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All articles by Chris Tindall
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ArticleTeletrac 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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ArticleAlton-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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ArticleXPO 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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ArticlePost-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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ArticleDeutsche 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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ArticleDPD 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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ArticleProfits 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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ArticleYodel 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.
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ArticleTwo seconds from crash: report into HGV tanker near miss
A train was just two seconds away from hitting a tanker in Shropshire after a signaller used controls that circumvented safeguards, an investigation found.
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ArticleManchester’s ‘non-charging’ clean air plan to be submitted
Greater Manchester is putting the finishing touches to its clean air plan (CAP) – and it still intends not to charge any vehicle on its roads.
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ArticleNext warehouse logistics called into question following tribunal ruling
Retailer Next warned that the viability of its warehouse operations had been left in doubt following an employment tribunal ruling that found it should pay thousands of shop staff the same as its warehouse workers.
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ArticleThousands more secure parking spaces needed to stop freight crime epidemic
HGV drivers believe freight-related crime is increasing with the majority of fuel or asset thefts taking place in the second half of the year, according to new research.
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ArticleCrowning achievement for Priority Freight as it receives King’s Award
Priority Freight has been presented with The King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade by the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent at its HQ in Dover.
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ArticleUPN hits a century as network continues growth
UPN has expanded its network to 100 members, which it said reflected its reputation for exceptional service and coverage.
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ArticleTesco’s ‘fire and rehire’ plans scuppered in Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court has ruled that Tesco cannot fire and rehire its distribution workers on less favourable terms, bringing to an end a long-running battle between the supermarket giant and trade union USDAW.
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ArticleCulina firm awarded silver for commitment to sustainability
Culina Group company IPS has retained the EcoVadis Silver award, which it said reflected its commitment to sustainable practices and operational excellence.
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ArticleSpeculative logistics site completed near Heathrow
Real estate developer Panattoni has completed the speculative development of an 80,000sq ft last-mile logistics site near Heathrow.
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ArticleApprove Thames Crossing to boost UK economy, businesses urge government
British businesses have called on the government to approve plans for the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) to “drastically improve” lorry journeys in the region.
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ArticleS. L. Transport in administration
Wiltshire haulage firm S. L. Transport (UK) has called in the administrators after more than 30 years of trading.
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ArticleHigh Court awards damages to widow of man killed in London RTA
A widow whose husband was killed when an HGV collided with his motorbike in London has successfully claimed for damages from the driver and his haulage firm in the High Court.