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Problems with pre-retail logistics proving costly for suppliers, Advanced Supply Chain study reveals
Half of the businesses supplying retailers are failing to meet supplier terms and conditions, leading to financial penalties and lost business, according to new research from retail logistics company Advanced Supply Chain (ASC).
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H2Accelerate urges EU to ramp up support for roll out of hydrogen trucks and refuelling stations
Hydrogen power pressure group H2Accelerate is calling on the EU to help fund the roll out of hydrogen refuelling stations and hydrogen trucks to ensure the industry can meet the EU’s HGV CO2 targets by 2030.
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Microlise offers 60-day free trial of AI Distraction camera
Microlise is offering operators a 60-day free trial of its Clearvision AI Distraction camera, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect when drivers are distracted and to issue a warning.
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Panattoni plots new wave of spec development after securing £625m loan
Logistics developer Panattoni has secured a £625m development loan facility, which will be used to fuel its ambitious plans for further expansion in the UK’s speculative development market.
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Halfords to slash CO2 emissions with sustainable tyre vans
Following a two-year trial, Halfords is launching 20 innovative vehicles into its mobile tyre fitting fleet which are designed to slash fuel consumption and emissions by operating with lithium-powered equipment.
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Kerry Logistics UK recruits Colin Eeles as business development director as it expands into UK market
Kerry Logistics has appointed Colin Eeles as the new business development director of its UK unit, as part of its drive to expand its UK customer base across verticals.
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Iveco to integrate what3words into Iveco S-Way by 2025
Truck manufacturer Iveco has sealed a partnership deal with what3words which will see the tech company’s location technology integrated into the heavy-duty Iveco S-Way and Daily light commercial vehicle range by the end of 2024.
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Trans Global Projects appoints Ben Taylor as general manager
International project logistics management company Trans Global Projects (TGP) has appointed Ben Taylor as general manager of its UK business.
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Fox Brothers acquired by US private equity firm Stellex
Private equity firm Stellex Capital Management has acquired Blackpool-based haulier Fox Brothers Holdings Group in a move which will see chief executive Paul Fox remain at the helm.
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TfL speeds up bulk DVS grace period applications but hauliers say it is “not enough” to prevent major delays
TfL has announced this week it will fast track hauliers’ bulk applications for Direct Vision Standard grace period permits - but only for those applying for more than 100 trucks, leaving smaller hauliers facing a much lengthier process, which they warn is creating a major bottleneck.
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China leaving Europe behind on commercial electric vehicle uptake, Bloomberg NEF report reveals
While the UK is the second highest European market for sales of electric medium and heavy duty commercial vehicles, with over 600 sold in the first half of 2024, this pales in comparison to China, which takes the lion’s share of global sales, new research reveals.
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Teletrac powers up its support for Readypower
Plant equipment and civil engineering firm Readypower has handed its entire fleet management needs to Teletrac Navman.
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Alton-based PL Transport Logistics moves to appoint administrator
A Hampshire haulage firm has entered administration following a breach in the terms of its company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
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XPO cuts admin complexities of international transport
XPO said it had simplified customers’ freight shipments to countries throughout Europe by consolidating processes and reducing intermediaries.
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Post-Brexit freight movement rules delayed
The industry has breathed a sigh of relief after the government said it would delay new arrangements for parcel and freight movements between GB and Northern Ireland until next year.
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Deutsche Bahn steams ahead with DB Schenker sale
German rail group Deutsche Bahn (DB) has agreed to sell its logistics arm DB Schenker to Danish company DSV in a €14.3bn (£12bn) deal.
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The need for radical transformation in the transportation of goods
We all recognise that transportation of goods needs to be more sustainable. Stats show that the logistics sector is the source of just over a third of global CO2 emissions, so it’s critical our industry prioritises this issue and plays an active role in driving proactive change. ...
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DPD under starter’s orders with Army Cycling sponsorship
DPD has become the headline sponsor for Army Cycling, an organisation that encourages soldiers to take to two wheels and keep fit.
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Profits plummet at Rhenus Logistics as demand drops for warehousing
A fall in demand for warehousing space led a 24% reduction in turnover for Rhenus Logistics last year, with its profits plunging into the red.
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Yodel puts out the call for seasonal recruitment drive
Yodel is gearing up take on 3,000 seasonal staff – the majority of which will be couriers – in preparation for Black Friday and Christmas shopping.