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Generation Logistics a game-changer for recruitment, says minister
The first year of the Generation Logistics campaign has changed the way people consider working in the logistics sector, one which has a vital role in driving all areas of the economy, according to Transport Minister Guy Opperman MP (pictured).
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Have you had your Weetabix? XPO has
XPO has become the new logistics partner for cereal brand Weetabix.
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Joined-up approach among police forces to resolve abnormal loads transport issues
Seven police forces in eastern England have teamed up to make abnormal load movements easier for hauliers, following criticism from companies that they were being inflexible.
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DVSA’s work scrutinised in independent review
An independent review into the running of the DVSA has been launched, with findings and recommendations expected to be published this summer.
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Bridge-bashing drivers urged to measure their trucks’ height
A railway company has urged HGV drivers to know their vehicles’ height after 54 bridge strikes occurred along its network last year.
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Awards event celebrates Pallet-Track’s two decades in business
Pallet-Track has celebrated 20 years in business with a gala awards evening in Windsor for its 90 shareholder members.
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National Apprenticeship Week: RHA showcases transport and warehouse supervisor apprenticeship
During this year’s Apprenticeship Week, which runs from the 5-11 February, the RHA is showcasing its collaboration with TRS Training to introduce an apprenticeship designed to develop highly competent transport or warehouse supervisors.
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Evri HR chief takes the wheel to champion female drivers
Parcel delivery company Evri has launched a campaign to become the employer of choice for female drivers, with a range of initiatives aimed at significantly boosting the number of women drivers at the company.
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Yodel strengthens leadership team with two key appointments
Yodel has bolstered its leadership team by appointing two new senior executives from within the business.
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SNAP network extends to cover all 53 Moto services
Digital marketplace SNAP and Moto have extended their partnership to enable truck drivers with an account to park at all 53 Moto services, adding another 14 key locations and almost 3,000 extra truck parking spaces to the SNAP network.
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Scurri inks deal with BJS Home Delivery to offer “next-level” two-person delivery service
Management platform specialist Scurri has signed a strategic partnership with two-person delivery specialist BJS Home Delivery which will see it provide retailers on the Scurri platform with increased flexibility and a “next-level” final-metre experience for bulky and larger size online deliveries.
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JSP Hauliers joins Pallet-Track as part of expansion drive
A family-run haulage firm in Manchester, that runs its entire fleet on renewable fuel, is set to expand after joining Pallet-Track.
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DX opens new depot in Preston
DX Group has opened a new depot in Preston, Lancashire, as part of its continuing drive to expand its parcels business.
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Pallet-Track member TST Group launches Northern Ireland growth drive
TST Group is boosting the number of pallets it handles for Pallet-Track, from 500 to 800 pallets a day, whilst also improving efficiency and service for the pallet network’s customers shipping goods across the Irish Sea.
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More than three quarters of logistics chiefs report workforce shortage, Descartes study reveals
Over three quarters of supply chain and logistics leaders are experiencing notable workforce shortages in their operations, with more than a third characterising the resource shortage they face as either high or extreme, according to a study by Descartes Systems Group.
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Asset Alliance kicks off sponsorship deal with AFC Bournemouth
Asset Alliance Group has signed a two-year sponsorship contract with AFC Bournemouth, its first ever partnership with a Premier League football club.
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Wales & West Utilities kicks off trial of hydrogen fuel cell-powered van
Gas distribution network Wales & West Utilities (WWU) is launching a one-month trial of a hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV).
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January sees “steep decline” in haulier and courier rates, TEG Index reveals
Haulier and courier rates dropped steeply in January, according to data from the TEG Road Transport Price Index.
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Government launches funding for schools and councils to install public EV chargepoints
The government has launched funding for schools and councils to install electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure as well as a consultation to look at ways to speed up chargepoint installation across the country.
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Government organisation opens doors for supply chain warehouse ops apprenticeship
A logistics apprenticeship scheme based at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s (FCDO) site outside Milton Keynes is now inviting applications for its 2024 cohort.