Henry Boot Launches £1bn Logistics Venture with Feldberg Capital
Date: Tuesday, 17 December 2024 10:29
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Henry Boot has announced a new partnership with Feldberg Capital to establish a specialist industrial and logistics development business. The joint venture, named Origin, is set to deliver £1 billion worth of projects over the…
Eddie Stobart, Founder of Haulage Empire, Dies at 95
Date: Tuesday, 17 December 2024 10:29
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Edward Pears Stobart, the founder of one of Britain’s most iconic haulage businesses, passed away on 25 November 2024, aged 95. Born in Cumberland in 1929, Eddie began his career in farming before establishing a…
RTITB Launches LGV/HGV Mentor Training to Boost Driver Retention and Safety
Date: Wednesday, 11 December 2024 09:59
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The RTITB (Road Transport Industry Training Board) has introduced a new LGV/HGV Driver Mentor course to support new drivers in refining their skills and learning best practices. This training aims to build confidence and competence…
Amazon Launches Cutting-Edge Automated Warehouse in Shreveport
Date: Wednesday, 11 December 2024 09:58
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Amazon has unveiled its most advanced automated warehouse to date, integrating robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) throughout its 3-million-square-foot facility in Shreveport, Louisiana. Despite the cutting-edge technology, the site will still rely on a substantial…
Praise for Review of HGV Speed Limits on Scottish Roads
Date: Monday, 02 December 2024 16:32
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The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to consult on the National Speed Management Review, which includes proposals to raise the speed limit for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) on single carriageway…
Blue Yonder Ransomware Attack Disrupts Supply Chains
Date: Monday, 02 December 2024 16:30
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On 21 November, global supply chain software provider Blue Yonder suffered a ransomware attack, causing significant disruption to its managed services environment. The incident has had widespread repercussions for the company’s clients, which include major…
Freight Crime Report Urges Action to Protect UK Supply Chains
Date: Wednesday, 27 November 2024 11:28
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The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Freight and Logistics has launched its latest report, Securing Our Supply Chains: How the Government Can Crack Down on Freight Crime. Published on 19 November, the report highlights the…
Star Safety Ratings for Lorries Aim to Reduce Fatal Crashes
Date: Wednesday, 27 November 2024 11:27
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For the first time, lorries are being rated for safety, with the safest and least safe heavy goods vehicles named under a new star system. The ratings, ranging from five stars for the safest to…
Specific Medications Could Lead to Licence Revocation for Drivers
Date: Wednesday, 20 November 2024 10:36
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The DVLA may revoke driving licences for motorists taking certain medications, including strong painkillers, some antidepressants, and tranquillisers. Greg Wilson, CEO of insurance comparison service Quotezone, has highlighted the risks associated with these medications, which…