Chris Tindall
Chris Tindall started writing for the haulage and logistics industry in 2002 and quickly realised there was enough going on to keep him busy for a very long time.
He’s covered a broad range of significant issues, including GPS jamming by criminals, platooning, Brexit and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the lack of safe and secure lorry parks and he helped secure the release of a lorry driver in a Polish jail due to misuse of the European Arrest Warrant.
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MT ArticleFedEx shines light on supply chain visibility
A report analysing supply chains has found that while most companies have achieved end-to-end shipment visibility, far fewer can turn that data into the actions required to stay competitive.
MT ArticleSouth Molton Transport’s financial struggles outlined in report
A Devon haulier’s collapse into administration has been blamed on spiralling fuel prices, high financing costs and loans, as well as a VAT error in its accounts that added £280,000 to its debts.
MT ArticleWincanton e-commerce director becomes Palletline CEO
Palletline has poached Wincanton’s MD of e-fulfilment, Carl Moore, and appointed him as its chief executive, effective from 1 July.
MT ArticleBowring Transport profit more than halves as revenues slip 3.2%
Mansfield haulier Bowring Transport saw revenues decrease by 3.2% last year and group pre-tax profit more than halved to £494,000.
FCZ ArticleRigterink builds path to electrification
German food transport firm Rigterink is relying on an AI-built planning tool to forge its transition to sustainable logistics.
MT ArticleGXO secondment aids Ghana HGV driver training
A GXO colleague is in Ghana’s capital working with Transaid to support the rollout of a driver training standard and help establish a training centre for HGV driver trainers.
MT ArticleHMRC attempting to wind up Scottish transport and storage firm
One of Glasgow’s leading removals and storage companies has had a petition to wind up operations served on it, putting at risk nearly 20 jobs.
MT ArticleTenants vacating premises precipitated Circle’s pre-pack sale
Circle Express was on the verge of becoming profitable following a major restructure when two of its business tenants announced they were moving out, making operations unsustainable according to its administrator.
FCZ ArticleHGV 26-bay charging hub opens in Coleshill
Charging infrastructure firm Fleete has secured planning consent for a 26-bay eHGV hub at Hams Hall distribution park in Coleshill.
MT ArticleXPO flies high with Uniload Aviation deal
XPO has been chosen by unit load devices management provider Unilode to be its global logistics partner.
MT ArticleGrant funding of £750k for ‘innovative’ road safety projects
Grants of up to £200,000 are being offered for innovative and high impact road safety projects that prevent harm related to drug-impaired driving and safer vehicles.
MT ArticleAI logistics pioneer CH Robinson bullish after stock plunge
Logistics giant CH Robinson has dismissed reports its operations had been disrupted by a small AI startup muscling in on the sector with claims about freight volumes, and said it was the disrupter.
MT ArticleYusen Africa launches in Nairobi
Yusen Logistics and Africa Global Logistics (AGL) have launched Yusen Africa, marking the start of operations in the continent’s east region.
MT Article‘Madness’: Former senior traffic commissioner urges U-turn on Met CV unit closure decision
A decision by the Metropolitan police to abolish its commercial vehicle unit is “a huge mistake” and plays into the hands of cowboy operators, according to the former senior traffic commissioner.
MT ArticleNormal service resumes for Evri after cargo bike firm applies brakes
Evri has assured customers and clients that delivery schedules are back on track after its cycling courier partner Pedal & Post closed down “without notice” last month.
MT ArticleNew data reveals which operators are growing their fleet numbers
Gist and Translux International saw the biggest increase in fleet truck numbers over the last month, but the total number specified on operator licences has fallen by almost 1,000 following the Christmas peak.
MT ArticleDriver welfare discussed at parliamentary event
The health and wellbeing of lorry drivers topped the agenda at a parliamentary reception hosted by the RHA this week.
MT ArticleFagan & Whalley rides out financial cost of Welsh haulier purchase
A £1m impairment charge connected to Fagan & Whalley’s acquisition of Alan R Jones & Sons plunged the Lancashire transport firm into the red last year, but its MD said profitability had now returned.
MT ArticleBunzl gets fleet makeover thanks to TIP Group
Specialist provider of ‘goods not for resale’ Bunzl Retail Supplies turned to TIP Group for a major fleet upgrade, with a large number of trucks and trailers entering into service.