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All Motor Transport articles in 2019
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Gender equality in logistics offers business benefits as well as a feel-good factor
There are too few women holding senior roles within logistics and supply chain. A 2018 Gartner report shows that, although women account for 37% of the total supply chain workforce, only 25% of senior managers or directors are female.However, organisations have much to gain from achieving gender equality at higher ...
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ArticleTNT UK reports drop in pre-tax profits
TNT UK has posted a drop in pre-tax profits in its latest accounts despite a slight growth in turnover.Now part of FedEx Corporation, the logistics operator reported pre-tax profit was down 6.8% to around £32m in the period ending 31 May 2019 (2018: £34.4m)Turnover was up 0.9% to £670.2m from ...
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Article"Hauliers will come under even greater pressure in 2020," predicts Volta Trucks founder Carl-Magnus Norden
2020 will be a tipping point for haulage, with manufacturers and companies taking their environmental and road safety responsibilities seriously and embracing greener alternatives, according to the founder of Swedish startup Volta Trucks.Carl-Magnus Norden said that the introduction of the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) in London in October 2020 will ...
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ArticleAsset Alliance continues to grow its truck contract and leasing fleet despite Brexit uncertainty
The contract hire sector has seen some high-profile failures in recent months, but Asset Alliance Group continues to go from strength to strength as chief executive Willie Paterson tells Steve Hobson.With 5,000 owned assets, plus a further 1,500 under fleet management contracts, Asset Alliance Group has grown steadily since it ...
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ArticleUnited Pallet Network reports solid Q1 trading
Leicester-based United Pallet Network (UPN) has reported solid growth in the first quarter of 2019 despite challenging market conditions across the sector.The company saw turnover in the period ending 31 March 2019 rise 7% to £9.5m compared with £8.8m for the same period the previous year.Pre-tax profit also increased, climbing ...
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ArticleCTS Logistics grows its own HGV drivers with inhouse Driver Academy
Logistics operator CTS Logistics has established a Driver Academy to train new HGV drivers suited to the specialist cargo the firm delivers across the UK and Europe.CTS, based in Silchester, Berkshire, covers the £4,000 to £5,000 cost of training and gaining an HGV licence, taking on entry-level candidates and training ...
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ArticleNeat idea to fund Transaid bicycle ambulances while cutting plastic use
Logistics firm Ligentia has launched a reusable drinks bottle to raise funds for Transaid bicycle ambulance project in Zambia while cutting the use of single-use plastic bottles.Ligentia is a corporate member of Transaid, and group senior marketing manager Kelly Hobson visited Zambia in October to witness first-hand the work the ...
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ArticleMenzies Distribution wins new deal with Komatsu Forest
Menzies Distribution's ability to deliver to remote areas has helped it land a major new contract with forest machinery manufacturer Komatsu Forest.Under the deal Menzies Distribution, which has has eight depots and hubs in Scotland, is able to deliver parts for machines within 24 hours, which will help cut the ...
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ArticleEuropa completes outer frame of new £60m Corby logistics facility
(Left to right) Europa warehouse director Maria Torrent-March, MD Andrew Baxter and general manager logistics at Corby warehouse Graham DezelskyDartford-based Europa Group Worldwide has revealed that "the first major milestone" has been reached in the construction of its £60m 15,000 sq ft logistics facility in the Midlands.The outer steel frame ...
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ArticleBibby Distribution to supply chocolate tankers to Mars Wrigley
Bibby Distribution has clinched a long-term deal with Mars Wrigley after making a multi-million pound investment in 12 ISO-tanks for the transport of bulk liquid chocolate.The tankers, which are fitted with a live tracking and monitoring system, provide continuous updates to Bibby Distribution’s food and ingredients team, who can remotely ...
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Is a 5% profit margin really enough for today's hauliers?
Here we are at the end of yet another year and the time when the MT cost tables appear.I look forward to comparing my own costs to yours and the MT tables are not far adrift of reality.Except for one thing.I question the wisdom of advising your readers of going ...
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ArticleMT Awards 2019 winner: Apprenticeship of the Year – sponsored by CBRE
Simon Doughty (second right), business unit director at sponsor CBRE, presents the Apprenticeship of the Year trophy to Michael Errington (third left), head of HR and training at Nagel LangdonsNagel Langdons understands the value of offering top-quality training and development to new recruits, and its formal apprenticeship programme is paying ...
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ArticleELB Partners retains FORS Gold standard for sixth consecutive year
ELB Partners has retained the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Gold standard, the top accolade for safety and environmental best practice in the logistics sector, for the sixth consecutive year.The Wimbledon-based business, a member of Pallet-Track, also confirmed its retention of the FORS Silver and Bronze awards as part of ...
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ArticleCitySprint donates 90th van to homeless charity Crisis at Christmas
CitySprint is donating its 90th van to homeless charity Crisis at Christmas, as part of its ninth year of partnership.The same-day distribution company said it provides three vehicles for the Crisis team year-round, to collect and distribute donations – and an additional eight at Christmas.The vans help people move into ...
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ArticleShould vans be regulated in the same way as HGVs?
The van parc has grown at around 5% annually, offering users convenience – and an escape from tachograph regulation. But should they be subject to the same enforcement regime as HGVs?The huge rise in the use of vans up to 3.5 tonnes for parcel deliveries and distribution has taken work ...
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ArticleEV Cargo network Palletforce takes on Steve Porter Transport to become first to offer next-day Isle of Wight service
EV Cargo company Palletforce has become the first pallet network to offer a next-day service to the Isle of Wight with the addition of Hampshire-based Steve Porter Transport.Providing express transport services to businesses in central southern England and the Isle of Wight from depots on the island and in Southampton ...
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ArticleHaulier warns of dangers of using self-employed drivers after losing O-licence
The transport manager of a haulage business which lost its O-licence after relying on self-employed drivers – against the current advice of HMRC – has warned other businesses to seek clarification about the rules.Tom Bridge said the traffic commissioner made an example of his company, Bridgestep in Skelmersdale, when he ...
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ArticlePall-Ex helps Cadeby Tree Trust with Christmas tree deliveries
Pall-Ex has been helping a local Christmas tree wholesaler reduce the miles from forest to front door by transporting products nationwide via its pallet network.The logistics giant was enlisted by Hinckley-based Cadeby Tree Trust to deliver 180,000 trees, which had to travel from farm to customer within five days.In addition ...
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ArticleFTA urges government to guarantee "frictionless trade" as Brexit withdrawal bill is backed
The FTA has given a guarded reaction to news that MPs have voted through Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan for the UK to leave the EU on 31 January 2020.The EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill was passed by a majority of 124, although it now goes on to further scrutiny in ...
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Hauliers urged to insert "Brexit clause" into cross-border contracts
Hauliers should consider inserting a “Brexit clause” into their contracts if they’re transporting goods across borders – or risk being tied into unaffordable agreements, according to a top business lawyer.Karen Holden said businesses need to be making Brexit plans ahead of the UK’s departure from the European Union, despite the ...