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ArticlePepsiCo ramps up HVO use in bid to cut emissions by 2,650 tonnes a year
PepsiCo is increasing its use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) across its supply chain in a move which the company says will save 2,650 tonnes in greenhouse gas emissions annually.The strategy sees the transport of 240,000 tonnes of potatoes each year from PepsiCo’s farmers to its Leicester site - where ...
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ArticleWickes hails new Aquarius IT Asset Finance system
Wickes Building Supplies is using Aquarius IT’s recently launched Asset Finance system, which works in tandem with its Asset Maintenance software, to help it track costs and monitor fleet maintenance.Wickes’ fleet of over 250 vehicles is leased from a number of suppliers and whilst each vehicle has full repair and ...
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AFP calls for operators to support fleet manager apprenticeship bid
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is calling on operators to "put their money where their mouths are" and support its bid to launch a fleet manager apprenticeship.The call comes as the AFP struggles to find enough operators willing to join it in forming a Trailblazer group to create a ...
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ArticleCrisis Logistics acquires Pallet-Track member Action Express
Northampton-based Crisis Logistics is set for further growth after acquiring Pallet-Track member Action Express for an undisclosed sum.The acquisition will see Action Express retain its Brackmills Industrial Estate depot, with Crisis Logistics planning to invest in the site and its facilities as pallet and parcel volumes increase.Crisis Logistics has already ...
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ArticleKingsbridge Auto Repair & Rescue orders new Fuso Canter as holiday traffic builds
Kingsbridge Auto Repair & Rescue in Devon has taken on a 7.5-tonne Fuso Canter truck to keep pace with the number of camper vans and mobile homes breaking down on the county’s roads.It specified a factory-built double cab with seating for a driver and up to six passengers. Specialist bodybuilder ...
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Article'Invest in the long-term future of our road network,' Logistics UK urges government
Logistics UK has told the government it needed to adopt a longer-term view when it came to road infrastructure projects, so that the industry can operate efficiently.Responding to a recent consultation about the future of England’s roads, the business group’s head of infrastructure policy, Jonathan Walker, said: “The challenges our ...
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ArticleSykes Seafood splashes out on new trucks and trailers after Ruskim buyout
Sykes Seafood has netted 46 DAF trucks and six Gray & Adams fridge semi-trailers to manage its rapidly growing business.The Cheshire-based frozen fish and seafood supplier refreshed its fleet with 40 LF rigids with Gray & Adams refrigerated bodies and six New Generation XF 480 tractor units.In addition, the company ...
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ArticleSunak urges youngters to join logistics sector after new data reveals only 10% would consider a role
The Prime Minister has hailed logistics as “mission critical to how we live our lives” and encouraged young people to consider a career in the sector.Speaking at a PM Connect town hall event hosted at Ikea’s new Wincanton-operated distribution centre in Dartford, PM Rishi Sunak said logistics professionals were “the ...
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ArticleAir crash probe finds plane hit HGV just before touchdown
An aircraft struck an HGV as it came in to land at an airfield in Somerset, according to a crash investigation.The light aircraft, a Vans RV-9A (see pic) was approaching Henstridge airfield at Templecombe in March when its right wingtip struck the rear of the lorry's trailer, around four metres ...
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Article'We'll improve charging infrastructure and provide incentives to switch to electric,' Labour MP tells van conference delegates
A labour government would ensure that the charging infrastructure required for the logistics industry’s transition to electric vehicles was widely available, according to its shadow business minister.Bill Esterson MP shared his views on the challenges businesses are currently facing with costs and infrastructure accessibility at Logistics UK’s next generation van ...
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ArticleBrock is back to ease summer getaway
Operation Brock on the M20 has been reinstated ahead of what the Kent Resilience Forum (KRF) said promised to be a very busy summer getaway.With the highest passenger numbers since before the pandemic booked to cross the channel in July and August on ferries from Dover and trains through Le ...
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ArticleXPO opens new freight route to boost capacity by 25%
XPO has opened a new freight route between Santander and Liverpool and said the combination of road and sea transport in this new corridor would increase capacity for customers by 25%.It currently operates two weekly departures from the Port of Santander in Spain to the Port of Liverpool and XPO ...
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ArticleDHL Supply Chain reports surge in 2022 profits
Contract logistics company DHL Supply Chain said an improvement in microchip supply last year benefited its automotive sector and helped increase turnover to £3.1bn.It said increased activity in its aviation division following the pandemic also helped boost revenues by 13.4% in the year ending 31 December 2022.However, in a review ...
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ArticleFORS annual conference aims to 'help operators thrive in tough environment'
A “markedly high level of registrations” has been reported ahead of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) annual conference in November.Over 380 FORS accredited operators have registered to attend the 500-person capacity event at Birmingham's ICC on 2 November.The conference organisers said the theme this year will be ‘building a ...
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Article'Volvo comfortably the best truck for our industry,' says Maxilead Metals after new order
Scrap metal recycler Maxilead Metals has continued its 20-year relationship with Volvo Trucks and taken delivery of a new FH 500 6x2 tractor unit.The truck is a fleet addition from Thomas Hardie Commercials and takes the Atherton-based company up to 11 commercial vehicles.Tom Clay, Maxilead MD, said: “We’ve run many ...
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ArticleBosch starts volume production of its hydrogen fuel cell with Nikola its first customer
Bosch has placed a €2.5bn (£2.14bn) bet on green hydrogen playing a major role in decarbonising transport, industry and buildings. The company has kicked off production of its fuel cell power module at its Stuttgart plant in a move which sees US manufacturer Nikola Corporation serving as its pilot customer ...
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ArticleHexagon Leasing to run entire operation from Burton site
Hexagon Leasing has consolidated all of its operations into one large multifunctional site near Burton-Upon-Trent.Located in Alrewas and with improved access directly from the A38, the company said the site now encompasses its head office, used trucks business and rental services.It also houses a two-storey purpose-built office space supported by ...
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ArticleEco-Readymix hails Michelin tyre switch
Concrete supplier Eco-Readymix said it had seen a solid reduction in tyre damage and downtime after it equipped its fleet with Michelin X Works tyres.The company is transitioning to Remix X Works XDY 315/80 R22.5 on the drive axle and X Works HD Z 315/80 R22.5 on the steer axle ...
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Article'Rising costs have forced us to diversify and reinvent ourselves...'
Shortly before French food logistics giant Seafrigo acquired Perishable Movements Limited (PML), MT spoke to the Kent company's MD Mike Parr (pictured). In an extended interview, he explains why the sector is becoming increasingly challenging and how he's reacted...Q&AQ: What are PML's biggest current headaches?A: Increased rates. Not for this ...
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Van fleets slam brakes on EVs and demand more government support, AFP reveals
Van fleets are slowing their adoption of EVs, due to a lack of charging infrastructure and restricted range and payload, choosing instead to cut their diesel fleets' CO2 emissions.According to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), members are slowing their adoption of electric vans as operational difficulties persist and are ...