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ArticleSuttons Tankers lands new ethanol distribution deal with William Grant and Sons
Suttons Tankers has landed a new contract which will see it play its part in the fight against COVID-19 by transporting ethanol for the production of hand sanitiser for hospitals and clinics across the UK.The company, which is part of Suttons Group, will provide the transportation of denatured spirit supplied ...
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Article"Hauliers without warehousing could struggle," claims Miniclipper Logistics MD
Palletline member Miniclipper Logistics has admitted volumes have not been hit as badly as expected by the COVID-19 pandemic but that companies without a warehousing side might struggle to survive.“We can handle it,” MD Peter Masters told motortransport.co.uk. “It’s going to take a bit of a nose dive but we ...
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ArticleDavies Turner helps Hunter Boot protect London Ambulance Service
Davies Turner has donated 25 pallets of Hunter Boot’s women's wellingtons to the London Ambulance Service to help protect staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.Davies Turner’s specialist logistics fulfilment team at its logistics centre in Central Park, Bristol worked quickly to pick and pack the tall wellington boots of various sizes ...
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ArticleLENS partnership gives FTA members clearer view of supply chain opportunities
The FTA is partnering with freight exchange platform Haulage Exchange to help operators whose supply chains have been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic find additional workloads or carrier partners.Dubbed the Logistics Efficiency Network Solution (LENS) the service connects operators to loads needing transportation.Under the partnership FTA members can search Haulage ...
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ArticleHauliers back events industry call for greater government support during pandemic
Events hauliers are backing a call for the government to provide greater support to the events industry as it struggles to survive the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has written to prime minister Boris Johnson calling for more action to protect the industry and ...
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ArticleSchmitz Cargobull expands rigid truck body assembly via UK service partners
Schmitz Cargobull is ramping up assembly of its rigid truck bodies in the UK through its service partner network as part of a strategy to cut costs and shorten lead times.The move will see bodybuilders who are already authorised maintenance providers assemble M.KO rigids, using panels shipped in from Schmitz ...
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ArticleWolfgang Theissen to take helm at Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK
Wolfgang Theissen is to take on the role of MD of Mercedes Benz Trucks UK in August.Theissen, who is currently head of overseas sales for Mercedes-Benz Trucks, will replace Mike Belk who will retire later this year after working for Mercedes-Benz for 30 years.The appointment will see Theissen take up ...
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ArticleVolvo resumes truck manufacturing at plants supplying UK market
Volvo has started producing a limited number of trucks for the UK market as the COVID-19 pandemic shows signs of abating.The manufacturer has started producing trucks for the first time since March at plants in Belgium and Sweden which supply the majority of finished vehicles for the UK and Irish ...
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ArticleMajor changes for supply chains predicted post-Covid-19
The coronavirus pandemic will prove to be a defining moment for supply chains. CH Robinson supports some 119,000 customers globally through its multi-modal logistics platform, and we believe that recent events around the world will transform the logistics landscape, leading to significant technological investment, heightened risk management, new levels of ...
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ArticleChinese manufacturer BYD to launch 19-tonne electric truck in Europe this year
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has set its sights on the European market with plans to launch a range of electric trucks later this year.BYD Europe said it will launch a full range of battery electric commercial vehicles (BEV) in Europe this year, including a panel van, a yard tractor ...
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ArticleShortage of customs agents threatens border chaos, logistics industry warns government
The UK is in danger of failing to recruit the 50,000 customs agents needed to prevent major queues at its borders if it crashes out of Europe without a deal at the end of the year.The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is warning that the COVID-19 pandemic has delayed the ...
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ArticleDPD: "We're doing record volumes and hearing incredible stories..."
DPD has revealed its parcel volumes are at record levels as the COVID-19 pandemic triggers a massive spike in home deliveries.The company’s sister network – DPD Local – servicing shippers with smaller volumes, has also seen a “huge surge” in demand.“Easter was double what we did last Easter,” DPD marketing ...
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ArticleWalker Logistics lands a smacker with Lanolips deal
Hungerford-based Walker Logistics has been awarded a contract to manage the UK supply chains of Australian cosmetics brand Lanolips.The deal, which will see Walker Transport oversee Lanolips’ entire UK supply chains, boosts the company’s base of cosmetics clients.As part of the agreement, Walker Logistics will receive incoming stock at its ...
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ArticleShashi Maharaj joins BVRLA director team
Former BMW financial services head of strategy, Shashi Maharaj has joined the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) as the legal and membership director.Maharaj who will be responsible for the association’s governance, compliance and membership functions, spent over 20 years with BMW in a variety of senior legal, strategy ...
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ArticleClipper Logistics promotes Stefan Van-Hoof to group deputy chief executive officer
Leeds-based Clipper Logistics has promoted Stefan Van-Hoof (pictured) from group chief operating officer to group deputy chief executive officer as part of its global drive for growth.The company has also promoted Martin O'Grady from senior operations director to group chief operating officer, with responsibility for Clipper's UK and European businesses.Van-Hoof, ...
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ArticleGive logistics sector access to PPE to ensure economic recovery, says FTA
The logistics sector must be given access to PPE to ensure a successful return to work once the COVID-19 lockdown is ended, the FTA has warned.The association is calling on the government and Public Health England to give all supply chain workers clear direction on what PPE they need and ...
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ArticleMeet the MT Awards shortlists - Innovation Award sponsored by Goodyear
Alun Griffiths (Contractors)Alun Griffiths (Contractors) designed a unique utility vehicle (above) to overcome health and safety challenges for employees, alongside boosting load capacity and reducing emissions.To build the new vehicle, which was to be used on the firm’s Welsh Water Utility Repair and Maintenance Framework, Alun Griffiths engaged with dealership ...
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ArticlePrologic scraps plans for lorry park near Felixstowe
A Felixstowe-based company that planned to build an 85-space lorry park to ease pressure on the A14 has now withdrawn its application.Prologic wanted to construct the site on land off the old A45 adjacent to the A14, as well as build a covered maintenance bay, offices, drivers’ mess, security fencing, ...
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ArticleTyre specialist offers five-point checklist to maintain safety standards during pandemic
The relaxation of rules governing road transport means it is now more important than ever that drivers undertake thorough daily walk around checks and take corrective action where necessary, according to tyre firm Prometeon.The company has produced a five-point checklist to help drivers and operators inspect vehicle tyres and the ...
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ArticleAO.com partners with grid location expert what3words to help delivery drivers find exact addresses
Frustrated delivery drivers struggling to find the exact address for a drop-off could become a thing of the past after an online retailer began working with innovative grid location experts what3words.AO.com is rolling out the technology, which divides the world into a grid of 3m squares, each with a unique ...