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Latest news – Page 746
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ArticleFairFuelUK aims even higher after smashing email target
FairFuelUK (FFUK) has doubled its “email your MP” target after surpassing its original 25,000 marker in just two weeks.Since launching its email push, which calls on operators and the public to get in touch with their local MP through the FFUK website, 25,867 emails have been sent opposing August’s planned ...
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ArticleCouncils vague on Olympics PCN enforcement
London Councils’ transport committee chair was unable to explain what "light touch" enforcement will actually mean during the Olympics at a select committee evidence session last week (23 May).Responding to Transport Committee member Paul Maynard’s call for clarification over the issuing of Penalty Charge Notices (PCN), Catherine West said the ...
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ArticleViridor sees profit slip as recycling prices fall
Viridor, the refuse and recycling operator, saw its turnover boosted by an acquisition spree last year, but profit fell as growth in recycling failed to offset a fall in landfill volumes.Viridor bought JWS Churngold for £14.25m in November 2011, having purchased Storm Recycling in June of that year and In ...
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ArticleNo decision yet on "lower" LGV drink-drive limit in Scotland
The Scottish Government has not made a decision yet as to whether to introduce a "zero tolerance" drink drive limit for LGV drivers.It came as Holyrood reiterated its desire to reduce the general drink-drive limit from the current UK standard of 80mg per 100ml of blood to 50mg, after the ...
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ArticleDepartment for Transport outlines scope of road funding study
The Department for Transport (DfT) has published the terms of reference for its study into the future funding of England’s roads, which could pave the way for road tolling.In the spring (CM 22 March) David Cameron, the prime minister, set out his vision for the strategic road network, which included ...
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ArticleNorbert Dentressangle extends Vauxhall contract
Norbert Dentressangle has signed a three-year contract extension with Vauxhall Motors for the overnight distribution of parts.ND has worked with Vauxhall for 12 years and the extension sees the operator deliver parts to 300 Vauxhall and Chevrolet retailers across the UK.ND has also spent £1m on 35 new trailers serving ...
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ArticleHermes UK toasts record year
Hermes has revealed record results at its UK division, with revenue up 22% in 2011.The parcels company says this reinforces its position as the country’s second-largest home-delivery business.Revenue stood at €303m during 2011, up from €248m in the previous year.Hermes says its UK arm handled more than 140 million parcels ...
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ArticleFortec launches corporate division
Fortec has launched a corporate division as it looks to expand its reach with larger, national customers and attract more "blue-chip" clients to the network.The Daventry-based pallet network says the new division was necessary as national and international accounts often require too much funding upfront for individual network members to ...
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ArticleTip-ex to get new owner
Motor Transport’s owner Road Transport Media has revealed today (25 May) that it is acquiring Tip-ex, the UK’s only exhibition for the tipper and bulk transport sector.The annual trade show, held in Harrogate, attracts over 70 exhibitors and 2,000 visitors every year and is a major focal point for ...
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ArticleStobart Group in talks to buy Autologic
Autologic is in talks with Stobart Group over a potential cash offer by the Cumbrian giant for the number one operator in UK automotive logistics.The Northampton-based operator, which revealed a turnover of £144.7m and a pre-tax profit of £2.1m for the year ending 31 December last month, says that there ...
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ArticleWincanton builds supply chain for SuperGroup
Wincanton has revealed the full details of its warehousing contract with fashion retailer SuperGroup, which it began working on late last year.The logistics giant is part way through a two-year deal with SuperGroup to operate a distribution warehouse at Gloucester Business Park. The group, owner of fashion chain SuperDry, is ...
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ArticleWadworth Brewery opts for Paragon
Wadworth Brewery, the maker of 6X, has selected Paragon routeing software to aid it in streamlining deliveries to its 700 pubs across southern and western England.The brewer says it will use the system to review its current delivery strategy, model the most efficient routes and establish best use of its ...
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Tesco distribution meets carbon reduction targets
Tesco has revealed that its UK distribution operation has achieved the group's five-year goal of halving the emissions per case of goods transported.The supermarket's distribution operation handles 65% of all cases delivered across the global businessIt has done this by following its 'F plan', which has seen emissions per case ...
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ArticleDPD to offer carbon neutral shipping from July
DPD says it will be able to offer customers carbon neutral shipping from July.The parcel carrier's Total Zero commitment will mean customers can send packages of all weights, sizes and types that are carbon neutral at no extra cost.The business, which has already made a series of changes to reduce ...
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ArticlePartnership of the Year shortlist profiled
Abbey Logistics Group/CargillAbbey Logistics Group and food producer Cargill have worked together for over a decade and 2011 saw the partnership grow further.Cargill’s Trafford Park plant blends glucose syrup, and Abbey has to collect time critical loads to avoid halting production. In 2011 the pair took measures to improve OTIF ...
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ArticleMock trial by jury to try corporate manslaughter case
The popular Engineer in Court mock trial by jury returns at Derby University on 27 June, with the centrepiece 'trial' this year trying a case of corporate manslaughter following an insecure load falling from a vehicle.Society of Operations Engineers chief executive Nick Jones will this year don the judges' wig ...
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ArticleTurnover up but profit down at UK Mail
UK Mail has revealed a pre-tax profit of £12.9m for the 12-months ended 31 March, down 19.5% on the previous year mainly due to a £2.2m hit from closure of four depots.Group turnover for the year was up by 8.4% to £429m, however, when adjusted for the increase in Royal ...
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ArticleNews extra: Beware information overload from telematics
Chaired by the ubiquitous Quentin Willson, who spoke with passion and humour on behalf of FairFuelUK, Microlise’s transport conference earlier this month saw eight keynote speakers agreeing on two things.Firstly, that driver training is not just nice to have, it is essential; and secondly, the scope of telematics provision is ...
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ArticleCartwright launches Fleet Spec standard trailer
Trailer builder Cartwright has launched an off the shelf Fleet Specification curtainside straight frame semi trailer as a lower cost alternative to the bespoke trailers Cartwright builds to order.The Fleet Specification trailer has been designed using lessons learned from Cartwright's in-house rental fleet, which has over 4,500 trailers. While ...
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ArticleElddis Transport to introduce in-cab proof of delivery technology to fleet
Elddis Transport is to roll-out in-cab software that enables drivers to instantly scan and email proof of deliveries (PODs) after a successful trial.The Consett, County Durham-based operator has been trialling the Mandata system in five of its rigid vehicles.PODs are scanned as consignments are delivered, and the full process is ...