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ArticleGovernment finally gives longer semi-trailers the green light
Operators will no longer be required to apply for a special licence to run longer semi-trailers of up to 18.55 metres - over two metres above the standard size - on Britain's roads from 31 May, the UK government has announced today (10 May).The long-awaited move follows an ...
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Article'Our zero-carbon HGV plan will rely on commercial partnerships,' roads minister reveals
Roads minister Richard Holden (pictured) has rejected claims that urgent government action is needed to help operators transition to zero-emission HGV fleets and insisted the commercial sector will partner with the DfT on developing a charging infrastructure.Speaking exclusively to MT, he added that the 2040 deadline for all new HGVs ...
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Wincanton to operate new Ikea DC in Dartford
Wincanton will operate Ikea's new 452,000 sq ft distribution centre in Dartford, Kent, providing faster, more sustainable home deliveries across London and the South East.Located at the former Littlebrook Power Station site near the Dartford Crossing and M25, the new distribution centre will deliver almost one million orders annually – ...
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ArticleSamworth Brothers MD elected president of Cold Chain Federation
Paul Bennell, MD of Samworth Brothers Supply Chain (SBSC), has been elected the new president of the Cold Chain Federation.In his role as president, Bennell will lead the organisation’s board in addressing the opportunities and challenges facing the UK’s temperature-controlled storage and distribution industry.Bennell is managing director of SBSC, a ...
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ArticleWincanton appoints Glencar to fit out Ikea warehouse in Dublin
Wincanton has appointed construction company Glencar to fit out a 280,000 sq ft Ikea warehouse at a site in Dublin, Ireland.Wincanton is Ikea's distribution partner at the site, which is situated at Greenogue Logistics Park in Rathcoole in southwest Dublin.The Ikea facility is due to open in early 2024 with ...
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ArticleConnected Energy recruits Alex Charr to expand battery partner network
Connected Energy, which specialises in giving electric vehicle batteries a second life, has appointed Alex Charr to help recruit fleet operators and OEMs into its supplier network.As Connected Energy's head of strategic partnerships (batteries), Charr is tasked with building relationships with OEMs, vehicle providers and fleet operators to create sources ...
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ArticleWhistl Fulfilment strengthens management team in growth drive
Parcels, mail and e-fulfilment specialist Whistl has appointed Michael Leeson as regional director for the South for its Whistl Fulfilment division. Leeson joins the company from Monsoon Accessorize where he spent 15 years, most recently as logistics director. He also spent five years working at Clipper Logistics in various managerial ...
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ArticleRoads minister test-drives DHL electric truck
Government roads minister Richard Holden gained first hand experience of DHL Supply Chain's LGV driver training programme and drove one of the group's new heavy-duty electric trucks on his recent visit to the group's Transport Development Centre (TDC) in Crick.Under close supervision from a DHL driver assessor, Holden (pictured) took ...
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ArticleDP World installs photovoltaic panels at London Gateway following trial
DP World has installed a set of photovoltaic panels on the canopy of the gatehouse building at London Gateway, following a successful trial.The gatehouse, which sees 548,000 lorries a year enter the port en route to collecting or discharging containers, has generated 29.95 megawatt hours (MWH) of electricity in total ...
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ArticleKetra serves up branded trailer for food wholesaler Wanis
Palletways member Ketra Logistics has invested in a new liveried trailer for world food wholesaler Wanis International Foods.The trailer has begun operating out of Wanis’ new 100,000sq ft distribution centre in Rainham, travelling daily to Palletways’ main hub in Lichfield for onward deliveries across the UK. Ketra was appointed by ...
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ArticleVolvo takes hydrogen-powered trucks to Arctic for first road test
Volvo Trucks' hydrogen-powered electric trucks have passed a significant milestone after being put to test on public roads for the first time.The road tests are being conducted in sub-zero temperatures on public roads above the Arctic Circle in the north of Sweden.The trucks, which only emit water vapour, use hydrogen ...
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ArticleHexagon boosts team with appointment of used CV sales manager
Hexagon Leasing has hired Richard McCarthy as its used vehicle sales manager to help build its share of the used CV market.McCarthy most recently worked in used commercial vehicle sales at Ryder and he comes with almost two decades of industry experience.Alan Ellison, Hexagon CEO, said: “Richard brings a wealth ...
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ArticleEvri staff help support opening of Bradford homeless facility
Evri employees spent a day working with homelessness charity Emmaus this week, helping prepare the opening of a new site in Bradford for formerly homeless people.The Evri team offered their time and support to help paint and decorate the new companion houses and they also made donations of toiletries and ...
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ArticleRoyal livery crowns off Hopkins’ new FMX
Muckaway and aggregates haulier Hopkins Estates is celebrating the King’s coronation with a new Volvo FMX 420 tipper wrapped in a special royal livery.The Wincanton-based company relied on local firm Goodwin Graphics to create the eye-catching red, white and blue camo artwork, featuring a logo to commemorate the historic day.Bill ...
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ArticleThousands of HGVs operating illegally in this country
More than 20,000 HGVs in the UK are currently operating illegally without a valid MOT, according to the DVSA.In response to a parliamentary question about vehicle testing this week, transport minister Baroness Vere said: “The DVSA estimates that at any time there could be around one in twenty of British ...
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ArticleFine for Yorkshire haulier after worker killed in trailer load tragedy
Anthony Clark (left) with his brother GrahamHeavy haulage contractor GCS Johnson has been fined £140,000 after one of its employees was killed while unloading a trailer.The Richmond, North Yorkshire-based firm appeared at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on 3 May where it pleaded guilty to breaching the Health and Safety at Work ...
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ArticleAztek’s empire still strong after 20 years
Aztek Logistics has praised its staff and the loyalty of its customers as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.Founded in 2003 by white goods and TV installer Stuart Charter in Letchworth Garden City, the haulier has grown over the years into a £12m turnover business with six warehouses and 40 HGVs.Its ...
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ArticleTruTac helps Enva England win silver
Waste and recycling firm Enva England said it had dramatically reduced its fleet administration and coasted to a silver FORS accreditation after adopting TruTac’s full suite of software solutions.The company, which runs a fleet of around 75 vehicles, most of which are HGVs, sought out a new provider after its ...
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ArticlePML happy with SNAP membership
PML has hailed the SNAP Parking facility scheme after it signed up last year and witnessed a steady increase in trucks using its secure site in Lympne, Kent as a result.The logistics firm offers weary drivers a convenient location close to the ports and motorways, as well as top notch ...
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ArticleHaulage prices hit April record
Haulage and courier prices increased by 3.6% in April despite falling diesel costs, according to data in the Transport Exchange Group (TEG) road transport price index.Year-on-year haulage prices were down 2%, but with courier prices 3.6% higher, the overall index is up on April 2022’s figures.TEG said that although diesel ...