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ArticleHermes recruits chief transformation officer as parcel volumes soar
Hermes has appointed a chief transformation officer to support the business in the next stage of its development.Fash Sawyerr will join the Hermes UK main board, reporting directly to chief executive Martijn de Lange.He brings a proven track record in helping companies organise themselves for future growth, Hermes said.He joins ...
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ArticleReed Boardall opens first Bio-LNG refuelling station at Boroughbridge base
Reed Boardall said the environmental benefit of running its HGV fleet on a renewable fuel was the key driver in opening its first Bio-LNG station.Owned and operated by Gasrec, the fully scalable, skid-mounted refuelling hub has been designed by LIQAL and installed at the frozen food distributor's Boroughbridge HQ. It ...
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ArticleWalsh and Port of Tilbury in 20-year deal to build major new freight hubs
London river, road and rail freight solutions provider Walsh has signed a 20-year agreement with the Port of Tilbury to help meet the capital’s demand for construction materials to be delivered sustainably.Walsh said the deal will enable it to create two new freight hubs at the port - a logistics ...
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Article"Step up and improve your image," youngest female transport manager CPC holder urges industry
Molly Watson, project manager at Osborne Motor Transport with the company's MD Richard PrestonThe UK's youngest female transport manager CPC holder has slammed the logistics sector for not doing enough to attract new recruits.Twenty-year-old Molly Watson, project manager with Pallet-Track member Osborne Motor Transport in South Shields, said efforts to ...
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ArticleArrowXL to deliver Concept2 gym equipment
ArrowXL has signed a deal with gym equipment provider Concept2 to handle the delivery of its product range to households across the UK.It follows a substantial increase in demand since the start of the pandemic as people continue to turn to home fitness with gyms remaining closed.ArrowXL will receive all ...
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ArticleTrakm8 joins Association of Fleet Professionals
Trakm8 has joined the recently formed Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) as a gold partner.The company said it aimed to utilise its expertise in fleet management solutions and data-driven insights to offer expert advice to its members and help shape the future of the industry.The AFP was launched this year ...
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ArticleVolta Trucks to roll out first electric vehicle later this year as order books value hits $260m
Volta Trucks said it hopes to roll out its first electric vehicle later this year after the value of its order books hit $260m.The manufacturer also confirmed that a “significant number of additional vehicle orders are expected to be announced in the coming weeks”, after a successful commercial period of ...
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ArticleGive hauliers grants to cover cost of shipping empty trailers to Northern Ireland, Logistics UK tells ministers
Logistics UK met with key government members this week to demand hauliers be given grants to cover the cost of empty running created by Brexit border issues.Chief executive David Wells met Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove MP, Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis and transport secretary Grant Shapps ...
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ArticleDB Schenker expands Midlands presence with major warehouse deal
German logistics giant DB Schenker, which recently suspended deliveries into the UK due to Brexit delays, is expanding its presence in the West Midlands in a move expected to create 100 new jobs.The seven-year deal sees the firm take on an additional 153,064sq ft unit at the 21-acre Centurion Park ...
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ArticleParcel and haulage firm Caribou buys C&D Transport Solutions
Parcel, haulage and freight firm Caribou has acquired Prestwich-based C&D Transport Solutions as part of plans to extend its service offering and broaden its delivery network both in the UK and internationally.The purchase allows Caribou to offer same day deliveries to its services and take on the haulage expertise of ...
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ArticleGreencarrier Freight Services opens new Manchester office to drive growth in north of England
Freight forwarding firm Greencarrier Freight Services has opened a new office near Manchester as it moves to strengthen its operations in the north of England.The office, which became fully operational on 4 January, is situated at Manchester Airport.Adrian Frodsham, head of air and ocean, said: “The new office provides good ...
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ArticlePlan to scrap diesel HGVs must not create stranded assets, RHA warns
The RHA is warning the government not to create fleets of stranded assets as it moves to phase out diesel powered HGVs.The call comes as the government mulls when to phase out the sale of new diesel HGVs and the introduction of road pricing to offset the decline in fuel ...
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ArticleHoyer Petrolog drives major restructuring in bid to corner alternative fuels market
Fuel distribution and transport giant Hoyer Petrolog has instigated a major restructuring in response to declining demand for diesel and petrol and the rise in alternative fuels.The restructure sees Hoyer’s Petrolog and Gaslog divisions combined into a new contract division and Allan Davison (pictured), former operations director, replacing Mark Binns ...
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ArticleBristol City Council awards £100,000 to Zedify for zero-emission micro consolidation service
Zero-emission operator Zedify has been awarded a £100,000 grant as part of Bristol City Council’s strategy to ensure 95% of deliveries within its central area are made by electric vehicles within 10 years.Funding is from Bristol’s Go Ultra Low West, a £7m transport project that will provide infrastructure for large-scale ...
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ArticlePolice warn HGV drivers to be vigilant as January sees cargo thefts soar
MercedesMore than 60 cargo thefts from trucks have been reported since the beginning of 2021, amounting to over £1m worth of goods stolen, according to the latest figures from the freight division of the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NAVCIS).Thefts include a high value cargo of fine wines stolen on ...
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ArticleTruck makers to opt for hydrogen fuel cell technology ahead of tough new EU emission targets, says report
Truck manufacturers are investing in hydrogen fuel-cell technology to develop zero-emissions trucks in order to avoid paying hefty penalties for non-compliance with carbon-emission reduction targets from 2025, according to a report by credit rating firm Fitch Ratings.The strategy is being driven by the EU’s recent adoption of emission standards and ...
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ArticlePolice commissioner calls for “inherently unsafe” smart motorways to be ditched
Smart motorways are “inherently unsafe and should be abandoned” a South Yorkshire police and crime commissioner is warning.Dr Alan Billings has written an open letter to transport secretary Grant Shapps following a recent inquest which found that Jason Mercer, 44, from Rotherham, and Alexandru Murgeanu, 22, of Mansfield, who died ...
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ArticleCity Plumbing taps into Bevan Group build quality for new Luton fleet
City Plumbing has taken delivery of 51 Luton bodies from bodybuilder Bevan Group.The order saw City Plumbing return to Bevan after a break of four years, in a move the company said was driven by the quality of the bodybuilder's products, its competitive pricing and its five-year warranty.The bespoke Luton ...
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ArticlePollock (Scotrans) defies pandemic challenges to boost profit in 2020
Pollock (Scotrans) boosted pre-tax profit last year despite a fall in revenues brought about by “challenging” conditions created by the Covid-19 pandemic.The company attributed the pre-tax profit rise to a “healthy mix” of contract work, its cost cutting strategies and a reduction in empty running miles.The Scottish operator reported revenues ...
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ArticleAlloga leases major new warehouse at Derby Commercial Park
Healthcare logistics specialist Alloga UK is expanding its storage footprint with the addition of a major warehouse at Panatonni’s Derby 370 unit at Derby Commercial Park.The move, which is part of a wider strategy to drive growth, will see Alloga occupy a total 1.78 million sq ft of warehouse space. ...