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Blue Yonder cyberattack hits Morrisons’ and Sainsbury’s supply chains
A major ransomware attack against US supply chain software firm Blue Yonder has hit warehouse and logistics operations for two UK supermarket chains.
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A Lockwood Group first after choosing Schmitz for semi-trailer delivery
Lockwood Group said it was keen to “try something new” after adding 50 Schmitz Cargobull S.CS fixed roof semi-trailers to its fleet.
Wincanton rolls out five-year partnership with Cormar Carpets
Wincanton has secured a five-year contract extension with UK manufacturer Cormar Carpets to manage its transport and warehousing.
Suffolk firms count cost of Maersk pulling out of Felixstowe
Shipping giant Maersk’s decision to pull its larger vessels out of Felixstowe and begin using London Gateway instead has been described as “disappointing” by Suffolk businesses.
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A Lockwood Group first after choosing Schmitz for semi-trailer delivery
Wincanton rolls out five-year partnership with Cormar Carpets
Suffolk firms count cost of Maersk pulling out of Felixstowe
XPO’s sustainability chief becomes VC of decarbonisation group
Lymers invests in new fleet vehicles
Skip operators in court for unpaid fines
ZEV Mandate “not working” says government as it launches fast track consultation
Blue Yonder cyberattack hits Morrisons’ and Sainsbury’s supply chains
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XPO’s sustainability chief becomes VC of decarbonisation group
XPO’s head of sustainability, Dr Nicholas Head, has been named as vice chair of the sustainable logistics forum.
Lymers invests in new fleet vehicles
Derbyshire transport and storage firm Lymers Assist has spent over £1.1m on new Volvo tractor units and specialist trailers, including full steers.
Skip operators in court for unpaid fines
Two waste haulage operators have been prosecuted by a Kent council this month after they failed to pay fines for unlicenced skips.
ZEV Mandate “not working” says government as it launches fast track consultation
A fast track consultation of the Zev Mandate, announced yesterday (26 November), could see the government row back on mandatory targets which currently require 70% of all new van sales and 80% of all new car sales to be electric by 2030.
Blue Yonder cyberattack hits Morrisons’ and Sainsbury’s supply chains
A major ransomware attack against US supply chain software firm Blue Yonder has hit warehouse and logistics operations for two UK supermarket chains.
Welch Group uses new electric truck to support British Antarctic Survey
Just weeks after its launch onto UK roads, Welch Group’s 42-tonne Renault E-Tech truck has been transporting equipment for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) team, providing them with a net zero transport solution.
Krone expands network to over 400 workshops in UK and Ireland
Trailer manufacturer Krone Trailer UK’s network has expanded its network to over 400 workshops,supported by an “extensive” fleet of repair vans deployed across the UK and Ireland, the company has announced.
Cash no longer king when it comes to paying for HGV parking, SNAP survey shows
Speedy Freight ramps up “aggressive” expansion in USA
Electric vans showing shortest servicing times, new epyx data shows
Former Clipper Logistics CEO Tony Mannix honoured by Sheffield Hallam University with Honorary Doctorate
Opinion
Workplace violence can have a depressing effect on HGV drivers
Reports suggest that work-related violence in the UK is rising. Professional drivers, in particular, are feeling the brunt of this shift. Their work is increasingly coming with a heightened level of risk, with drivers experiencing an above-average workplace violence rate, according to an HSE report. But what does this violence ...
Autumn Budget will hit hauliers hard on staff and vehicle costs
Jamie Cartwright
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A Lockwood Group first after choosing Schmitz for semi-trailer delivery
Lockwood Group said it was keen to “try something new” after adding 50 Schmitz Cargobull S.CS fixed roof semi-trailers to its fleet.
Wincanton rolls out five-year partnership with Cormar Carpets
Wincanton has secured a five-year contract extension with UK manufacturer Cormar Carpets to manage its transport and warehousing.
XPO’s sustainability chief becomes VC of decarbonisation group
XPO’s head of sustainability, Dr Nicholas Head, has been named as vice chair of the sustainable logistics forum.
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MTA Low Carbon winner JLP wants to take the high road to zero emissions
John Lewis Partnership (JLP) picked up the Motor Transport Low Carbon Award for the third time in the last seven years in 2024.
Vaculug Sustainability Forum hears about truck and tyre manufacturers’ journey toward net zero
Tyre retread specialist Vaculug held its fourth Sustainability Forum at the British Motor Museum in October, bringing together operators, suppliers and leading experts to discuss the UK’s road to net zero emissions.
GXO and RHA outline the roadmap for driver safety and welfare in free to watch webinar
Motor Transport in association with leading 3PL GXO held a webinar in October to discuss the vital issue of how the road transport industry should be handling the recent influx of new drivers to ensure they are properly prepared for life on the road.
A New Era for renewable fuel supplies dawns in Essex
The use of renewable fuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to cut carbon emissions from diesel trucks now rather than waiting for battery electric vehicles to develop into a more practical solution is becoming increasingly popular.
‘SMEs are in a massive hole over electric but the approach is too blinkered’
Chris Clowes, executive director of global logistics consultancy, SCALA, considers the ways other countries are tackling HGV fleet decarbonisation, and the lessons operators can learn from a domestic market still claiming record numbers of casualties
Battery electric nothing new for Bradshaw Electric Vehicles
Battery electric vehicles are sometimes regarded as new-fangled devices but they were first seen on the roads of Europe in the 1890s and in the 1960s the UK had the world’s largest fleet of BEVs in the days when electric milk floats were a common sight on every street. Today ...