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H. Parkinson’s demise linked to dilapidations dispute
The company had been trading for more than 60 years.
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Skills shortage and AI pose key challenges to logistics sector, survey reveals
A newly published survey of global logistics firms and goods manufacturers has identified internal skills shortages, complex customs regulations, the challenge of AI, and geopolitical disruption, as major market hurdles
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Woodside Logistics helps Palletforce strengthen presence across Ireland
Woodside Logistics Group has joined Palletforce as its newest member and will handle the network’s operations in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
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Enterprise Flex-E-Rent invests in 15 new recruits for its HGV apprentice programme
Enterprise Flex-E-Rent has recruited a new cohort of 15 apprentices in the UK and Ireland to join its two-year HGV mechanic or panel beater apprentice programme, as part of a long-term strategy to invest in more specialist apprentices against the backdrop of the ongoing skills shortage affecting the industry.
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UKWA chief calls on government for sector support at annual Parliamentary Luncheon
The UK Warehousing Association reiterated its call for the government to appoint a Logistics Minister and urged it to support a roll out of commercial rooftop solar power and reform apprenticeships, at its recent Annual House of Lords Luncheon.
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TfL concedes ULEZ fines issued to Dutch hauliers in foreign currency are illegal
A group of Dutch hauliers says it has moved one step closer to getting its ULEZ fines quashed after TfL acknowledged that the fines were imposed unlawfully as they were issued in a currency other than British pounds, which is against the regulations.
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Scunthorpe haulier files notice of intention to appoint administrator
Scunthorpe-based Intake Transport, which offers general haulage, heavy haulage and warehousing, has filed notice of its intention to appoint an administrator, in an attempt to save the business from liquidation.
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“Excellent service” sees Kinaxia land two year contract extension with Eurocell
Kinaxia Logistics has sealed a two-year extension to its multimillion-pound contract with uPVC manufacturer and distributor Eurocell, after delivering a high level of service.
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Logistics must be at the heart of any successful industrial strategy, Logistics UK warns government
Logistics UK is calling on the government to prioritise the logistics sector as a key foundation to economic growth, following the publication of the new government’s industrial strategy, which fails to list logistics in its list of eight growth-driving sectors.
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Two fifths of truck drivers suffer from depression, research reveals
Two-fifths of truck drivers are suffering from depression, with many citing isolation and long hours as key contributors to mental health challenges, acccoring to new research.
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ArrowXL flying high on Trustpilot reviews
The reviews are in – all 160,000 of them – and the majority show high customer satisfaction with ArrowXL’s service, according to the two-person home delivery firm.
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Curbs on levy funding will hit specialist logistics roles
Plans to restrict levy funding of level 7 apprenticeships – equivalent to a master’s degree – have been branded a major blow to logistics employers requiring skilled employees.
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Fake HGV reflective tape comes under industry spotlight
Operators are being warned to avoid counterfeit conspicuity tapes flooding the market, which pose a serious risk to road users and could result in legal action.
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RHA: fuel duty increase could push hauliers to the wall
The current fuel duty freeze must be maintained or many more businesses in the haulage sector will not survive the rising costs, according to the RHA.
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DPD delivers ‘strong’ revenues amid rising costs
DPD Group saw a slight reduction in revenues last year, amid the cost of living crisis and soaring inflation.
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DHL warehouse blaze linked to Russian terrorism
A fire at a DHL warehouse this summer is now being investigated by counter terrorism officers at the Metropolitan police after suspected Russian involvement.
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Yodel looks east for parcel volume expansion
Yodel said its international logistics had been expanded to deliver 50 million additional parcels for Chinese firms.
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MAN hails ‘electric era’ with first eTGX delivery
MAN said it had reached a milestone after it delivered its first electric heavy-duty HGV, 100 years after it presented its first diesel truck.
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AE Chilled snapped up for £100,000
The pre-pack sale of AE Chilled in August, caused largely by the collapse of its key customer UK Salads, cost £100,000, its administrator has revealed.
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Alliance Automotive partners with training firm to upskill vehicle technicians
Autotech Training has entered into partnership with CV parts distributor Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) to supply garages with a range of training courses and upskill its network.