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Unite warns of border delays and threat to logistics jobs as new Brexit checks launch
Unite is warning of EU border delays as increased Brexit border checks kick in today (30 April) on plant and animal products arriving to the UK from the EU.
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Suttons Tankers strengthens partnership with £1.8m investment in new fleet
Suttons has invested £1.8m in a new fleet of tankers in a move which further strengthens its long-term partnership with CF Fertilisers.
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MT’s 2024 top Decarbonisation Power Player on a mission to decarbonise road freight transport
Naming Sam Clarke as the number one Motor Transport Decarbonisation Power Player for 2024 our judges described him as “a continual industry presence providing a positive can-do attitude to environmental logistics”.
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XPO Logistics launches UK roll out of 160 new shared user network vehicles
Logistics giant XPO is rolling out 160 new rigid vehicles in its UK shared user network over the next four months.
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Logistics specialist Rhenus launches sustainable warehouse development in Nuneaton
A major new, sustainable warehousing development, known as the Rhenus Campus, has been officially opened by third-party logistics (3PL) provider Rhenus Warehousing Solutions UK.
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Europa Road and DPD Netherlands turn to HVO for a greener future
Europa Road has signed a new contract with DPD Netherlands, which will see hydrotreated vegetable oil (HV-100) replacing diesel on its new daily linehauls from the Netherlands to the UK.
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Waste management specialist 3R Solutions takes delivery of 14 Smoothsider tippers from Fruehauf
West Lothian-based waste management and recycling specialist 3R Solutions has praised Fruehauf for delivering 14 sloper Smoothsider tippers in a matter of weeks, helping the firm prepare for an important new contract.
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SSO Logistics wraps up long-term deal with Venturepak
A Merseyside logistics specialist has tied up a three-year contract with a packaging supply company to help service its new £3m production facility in Manchester.
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Bosch launches central booking system for high security truck stops
Tech services giant Bosch Group has launched its Secure Truck Parking platform in the UK, to help make life easier for drivers booking into high-security parking spaces at truck stops across the country.
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MPs ask Defra: “Will post-Brexit border checks begin this week or face sixth delay?”
MPs are demanding Defra clarifies whether new post-Brexit border import and food inspection checks, due to be launched tomorrow (30 April), will be delayed for a sixth time.
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ArrowXL sets wheels in motion for reduced tyre use
ArrowXL has entered into a contract with Direct Tyre Management (DTM) with ambitions to reduce tyre usage significantly.
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Anglia Freight sees efficiency boost after software firm tie-in
Anglia Freight said its partnership with software firm Qargo had helped it win a clutch of new contracts and increase operational efficiencies.
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Krone supports expansion plans at Scrivin Logistics
Bristol-based Scrivin Logistics said it was so impressed with its new Krone trailers that it had immediately placed an additional order.
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Warning after tipper driver escapes electrocution
An HGV driver narrowly escaped death after his tipper collided with a power line and sent 33,000 volts coursing through the vehicle.
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North West Recycling grows fleet with new Renault T520
Waste management supplier North West Recycling has added a Renault T520 6x2 tax axle tractor unit with walking floor hydraulics to its fleet.
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New GM at Den Hartogh Logistics keen to promote careers for women
Bulk logistics service provider Royal Den Hartogh Logistics has appointed Jo Dixon to be its new general manager, overseeing 350 staff in the UK.
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New HR director appointed to The APC
The APC has appointed Liz Stokes to be its new HR director.
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Castledene’s new Volvo FH celebrates haulier’s 45 years in business
Castledene Transport has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH 500 6x2 tractor unit, with a special livery celebrating its 45th anniversary.
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Yodel sings praises of Schmitz lightweight semi-trailers
Yodel has taken on 80 lightweight, robust trailers from Schmitz Cargobull in a move to make more sustainable deliveries.
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RHA raises £26,000 for Transaid
RHA members have raised more than £26,000 for the international development charity Transaid to help transform lives in Africa.