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ArticleMock trial by jury to try corporate manslaughter case
The popular Engineer in Court mock trial by jury returns at Derby University on 27 June, with the centrepiece 'trial' this year trying a case of corporate manslaughter following an insecure load falling from a vehicle.Society of Operations Engineers chief executive Nick Jones will this year don the judges' wig ...
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ArticleTurnover up but profit down at UK Mail
UK Mail has revealed a pre-tax profit of £12.9m for the 12-months ended 31 March, down 19.5% on the previous year mainly due to a £2.2m hit from closure of four depots.Group turnover for the year was up by 8.4% to £429m, however, when adjusted for the increase in Royal ...
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ArticleNews extra: Beware information overload from telematics
Chaired by the ubiquitous Quentin Willson, who spoke with passion and humour on behalf of FairFuelUK, Microlise’s transport conference earlier this month saw eight keynote speakers agreeing on two things.Firstly, that driver training is not just nice to have, it is essential; and secondly, the scope of telematics provision is ...
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ArticleCartwright launches Fleet Spec standard trailer
Trailer builder Cartwright has launched an off the shelf Fleet Specification curtainside straight frame semi trailer as a lower cost alternative to the bespoke trailers Cartwright builds to order.The Fleet Specification trailer has been designed using lessons learned from Cartwright's in-house rental fleet, which has over 4,500 trailers. While ...
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ArticleElddis Transport to introduce in-cab proof of delivery technology to fleet
Elddis Transport is to roll-out in-cab software that enables drivers to instantly scan and email proof of deliveries (PODs) after a successful trial.The Consett, County Durham-based operator has been trialling the Mandata system in five of its rigid vehicles.PODs are scanned as consignments are delivered, and the full process is ...
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Marks & Spencer 'managing' distribution costs
Marks & Spencer says “good progress” is being made in the overhaul of its supply chain, IT systems and warehousing.In its final year results announced today (22 May), the retail giant says the first phase of its warehouse consolidation programme is now well underway.Following the opening of a new one ...
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ArticleNorbert Dentressangle hybrid enters UK service
Norbert Dentressangle has today (21 May) put the UK’s first 26-tonne GVW hybrid distribution truck into service.The 26-tonne , 3-axle Renault Hybrys Premium is the first of its type in the UK, and the fourth hybrid to join the Norbert Dentressangle group .The rear-steer hybrid, developed as part of Renault ...
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ArticleNorbert wins 10-year renewal with Shop Direct Group
Norbert Dentressangle (ND) has won a 10-year contract renewal with Shop Direct Group (SDG) for the warehousing of its ‘two-man delivery’ products.The logistics giant will be responsible for the receipt, inspection, picking, dispatch and returns management of products requiring two-man delivery, such as furniture and white goods.Distribution will be handled ...
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ArticleDHL Supply Chain signs £75m contract extension with BP
DHL Supply Chain has won a six-year contract extension, worth some £75m, with BP's UK Convenience Retail business.Under the contract, DHL will provide warehousing and distribution services to BP’s 350 company-owned forecourts across the UK, handling 19 million cases per year of 1,400 product lines.DHL also provides frontline support on ...
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Article2012 Everywoman Award winners revealed
The winners of the 2012 MAN Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards were announced yesterday (17 May) at a lunch ceremony held at The Savoy Hotel in London, with Wincanton general manager Lynne Watson taking the coveted Woman of the Year Award.Now in their fifth year, the Everywoman Awards help ...
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ArticleWincanton strengthens ties with Sainsbury's
Wincanton Logistics has strengthened its ties with Sainsbury's following the award of a major warehousing and distribution deal with the supermarket giant.The three-year contract to handle the majority of business for Sainsbury's Local convenience stores across London is a welcome boost for the South-west operator following the recent loss of ...
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ArticlePotter Group Logistics buys House of James
Ripon-based Potter Group Logistics has bought York logistics firm and Palletline member House of James for an undisclosed sum.The deal, struck yesterday (16 May) boosts Potter’s turnover by 50% to £22m, adding 100,000ft² of warehousing space, 35 vehicles and 55 trailers to the fleet.Motortransport.co.uk understands that Simon Gill, MD of ...
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ArticlePalletline Logistics (Midlands) has CVA approved
Creditors of Palletline Logistics (Midlands) have voted in favour of the company voluntary arrangement (CVA) applied for by the haulier last month.MD Bob Russett (pictured) told Motortransport.co.uk he had mixed feelings after approval of the CVA this week (16 May): relief that it had passed ensuring a future for the ...
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ArticleEddie Stobart profit falls as increased costs bite
Stobart Group’s transport and distribution division, Eddie Stobart, saw revenue grow but profit fall in its most recent trading year, as it failed to cover increased costs through rate rises.For the 12 months ending 29 February turnover rose to £519.5m from £475.3m a year ago.However, pre-tax profit fell from £34.2m ...
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ArticleLloyd Fraser expands fleet after fashion win
Lloyd Fraser Group has placed a 55-truck order with rental firm Ryder following a major 3PL contract win with an undisclosed fashion retailer.The order comprises 45 rigids – 16 Daf LF 7.5-tonners and 29 CF 18-tonne box trucks – which will be used on multi-drop delivery work, as well as ...
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ArticleNews extra: Operators respond to tight market
Smaller volumes and higher costs: 2011 was a pretty gloomy year by anyone’s standards. The outlook for the rest of 2012 is not much better but operators are greener and more efficient , according to a joint report by the FTA and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) UK."In the past recovering from a ...
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ArticleNightline celebrates 20 years in business
Irish parcels firm Nightline celebrated its 20th year in business with a visit from Ireland’s deputy prime minister Eamon Gilmore.Speaking at the firm’s Dublin headquarters, Gilmore said Nightline’s success during a period of economic uncertainty was due to the company’s “solid foundation” of innovation, commitment and hard work. He added: ...
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ArticleDPD reacts to Money Saving Expert's consumer campaign
DPD is urging the parcels sector to focus on helping retailers avoid unhappy customers through failed deliveries following a new consumer campaign launched this morning on ITV’s Daybreak programme, Stand and Deliver.Speaking in reaction to Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis’s campaign to help shoppers stand up for their rights after ...
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ArticleDeben Transport offer lifeline to Catalyst subbies
Subcontractors for failed intermodal container haulier Catalyst Road and Rail Services have been handed a lifeline after Deben Transport stepped in to take on some of the work.Catalyst Rail Services, which holds two O-licences for a total of 25 vehicles and 29 trailers entered voluntary liquidation on 24 April. In ...
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Research seeks answer to what makes a great leader
The Work Foundation is looking for SME bosses to take part in a research programme that will try to identify the keys to great leadership in SMEs. The charity, which is part of Lancaster University, hopes to discover how investment in leaders can help SMEs continue their development.The research will ...