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Elddis Transport boosts efficiency with SDC Freespan Trailers

Consett based Transport and Logistics operator Elddis Transport, has taken delivery of new SDC Freespan Curtainsiders for its general haulage operations.

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Freeport vision could unlock trade opportunities says FTA  

The government’s proposal to establish ten Freeports in the UK has the potential to unlock significant opportunities for international trade, according to the Freight Transport Association, the business group representing the logistics sector.

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Border announcements are helpful says FTA

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has a given a broad welcome to a statement given by Michael Gove MP, made in the House of Commons this afternoon, about post-Brexit border arrangements.

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Brit-Pol cuts costs while Mandata TMS supports growth plan

Brit-Pol the fast-expanding logistics specialist reports major savings in POD and accounts processing, just one month after installing Mandata’s TMS system.

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FTA welcomes plans to issue further Certificates of Temporary Exemption

The government’s plans to issue further Certificates of Temporary Exemption (CTE) for vehicle testing, as outlined in the Business and Planning Bill, have been welcomed by FTA, the business group representing the logistics sector. But, as FTA’s Policy Director Elizabeth de Jong explains, the testing system has not been resilient...

Michelin reports low accidental damage claims 

Tyre manufacturer Michelin is reporting just 769 eligible claims for damage under its free accidental damage guarantee – from nearly 120,000 entitled truck and bus tyres sold in Ireland and the UK in the 12 months ending 30 June 2020.

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Fowler Welch renews contract with Bandvulc Tyres 

Supply chain logistics provider Fowler Welch has extended its long-running tyre fitment and management contract with Continental Tyres subsidiary and retread specialist Bandvulc.

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FTA urges government to introduce skills levy

With more than 12,000 people losing their jobs in the past week across the UK, and many more redundancies expected as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme winds down, the business group representing the logistics sector is urging government to permit the switching of the industry’s Apprenticeship Levy payments to a...

Knowles Transport in strong position to move into E-commerce sector

Leading transport and warehousing company Knowles Transport is setting its sights on moving into the e-commerce arena having supported its customers with their online offerings throughout the pandemic period.

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New Volvo FH fleet for McLaren Racing

McLaren Racing has put its new fleet of 24 Volvo FH Globetrotter XL tractor units into service, transporting all of the team’s equipment for this weekend’s season-opening F1 race in Spielberg, Austria.

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Willmotts expands itsTiger Trailers fleet

The fleet of one of the largest independent warehousing and distribution companies in the South West has been further strengthened through the addition of another 30 curtainsided vehicles from long-term supplier Tiger Trailers, along with a smaller quantity of the manufacturer’s new temperature-controlled products.

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Synergix installs Mandata TMS

Newly formed logistics operator Synergix has installed a Mandata TMS system to consolidate each of its key business functions and reports significant savings on personnel – before even the first load is shipped.

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