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All Article articles – Page 19
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ArticleLabour government yet to respond to industry call for logistics minister
The newly elected Labour government has yet to respond to industry calls for the appointment of a minister for logistics with just two DfT appointments confirmed so far.
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ArticleCarlsberg plans “supply chain efficiencies” as part of £3.3bn deal to buy Britvic
Danish brewer Carlsberg has agreed to buy soft-drinks maker Britvic for £3.3bn in a deal which aims to save around £100m over five years through supply chain, procurement and administrative efficiencies, the company announced today (8 July).
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ArticleCreating safer vehicles on the UK’s ‘safest roads’
Designed to ease traffic flow on UK roads, smart motorways rely on technology to limit congestion and have been dubbed the UK’s ‘safest roads’. However, with technical issues causing frequent incidents, it’s not enough for fleet operators to rely on government technology alone. To truly safeguard drivers ...
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ArticleTransport industry makes it clear what new government needs to address
Reforming business rates and cutting regulatory burden are two of the wishes hauliers want to see the new Labour government tackle.
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ArticleItalian finance police investigating GXO over alleged tax fraud
GXO said it was “actively collaborating” with Italy’s public prosecutor following reports that the country’s tax police had seized €84m (£71m) as part of an investigation into alleged fraud.
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ArticleOperators’ anger as Aggregate Industries cut rates
Hauliers working for Aggregate Industries (AI) have reacted with fury at a move by the company to chop its rates by 1.77% after blaming “extremely challenging” trading conditions.
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ArticleLidl becomes first retailer to operate hydrogen-powered truck
Lidl is operating the first green hydrogen-powered HGV on French roads, as the renewable fuel supplier Lhyfe confirmed its commitment to building plants in the UK too.
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ArticleVolatile fuel prices hit John Hackling’s cost base
John Hackling (Transport) reported a turnover of £15.9m in 2023, a 19% reduction on the previous year’s trading.
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ArticlePall-Ex leaps into action to give staff ‘unique’ training programme
Pall-Ex has established a bespoke learning and development programme, designed to support, upskill and develop staff to be the best in business.
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ArticleMV Commercial is Ready to Go for Old Haulage
Old Haulage has praised MV Commercial for quickly supplying a fully refurbished Volvo FH mounted with a Cormach Serie 75000 crane and fly jib after it secured a new contract.
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ArticleElectric van registrations tumble in June, but optimism remains
Sales of battery electric vans fell by 16.8% last month compared to a year ago, prompting concerns over zero emission vehicle mandates (ZEVs).
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ArticlePerennial problems resolved with multi-camera system
Perennial Freight is relying on a multi-camera system fitted to its fleet to reduce insurance costs and support driver welfare.
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ArticleChannel Tunnel celebrates 30th birthday
Eurotunnel is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, with regular user Europa Road hailing it as “one of the greatest transportation innovations of a generation”.
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ArticleDawsongroup emc takes delivery of Volvo electric vacuum tankers and MVCs
Dawsongroup emc is investing in more than 100 new Volvo trucks this year, including seven electric variants, which it said would give customers immediate experience of zero tailpipe emission HGVs.
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ArticleNew logistics robotics specialist appoints MD
Newly launched robotics and automation specialist Rainbow Dynamics has announced the appointment of Jens Mueller as its MD.
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ArticleBlow to international hauliers as appeal over illegal entrants found in truck is rejected
A London law firm has urged fleet operators undertaking international haulage to review their systems for adequately securing vehicles and to apply for membership of the Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Accreditation Scheme without delay.
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ArticleGlencar unveils plans for giant Bolton logistics facility
UK construction firm Glencar has been appointed by logistics real estate developer Logicor to construct a 330,000sq ft sustainable warehouse at Little Hulton in Bolton.
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ArticleRHA members demand further year to comply with DVS amid "significant concern"
A new RHA survey has found 87% of its members want a 12-month extension to the grace period for compliance with London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS).
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ArticlePalletline’s turnover in line with previous year
Palletline said the palletised freight market remained highly competitive as latest results for 2023 showed revenue remained broadly unchanged.
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ArticleCertas Energy helps power Silverstone’s race to net zero
Ambitions to make the British Grand Prix hit net zero emissions include Certas Energy supplying more than 250,000 litres of HVO fuel to the Formula 1 event taking place this weekend.