The first docking stations set to be delivered as part of the Bee Network Cycle Hire scheme have been installed at the University of Salford. Nine cycle hire stations housing 30 bikes have been installed across the University, where staff and students will be able to access the bikes on an invitation-only basis from…
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Online furniture retailer Cult Furniture has appointed two-person delivery specialists Panther Logistics as their sole delivery partner in a bid to enhance their customer service offering. As Cult’s sole delivery partner, Panther will be delivering heavier items such as sofas and tables and will be offering Cult customers delivery to room of choice and…
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Brexit and the Coronavirus pandemic have been causing major business and operational challenges for the road freight industry. In addition, the UK Government is committed to significant cuts in greenhouse gas emissions from road freight transport in the coming years. The University of Westminster is undertaking a survey to understanding the issues road…
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Ian Truesdale has been appointed Managing Director of Unipart Logistics. He succeeds Frank Burns, who has been named Executive Vice President, Unipart Group. Truesdale joined Unipart in April as Managing Director, Group Strategy. He has more than 35 years of experience in operations and supply chain, with the last 16 years in…
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British electric vehicle manufacturer Arrival has secured a 198,750 sq ft speculatively developed unit at Tritax Symmetry’s Central M40 Banbury scheme in Oxfordshire. Arrival has signed a 15-year lease to support its ongoing expansion plans in the region. Extending to a total of 70 acres, Central M40 has detailed planning consent for a…
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Work is now underway to create the new Inverness Airport station with the start of construction of the platforms at Dalcross. The plans for the new £14 million facility will see the construction of a two-platform station on the Aberdeen-Inverness line with step-free access, via a footbridge with lifts, on the site adjacent to…
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D.tec International welcomes update to the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) demanding commercial fleet operators to do more to tackle drugs and alcohol within their workplaces. FORS is an accreditation scheme which aims to raise the level of quality within commercial freight and passenger fleet operations, and to demonstrate which operators are achieving exemplary…
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Hermes UK has opened a pop-up distribution depot at Meteor Park, Aston. Over 135 seasonal temporary jobs have been created at the 112,000sqft warehouse, which has been opened ahead of the busy Black Friday and Christmas peak periods. The new facility will be able to handle over 120K parcels each day with the…
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Article by Amazon. Amazon is seeking motivated individuals across the country to launch and operate their own parcel delivery business. The Delivery Service Partner (DSP) programme provides an opportunity for strong leaders who are passionate about starting their own business. Joining a robust community of small businesses, you will help deliver thousands…
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DP World UK has this week been named Port Operator of the Year at one of the logistics sector’s leading awards ceremonies. The Multimodal Awards recognise excellence in air, road, rail, maritime, and freight forwarding services and are voted for by the thousands of readers of the Multimodal Newsletter and exhibitors and visitors to…
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