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ArticleUPS to open multi-million facility at London Gateway
An electric UPS van in LondonUPS is to build a £120m package sorting and delivery facility at DP World’s London Gateway.The project, which is said to be one of UPS’s largest ever infrastructure investments outside of the US, will see the construction of a 32,000m² facility which will act as ...
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We love 'em, really... operators are pro-EU
UK vehicle operators aren’t generally best-known for their love of the European Union but they still know which side their bread is buttered, judging by a recent survey from Barclays and Moore Stephens. Their latest UK Logistics Confidence Index survey, undertaken among 100 senior decision-makers in the logistics sector over the ...
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Subbie shortage puts squeeze on margins at Brit European
A shortage of suitable subcontractors contributed to a squeeze on margins at automotive logistics specialist Brit European Transport in its last financial year. Despite continued growth in sales in the year to the end of December 2014, the availability and cost of using subcontractors was “a major factor” in pressure ...
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ArticleMcGee challenges students to design cycle safe tipper truck
Construction company McGee is challenging students at Nottingham Trent University to design a cycle safe system for a tipper truck.McGee’s brief invites the university’s BSc Product Design students to design a system which is aerodynamic, commercially viable and suitable for both off-road and urban conditions.John McGee, director, said: “We're excited ...
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London Boroughs Consolidation Centre names DHL as long-term logistics partner
The London Boroughs Consolidation Centre (LBCC) has named DHL as its long-term freight partner at the Freight in the City Expo last week. The project, led by Camden along with Enfield, Waltham Forest and Islington, was given the green light back in March after a successful trial period which saw ...
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BP Fuel Card users can now offset their fleet emissions
BP Fuel Card customers can now automatically offset all or part of their fleet emissions in a new partnership with BP Target Neutral - a not-for-profit carbon reduction and offset team.The new fuel card feature enables fleet managers to compensate for every tonne of CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) their fleet ...
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Hermes keeps foot in the door with Clarks contract extension
Hermes has been awarded a two year extension on its contract with shoe retailer Clarks, which has seen it deliver three million parcels for the company since it won the contract in 2012. The deal will see Hermes continue to provide Clarks with both a next day and three to ...
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Paragon launches London Lorry Control Scheme routing software
A new vehicle routing and scheduling system to help transport planners comply with the London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS) and other time-sensitive road restrictions has been developed.Paragon Route Control will enable planners to build compliant routes, cutting the time spent on manual planning, reducing the need for route deviations, minimising ...
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ECO Stars joins forces with Route Monkey to boost operators' fleet efficiency
ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme is partnering with Route Monkey to help freight operators make their fleet operations more efficient and environmentally friendly.Members of ECO Stars - a voluntary scheme that provides guidance and recognition for operators striving to the reduce fuel consumption and harmful emissions from their fleet vehicles ...
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Prospect of ATF industrial action after talks end without compromise
The chance of industrial action being taken by DVSA vehicle testing staff has risen sharply, after formal talks about the introduction of new contracts for testing staff as a result of the move to Next Generation Testing (NGT) came to an end without resolution. Prospect negotiations officer Helen Stevens confirmed ...
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ArticleCM Downton extends tyre care deal with Bridgestone
Bridgestone has clinched a fleet agreement with CM Downton that sees it extend its existing 10-year tyre care contract.Bridgestone attributed winning the new five year pence-per-kilometre (PPK) deal to a close working relationship with Downton, and its Total Tyre Care package that underpins the company’s aim to offer more miles ...
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Transport for London launches inaugural Freight in the City Expo at Alexandra Palace
"We must remember that freight and logistics is the lifeblood of this country", said TfL MD of surface transport Leon Daniels launching the inaugural Freight in the City Expo this week (27 October) at London's Alexandra Palace.Hundreds of visitors flocked to the iconic London venue to learn more about the ...
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TNT sets the scene for improved performance in 2016
TNT said 2015 will continue to be a year of transition for the company after reporting third quarter turnover of €1.6bn (£1.2bn), up 2.3% year-on-year, and a €27m operating loss, compared with an operating loss of €51m for the third quarter of 2014.Tex Gunning, TNT’s chief executive, said the company ...
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Whistl completes Post NL buyout deal
Whistl has completed its management buyout deal (MBO) from former parent company Post NL. The MBO was announced in July, when Post NL announced it would retain just 17.5% of the company, as opposed to the 100% it held until now, giving Whistl control of the remaining 82.5%.When the deal ...
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Route Monkey develops online national scheduling platform for fleet operators
Route Monkey is keen to speak with fleet operators at next week’s Freight in the City Expo interested in taking part in trials of its online national scheduling platform.The optimisation specialist is poised to launch an online tool enabling both public and private sector fleet managers to instantly access its ...
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Daf Trucks to showcase Silent range and Clocs safety truck at Alexandra Palace
Daf Trucks will be heading to next week’s Freight in the City Expo at Alexandra Palace to showcase its latest designs to make urban deliveries safer and quieter.First of two models on its stand will be the CF 400 FT 4x2 tractor unit equipped with Silent Mode, allowing it to ...
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Retrofit floor-height passenger door window aims to improve safety for cyclists around HGVs
Astra Vehicle Technologies has developed a retrofit floor-height door window for the passenger side of an HGV to provide a direct view of cyclists and pedestrians.The 'Astra Clearview' window also allows the main passenger door window to open; a key benefit that enables drivers to have a clear view of ...
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Motor Transport Podcast: DVSA, earned recognition and London's cowboy operators
The latest episode of the Motor Transport Podcast is available to download on iTunes now.This week group managing editor Chris Walton is joined by group news editor Chris Druce and reporter Emma Shone to discuss the DVSA’s new culture of earned recognition and remote enforcement. We discuss what it is, ...
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New safety braking system to prevent runaway HGVs to be launched at Freight in the City Expo
Vision Techniques is launching a new safety system at Freight in the City that will prevent an HGV from rolling away if the handbrake has not been applied.VTBrakeSafe automatically applies a vehicle’s handbrake if the driver has forgotten to use it, as well as providing an audible alarm.Technical manager Nigel ...
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ArticleBradshaw Electric Vehicles to showcase latest road-going electric pick-up for urban use at Freight in the City
British manufacturer Bradshaw Electric Vehicles will be demonstrating to local authorities and logistics companies how its range of ride-on and pedestrian-controlled electric vehicles can benefit their urban operations.At the inaugural Freight in the City Expo next week in London, it will be showcasing its new Road Going Electric Pick-up vehicle, ...