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Top stories – Page 23
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ArticleFM Electric powers through Capital’s streets for LondonEnergy
LondonEnergy has taken delivery of a Volvo FM Electric 6x2 tractor unit to collect unrecyclable waste from its transfer station in Islington.
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ArticleIrn-Bru manufacturer to close delivery operation this month
Irn-Bru maker AG Barr said it will close its service delivering drinks directly to shops, putting at risk around 100 jobs.
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ArticleFive ways to close the gender gap in road transport and logistics
With only 26% of the transport workforce being made up of women, it’s an important conversation to examine the challenges women in transport face today.
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ArticleHoddesdon Distribution’s sale to investment firm prompted personnel departure
Harlow-based Hoddesdon Distribution’s problems started after it was sold to an investment company, which prompted an exodus of staff and resulted in a loss of goodwill, according to its administrator.
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ArticleSpate of bin wagon fires caused by batteries
A series of fires in bin lorries across the east Midlands has prompted local councils to urge the public to dispose of batteries responsibly.
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ArticleNew government must work quickly on ‘net-zero road map’, say transport bodies
A “net-zero road map” should be the top priority for any newly-elected government, the RHA and Logistics UK have claimed, amid fears that the phase-out date for diesel HGVs is unworkable.
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ArticleTraining expert calls on logistics SMEs to make use of funded HGV Driver Skills Bootcamps
Driver training specialist HGVC is calling on more small and medium-sized third party logistics firms to apply for 90% funded places at its HGV Driving Skills Bootcamps scheme, while places remain.
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ArticleInternational haulier Bleckmann takes over UK logistics operations for Superdry
Dutch supply chain giant Bleckmann is to take over the UK logistics operations for fashion retailer Superdry at the Duke site in Burton on Trent from next month.
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ArticleMay sees marked rise in road haulage and courier prices, TEG Road Transport Index shows
The TEG Road Transport Index saw a marked increase in courier and road haulage prices in May, at a rate not seen since 2021.
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ArticleContinental launches ’Tyre IQ’ hub for fleet operators at RTX
Tyre manufacturer Continental has launched a new hub for advice, guidance, data and training at this year’s Road Transport Expo (RTX), which is taking place this week at NAEC Stoneleigh from 4-6 June.
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ArticleDP World ramps up bid to replace thousands of truck journeys with rail freight at Southampton
DP World is encouraging freight owners to transport their goods by rail from Southampton, in a bid to take thousands of trucks off the UK’s roads and create a 40% rail freight share in 2026.
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ArticleKammac strengthens supply chain services with two key accreditations
Third-party logistics (3PL) provider Kammac has been awarded both the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) and the Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme (FHDDS) certifications, underscoring its commitment to providing secure, efficient, and compliant supply chain services.
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ArticleThe Haulage Group calls in the administrators
Sutton Coldfield-based family firm The Haulage Group has called in the administrators.
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ArticleNext government must tackle HGV parking crisis, RHA warns
As lorry parking capacity in the UK reaches “crisis levels”, improving HGV driver facilities must be a key priority for the next government, RHA warned this week.
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ArticleDX Group boosts capacity in Aberdeen with new depot
Parcel delivery specialist DX Group is continuing to roll out new depots at pace with its latest launch taking place in Aberdeen.
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ArticleArrowXL up for sale “in due course” say administrators of collapsed parent group LGL
ArrowXL is being prepared for sale by the administrators of its parent company, Logistics Group Limited (LGL), which collapsed in March this year with debts of over £150m.
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ArticleCrawley haulier fined £24,000 for dumping waste illegally at Surrey golf club
A Crawley haulier has been fined £24,000 and charged costs of £12,500, after being found guilty of dumping waste illegally on a Surrey golf course.
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ArticlePrologis UK launches flexible warehousing scheme with Kinaxia Logistics
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ArticleEvri drivers to test augmented reality headsets as part of £1m AI investment
Evri’s latest investment in artificial intelligence (AI) technology could see its drivers using augmented reality headsets to film deliveries, which could then be used to help trainee couriers experience real-life doorstep scenarios and learn how best to deal with them.