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Training expert calls on logistics SMEs to make use of funded HGV Driver Skills Bootcamps
Driver training specialist HGVC is calling on more small and medium-sized third party logistics firms to apply for 90% funded places at its HGV Driving Skills Bootcamps scheme, while places remain.
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International haulier Bleckmann takes over UK logistics operations for Superdry
Dutch supply chain giant Bleckmann is to take over the UK logistics operations for fashion retailer Superdry at the Duke site in Burton on Trent from next month.
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May sees marked rise in road haulage and courier prices, TEG Road Transport Index shows
The TEG Road Transport Index saw a marked increase in courier and road haulage prices in May, at a rate not seen since 2021.
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Continental launches ’Tyre IQ’ hub for fleet operators at RTX
Tyre manufacturer Continental has launched a new hub for advice, guidance, data and training at this year’s Road Transport Expo (RTX), which is taking place this week at NAEC Stoneleigh from 4-6 June.
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DP World ramps up bid to replace thousands of truck journeys with rail freight at Southampton
DP World is encouraging freight owners to transport their goods by rail from Southampton, in a bid to take thousands of trucks off the UK’s roads and create a 40% rail freight share in 2026.
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Kammac strengthens supply chain services with two key accreditations
Third-party logistics (3PL) provider Kammac has been awarded both the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) and the Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme (FHDDS) certifications, underscoring its commitment to providing secure, efficient, and compliant supply chain services.
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The Haulage Group calls in the administrators
Sutton Coldfield-based family firm The Haulage Group has called in the administrators.
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Next government must tackle HGV parking crisis, RHA warns
As lorry parking capacity in the UK reaches “crisis levels”, improving HGV driver facilities must be a key priority for the next government, RHA warned this week.
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DX Group boosts capacity in Aberdeen with new depot
Parcel delivery specialist DX Group is continuing to roll out new depots at pace with its latest launch taking place in Aberdeen.
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Crawley haulier fined £24,000 for dumping waste illegally at Surrey golf club
A Crawley haulier has been fined £24,000 and charged costs of £12,500, after being found guilty of dumping waste illegally on a Surrey golf course.
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Prologis UK launches flexible warehousing scheme with Kinaxia Logistics
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Evri drivers to test augmented reality headsets as part of £1m AI investment
Evri’s latest investment in artificial intelligence (AI) technology could see its drivers using augmented reality headsets to film deliveries, which could then be used to help trainee couriers experience real-life doorstep scenarios and learn how best to deal with them.
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Pall-Ex and Fortec battle it out on the pitch to raise funds for veterans’ charities
A recent charity football match between Pall-Ex and Fortec has helped raise £2,032 for two armed forces charities - Combat Stress and the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmens’ Families Association (SSAFA).
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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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For asset financing to support net-zero, it cannot mimic structures of the past
The heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) sector is a mature market, with diesel vehicle values and lifecycles well established and operating cycles and residual values known variables.
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The Big Debate ‘Future of Tyres’ brings a lively topic to Road Transport Expo
Tyre technology will be a hot topic for day three at the Road Transport Expo (RTX) next week. A lively ‘Big Debate: Future of Tyres’ session on Thursday 6 June will explore what’s new in the world of tyre technology and, more importantly, how thinking differently about your tyre choices ...