of its trucks and trailers after working with Cambridge University for three years.Waitrose central transport ...
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ArticleBoris welcomes EU dimensions 'yes' vote
Chris Davies MEP with Carl Milton, Cemex northern logistics manager, looking at proximity sensors and signage on CEMEX vehicleLondon Mayor Boris Johnson has given a warm welcome to the news that Transport MEPs have voted in favour of draft truck design rule changes.These changes could ultimately allow manufacturers to exceed ...
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ArticleFTA welcomes EU draft rules to allow longer, heavier trucks to boost safety and environment
The FTA has welcomed the approval by Transport MEPs of draft truck design rule changes, which will allow manufacturers to exceed current maximum length and weight dimensions. Voting today (Tuesday 18 March), MEPS from the Transport Committee of the European Parliament approved a package of measures that will allow ...
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ArticleHGV Road User Levy is no joke, says Rhenus UK
The introduction of the new HGV levy on foreign lorries on April 1 finally creates a level playing field for hauliers across Europe, says David Williams, UK managing director at freight forwarder Rhenus Logistics.Is the UK government tempting fate to launch such a complex scheme on April Fool’s Day?After what ...
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Royal Mail wins two-year London councils contract
Royal Mail has won a two-year contract to collect and deliver bulk mail for councils across London.The contract was awarded following a competitive tender in which 14 London councils collaborated to reduce delivery costs, using the Government Procurement Service's bidding process.The operator will collect and deliver council documents, including polling ...
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ArticleDHL secures five-year extension with Boots UK
DHL Supply Chain has had its contract with Boots UK extended by five years.The operator will continue to cover national cross-docking and transport to the high street retailer’s 2,500 stores nationwide until 2018, including chilled transport.The extended contract,which builds on a 15-year relationship, will also see DHL manage national primary ...
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Unite members at Stobart Automotive vote for industrial action
Talks are due to take place between Stobart Automotive and union Unite after workers at what was formerly Autologic voted in favour of strike action.According to Unite employees at the car transporter division of Eddie Stobart Logistics voted 85% in favour of industrial action, on a 70% turnout because, they ...
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TNT Express to sell Dutch fashion logistics operation
TNT Express has announced the intended sale of its Dutch TNT Fashion Group operation to a consortium formed by Belgian fashion and lifestyle logistics firm Belspeed and Turkish logistics and transport conglomerate Netlog Group. The sale of 100% of the shares in TNT Fashion Group BV, which should be completed ...
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ArticleEurotunnel truck volumes fall by 100,000
The number of trucks crossing the English Channel via Eurotunnel’s Truck Shuttle service fell by over 100,000 last year, the cross-channel tunnel operator has confirmed.In 2013, 1.36 million trucks used the service – down 7% on the 1.46m recorded the previous year.Explaining the figure, Eurotunnel said truck shuttle traffic had ...
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ArticleFTA says pothole funds must be spent wisely
Extra money announced by the government earlier this week for the repair of roads hit by weather damage is welcome – as long as it is spent wisely, the FTA has warned. On Sunday (9 March), transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin announced an extra £140m for such repairs, comprising an additional ...
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Morrisons to increase online food delivery reach this year
Morrisons has rolled out its online food offering into Yorkshire and plans deliveries to more locations this year.The supermarket expanded its home delivery reach into Yorkshire in February, following its launch in Warwickshire at the beginning of the year. It also plans to offer deliveries in more areas in 2014, ...
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Bibby wins 10-year Lucite International contract renewal
Bibby Distribution has secured a 10-year contract renewal with acrylic product designer and manufacturer Lucite International.The multi-million pound deal will see it continue to manage operations for Lucite at Bibby's site in Walker Park, Blackburn.The contract covers managing and consolidating inbound products, picking stock, and cutting Perspex and Lucite sheets.It ...
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ArticleThe politicians supporting road transport
Westminster BridgeIrrespective of whether the chancellor sees sense and cuts fuel duty in the Budget next week (19 March), yesterday's FairFuelUK event had the added benefit of revealing the industry's political friends.FairFuelUK's Howard Cox, supported as ever for no personal gain by journalist Quentin Willson, had done well to bring ...
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ArticleHermes on-track to hit parcel shop target
It looks as if Hermes UK is on-track to deliver its target of 5,000 'ParcelShops' by the end of this year, after signing a deal with Payzone to open more online order delivery and collection points at its outlets.Over 1,000 more convenience stores will offer Hermes' customers the ability to ...