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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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Camera Telematics partners with Accident Buddy

Camera Telematics, the leaders in vehicle camera technology enabling fleet operators to achieve the highest standards of risk management strategies has entered into a partnership with Accident Buddy, the insurance claims app available to businesses operating fleets for fast, reliable incident reporting and accurate FNOL (first notification of loss).

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Courier Express Refrigerated Transport chooses Carrier Transicold

Manchester-based Courier Express Refrigerated Transport has updated its fleet with two high performance Carrier Transicold Supra® 850 MT (multi-temperature) units mounted to 18-tonners, to support the company’s temperature-critical pharmaceutical and foodservice deliveries.

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TIP’s Fat Bottomed Boys & Girls ride again

For the sixth year running, TIP Trailer Services has supported a 50-strong cycling team from the UK and Ireland transport industries to raise monies for two deserving charities, including the Stoke-based Donna Louise Trust and the world-famous Christie’s cancer hospital in Manchester.

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Stena Line to fly the rainbow flag all over Europe

For the second year in a row, Stena Line is partnering up with EuroPride. From June 1st -16th the Company will fly the rainbow flag and promote the message “All aboard!” all over Europe in celebration of diversity.

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Government must maintain UK-EU market access

The Road Haulage Association is calling on the government to maintain UK-EU market access after Brexit.

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RHA announces first Northern Ireland Policy Manager

The Road Haulage Association has announced its first policy manager for Northern Ireland. John Martin – a logistics professional with over 30 years’ experience in the sector – will assume the newly created role on 1 July as the RHA boosts the sector’s profile in Northern Ireland.

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ArrowXL invests in advanced transport planning solution from Paragon

ArrowXL, the UK’s leading two-person home delivery specialist, is partnering with Paragon to fully automate and streamline its distribution operation. The company has chosen an advanced transport planning solution from Paragon to better manage and enhance its extensive service offering, providing greater delivery choice and improved customer communications.

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Vital trans Pennine upgrade will transform UK logistics network says FTA

Reacting to the news that the government has launched an open consultation on its plans to dual the trans-Pennine section of the A66, Malcolm Bingham,Head of Road Network Management Policy, at FTA commented: “As the organisation representing the interests of the logistics sector, FTA has been campaigning for the dualing...

Stena Line sails towards leadership

AI assisted vessels to save fuel, battery power propulsion, huge reduction of single use plastic on board, continued low level of crew and passenger accidents and an increased rate of female leaders. These are some of the highlights in leading ferry company Stena Lines sustainability review for 2018.

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Marshall Fleet Solutions on the move

As part of the long-term business growth strategy for the Marshall Group, Marshall Fleet Solutions business will be relocating from its current Cambridge head office to much larger, and more modern, office premises, also within the city.

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Jersey Post partners with Skillweb

Jersey Post has teamed up with Skillweb to streamline customs clearance for time critical and urgent deliveries. Using item tracking software Skillweb Deliver, the letter and parcel delivery provider will automate the processing of shipments, so it can speed-up clearance times, avoid unnecessary delays and enhance the last-mile experience. The...