All articles by Carol Millett – Page 19
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Gregory Group sets 2038 net zero target
Logistics firm Gregory Group has pledged to be fully net zero by 2038.
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DHL eCommerce appoints Stuart Hill as new UK chief executive
DHL eCommerce has appointed Stuart Hill as its chief executive for the UK.
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Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate takes delivery of first refrigerated electric vehicles
Prohire’s sustainable vehicle hire and alternative fuels division, ProGreen, has delivered Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate’s first refrigerated electric vehicles.
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Ceva Logistics pulls out of bidding race for Wincanton leaving field clear for GXO
GXO’s £960m bid for Wincanton has been given a clear run after Ceva Logistics confirmed today (5 March) it is pulling out of the bidding race.
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Pall-Ex launches streamlined European distribution service
Pall-Ex Group has launched a new streamlined European distribution service aimed at minimising the stress of transporting goods across the EU, by offering businesses a seamless solution for freight clearance.
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Geopost revenue stymied in 2023 by impact of Ukraine War, inflation and energy crisis
DPD parent company Geopost saw revenues remain flat in 2023, as the impact of the war in Ukraine, energy price rises, and inflation took their toll on global demand.
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Spring Budget: Industry braces as Chancellor scrutinises fuel duty and VED
As the haulage industry braces itself for the Spring Budget, which will be announced on Wednesday (6 March), fuel duty and VED are key policies that could be in the sights of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
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Fraikin strengthens management team with two key appointments
Commercial fleet and mobility services provider Fraikin has strengthened its management team at its UK headquarters in Coventry, appointing Simon Buckley (pictured) as commercial pricing manager and Sam Jones as senior relationship manager.
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Harris Group strengthens leadership team as part of long-term business strategy
Automotive distributor and retailer Harris Group has launched a major restructuring of the business and appointed a new senior management team, under the leadership of chief executive Denise Harris.
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Pledge and Smart Freight Centre deliver ten-point guide to decarbonising supply chains
Software firm Pledge and Smart Freight Centre (SFC) have brought together logistics leaders to map out key actions to reduce emissions and help meet Scope 3 emissions targets.
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Isuzu Truck dealership Armstrong Vehicle Centre invests £150,000 in new Carlisle showroom
Armstrong Vehicle Centre, one of Isuzu Truck UK’s northern dealerships, has invested more than £150,000 opening a new showroom in Carlisle, as part of wider growth plans.
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‘Turnaround’ at MAN sees CEO Vlaskamp rewarded with five-year contract extension
MAN Truck & Bus chief executive Alexander Vlaskamp (pictured) has had his contract extended by another five years, after “turning MAN around”, Traton Group has announced. The manufacturer said his contract will be lengthened to November 2029 ”ahead of schedule”. Vlaskamp has been in charge of Traton’s MAN Truck ...
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Lorry drivers caught watching films whilst driving on Wiltshire M4
A policing operation using an unmarked HGV has apprehended a number of lorry drivers who were caught watching films whilst at the wheel on the M4 in Wiltshire.
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Bidding war for Wincanton on cards as GXO emerges as contender
A bidding war for Wincanton is on the cards after it emerged that GXO has thrown its hat into the ring, in a move which could usurp Ceva Logistics’ £802m offer.
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Welch Group joins eFREIGHT 2030 consortium to help slash transport emissions
Welch Group has joined the eFREIGHT 2030 consortium, which has been selected to join the UK government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstration (ZEHID) programme.
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DX Group gears up for further growth after sale to HIG Capital
Delivery firm DX Group is opening a new depot in Carlisle and gearing up for further growth after its recent acquisition by US-based private equity giant HIG Capital.
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Tevva Trucks gears up for more ‘try before you buy’ days after 40 fleet operators attend inaugural event
British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has kicked off the first of its 2024 drive event days, with 40 prospective customers enjoying a day at Tevva London in Tilbury driving the only UK-made 7.5t battery-electric truck.
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Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland appoints Naomi Adams as chief financial officer
Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland has appointed Naomi Adams as its new chief financial officer, based at the company’s head office in Warwick.