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ArticleSlow burn: longer semi-trailer trial participants in 2014
APC Overnight longer semi-trailersWhen the Longer semi-trailer trial was announced at the end of 2011 for an immediate start the next calendar year, The Hub took the name of the project at face value.However, given the surprise news that there are still 400 allocations available to run the longer trailers, ...
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Cambridge universtity mandates cyclist safety improvements for contractors
Contractors working for Cambridge university have been asked to make safety improvements to their HGVs corresponding with the Construction Logistics and Cycle Safety (Clocs) scheme.Based on the London developed Clocs initiative, which has been led by Transport for London, the Cambridge version binds contractors to installing extra mirrors and side ...
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Asos says Barnsley fire cost it up to £30m in lost sales
Online fashion retailer Asos has said today that a fire that destroyed stock and disrupted operations at its Norbert Dentressangle-run warehouse in Barnsley cost it as much as £30m.In a trading statement released today, Asos CEO Nick Robertson said: "Due to the fire at our Barnsley distribution centre, we lost ...
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ArticleMT teams up with Logistics Job Shop to help operators recruit
MT has teamed up with Logistics Job Shop to launch an improved recruitment service for the UK distribution industry.Founder David Coombes said: “Logistics Job Shop has a clear understanding of its customers, providing a targeted arena for employers and jobseekers.“While traffic and job applications may be lower than generalist jobs ...
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Norbert Dentressangle appoints two new MDs for transport and logistics divisions
Norbert Dentressangle has appointed two new managing directors to head up its transport and distribution & logistics divisions in the UK. Dan Myers takes the reins as MD of Norbert Dentressangle Transport and Distribution UK, while Richard Cawston steps up as MD of Norbert Dentressangle’s UK Logistics division.Between them, the ...
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Maritime confident growth will continue
Container giant Maritime is confident that continuous investment during the recession has positioned the business for strong organic growth now the market is showing signs of recovery.Speaking to MT following its acquisition of Roadways Container Logistics last month, MD John Williams said while the deal wasn’t about gaining market share ...
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ArticleDrivers have HGV licences revoked
Twelve former drivers at North Cumbria haulage firm Ross International have had their HGV licences revoked after they used various devices to falsify their driving records.After driver conduct hearings in Carlisle, Glasgow and Warrington, traffic commissioner for Scotland Joan Aitken and deputy TCs for the North West of England, Patrick ...
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FTA welcomes parking restrictions review
The FTA has welcomed proposals from local government secretary Eric Pickles that would give businesses the power to force a review of local parking restrictions they are unhappy with.Under the proposals, which went to consultation earlier this month, individuals or businesses would be able to force a council review of ...
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ArticleTNT Post opts to Whistl while it works
TNT Post has rebranded itself as Whistl.Following its split from TNT Express in 2011, with the latter retaining the distinctive orange brand name, TNT Post was required to change its identity by the end of this year.In a statement released about its new name, the company said: “We chose Whistl ...
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Europa aims high
A year after acquiring a 90% controlling stake in Europa Worldwide Logistics, MD Andrew Baxter said the firm is on track to hit its growth targets, although that will come with a short-term dip in profit.Baxter told MT: “It is our objective to be the number one groupage operator in ...
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ArticleCM Downton and Arla tackle driver shortage with new apprenticeships
Apprentices at CM DowntonCM Downton and Arla Foods have both launched national apprenticeship schemes to entice new workers into a sector feeling the pinch of a severe driver shortage. Gloucestershire-based CM Downton said the company’s scheme will be a “first step” in communicating the career opportunities in the sector to ...
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ArticleClugston Distribution's focus on new markets sees much improved results
Clugston Distribution Services' diversification strategy paid dividends last year, with the firm’s focus on expanding its market presence in fuels, bulk foods, ash powders and intermodal work throughout 2013, contributing to its robust financial performance.For the year ended 31 January 2014, the Scunthorpe-based bulk distribution specialist boosted revenue by 21% ...
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ArticleDelivering in stealth
The Quiet Cities global summit, to be held in London on 25-26 November, will bring together a wide range of products specifically designed to reduce noise during deliveries in urban areas.One of the biggest issues when making out of hours retail deliveries can be the rattle of roll cages as ...
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ArticleVan drivers in danger of driving illegally
Mercedes-Benz is urging drivers to double check whether they are susceptible to the new Driver CPC legislation, voicing concerns that many drivers who need a Driver Qualification Card (DQC) to operate legally are unaware that they do so.The company warned that much of the Driver CPC publicity in the lead ...
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ArticleSalford Van Hire invests in 300 vehicles
Salford Van Hire has embarked on a vehicle buying spree, with the purchase of more than 300 new units for its fleet.The Manchester and Leeds based firm has recently invested in 150 Daf XF units, 60 MAN TGX units, 50 Renault T units, 20 Renault D rigid units and 25 ...
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ArticleWilson James awarded gold Fors for London Construction Consolidation Centre
Wilson James has been award gold in TfL's Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (Fors) for its London Construction Consolidation Centre in Silvertown. Bob Dempsey operations manager for Wilson James said: "We are delighted to have been awarded Fors gold standard and to be one of few construction related companies to have ...
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ArticleDHL launches Military Employability Programme
DHL, which employs more than 42,000 people in the UK, has launched its own Military Employability Programme to recruit drivers from the ranks of those leaving the armed forces.In partnership with the Careers Transition Partnership (CTP), a joint initative between the MoD and recruiter Manpower, the logistics giant has ...
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Clipper announces new contract with fashion retailer
Fashion retailer ME+EM has appointed Clipper Logistics to provide a multichannel logistics service from its shared-user DC at Enfield.The contract, which Clipper began work on in July, involves storage and pre-retail services including packaging, as well as e-fulfilment and deliveries to ME+EM’s central London retail store by electric vehicle.Cornelia Smith, ...
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UPS, DFDS Logistics and GeoPost fall foul of Bradford-on-Avon weight restriction
UPS, DFDS Logistics and GeoPost were one of 13 firms and a driver collectively fined more than £13,000 this summer after breaching the weight restriction on Bradford-on-Avon’s town bridge.Between 23 June and 28 July, 13 companies and one driver appeared before Magistrates in Swindon after breaching the 18-tonne weight restriction ...
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Malcolm Group places order for more 50ft container trailers
Malcolm Group has significantly increased its order of 50ft skeletal trailers from SDC by an additional 80 units.When the trailers were revealed at the Multimodal show earlier this year, Malcolm Group had placed an order for 40 units. The extended container, which is easily swapable between the trailer and Malcolm's ...