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Scurri partners with Asendia UK to offer 100% carbon neutral international shipping
Delivery management platform Scurri has announced a strategic partnership with e-commerce provider Asendia to offer carbon neutral cross-border delivery (through offsetting) to the brands and retailers on its platform.
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ArrowXL awarded Bike Club delivery contract
ArrowXL has been awarded a contract by Bike Club, one of the world’s largest children’s bike subscription services with over 50,000 members.
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S J Messenger Haulage moves fleet to Shell fuel card
Long-standing Shell customer S J Messenger Haulage has transitioned its 49-strong vehicle fleet over to Shell’s single-card fuel solution, having been impressed by its online account management services and fuel prices.
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Pre-Christmas road freight prices show unexpected rise
Latest data from the TEG Road Transport Price Index has shown a jump in road freight prices in November.
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GXO drivers raise a glass after Greene King pay deal
GXO drivers on the Greene King contract have secured an improved pay deal following six days of industrial action.
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Brit European and Prometeon relationship rolls on
Brit European has extended its contract with Prometeon Tyre Group with a 12-month rolling pay-as-you-go deal covering the logistics provider’s 162-strong fleet.
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Nestlé begins breakaway from diesel with battery electric truck tests
Nestlé is testing two battery electric Volvo FM tractor units as a means to reduce its carbon footprint.
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Versatile Volvo joins Proudlock’s fleet
Northumberland’s R.L Proudlock & Sons has taken on an adaptable Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter 6x2 plated for 65-tonne GCW operation, capable of tackling the firm’s entire range of activities.
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Hauliers call for depot charging to be prioritised in net zero ambitions
HGV operators are calling for a zero carbon infrastructure plan that sees investment in charging and refuelling prioritised at their depots first, before being rolled out across the road network.
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Pall-Ex hails its member commercial project
Pall-Ex Group is celebrating the success of its member commercial project, which it said had delivered commercial advantage for all the firms that took part.
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Yodel volumes soar in fashion business work
Yodel said volumes in the Yours Clothing business had grown by a third in the last year, with the online fashion retailer growing by 81% year-on-year.
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Medical supplies disruption claim after vote for strikes at Movianto
Workers at healthcare operator Movianto’s Bedford warehouse will take strike action after Unite claimed it was refusing to recognise the union for collective bargaining purposes.
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Harris Maxus ends 2023 on a sales high
CV distributor Harris Maxus said it had seen a 46% increase in sales this year, which it attributed to its investment, range of electric vehicles and strength of its dealer network.
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More Moto sites join SNAP network
Digital marketplace SNAP and Moto have extended their partnership with an additional 24 locations joining the network and enabling HGV drivers with an account to park at dozens of sites.
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Tanker builder fined after double gas asphyxiation
Road tanker manufacturer Tasca Tankers has been fined £200,000 after two workers collapsed from exposure to argon gas while carrying out welding work.
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Rochdale Asda drivers call off strikes following pay deal
Strike action among Wincanton drivers on the Asda contract in Rochdale has been called off after an improved pay offer was put on the table.
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New trucks at Bywater seal growth plans
Dover-based Bywater Transport has brought in five new trucks as part of a substantial fleet investment to give the business increased capacity as it looks to boost its long-term growth.
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Kinaxia takes on CNG trucks in journey to net zero
Kinaxia Logistics’ ambitions to become net zero now include taking delivery of its first tractor units powered by compressed natural gas (CNG).
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Suttons smooths the way in Kier road deal
Infrastructure firm Kier Highways has praised Suttons Tankers for delivering four million litres of bitumen emulsion this year and helping to improve the nation’s crumbling road network.