Articles by Date : 12 February 2008 - 18 February 2008
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- SfL holding conference on Olympic work
Skills for Logistics is holding a conference on how to win work relating to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games on 21 February at Novotel London.... more
(18 February 2008 00:00) - NFT appoints new Sales and Marketing Manager
NFT Distribution has appointed Steve Selby as sales and marketing director. more
(18 February 2008 00:00) - TDG secures VWR International contract
TDG has secured a five-year contract with VWR International more
(18 February 2008 00:00) - Stowaways rescued from chemical tanker
Eight illegal immigrants have been rescued from a chemical tanker which was being driven from Germany to the UK. more
(18 February 2008 00:00) - HSE calls for municipal reversing review
The Health & Safety Executive has urged the waste sector to review procedures for reversing vehicles. more
(18 February 2008 00:00) - MT roundtable announcement
MT has two roundtables in the next two months: on IT and a meeting with the shadow transport minister. more
(18 February 2008 00:00) - Irish tighten up truck safety tests
Commercial vehicle testing in Ireland is to be toughened up after CVs checked in the UK are found to have defects. more
(18 February 2008 00:00) - Alan Firmin to offer driver CPC training
Kent-based haulier Alan Firmin is set to extend its reach into training later in the year. more
(18 February 2008 00:00) - Samworth Brothers MAN clocks up 1,000,000km
An MAN TGA 6x2 tractor operated by Samworth Brothers has clocked-up more than 1,000,000km on the same set of Michelin XDE2 drive-axle tyre casings. more
(18 February 2008 00:00) - TC: transport manager has 'some explaining to do'
An inquiry into a Liverpool company suspected of lending its licence to other operators has been adjourned so the nominated transport manager can be.... more
(15 February 2008 00:00) - True cost to train as an LGV driver
So you've decided you want to take the plunge into the haulage industry and drive a truck. Dylan Gray looks at all the costs involved at becoming a.... more
(15 February 2008 00:00) - Petrol retailers support fuel tax cuts
The price of fuel is an emotive subject, especially for hauliers struggling to stay in business in a very competitive market. more
(15 February 2008 00:00) - Keltruck's record sales on its 25th birthday
Scania dealer Keltruck, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, says 2007 was a record year. It achieved 1,214 new vehicle orders,.... more
(15 February 2008 00:00) - Worthington pleased with growth
Directors at distribution and warehousing company AK Worthington say they are pleased with its 11% turnover growth last year. more
(15 February 2008 00:00) - Smith orders batteries from Valence
Smith Electric Vehicles has placed a £35m order for lithium ion batteries with Texas-based Valence Technology. more
(15 February 2008 00:00) - Russell feels chill after buy-out
John G Russell (Transport) says it "severely underestimated" the impact on customers and suppliers of a subsidiary company it bought from.... more
(15 February 2008 00:00) - North West Logistics buys eight Actros 26-tonners
North West Logistics has replaced its eight 15-tonne Renaults with the same number of Euro 5 Mercedes-Benz Actros 26-tonners. The chemical.... more
(15 February 2008 00:00) - Ramage opens new customer service centre
Ramage Distribution has opened a new UK customer service centre. more
(15 February 2008 00:00) - Ford to sell Transit Connect in North America
Ford is to sell its European-produced Transit Connect van in selected North American markets from 2009. more
(14 February 2008 00:00) - Volvo increases global truck sales
Volvo's wordwide truck sales increased by 25% in the final quarter of 2007 compared with the year before. more
(14 February 2008 00:00) - Ray Smith administrator expects deals soon
The administrator for Ray Smith Group, which ceased trading before Christmas, remains confident that buyers will be found for the remaining parts of.... more
(14 February 2008 00:00) - TM Logistics buys five tandem-axle drawbars
TM Logistics has taken delivery of ten new Scania R340s, a mix of five rigids and five prime movers. more
(14 February 2008 00:00) - Used exports to Kenya disrupted
Continuing political unrest and civil disorder in Kenya is disrupting the traditionally buoyant export market from the UK. more
(14 February 2008 00:00) - Dealers upbeat as used markets remain buoyant
Long lead times on new chassis is keeping the used trade upbeat, reports Steve Banner, but could another hike in diesel duty puncture the market? more
(14 February 2008 00:00) - Exclusive interview with Edward Stobart
Edward Stobart is back, and as a consequence so is Boalloy. In an exclusive interview Andy Salter finds out why bodybuilding has brought the UK's.... more
(14 February 2008 00:00) - Dispute over truck's ownership
Conflicting stories of a truck's ownership were heard by the Transport Tribunal when it upheld a TC's decision not to return a vehicle impounded last.... more
(14 February 2008 00:00) - Darling keeps silent over fuel duty rise
A deferral of the 2p/litre increase in fuel duty from 1 April until the autumn is the best the industry can hope for following the Freight Transport.... more
(13 February 2008 00:00) - Crane collapse still affecting Southampton
Hauliers working out of Southampton Container Terminal (SCT) are facing a major downturn in work as the port continues to suffer the after-effects of.... more
(13 February 2008 00:00) - Tesco plans 250-staff transfer to Eddie Stobart
As MT went to press, it was confirmed that the Unite union is in negotiations with Tesco over the transfer of 250 of its staff at Middlewich,.... more
(13 February 2008 00:00) - VOSA praises LDV's Maxus recall
LDV takes swift action in recalling 21,250 Maxus vans to date, 9,000 vehicles have been inspected.
