All articles by Tim Wallace – Page 4
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MT ArticleDPD unveils fourth location for autonomous robot deliveries
Parcel giant DPD has confirmed plans to launch autonomous robot deliveries in Lincoln as part of a nationwide roll-out that could see up to 30 UK depots operating them in their locality.
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MT ArticleNexus Rental bolsters leadership team
B2B vehicle and plant hire firm Nexus has announced the appointments of Gerry McCaig (left) as chief operating officer and Stuart Miles (right) as chief revenue officer.
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MT ArticleGrowth and Skills Levy to replace Apprenticeship Levy
The government has announced a new Growth and Skills Levy which will replace the existing Apprenticeship Levy and include new foundation apprenticeships.
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MT ArticleHGVC expands Skills Bootcamps programme with fully funded courses
HGV training specialist HGVC has extended its Skills Bootcamps training programme with the addition of courses entirely funded by the government.
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MT ArticleFraikin in £35m rental fleet investment
Commercial fleet and mobility services provider, Fraikin, is investing £35m in 400 new vehicles, including HGVs, to support its national short-term rental fleet.
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MT ArticleLogistics sector in ‘remarkable recovery’, new study suggests
The UK logistics sector has seen a ‘remarkable recovery’, as confidence for the future bounces back following near record lows in 2023.
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MT ArticleTrimble announces major revamp of CoPilot commercial vehicle navigation
Tech giant Trimble has announced a major refesh of the user interface and trip planning functionalities of its in-cab commercial vehicle navigation tool. The move is aimed at advancing fleet efficiency by creating safer and more-predictable journeys for drivers. Featuring Trimble’s proprietary commercial mapping data – including location intelligence from ...
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MT ArticleTransporeon Summit 2024: Tesco targets ‘network nirvana’
Real-time visibility was a key focus at the 2024 Transporeon Summit at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, where delegates gathered to share ideas and experiences around logistics and supply chain innovation. Speaking during a panel discussion on the power of collaboration, Tesco project manager Daniel Burgess hailed Transporeon for helping ...
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MT ArticleBrigade presented with Kings Award for Enterprise in International Trade
Global vehicle safety systems supplier Brigade Electronics has welcomed the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, Lady Colgrain, to its headquarters to present the company with The King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.
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MT ArticleLogistics and e-commerce specialist ITD Global grows management team
ITD Global, the international logistics and e-commerce management and delivery specialist, has appointed three experienced business development managers (BDMs) to support the growing demand for its international delivery, freight and parcel solutions.
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MT ArticleSwain Group unveils new name for Express Freight Services
Swain Group has rebranded its Express Freight Services business in a move aimed at streamlining its operations.
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MT ArticleDAF joins international platform for booking charging points
DAF Trucks has joined HDV Booking, a new consortium working to establish a platform for reserving public charging points for trucks in Europe. The move aims to further increase the availability of fully electric DAF trucks, particularly for long-distance transport.
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MT ArticleRoad transport lawyer part of “much-needed review” of illegal entrant penalties
The head of commercial road transport at London law firm JMW is to contribute to an independent inspection of the Clandestine Entrants Civil Penalty Scheme. Laura Hadzik has been asked by the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) to provide her views on the scheme, and its impact ...
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MT ArticleCulina company CML strengthens support for Aldi and Lidl with new £2m facility
Culina Group company CML has invested £2m in a new Chilled Consolidation Centre in Lutterworth to meet growth in the Aldi and Lidl supermarket businesses.
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MT ArticleGeneration Logistics launches AdVan initiative
Industry awareness campaign Generation Logistics has introduced three innovative AdVans to coincide with GCSE results weekend.
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MT ArticleArrowXL launches ‘OneFleet’ to support net-zero strategy
ArrowXL has launched an initiative to streamline operations and reduce carbon emissions as part of its environmental commitment.
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MT ArticlePallet-Track becomes main stand sponsor at Walsall Football Club
Pallet-Track has announced a new partnership with its local Football League club.
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MT Article‘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
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MT ArticleApollo swoops for Evri in £2.7bn deal
Private equity giant Apollo has reached a ’definitive agreement’ to buy Evri from Advent International in a £2.7bn deal. Apollo is reported to have won out in a fight to acquire the parcel giant involving Chinese internet group JD.com and DHL. Apollo’s private equity business has a long track record ...
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MT ArticleRHA launches ‘Blueprint for delivery’ to forge closer ties with government
The RHA has launched a new document setting out the essential role of road haulage, van and coach businesses and their importance as key drivers and enablers of economic growth.