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ArticleJimmy Beam Down Light system can be fitted to new build trailers
Two governmental bodies have dispelled operators’ fears by confirming that the Jimmy Beam Down Light (JBDL) system can be fitted to new-build trailers under current legislation and does not require type approval. Since 29 October 2012, trailer manufacturers have been required to produce trailers that adhere to whole vehicle type ...
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ArticleDHL: Collaboration is key to enable quiet deliveries
DHL is at the forefront of the revolution in out-of-hours deliveries, but Christopher Walton discovers why it believes there is still a long way to go until it becomes the norm. By Christopher Walton.Every day DHL has between 1,100 and 1,700 vehicles going into London. The UK’s largest (non-mail) operator ...
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ArticleDHL to co-ordinate 300 subbies for UK's bumper grain harvest
DHL Supply Chain is co-ordinating more than 300 subbies to handle a bumper grain harvest across the agricultural sector.With prospective grain volumes this year anticipated to be up to 30% higher than in 2013, DHL is calling on its national network of regional tipper operators, together with a multitude of ...
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ArticleLogistics management course launched to train junior armed forces personnel
Logistics Learning Alliance (LLA) has launched an Institute of Supply Chain Management (IoSCM) Level 4 Certificate in managing logistics operations, aimed at developing the skills of junior armed forces personnel.Designed as a stepping-stone to a Foundation Degree in Logistics at the University of Lincoln for members of the Royal Navy, ...
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ArticleEnterprise buys Burnt Tree
Commercial vehicle contract hire and rental specialist Burnt Tree has been bought by car and van rental firm Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The purchase is "intended to increases the breadth of vehicles and services that Enterprise can provide to its customers under its flexible commercial vehicle hire division, Flex-E-Rent", the company said.The ...
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ArticleMaritime acquires Roadways Container Logistics
Maritime Transport and Roadways Container LogisticsMaritime Group has acquired Aegeus Transport - the holding company for Roadways Container Logistics (RCL) – for an undisclosed sum.The purchase, in completed on Friday 8 August, sees Felixstowe-based Maritime take on the entire RCL business. This comprises 374 employees, a fleet of 241 vehicles, ...
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Potter Logistics expands Merseyside presence following contract renewal
Potter Logistics has expanded its presence in Merseyside after acquiring an additional 87,000 ft² DC on the Knowsley Industrial Park. The multimodal operator will run its recently-renewed contract with Elanco out of the site. Potter secured a five-year contract renewal with the animal health firm in May, extending a relationship ...
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ArticleFortec welcomes six new members to its pallet network
Fortec has welcomed six new members to its network, five of which have joined the pallet distribution sector for the first time.Pharmadex Logistics in Hatfield; Surrey Pallets in Wimbledon; Threshers in Bristol; Masterfreight in Oldbury; Cammack in Colchester; and Nova in Birmingham have joined taking total network membership to 72.Pharmadex ...
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ArticleLafarge Tarmac goes the extra mile on safety
Eyebrows rose in some parts of the industry when construction materials supplier Lafarge Tarmac announced it was going to start accrediting subcontractors for Fors as part of a new safety drive. But as the programme gathers pace, the firm has no regrets.There are many different approaches to managing subcontractors, but ...
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Transport Exchange reveals improvements to booking chain functionality
Transport Exchange Group has upgraded the booking chain functionality for its Haulage Exchange and Courier Exchange platforms.The company said it would allow member businesses with an improved means of managing and updating the status of loads when they carry out work on each other’s behalf.As a result,those using the exhanges ...
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ArticleK+N increases e-commerce delivery capability with MetaPack deal
Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) intends to extend its delivery capability in the UK, after signing a deal with parcel delivery management firm the MetaPack Group to use its software.MetaPack says the deal will allow K+N to offer its customers more delivery options, and will help it meet customer demand for ...
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ArticleFreight Shuttle (Bradford) to launch night service
Freight Shuttle (Bradford) is to introduce an additional night service, in a bid to address a perceived shortfall in good quality sub-contractors.The company, founded 30 years ago, runs nine tractor-units and 13 trailers, non-liveried, operating predominately as a third party subcontracted haulier for the likes of Advance Processing, KGT Logistics, ...
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ArticleCemex launches Apprentice Driver Scheme
Cemex has launched an Apprentice Driver Scheme for 18 to 23-year-olds, and is on the hunt for 12 candidates for this year’s intake. Run in association with training provider System Training, the scheme offers a professional framework to achieve a Driving Goods Apprenticeship Level 2 and a Category C licence.Candidates ...
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ArticleArgos adds to longer semi-trailer fleet
High street retail giant Argos has improved its carrying capacity with 19 multi-deck boxvan longer semi-trailers from Staffordshire manufacturer Don-Bur. The 15.65m long, 4.88m high step-frame trailers replace standard 13.6m long multi-deck boxvan trailers on the fleet, increasing internal volume by 20.4m³ to 142.75m³.Argos, which is part of the Home ...
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TfL considers refusing congestion charge payments from unofficial sites
Transport for London (TfL) has proposed refusing to accept congestion charge payments from unauthorised third parties in an attempt to clamp down on ‘bogus’ services which often look like its official payment site but can charge vehicle owners excessively in order to pay for the charge.Unofficial websites can charge unsuspecting ...
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Sainsbury's abandons Exeter DC proposals
Sainsbury’s has abandoned plans for a distribution centre near Exeter, claiming that improved efficiency in its logistics network means it is no longer required.Permission for a 528,000 ft² DC in Clyst Honiton was granted by East Devon District Council in 2011, but the plans were shelved in July last ...
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Royal Mail expands SME click and collect offer
Royal Mail is to extend its click and collect offering to all of its SME contract customers, giving them the opportunity to offer consumers the ability to collect parcels from a Post Office branch.The service, called Local Collect, will be available for SME customers who offer delivery using its ‘Royal ...
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Scania offers free telematics for 10 years
Scania is offering free activation and a ten-year subscription to its OnBoard Monitor telematics package for all operators of its trucks manufactured in 2011 onwards.Existing users will automatically have their subscriptions extended to 10 years and operators running used Scania trucks can have their subscriptions transferred to their account, provided ...
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Pre-tax profit down at Howard Tenens
Howard Tenens remains confident that it is “well positioned” to grow its business, despite posting a 15.4% drop in pre-tax profit last year.The operator’s annual results for the year to 30 September 2013, filed to Companies House, revealed that despite a 3.3% increase in turnover to £57.1m (2012: £55.2m), pre-tax ...
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Harlequin Logistics signs expanded contract with Kimberly Clark
Haulage consortium Harlequin Logistics has won what it describes as a long-term contract with tissue manufacturer Kimberly Clark.The five-member consortium will be responsible for deliveries from Kimberly Clark sites in Chorley and Northfleet to its customer base in the Midlands and the south of England, ranging from retailer RDCs to ...