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Latest news – Page 21
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ArticleXPO Logistics competing in Big Logistics Diversity Challenge
XPO has entered a team of 10 colleagues to participate in the Big Logistics Diversity Challenge taking place today (20 June).
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ArticleThe Ashcourt Group builds on sustainability credentials with electric Volvo order
Hull-based Ashcourt Group has taken on four new 44-tonne Volvo FH Electric tractor units – the biggest single order in the UK so far for the truck maker’s zero emission models.
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ArticleConviction after tipper truck collides with overhead gantry
A tipper driver whose truck bed collided with an overhead gantry on the M5 has been found guilty of dangerous driving.
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ArticleHGV driver that overturned vehicle disqualified
An HGV driver that overturned his vehicle on the A1(M) and then failed a roadside drug test has been disqualified for 17 months.
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ArticleThe importance of collaboration for our sector
As our industry faces unique challenges on a number of fronts, there’s much work happening and much work to do.
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ArticlePay dispute and spiralling inflation help push ArrowXL into the red, latest financial results reveal
As the prospect of a sale hangs over ArrowXL, following the collapse of parent company Logistics Group Limited (LGL) in March this year, the company’s latest financial results for the 18 months to 31 December 2022 show it falling into the red.
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ArticleTransport boss jailed for “brazen” police contract fraud
The boss of a Scottish transport firm has been jailed for 16 months over a massive fraud involving police escort contracts.
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ArticleAmazon Coventry workers prepare to take part in historic ballot on union recognition
A ballot of Amazon workers which could see the online retail giant forced to recognise a trade union in the UK for the first time, will begin at the company’s Coventry site today (19 June).
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ArticleMorrisons logistics workers end strike action after retailer boosts pay and conditions
Hundreds of warehouse and logistics workers in Cheshire and Yorkshire called off strike action this week after supermarket chain Morrisons upped their terms and conditions, bringing to an end a dispute over pensions, pay and working conditions which had threatened to severely disrupt the retailer’s deliveries.
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ArticleTransaid patron the Princess Royal visits Multimodal 2024
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Multimodal 2024 at the NEC last week, in her capacity as patron of transport and logistics charity Transaid.
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ArticleDanfoss showcases heavy duty potential of electric HGVs on 800-mile road trip to Le Mans
Danish engineering group Danfoss has completed an epic journey with one of its electric trucks, travelling more than 1,300 kilometers (800+ miles) from Denmark to Le Mans, France, to coincide with the 24-hour race event, together with 48 electric cars.
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ArticleSNAP launches latest Truckpark Tour at Felixstowe Truckstop
SNAP’s annual Truckpark Tour is returning for its third outing, with plans to make it bigger and better than ever before, providing entertainment, competitions, free merchandise and more at each event on the tour.
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ArticleTeam C Express Logistics celebrates fifth APC Depot of the Year award
Thetford-based Team C Express Logistics, which is a member of the the APC delivery network, has been recognised as Depot of the Year for a fifth time at the APC’s annual awards ceremony.
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ArticleCulina’s iForce helps Tommee Tippee manufacturer expand onto Tesco marketplace
Culina subsidiary and e-fulfilment specialist iForce, is helping baby products manufacturer Mayborn Group expand its reach through multi-channel solutions, including a new collaboration with Tesco Marketplace.
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ArticleA new government must to do more to create a CV charging infrastructure, says Lightfoot MD
As the general election approaches, there is a “glaring” lack of pledges in the main parties’ manifestos on creating a charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles, tackling road safety and improving the UK’s road network, the MD of decarbonisation expert Lightfoot said this week.
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ArticlePJH refreshes fleet with 34 DAF trucks from Asset Alliance
Bathrooms and appliances supplier PJH has invested in new contract-hire vehicles from Asset Alliance Group as part of a major fleet renewal programme.
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ArticleHaulier confusion at London’s new DVS requirements sees clearer guidance published
Hauliers confused by Transport for London’s (TfLs) new, stricter Direct Vision Standard, due to launch in October, can now turn to an explainer produced by Loughborough University on behalf of TfL.
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ArticleSMMT CEO Mike Hawes awarded OBE for services to the UK automotive industry
Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the automotive industry, in the King’s Birthday Honours List.
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ArticleDB Schenker’s Trafford Park logistics hub officially open
DB Schenker has officially opened its £11m purpose-built facility at Trafford Park and has pledged its commitment to the Greater Manchester economy.