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(13 February 2008 00:00) - Unipart wins Habitat deal
Unipart Logistics has won a new multi-million pound contract with a high street furniture chain. more
(13 February 2008 00:00) - Parceline rebrands as DPD
Express carrier Parceline is rebranding as DPD. more
(13 February 2008 00:00) - Redundancies likely as Whitbread outsources
Union says most staff are willing to accept redundancy package
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(13 February 2008 00:00) - Enter the Everywoman Transport & Logistics Awards
Women have until 31 March to enter the inaugural Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards. more
(13 February 2008 00:00) - White van man training launched
A new qualification aimed at 'white van man' has been launched. more
(13 February 2008 00:00) - Dentressangle outlines environmental initiatives
Norbert Dentressangle believes firms can find easy ways of becoming greener while still making a profit. more
(13 February 2008 00:00) - Telematics sales set to soar
Quartix predicts new corporate manslaughter legislation will boost demand for telematics.
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(13 February 2008 00:00) - Meachers wins ViroFilter distribution deal
Meachers Group has won a rolling contract to distribute a new water treatment system. more
(13 February 2008 00:00) - Redhead open new depot
Redhead International has opened a new depot in Burton-on-Trent. The facility has 1,500m2 of warehouse space and a 3,000-pallet capacity. The.... more
(13 February 2008 00:00) - Night delivery trial a success says Sainsbury's
Supermarket chain Sainsbury's claims its recent trial of night-time deliveries has proved successful and could be replicated elsewhere in the UK. more
(12 February 2008 00:00) - Chancellor 'sympathetic' to operators' cause
Despite discussing the industry's concerns with the RHA and FTA, the Chancellor will not make any decisions on scrapping the planned 2p/lit rise in.... more
(12 February 2008 00:00) - Stobart to take control of Tesco Middlewich RDC
Tesco 'intends to transfer Middlewich RDC to Stobart'. more
(12 February 2008 00:00) - TAL Logistics buys Van Hee Transport
Sheffield-based TAL Logistics Group has acquired Gateshead-based transport and delivery specialist Van Hee Transport for an undisclosed sum. more
(12 February 2008 00:00) - Common sense prevailing over deliveries into RDCs
The Pallet Network (TPN) has received a positive response to its campaign to limit the amount of time trucks are forced to wait to make deliveries to.... more
(12 February 2008 00:00) - Costly roadbuilding schemes under scrutiny
Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly confirmed to the Commons Transport Select Committee that road-building schemes will be coming under close scrutiny. more
(12 February 2008 00:00) - Transport & Logistics Awards open for entries
The Transport and Logistics Awards, held by training and support service Everywoman in conjunction with Skills for Logistics, are now open for.... more
(12 February 2008 00:00) - HA appoints new Major Projects Director
The Highways Agency has appointed Nirmal Kotecha, currently alliance director and head of supply-chain management at Anglian Water Services, as major.... more
(12 February 2008 00:00) - Norwich protest about trucks in bus lanes
Campaigners in Norwich have launched a petition to stop a select group of trucks heading into the town using a designated bus and cycle lane. more
(12 February 2008 00:00) - K+N reports continued growth
International freight-forwarding company Kuehne + Nagel reports strong continued growth. more
(12 February 2008 00:00) - Gerry Jones turnover decreases, but profits up
Turnover at Newport-based Gerry Jones Transport Services has decreased in the year to 31 March 2007 but pre-tax profits are up 50%. more
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