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ArticleVeitch takes over the helm at the FTA
Yusen Logistics UK MD Ian Veitch has taken over the presidency of the Freight Transport Association (FTA). Veitch, who has been a member of the FTA board since 2008, spent 15 years at British Road Services (which ultimately became Exel Logistics) and two years at Christian Salvesen before joining NYK in ...
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Record fuel costs sees Royal Mail bring in surcharge
Royal Mail has revealed that fuel costs for its fleet of 37,000 light and heavy commercial vehicles are at a record high, pushing it to introduce a fuel surcharge for the first time.It has applied a 2.5% fuel surcharge to some of its contract parcels services to bring it more ...
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Multimodal 2013: exhibitors report good two days at NEC show
The first two days of Multimodal have been a success, exhibitors at the NEC show told media partner Motor Transport.Trailer manufacturer Montracon, which revealed it had become the sole agent for container handling system Swinglift, was impressed with the firm's first time presence at the exhibition.Sales manager Neil Scott said: ...
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ArticleMultimodal 2013: Montracon introduces Swinglift to the UK market
Trailer manufacturer Montracon has revealed that it has become the sole distributor of trailer-mounted container lift Swinglift in the UK.Swinglift is a side-loading lift that is fitted directly to the trailer and allows operators to lift or remove containers from trailers, or transfer them from one trailer to another, ...
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Multimodal 2013: Canute medical services division expands in Berkshire
Canute Group has expanded its medical services division with the opening of a larger site in Berkshire.Its Canute International Medical Services (CIMS) division has moved into the 38,000ft² purpose built facility in Wokingham, giving it 20% more space than its previous Berkshire site.CIMS director Guy Pomroy said: “CIMS now has ...
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Olympic legacy for logistics is collaboration, says FTA
The legacy of last year’s successful Olympic and Paralympic Games will be collaboration, according to the head of the FTA.Speaking at the launch of the Logistics Report 2013 last week, chief executive Theo de Pencier said the dialogue between the road transport industry and TfL, as well as wider government, ...
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ArticleMultimodal 2013: Come and meet Motor Transport
Owens Road Services are at Multimodal 2013Wincanton, DSV, Owens Road Services, Potter Logistics, and Pentalver are among 270 exhibitors at the Multimodal show, which is on now at Birmingham's NEC.As official media partner, Motor Transport is at the NEC, bringing you all the latest news from the show, ...
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Multimodal 2013: Potter Logistics wins rail freight contract with SITA UK
Potter Logistics has won a 30-year rail freight contract with waste and recycling company SITA UK.In a deal worth more than £20m, Potter Logistics will handle the transport of over 430,000-tonnes of residual household waste from its rail freight terminal at the Knowsley Industrial Estate in Knowsley, Merseyside.The waste will ...
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Industry welcomes fuel duty pledge from PM
The industry has welcomed the prime minister’s pledge to look at finding a way to avoid any more fuel duty rises during the current parliament.On the local election campaign trial in Derbyshire earlier this week, Cameron said he wanted to keep going with moves to block rises in fuel duty."We ...
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ArticleCoca-Cola Enterprises plans to close direct store delivery operation
Own account operator Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) plans to axe its direct store delivery operation later this year.The drinks firm’s plans will affect its sites in Bristol, East Kilbride, north London, Northampton, Sidcup in south-east London and Wakefield.A CCE spokeswoman said: “We propose to partner with wholesalers to offer our remaining ...
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ArticleMultimodal 2013: Dachser commits £23m to build new UK logistics centre
Dachser is to invest £23m in a major integrated logistics centre close to its existing operation in Northampton.Exhibiting at Multimodal 2013, which opened today (23 April) at the NEC, the company said the investment was in response to the rapid increase in demand for Dachser’s pan-European trailer services.“Export growth was ...
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ArticleAPC Overnight delivers Motor Transport Awards entries for judging
APC Overnight will deliver the Motor Transport Awards entries to Leicester, for two days of judging this week.Representatives from the industry will judge the awards entries tomorrow (24 April) and Thursday at the Hilton in Leicester.You can book your table at the Motor Transport Awards now, by visiting the Motor ...
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ArticleParcel locker service InPost UK launches
Parcel locker firm InPost UK launched yesterday (22 April), with the roll out of 100 lockers nationwide and a further 100 waiting for installation.The firm, which MD Simon Croft said is on target to hit its aim of installing over 2,000 parcel lockers nationwide by the end of 2013, is ...
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Maxi Haulage satisfied with financial performance
Trading at Maxi Haulage was “very satisfactory” last year, as the Scottish firm continued to invest in its fleet and reduce costs.Turnover for the group’s haulage division was up 6% at £42.8m (2010/11: £40.3m), its results for the year ended 30 September 2012Pre-tax profit at the Scottish haulier fell 30% ...
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Everywoman Awards shortlist revealed
This year’s shortlist for the Everywoman Awards is “proof that there are no barriers to success in the industry if you are committed and have the drive to succeed”, according to Maxine Benson, co-founder of Everywoman.The awards, which take place at the Savoy Hotel in London on 16 May, shine ...
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ArticleGreenergy reaps benefits after bringing transport operations in-house
Wholesale fuels supplier Greenergy has revealed it is planning to bring more of its haulage operations in-house after an initial insourcing operation a year ago proved successful. The nationwide petrol and diesel supplier, which first decided to start running its own transport operations in April 2012 and initially employed 59 drivers ...
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DHL wins Range Rover door interior delivery contract
DHL has won a contract with Faurecia, to deliver Range Rover door interiors produced by the supplier to Jaguar Land Rover.The deal will see DHL provide sequenced deliveries from the tier-one supplier's manufacturing plant in Fradley, Staffordshire to the Jaguar Land Rover site in Solihull, West Midlands.Deliveries will be ...
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The road transport rich list 2013 - Yodel owners still top
Yodel owners the Barclay brothers remain the richest people directly deriving at least a proportion of their wealth from interests in road transport. But there are some surprising new entries in the 2013 Sunday Times Rich List published yesterday.Sir David and Sir Frederick Barclay are worth £2.3bn, up £100m on ...
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ArticleCo-op completes logistics overhaul with Castlewood opening
Co-op Castlewood is now openThe Co-operative Group has completed the overhaul of its UK logistics network today (19 April) with the opening of its Castlewood DC in North Derbyshire.The official opening of the £22m DC brings to an end a project begun in 2004 to modernise the retailer’s distribution network, ...
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ArticleKeltbray splashes out on 32 new Scania tippers
Keltbray has added Scania tippers to its fleetConstruction services firm Keltbray has spent £5.5m on 32 new Scania Euro-5 tippers in a bid to improve the safety and efficiency of its fleet.The company, which operates in and around London and also provides decommissioning services, has also entered into an agreement ...