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Paragon's smart mapping software can boost speed and precision of urban deliveries
Paragaon is offering three smarter mapping options that enable transport planners to make vehicle routing and scheduling as precise as possible in dense, urban logistics operations.Street Level Mapping, Average Road Speed Data and Truck Attribute Data all provide planners with a highly detailed picture of the road network, allowing for ...
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ArticleScania gives thumbs-up to the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil to power its Euro-6 trucks
Scania has given the go-ahead for operators to use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to power its Euro-6 range of trucks, provided the fuel used meets technical specification TS15940.The manufacturer said vehicles using HVO – which chemically mimics fossil-fuel-based diesel – can under optimal condition achieve up to a 90% reduction ...
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ArticleSky's the limit for XPO with AgustaWestland helicopter contract
XPO Logistics has been tasked with transporting eight Lynx helicopters between Brazil and the UK on behalf of AgustaWestland.The helicopter company has been commissioned by the Brazilian Navy to replace their engines, navigation systems, display consoles and mission avionics.XPO, said to have a long-standing relationship with the company, will handle, ...
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ArticleArgos launches same-day home delivery service
Argos has launched a same day delivery service for 20,000 of its products in a bid to get ahead of its competitors for the Christmas shopping season. The service, called Fast Track, will enable customers to choose from four delivery slots at checkout whether online or in-store.The slots - 07.00-10.00, ...
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ArticleAsda picks Bandvulc for fleet tyre management contract
Asda has chosen Bandvulc for a new long-term agreement that will see the retread specialist manage the retailer’s tyre supply for its HGV and Dot.com fleets.The new agreement, an extension of an existing relationship, sees Bandvulc and Tyre Maintenance combine to deliver products, services and administration for Asda's vehicles across ...
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ArticleWest London Boroughs collaborate to create new sustainable freight strategy
Development of a new freight strategy to improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of goods movements across west London is underway.The West London Freight Strategy is being devised by transport consultancy Aecom on behalf of the WestTrans Partnership, which is formed of the six west London Boroughs of Brent, Ealing, ...
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UK Mail remains confident despite teething issues with new technology
UK Mail remains confident about its long-term prospects, and has now got a handle on problems at its new sortation hub that are set to have a significant impact on its full year earnings. In a trading statement released today, the group said its overall group performance was “in ...
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Eddie Stobart Logistics now a "stand-alone business"
Eddie Stobart Logistics has successfully completed its transformation into a stand-alone business after the acquisition of a 51% stake in the operator by private equity firm DouglasBay Capital on 10 April 2014, according to its parent company.Greenwhitestar UK (which ultimately is owned by DouglasBay Capital Fund) made the statement in ...
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Local authorities and freight firms can join forces and tap into £10m funding pot for end-to-end journey schemes
A £10m funding pot is available for collaborative R&D projects that will help drive down congestion by improving the end-to-end journey of freight and people.The competition, launched by Innovate UK, is looking at proposals that enable a user to select a complete journey, whether for goods or as a passenger, ...
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FTA calls on TfL to do more as half of non-UK LEZ fines go unpaid
The FTA has called on TfL to do more to level the playing field for compliant UK operators after it was revealed that more than half of the fines issued to non-UK registered vehicles for breaching the conditions of the London Low Emission Zone remain outstanding.According to figures obtained by ...
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Hargreaves adopts franchise programme for subcontractors
Hargreaves Logistics is to adopt a franchise programme to boost subcontractor retention and create a more flexible fleet.The operator is targeting its base of 200 dedicated subcontractors, with plans to take on an additional 100 franchise partners over the next three to five years.The first five subcontractors have signed up ...
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DVSA fails to cut HGV driving test wait times
The DVSA has fallen short of its pledge to adapt its examiner resource to meet demand for HGV driving tests, with two-thirds of centres across the UK seeing an increase in the average waiting time for a vocational examination. Figures obtained via a Freedom of Information (FoI) request reveal that ...
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Eddie Stobart to open London Gateway base
Eddie Stobart is to open a container transport site at DP World London Gateway, which it hopes will support growth plans in the South.The base will serve customers and destinations across the UK and will reduce current delivery times into London.The operator hopes the site will help reduce mileage and ...
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Threat of strike action at Indesit receeds after talks breakthrough
The threat of further industrial action by drivers and warehouse staff at white goods manufacturer Indesit has receded after conciliation talks held at Acas last week led to a revised pay offer. Union Unite told MT it was content with the proposal, which was thrashed out after eight hours of ...
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Gist wins Morrisons primary deal and extends flower contract
Gist has won one new contract and extended another with retailer Morrisons and flower supplier Dutch Flower Group respectively.The operator has signed a new, annual primary distribution deal with Morrisons, delivering Indian and Oriental ready meals from producer Noon to Morrisons’ DCs around the country.The operation will be based at ...
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Competition offering £10m prize to efficiency-boosting firms
A competition offering £10m of funding to firms that can develop ways to move freight and people more efficiently is attracting strong interest.The competition, dubbed “Enhancing the end-to-end journey”, was launched by government agency Innovate UK in August this year. It aims to cut traffic congestion by making journeys and ...
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More Fors firms fall down on compliance after J O'Doherty controversy
An investigation by Motortransport.co.uk has uncovered that J O’Doherty Haulage is just one of many Fors members to have had action taken against them in a public inquiry (PI) in recent times, raising further questions about the credibility of the quality benchmarking scheme.Following confirmation by the Upper Tribunal in August ...
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TCs frustrated by PIs resulting in no action
Senior traffic commissioner (TC) Beverley Bell has said the number of public inquiries (PIs) that result in no action being taken, at a time when the TCs are seeking ways of making better use of their limited resources, is a concern.In the TCs’ annual reports for the 2014-15 financial year, ...
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ArticleMore Tiger Trailers for Dee Set Logistics
Stoke-On-Trent firm Dee Set Logistics has just taken delivery of the last of 11 new tri-axle box van trailers from Tiger Trailers. All the units are fitted with the 'Tiger Tails’ aerodynamic option, which includes a front air splitter and rear sloping roof. The trailers also feature Tiger’s paint-free galvanised ...