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ArticleCompany reorganisations leaving skills vacuum, says FleetCheck
The industry is facing a new shortage in essential fleet skills as companies restructure their businesses in the wake of the pandemic, FleetCheck has warned.The fleet software specialist has reported growing instances of managers with fleet expertise being made redundant or moved into new roles, often leaving responsibility in the ...
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ArticleIndustry slams plan to enlarge London congestion charge zone
Another significant blow to the transport sector could come in the form of an extension of the Capital’s congestion charge zone, which has been suggested as a means of bailing out Transport for London (TfL).The RAC said the government had demanded the current zone be extended to encompass “a huge ...
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ArticleDVSA warns of further clampdown on tyres aged 10 years and older
Hauliers should expect to receive an S-mark prohibition and face a follow-up investigation if enforcement officers discover a tyre aged 10 years or older fitted to front axles from next year.Secondary legislation to make old tyres illegal is currently being laid and they will be banned from the front wheels ...
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ArticleNo-deal Brexit would leave HGV operators short of EU access permits, lawyer warns
A transport lawyer has added his voice to growing concerns that there will not be enough HGV access permits for operators wanting to enter the EU in the event of a no-deal Brexit.Tim Culpin, transport partner at Aaron & Partners, said there would “simply not be enough” European Conference of ...
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ArticleIkea defends staff pay freeze amid "significant" slump in sales
Ikea said its decision not to give staff a pay rise this year reflected its focus on protecting key workers’ livelihoods, as it battles “one of the most challenging times” in the company’s history.It was responding to claims by the GMB union that 300 key workers at IKEA’s distribution centre ...
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ArticleYodel shrugs off Christmas strike threat over "insulting" pay offer
Yodel said it was surprised that the GMB union was threatening strike action among drivers this Christmas in a row over pay and said it was confident the matter would be settled.The union said staff were now being balloted for industrial action over a pay offer it described as “insulting”.The ...
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ArticleKuehne+Nagel road logistics unit returns to profit in Q3
Kuehne+Nagel said it experienced a “significant increase” in shipments within its road logistics division in the third quarter and demand for domestic transport in European countries reached pre-crisis levels.Latest results for the group showed net turnover was CHF 5bn (£4.3bn) during the period, a 4% reduction on the same quarter ...
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ArticleYodel results mask "unprecedented growth" as pandemic drives turnaround
Yodel said it was on course to become profitable in the year ending June 2021 – a first in its 10-year history.Chief executive Mike Hancox said “unprecedented” growth in recent months had propelled the parcel firm into the black and he expected EBITDA to deliver “a strong positive result in ...
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ArticleSlam Transport orders 10 Volvo tractor units to handle Amazon parcel distribution
Coventry-based Slam Transport said Volvo had ticked all the boxes after ordering 10 FH with I-Save 4x2 tractor units.The deal marks the first time in more than six years the company has chosen Volvo for its fleet, which revolves largely around moving parcels between Amazon e-fulfilment centres.It said it chose ...
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Internet of Things can safely improve efficiency of logistics operations
Supply chains are constantly battling challenges, with unforeseen delays, restrictions and thefts causing disruption at every turn. More recently, the pandemic threatened the continuity of supply chains more severely than any event in recent memory.Lockdowns imposed across Europe and the rest of the world in response have caused disruption to ...
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ArticleCullimore MD demands more support for hauliers ahead of National Lorry Week
Cullimore Group’s MD has called for haulage to get the support and recognition it deserves as the industry gears up for the RHA’s National Lorry Week.Moreton Cullimore (pictured) said drivers were being let down by a lack of parking and being denied access to toilets.The third generation family MD of ...
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ArticleProfits rise at Stan Robinson Group despite drop in turnover
Staffordshire haulier Stan Robinson Group has reported a year-on-year rise in pre-tax profit of 14.2% despite a slight drop in turnover.Pre-tax profit for the year to 31 May 2020 totalled £748,176, up from £655,2777 the previous year. Turnover was down 5.4% to £23,449,693.Profits have grown steadily at the firm since ...
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ArticleWhistl names Natalie Sehnal business development director
Delivery specialist Whistl has promoted Natalie Sehnal to the role of business development director for its fulfilment and contact services division.She has been with the business for 18 years, joining Spark Response which Whistl acquired in 2018.The company said Sehnal will play a key role in delivering its ambitious growth ...
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ArticleOnline to overtake store spending this Christmas with food deliveries predicted to soar
Online sales are set to forge ahead of spending in physical stores for the first time this Christmas, according to the latest data from home delivery specialist ParcelHero.UK consumers spent over £78bn on Christmas presents and food last year. But ParcelHero said that although the same amount would be spent ...
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ArticleFirst UK wireless charging project for light commercial vans to launch in spring
Wireless charging can occur en-route or in depot situations without the need for cables or plugsThe first UK trial of wireless charging technology for light commercial vans will launch in Edinburgh next spring.Heriot-Watt University, Flexible Power Systems (FPS) and City of Edinburgh Council have been awarded funding worth £1.6m for ...
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ArticleMoody Logistics apprentice driver gains clean sweep of distinctions
Moody Logistics and Storage has praised the dedication of employee Alex Skelton (pictured) after he gained a clean sweep of distinctions as part of the company's Large Goods Vehicle Driver Level 2 apprenticeships.The 23-year-old, who passed his LGV licence earlier this year to qualify him to drive a truck or ...
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ArticleDelsol adapts business to meet Covid-19 challenges
North Wales-based logistics firm Delivery Solutions (Delsol) has reported huge growth in consumer deliveries, driven by companies either increasing existing online sales or launching e-commerce offerings.New customers have included food producers, DIY and garden companies and craft beer makers, the company said.A member of The Pallet Network, APC Overnight and ...
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ArticleAztek Logistics orders nine new trucks as expansion plans continue
Aztek Logistics has invested in nine FORS Gold standard trucks including MAN tractor units, new MAN 18-tonne rigids and its first 18-tonne Volvo rigids.The Letchworth-based business, part of the Pallet-Track network, has reported a double-digit increase in service enquiries compared to this time last year and the move follows a ...
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Article"A landmark project" - Wakefield515 logistics and distribution hub takes shape
US warehousing giant Panattoni says significant progress is being made at its Wakefield515 site where steel is already up on what it describes as the largest speculative development in the North for 10 years.Caddick Construction, Panattoni's build partner for the landmark Yorkshire project, is on site to complete the 515,820sq ...
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ArticleNorth West Logistics makes key managerial appointments
North West Logistics has appointed Kevin Simpson as general manager own fleet (UK and Europe) and Matthew Dunn as marketing manager.Simpson joins the Accrington-based transport company after 13 years as a senior manager within Eddie Stobart and will manage the UK and European fleet of vehicles. He will also assist ...