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Tesla Semi truck fire took 50,000 gallons of water and plane dumping fire retardant to extinguish
A Tesla Semi truck which crashed and burst into flames on a highway in Sacremento, California required firefighters to spray 50,000 gallons of water and an aircraft dropping fire retardant onto the area to finally bring the blaze under control.
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Campeys of Selby signs 10-year lease at Konect62 in Yorkshire
Campeys of Selby has agreed a 10-year lease at Konect62, a brand-new multi-modal logistics and industrial scheme in Knottingley, Yorkshire.
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Crowning 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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UPN 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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Tesco’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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Culina 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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Speculative 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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Approve 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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High 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.
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Transaid promotes helmet safety at Indian conference
International transport charity Transaid presented its current work on motorcycle safety in Kenya to delegates at an injury prevention conference in New Delhi.
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More choice for HGV drivers after OTRA’s tech snapped up
SNAP said it had strengthened its network with the acquisition of OTRA’s technology platforms, IT infrastructure and a portion of its truck parking network across Europe.
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UK could follow Oz with launch of eHGV financing model
Battery storage specialist Zenobē said it was looking to introduce a new EV shared charging infrastructure model in the UK following its launch in Australia.
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Bin wagon blaze blamed on battery
A council on Merseyside has become the latest authority to warn about the dangers of disposing batteries in general waste after one of its bin wagons was set alight.
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Brigade presented with Kings Award for Enterprise in International Trade
Global vehicle safety systems supplier Brigade Electronics has welcomed the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, Lady Colgrain, to its headquarters to present the company with The King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.
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Fourteen Grade A units on offer at Dagenham Logistics Hub
Fourteen new warehouse units are up for grabs after being completed by UK construction firm Glencar for urban property developer Chancerygate at its Dagenham Logistics Hub development..
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Re-booted Freight and Logistics APPG pledges to highlight sector’s critical role
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Freight and Logistics has been re-established following the General Election, bringing together parliamentarians and industry stakeholders from across the UK, to highlight the importance of the sector to the UK economy.
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Microlise inks £2m worth of contracts with Goldstar, One Stop and Romac
Microlise Group has signed new and enlarged contracts with Goldstar, One Stop, and Romac, collectively representing a total value of over £2m.
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Global 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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Increasing 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.