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ArticleBurnett hits back after Gove attacks RHA's Brexit stance
The rift between the government and the RHA over the predicted chaos at the port of Dover and on Kent roads in January showed no signs of healing this week, after cabinet minister Michael Gove accused the business group of not being constructive.In response to a question from Hilary Benn, ...
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ArticleFirst customer of full-electric Volta Zero signs multi-million pound deal
Volta Trucks, the Anglo-Swedish electric vehicle start up, has confirmed that its first customer of the full-electric Volta Zero is Drinks Cubed.The London-based sustainable drinks brand has signed a multi-million deal for the supply of a fleet of the large electric CVs up to 2023.The Zero uses biodegradable lightweight flax ...
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ArticleCollapsed truck dealership had been struggling for years, administrators reveal
Roanza, the Mercedes truck dealer that entered into administration last month, had been racking up losses for several years, according to insolvency practitioners.The company operated across eight leasehold sites predominantly in the north west of England and employed 441 staff, including at subsidiary Premier Vehicle Rental – which entered administration ...
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ArticleEuropa Worldwide leaps higher in list of fastest growing firms
Europa Worldwide Group has galloped up the Sunday Times PwC Top Track 250, which recognises the fast-growing companies in the UK, to 107.The current placing is a leap from 153 in 2019 and 218 in 2018 and follows a year of “unprecedented growth” for the logistics group.The organisers of the ...
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ArticleNew report predicts mergers and acquistions in food, health and e-commerce sectors
A report for business owners providing vital insight into trends in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in logistics over the next 12 months has been produced by Logistics UK.The report, created in partnership with accountancy firm Carter Backer Winter (CBW), gives an overview of M&A activity across the sector, as well ...
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ArticleGoods vehicle road deaths up 20% last year
There was a 20% increase in the number of goods vehicle occupant fatalities in Great Britain last year, according to official figures.In 2019, 66 people died in HGV cabs following road traffic accidents, up from 55 the year before.Of this number, the Department for Transport (DfT), said 55 were drivers ...
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ArticleLiverpool the exit port of choice to avoid Brexit delays, claims owner
The port of Liverpool is “uniquely positioned” to overcome major Brexit delays at Dover and should be seen as the exit point of choice for hauliers, according to its owner.Peel Ports was responding to warnings that there could be queues of up to 7,000 HGVs in Kent at the end ...
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Mayor of London launches heavy vehicle scrappage scheme
The Mayor of London has this week launched its heavy vehicle scrappage scheme, ahead of the 1 March 2021 tightening of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) to Euro-6 standards across the capital.It is designed to support smaller businesses with 50 or fewer employees and charities in meeting new emissions standards.The ...
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ArticleControlling your fleet in the backdrop of the Covid-19 oil price crash
The commercial fuel market is complex at the best of times. However, in a year that has seen many factors impact the price of fuel, it is important to take a look at these factors and help fleets with the best tips in managing their fuel consumption.The price of fuel ...
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ArticleGood visibility won't always prevent accidents, Brigade warns drivers
A driver’s ‘direct vision’ alone is not enough to prevent collisions caused by blind spots and vehicle safety systems need to be fitted as well if fatalities are to be reduced, according to Brigade Electronics.It said active systems that require a driver to take immediate action through the provision of ...
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ArticlePalletforce launches 'Brexit Taskforce'
Palletforce has set up a ‘Brexit Taskforce’, which aims to give members advice and assistance to ensure they are prepared and ready for the country’s departure from the EU.It said it was relying on the network’s knowledge of international shipping and customs formalities, as well as parent company EV Cargo’s ...
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ArticleXPO signs deal with AKW Medi-Care
XPO Logistics has chalked up another contract win this year with a deal to distribute products on behalf of AKW Medi-Care – a manufacturer of adaptive fixtures for bathrooms and kitchens.The flexible last-mile solution designed by XPO involves a dedicated HGV fleet running an average of 30 routes per day, ...
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ArticleRoad trains could offer eco-friendly solution to shifting freight
How can we move freight with reduced environmental impact? Speaking in a session on Eco trucks at the Commercial Motor Show, Kevin Buck, MD of HazComp, highlighted the concept of the 25.25m long, 60-tonne GCW road train over seven, eight or nine axles.As two such vehicles could be used in ...
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ArticleIndustry debates post-Covid-19 future
How will transport and logistics look after Covid-19 has eventually receded? There is no shortage of companies who would like the answer to that question and visitors to the Commercial Motor Show conference gained some valuable insight in a special panel discussion.Speakers included former John Lewis partnership COO Dino Rocos, ...
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ArticleEnergy chiefs back hydrogen but call for better infrastructure
The road to zero carbon emissions will need big changes to the refuelling and charging infrastructure, according to industry specialists attending last week’s CM Show who agreed that hydrogen is now a viable alternative to electric.A specialist conference panel comprised of Mark Griffin, market development manager – Clean Fuels, BOC ...
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ArticleBibby to invest £14m on trucks, trailers and tankers
Bibby Distribution has not let Covid-19 stand in the way of its fleet replacement strategy this year, after committing to spending £14m on new assets.The replacement programme is the company’s largest ever and involves investment in new trucks, specialist trailers and tankers.Additions include 60 MAN TGX 6x2 tractor units; 15 ...
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ArticleJohn Dinham Transport swoops for logistics firm hit by pandemic
The business and assets of Lima Logistics have been sold to John Dinham Transport after the Gloucester-based courier company entered administration.The Pall-Ex member company appointed insolvency experts at Quantuma Advisory on 22September after it became the latest victim of the Covid-19 pandemic.Lima Logistics, which was formed in 2015, is based ...
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ArticleMicrolise looks at technology in transport in virtual CM Show conference
The Microlise conference took place on the third day (1 October) of the virtual Commercial Motor Show and covered a range of topics designed to help operators improve their operational efficiency.Lee Oliver, head of sales at Microlise’s recent acquisition TruTac, spoke about improving levels of compliance with drivers’ hours legisation ...
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ArticleExpert panel weighs up case for electric vehicles, biofuels and gas
Industry heads have debated the pros and cons of biofuels, electric and natural gas during a panel discussion on reducing carbon emissions at the Commercial Motor Show.Justin Laney, partner and general manager of central transport at John Lewis, outlined the merits of biofuel while Mervyn McIntyre, head of fleet at ...
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ArticlePML recruits youngest-ever director
Logistics specialist PML has appointed its youngest director in the company’s 17-year history with the promotion of Ryan Parr to operations director.The 25-year-old joined the business at 18 and for the last seven years he has worked across various parts of the company to develop an understanding of the global ...