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  • Hedges Distribution opts for Krone

    on Jun 11, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Hedges Distribution opts for Krone

    Hedges Distribution, part of the Grimsby-based Fardel Shipping freight-forwarder and logistics organisation, have specified two Krone Cool Liners not least, say the company, because a more robust design was needed to handle their temperature-controlled logistics contracts

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  • Van operators flocking to electric says FTA  

    on Jun 11, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Van operators flocking to electric says FTA  

    The majority (71.4 per cent) of van operators intend to use electric vehicles in their fleets this year, according to FTA’s 2019 Logistics Report, launched in association with Santander Corporate and Commercial Banking. FTA, the organisation representing the logistics industry, is calling on government to recognise this shift in intention and increase its investment into electric vehicle affordability, to ensure that the changes can happen quickly and efficiently

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  • Stena Line temporarily relocates Belfast-Heysham Service

    on Jun 10, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Stena Line temporarily relocates Belfast-Heysham Service

    In preparation for the arrival of Stena Line’s new generation E-Flexer ships to its Belfast-Liverpool service in 2020/21, the company needs to make a number of important port infrastructure upgrade changes to Victoria Terminal 2 (VT2) in preparation for the arrival of its first new vessel, Stena Edda, in Spring

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  • Hireco on the move

    on Jun 10, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Hireco on the move

    Hireco, the leading trailer hire company, has opened new premises on the Long Mile Road in Dublin and at Naas Industrial Estates, in Naas, Co. Kildare

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  • LSS returns to Ekeri

    on Jun 6, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on LSS returns to Ekeri

    Logistical Support Services has added a high-cube EXIII EKERI trailer to its fleet. This not only marks 10 years since taking delivery of its first EXIII EKERI trailer, but also will be the first of its kind in the UK and possibly Europe.  

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  • 2 Start Training chooses Cartwright trailers

    on Jun 5, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on 2 Start Training chooses Cartwright trailers

    Leading driver training organisation 2 Start Training is adding four new 11-metre box van trailers to its expanding vehicle fleet

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  • Stena Line voted Best Ferry Company

    on Jun 5, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Stena Line voted Best Ferry Company

    TRAVEL writers, bloggers and influencers from all over Ireland have voted Stena Line Best Ferry Company for the seventh year in succession

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  • Diesel-free refrigeration is here to stay

    on Jun 5, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Diesel-free refrigeration is here to stay

    The Hultsteins and Cold Connect Team showed a range of environmentally sustainable diesel-free systems at this year’s CV Show which, say the manufacturing partnership, set a new standard in low-cost, high-performance transport refrigeration

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  • Scrapping M4 Relief Road will stunt Welsh economy

    on Jun 5, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Scrapping M4 Relief Road will stunt Welsh economy

    The First Minister of Wales’ decision to scrap the M4 relief road is a huge blow for the Welsh economy, warns the Road Haulage Association

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  • Speedy Asset Services extends VisionTrack video telematics solution  

    on May 30, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Speedy Asset Services extends VisionTrack video telematics solution  

    Speedy Asset Services, the leading hire provider of tools, plant and specialist equipment, is adopting video telematics technology as standard on all new vehicles as part of the company’s commitment to road safety and fleet risk reduction. As a result, the company has installed VisionTrack’s VT2000 connected forward-facing camera on a further 50 recently acquired vans, which will provide Speedy Asset Services with added visibility of any collisions, near misses and harsh driving events

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  • Maydencroft chooses Isuzu

    on May 30, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Maydencroft chooses Isuzu

    In recent times, specialist arboriculture and land management company Maydencroft Ltd has developed a preference for Isuzu trucks, following the successful performance of its first two Isuzu 7.5 tonne rigids and its first two Isuzu Grafter 3.5 tonne rigids

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  • Shortage of skilled engineers a threat to logistics industry 

    on May 29, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Shortage of skilled engineers a threat to logistics industry 

    More than half (52.7 per cent) of vacancies for vehicle mechanics, technicians and fitters will not be filled in the near future, according to FTA’s 2019 Logistics Report, as staff shortages within repair workshops and vehicle inspection units hit crisis point

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