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Amazon’s Coventry workers move one step closer to union recognition
Amazon workers at the retailer’s Coventry warehouse have moved one step closer to gaining the right to union representation, the GMB union has announced.
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Tougher EU truck safety rating scheme set to launch
Euro NCAP, the EU body that organises crash and safety tests on new vehicles, is to launch a Truck Safe rating scheme.
Welsh government applies brake to controversial 20mph speed limit policy
The controversial 20mph speed limit introduced last year on hundreds of roads in Wales could be be returned to 30mph - although the Welsh government said the limit will remain in built-up areas and around schools and hospitals.
United Pallet Network appoints Bob Delaney as business development director
United Pallet Network (UPN) has appointed Bob Delaney as business development director.
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Tougher EU truck safety rating scheme set to launch
Welsh government applies brake to controversial 20mph speed limit policy
United Pallet Network appoints Bob Delaney as business development director
JD Sports appoints Wincanton as national transport services partner
DX Group opens first depot in Republic of Ireland
Amazon’s Coventry workers move one step closer to union recognition
Austrian logistics operator adds new warehouse to expanding UK operations
SMMT calls for government to urgently reform “outdated” Plug-In Truck Grant
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JD Sports appoints Wincanton as national transport services partner
Wincanton has landed a major deal with retail giant JD Sports as its national transport services partner.
DX Group opens first depot in Republic of Ireland
Delivery specialists DX Group has opened a depot in Sligo, as it launches its expansion into the Republic of Ireland.
Amazon’s Coventry workers move one step closer to union recognition
Amazon workers at the retailer’s Coventry warehouse have moved one step closer to gaining the right to union representation, the GMB union has announced.
Austrian logistics operator adds new warehouse to expanding UK operations
International transport and logistics provider cargo-partner is opening its first warehouse facility in the UK, marking a significant milestone in its strategic expansion plans.
SMMT calls for government to urgently reform “outdated” Plug-In Truck Grant
Government should urgently reform its outdated Plug-in Truck Grant to reflect the progress made in developing new zero emission truck technology and to help cut CO2 by 18.8 million tonnes a year, according to a report by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Bumpy start to 2024 as pothole-related breakdowns leap by 50%, RAC reports
The RAC is warning of a “pothole epidemic” after attending nearly 7,904 breakdowns in the first quarter of 2024, due to bad road surfaces, up 53% on the last three months of 2023.
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XPO delivers “transformative” 4PL service to agrochemical giant UPL
XPO has signed a new three year partnership with agrochemical giant UPL to provide a fourth-party logistics (4PL) solution.
Glencar completes industrial development at Segro V-Park Grand Union in West London
RHA calls on Police and Crime Commissioners to ramp up fight against freight crime
RH Commercial Vehicles extends Isuzu Truck offering to Peterborough branch
The Logistics Organisation invests in 50 new Fiat Ducato vans to cut costs and meet rising demand
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AI in the world of logistics: How’s the future looking?
Logistics, especially heavy logistics, is still very old fashioned and hasn’t really embraced change. I always remember one of my first visits to a transport company more than 20 years ago, when we did a system upgrade and introduced the internet at the time when the depot was using modems.
The latest blow to fresh produce imports
The introduction of new fixed charges on imports of fresh produce and plants is yet another blow to the already fragile fresh produce sector which has already been hit by so many additional costs and challenges due to the post-Brexit border control plans.
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United Pallet Network appoints Bob Delaney as business development director
United Pallet Network (UPN) has appointed Bob Delaney as business development director.
JD Sports appoints Wincanton as national transport services partner
Wincanton has landed a major deal with retail giant JD Sports as its national transport services partner.
DX Group opens first depot in Republic of Ireland
Delivery specialists DX Group has opened a depot in Sligo, as it launches its expansion into the Republic of Ireland.
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RHA spells out hauliers’ priorities for next general election
At its well-attended Parliamentary reception at the Palace of Westminster in January, the RHA launched its ‘Driving growth, delivering for the country’ manifesto for the next general election, widely expected to be in autumn this year.
Campeys tries the almost impossible with first steps to decarbonisation
Campeys of Selby made headlines in February 2023 when it became the first UK haulier to acquire a 19-tonne battery-electric DAF LF for its pallet network operation.
Premier Logistics bounces back by keeping control in the family
Macauley Christopher, client relationship manager at Premier Logistics (UK), is only 27 but has already been with the Coalville-based national pallet distribution and contract logistics firm for 14 years. The son of founder and MD Lee Christopher, he started young.
JS Davidson the new name on the block after almost 30 years as Chiltern Cold Storage
Formerly Chiltern Cold Storage, JS Davidson rebranded in 2022 to highlight a change in ownership and emphasise that as well as being a frozen food storage business the firm is a full service provider covering ambient and chilled distribution.
Decarbonisation, resilience and heavy investment in Europe - a Q&A with FedEx EXpress Europe
Martin Gussinklo, senior vice president of the European road network, FedEx Express Europe, answers questions from MT.
The power of networks key to the future of Farrall’s Group
Matthew Farrall has been joint MD of Farrall’s Group since June 2019 and is the third generation to take charge of the family firm, which was founded in 1956 in Chester, joined the Transport Association (TA) in 1996 and was a founder member of Palletforce in 2001.