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Transaid to lead new HGV driver training standard in Ghana
International development organisation Transaid is leading a new two-and-a-half-year project supporting the nationwide rollout of a new HGV driver training standard in Ghana, after securing funding from the Puma Energy Foundation.
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Lack of grid capacity threatens e-truck roll-out, Connected Energy warns
A lack of capacity in the grid is threatening to roadblock the roll-out of electric trucks, according to energy storage provider Connected Energy.
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Cocaine-fuelled lorry driver who caused seven vehicle pile-up on M25 receives two-year suspended jail sentence
A lorry driver who caused a seven-vehicle pile-up on the M25 while driving under the influence of cocaine has been handed a suspended two-year jail sentence and disqualified from driving for three-and-a-half years.
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DAF Trucks appoints Louis Jones to lead EV capability
DAF Trucks has appointed Louis Jones (pictured) to the role of electric vehicle (EV) and connected services director.
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DHL celebrates 10-year partnership with Formula E World Championship
DHL, the official founding and logistics partner of Formula E, has marked the 10th year of racing together by delivering the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at Excel, London.
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JS Davidson in “eye-opening” trial of Sunswap’s solar powered refrigeration unit
Temperature controlled transport specialist JS Davidson has completed a successful trial of Sunswap’s battery and solar-powered transport refrigeration technology.
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Crowdstrike outage could cause weeks of global supply chain delays, experts warn
Supply chain experts are warning that the Crowdstrike cybersecurity firm outage, which hit many Windows-based systems last week, could have serious knock-on effects for global supply chains and deliveries.
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“Exceptional leadership” wins Howard Tenens chief executive UKWA Chairman’s Award
Howard Tenens Logistics chief executive Jamie Hartles has received the Chairman’s Award from the UK Warehousing Association for his outstanding achievements in the logistics sector.
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TfL Direct Vision Standard permit application process branded a ‘farce’ by one leading operator
Transport for London’s (TfL’s) processing of Progressive Safe System (PSS) permit applications has degenerated into a farce claims Chris Cooling, group transport manager at construction products supplier Day Aggregates – but he is certainly not laughing.
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DVS grace period for operators extended to six months
The RHA said officials in London were set to extend the grace period for operators preparing for the forthcoming progressive safe system (PSS) to six months after intensive campaigning.
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Jail for HGV driver who killed four on the M25
A lorry driver who caused a fatal collision on the M25 in which four people died, has been jailed for three years.
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Transport Secretary urged to resolve electric vans crisis
The coalition behind the Zero Emission Van Plan (ZEVP) has written to the new Transport Secretary urging her to take action to get electric van usage on track, amid a “crisis” in the market.
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Full house of Renaults at Monkhouse
Carlisle’s R J & I Monkhouse has put a Renault 13-litre T520 6x2 out to work on general haulage, with a rear lift tax axle configuration specified to handle heavy loads and the rugged northern Scotland terrain.
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WH Bowker cites increasing demand after a challenging 2023
WH Bowker said it experienced a “challenging 2023” as economic activity slowed down, with revenues falling by 9% to £17.8m.
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Bartrums and Goldwing toast 20 years as a power couple
Pallet-Track member Bartrums is celebrating its relationship with electrical cable firm Goldwing Cable, which sparked up 20 years ago when the network first launched.
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Six-figure savings for Ferryspeed after Webfleet introduction
Ferryspeed said it had saved more than £250,000 in trailer procurement since it introduced fleet management solution Webfleet.
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Major new distribution centre will support health services in the North West
A huge RDC in Widnes that will support 115 NHS Trusts is now fully operational, providing medical equipment to hospitals across the North West.
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New FH Aero makes British debut at Low Wheel UK
Low Wheel UK in Walsall has taken on a new Volvo FH Aero 500 as part of its expansion plans.
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Havwoods floored by distribution partners’ delivery success
Palletline member HMT Group has entered into a distribution contract with Havwoods Luxury Flooring – and achieved a 100% on-time in-full delivery (OTIF).
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King’s speech promises to secure economic growth
The industry has broadly welcomed the government’s pledges in the King’s speech this week, which included overhauling both the apprenticeship levy and planning regulations.