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ArticleGlobal supply chain giant ID Logistics Group ramps up drive into UK with new UK MD and Northampton site
Global supply chain giant ID Logistics, which launched in the UK market in July this year, has announced the appointment of Stuart Evans as its first UK MD and the opening of its first UK site in Northampton.
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ArticleIncreasing fuel duty could drive inflation, Logistics UK warns Chancellor ahead of Budget
Removing the five pence per litre cut in fuel duty could drive inflationary cost pressures, raising prices for businesses and consumers, according to a submission from Logistics UK to the Treasury ahead of the autumn Budget on 30 October.
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ArticleUPN shrugs off profit plunge and remains “optimistic” for future
United Pallet Network (UPN) is “optimistic for the future”, despite seeing pre-tax profit almost halve during the year to 31 March 2024, as the spike in volumes driven by the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns declined.
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ArticlePrevent insolvency by knowing the warning signs
Business insolvency is a multi-faceted issue driven by a range of concerns, from a lack of meaningful management information to a bad corporate culture. These problems need scrutinising closely to understand the leading drivers of a fleet operators’ insolvency. Doing so can offer a chance of recovery, providing liquidation isn’t ...
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ArticleBiffa acquires Fareham-based L&S Waste Management
Waste management firm Biffa has acquired South Coast construction and demolition waste operator L&S Waste Management for an undisclosed sum.
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ArticlePallet-Track sees profit slide in 2023 as members hit by economic uncertainty and cost pressures
Despite rising revenue, Pallet-Track saw pre-tax profit fall in 2023 as volumes returned to “more normalised” levels post-Covid and network members continued to battle economic uncertainty and cost pressures, according to the company’s latest annual results.
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ArticleTransport for London calls on hauliers to help it roll out capital’s EV charging infrastructure
Transport for London (TfL) is calling on hauliers to help it plan a shared charging infrastructure for the capital.
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ArticleArmstrong Logistics helps veterans find employment
Supply chain management company Armstrong Logistics has thrown its weight behind a national charity which supports army veterans in finding employment after leaving the services.
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ArticleBosch ramps up rollout of predictive road hazards service to include Mercedes-Benz trucks
Bosch is extending its predictive Road Hazard Service, which currently provides car drivers with real-time information about potential dangers en route, to include Mercedes-Benz trucks. The service, which will be available in Mercedes-Benz trucks from December, sees drivers receive real-time warnings about current events on their route, including information about ...
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ArticleKettering haulier CTS Transport Group calls in the administrators
Kettering-based CTS Transport Group has appointed administrators, 20 years after the family firm was first launched.
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ArticleBe ready for latest post-Brexit border controls or face delays, customs expert warns international hauliers
Cross-border hauliers need to be ready for the latest post-Brexit customs change for cargo coming from the EU to avoid facing significant delays and disruption, Colin Robb, Derry Bros head of operations and sales, is warning.
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ArticleGoggins Transport appoints new BDM
Logistics firm Goggins Transport has appointed a new business development manager to look after new and existing customers in the UK, as the company prepares for further expansion of its Ireland and UK operations.
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ArticleMilestone year sees John K Philips power up with move to carbon neutral HQ
Haulier John K Philips Group has relocated from St Helens to new carbon neutral headquarters in Warrington, as the family firm celebrates 50 years in business.
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ArticleRHA raises concerns over stowaway penalties with border chief
The RHA said it had lodged a submission to the independent chief inspector of borders and immigration (ICIBI) about its “very real concerns” regarding stowaway fines.
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ArticlePre-pack deal saves jobs at Hampshire IT transport specialist
A Farnborough operator specialising in IT relocation projects has entered into a pre-pack deal after falling into administration, saving 59 jobs.
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ArticleImplications for operators following Next warehouse tribunal decision
Hauliers should review the pay rates for their male and female employees across the whole company after a tribunal ruled that Next store staff must be paid the same as warehouse workers, according to a specialist employment lawyer.
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ArticleBusiness Distress Index – where does the transport & logistics sector rank?
The Business Distress Index, released quarterly by Real Business Rescue, paints a picture of the financial health of UK SMEs across various sectors, including industrial transportation and logistics. It fleshes out the journey travelled by each sector under a range of trading conditions influenced by external factors, such as the ...
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ArticleTransport planner promoted at Premier Logistics
Premier Logistics has promoted its transport planner Alastar Statham to assistant transport manager.
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ArticleMoody sights volume growth after Fortec membership
Moody Logistics said it would boost its palletised delivery business by 20% after it was selected by Fortec to distribute goods in the North East.