All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 12
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Work on £12m Wolverhampton warehouse to commence this month
The green light has been given to construction of a 100,000 sq ft distribution warehouse on an industrial estate close to the M54.
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ArrowXL targets new procurement manager
ArrowXL has appointed Ian Pearson to be its new procurement manager.
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Multi-million pound investment to make Pallet-Track “sector disruptors”
Pallet-Track is making the biggest ever investment in its IT systems and tracking technology, which it said would drive growth for the network and shareholder members.
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FM Electric powers through Capital’s streets for LondonEnergy
LondonEnergy has taken delivery of a Volvo FM Electric 6x2 tractor unit to collect unrecyclable waste from its transfer station in Islington.
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Irn-Bru manufacturer to close delivery operation this month
Irn-Bru maker AG Barr said it will close its service delivering drinks directly to shops, putting at risk around 100 jobs.
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Hoddesdon Distribution’s sale to investment firm prompted personnel departure
Harlow-based Hoddesdon Distribution’s problems started after it was sold to an investment company, which prompted an exodus of staff and resulted in a loss of goodwill, according to its administrator.
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Spate of bin wagon fires caused by batteries
A series of fires in bin lorries across the east Midlands has prompted local councils to urge the public to dispose of batteries responsibly.
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Southampton ID card system “the last thing” hauliers need
New driver safety and security measures at Southampton Port have been criticised for being a cash cow that sets an unwelcome precedent at other terminals.
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IPS celebrates a decade of growth with Culina
Contract packing services provider IPS is celebrating its 10-year anniversary since joining the Culina group.
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Competition launched to find country’s coolest cab
The search is on for the UK’s coolest cab, with lorry drivers encouraged to share their amazing interiors and favourite cab features for the chance to snap up a prize bundle worth over £200.
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Hunts Food pursues efficiency gains with new fleet additions
Hunts Food Group will add 13 DAF trucks and 12 Mercedes-Benz vans to its fleet this year, all using Carrier Supra refrigeration units.
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eFREIGHT 2030 consortium announces founding members to shape industry’s zero-emissions future
The eFREIGHT 2030 consortium, part of the government’s zero emission demonstrator programme, has announced the 13 members who will shape the future of decarbonised haulage.
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ABE Ledbury livery aims for the sky with fundraising push
ABE Ledbury has thrown its weight behind a fundraising campaign to help keep Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s pre-hospital emergency service in the air, with a striking livery emblazoned across its new trailer.
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Ritchies HGV Training Centre in administration
Scottish specialist training firm Ritchies HGV Training Centre has collapsed into administration with dozens of employees made redundant.
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Emission-free strategies the top concern among fleet decision makers
Around 40% of light fleet decision makers say implementing zero emissions policies will be their number one challenge over the next three years, according to a new survey.
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Czech billionaire’s cash offer for Royal Mail accepted
Royal Mail’s owner said it had accepted a cash offer from the Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský for the struggling postal service.
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A to Z has South East London covered with new depot opening
A to Z Logistics has opened a new operational parcel depot in Orpington that is more than three times the size of its previous site.
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S&J European Haulage collapsed after loss of major contract
International transport firm S&J European Haulage collapsed due to a combination of rising fuel and labour costs and the loss of a million-pound contract, its administrator has revealed.
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Fred Sherwood goes electric with new Volvo FH delivery
Fred Sherwood Transport has taken on two 44-tonne Volvo FH Electric 6x2 tractor units as part of its sustainability ambitions.
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Industry calls for Minister of Logistics in next government
As the nation gears up for a general election in just under six weeks, Logistics UK has repeated its call for the appointment of a logistics minister in the next government.