March 2016 | Motor Transport

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[ October 30, 2023 ] Walkers Transport upgrades fleet with eight DAF XF 480 tractors News
[ October 30, 2023 ] With 150 years’ collective experience, Culina Group directors know a few secrets to success Interviews
[ October 30, 2023 ] Devon haulier hails new Schmitz Cargobull Euroliner as work of art News
[ October 30, 2023 ] Blakedale sees strong growth following Northgate acquisition Consolidation
[ October 30, 2023 ] Belgian giant Sitra Group acquires Abbey Logistics Consolidation

Müller drivers may by affected by Scottish dairy network review

March 31, 2016 Emma Shone

Drivers at Müller Milk and Ingredients’ Aberdeen dairy could be affected by a review of the firm’s Scottish network that may see the closure of the site.

Air quality

Greenwich council to tackle air quality through fleet scheme

March 31, 2016 Hayley Pink

The Royal Borough of Greenwich has launched an ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme in a bid to improve air quality on local roads. The new scheme will cover the areas of Greenwich, Woolwich, Charlton, Plumstead and Blackheath. It comes after Greater Manchester and Staffordshire and Stoke launched ECO Stars schemes. Fleets are assessed free-of-charge by ECO Stars with a […]

Corporate Solutions Logistics looks to double turnover

March 31, 2016 Peter Steele

Birmingham-based Corporate Solutions Logistics, which counts Lidl, household goods manufacturer Vax and Smurfit Kappa among its customers, has said it is on target to close its financial year with a turnover of £22m.

Scania’s urban tipper hits the mean streets

March 30, 2016 Carol Millett

Scania has said it will set a new level of city centre safety, following the launch of its Urban Tipper. […]

Gregory Distribution to the rescue with Air Ambulance livery

March 30, 2016 Emma Shone

Gregory Distribution is a whirl with the new Devon Air Ambulance Trust livery it’s put on one of its trailers.

Palletways welcomes Fusion Supply Chain Solutions and Cammack Transport into the fold

March 30, 2016 Carol Millett

Palletways has recruited Fusion Supply Chain Solutions (Fusion SCS) and Cammack Transport into its pallet network.

Tata decision to sell steel business will have major impact on UK economy

March 30, 2016 Carol Millett

Logistics and manufacturing associations have warned that Tata’s decision to sell off its steel operation in the UK will have major repercussions on the wider economy unless a buyer is found.

Howard Tenens buys new Manchester site

March 30, 2016 Emma Shone

Howard Tenens has continued its warehousing expansion with the purchase of a new Manchester site.

Haulage jobs at stake as Tata puts loss-making Port Talbot steelworks up for sale

March 30, 2016 Carol Millett

Owens Group will be forced to close its Port Talbot depot with the loss of more than 90 jobs if Tata fails to find a buyer for the town’s steel works, MD Huw Owens has said.

Associations give thumbs up to Scotland’s rail freight strategy this week

March 30, 2016 Carol Millett

Both the FTA and the RHA have welcomed the launch of the Scottish government’s rail strategy Delivering the Goods.