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ArticleDX opens latest depot in Norwich
DX has opened a new depot in Norwich in a move which the parcels group said will “significantly” increase its capacity in the region.It closely follows the opening in Newport, Wales, of the first of 15 former Tuffnells Parcels Express depots secured by DX in late June from Tuffnells’ administrator.The ...
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ArticleSkip hire boss who ran unlicensed waste treatment business gets suspended sentence
The head of a skip hire firm has been given an eight-month suspended prison sentence for running an unlicensed waste treatment operation on the banks of the river Thames.Jack Selby, sole director of Erith-based Selbys, which had previously failed in its attempt to obtain a licence authorising six trucks and ...
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ArticleDisqualified haulage director with 'history of non-compliance' has licence application rejected
A disqualified director who applied to operate three HGVs and failed to disclose he had held previous licences that were subsequently revoked has been refused a new licence.Vincent Larkin, trading as Solid Construction Services, was disqualified from being a director for six years in 2022 after the Insolvency Service found ...
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ArticleWebfleet partners with VEV to drive switch to electric commercial vehicles
Bridgestone’s Webfleet has entered into a partnership with e-fleet firm VEV to accelerate commercial electric vehicle adoption.As well as initial site electrification, charge point infrastructure installation and electric vehicle sourcing and financing, VEV also supports ongoing EV fleet operations.“Webfleet is a critical component of the electrification journey, from initial planning ...
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ArticleHowdens adds two Renault E-Techs to fleet
Kitchen manufacturer Howdens has taken on two new 19-tonne Renault E-Tech D-Wides as part of its road to zero roadmap.Both vehicles were procured through Yusen Logistics and came after Howdens announced a reduction of CO2 across its fleet, thanks to an increase in driver capability and efficiency.Last year it also ...
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ArticlePolice probe spate of attacks on London ULEZ cameras
The Metropolitan police said it was investigating hundreds of crimes related to ULEZ cameras being vandalised across London.An operation was launched in April after reports of criminal damage and theft were passed to the Met by Transport for London (TfL).It said that as of Tuesday (15 August) it had recorded ...
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ArticleSafepac adds Renault T High to fleet as part of superbike sponsorship deal
Safepac has added its first Renault Trucks T High 6x2 tractor unit to its fleet as part of a sponsorship agreement with the McAMS Yamaha team for the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.The new T High will transport the McAMS Yamaha team’s spares and tools to the race circuits as well ...
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ArticleForwards Solutions names new senior managers
Freight software firm Forward Solutions has boosted its leadership team with the appointment of a new manager of operations and a development manager.Tom Donnelly is promoted to manager of operations having already spent 19 years at the company, with roles including software support engineer and product specialist.Meanwhile, Tony Eley has ...
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ArticleAntitrust lawsuit looms for Amazon over new fees for sellers, Parcelhero claims
The introduction by Amazon of new fees for sellers who don’t use its logistics services could result in the e-tail giant’s breakup, according to ParcelHero.Starting in October, US Seller Fulfilled Prime users who opt out of Amazon’s delivery and warehousing services must pay a 2% cut of every sale, according ...
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ArticleFORS members benefit from new SJL Insurance product
FORS said its insurance partner, SJL Insurance Services, was now offering accredited operators a bespoke product with a range of benefits to save them money.Members have access to enhanced cover for sectors including hazardous goods, hazardous locations and third-party working risks.Operators can also benefit from reduced excesses against the standard ...
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ArticleArmstrong Logistics adds 10 Volvo FM tractor units to fleet as decarbonisation plans continue
Lutterworth-based Armstrong Logistics said its 10 new Volvo FM 420 tractor units were actively helping to accelerate its decarbonisation goals.The 4x2 Globetrotters expand the firm’s fleet to 82 units and will be used to deliver to supermarkets across the UK, clocking up an expected annual mileage of 200,000km.Marcus Fischer, commercial ...
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ArticleGlasgow council 'lying' over emission levels, claim Fightback campaigners
A campaign group protesting against Glasgow’s low emission zone (LEZ) has accused the council of lying about air pollution in the city and said businesses were now needlessly suffering.The LEZ Fightback Campaign claimed Glasgow City Council was profiteering from the introduction of the zone and said it was ignoring scientific ...
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ArticleRHA demands upgrades to road and motorway network after operators hit out
The RHA said it was deeply concerned by the findings in a recent survey which showed that less than half of lorry and coach operators were satisfied with the state of England’s motorways and ‘A’ roads.The Transport Focus poll of more than 1,000 logistics and coach operators showed that only ...
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ArticleEvri partners with Zoomo to expand electric bike delivery service
Evri has rolled out the use of e-cargo bikes by staff to its Wimbledon depot, following their deployment in Bristol, Edinburgh and Manchester.The parcel firm has partnered with electric fleet company Zoomo to operate 15 ‘telematically enabled’ electric delivery bikes in the South London district.The move follows Evri’s recent commitment ...
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ArticleArrowXL gets in bed with OTTY Sleep after storage and delivery deal
Two-person home delivery specialist ArrowXL has entered into a new contract with mattress and sleep accessory specialist OTTY Sleep to support its storage and delivery requirements for the next two years.The business partnership will see ArrowXL provide a full-service supply chain solution, including warehousing and delivery for the mattresses, pillows ...
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ArticleLogistics UK calls for urgent shake-up of 'flawed' apprenticeship levy system
The UK’s apprenticeship system needs a radical overhaul if businesses which make regular levy payments into the scheme are to be able to train new recruits using these funds, according to a new report from business group Logistics UK.According to Logistics UK’s Skills Review, there is great interest across industry ...
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ArticleSMMT reports five quarters of UK truck fleet growth with demand back to pre-pandemic levels
The UK market for new HGVs grew by 17.2% to 11,174 units in the second quarter of 2023, the fifth consecutive quarter of growth, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).Growth was driven primarily by registrations of articulated trucks, up 23.3% ...
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ArticlePPL London toasts 30 years in the pallet business
PPL London is celebrating its 30th anniversary and has predicted turnover this year will top £6m.From humble beginnings, which saw MD Adam Hopcroft distributing goods around London in his transit van from his council flat in Stonebridge, PPL then grew via a contract with its biggest customer, Spicers Stationary.Hopcroft was ...
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ArticleMurphy orders new trailers and plant bodies
Murphy has taken delivery of the first of six new plant bodies and four drawbar trailers from Andover Trailers, citing the versatile loading options and build quality as key factors in placing the order.All six bespoke-built, low-profile plant bodies are mounted to new 32-tonne 8x2 Mercedes Arocs chassis, with four ...
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ArticleExpect Distribution accelerates growth plan with new acquisition
(From left) Expect Distribution operations director and co-owner Andy Taylor with MD Matthew KilnerExpect Distribution has announced the acquisition of Essex-based transport company Pallet Plus to drive further growth.Operating from four West Yorkshire sites and incorporating over 600,000sq ft of warehousing, Expect said the purchase of the £10m turnover Colchester ...