EV Cargo’s Palletforce has appointed Adam Leonard as its new chief executive. Leonard takes over from Michael Conroy who, after 13 years at the helm of the company, has been promoted to the new position of EV Cargo UK chief executive and now heads up all EV Cargo’s UK operations. Leonard has been…
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On-site 3D reinforced concrete printing is set to deliver environmental, cost and community benefits for Britain’s new high speed rail network. The technology, Printfrastructure, will be deployed by HS2’s London tunnels contractor SCS JV. Printing concrete with computer operated robots will enable SCS JV to make structures on site, instead of transporting them…
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Acas has launched a new advice hub to help disabled people understand their rights at work. Acas Chief Executive, Susan Clews, said: “Our new hub explains how the law protects disabled people from discrimination at work and the basic rights that they are entitled to. “It is also a great resource for employers…
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eBay UK has announced the rollout of eBay fulfilment by Orange Connex, its first end-to-end fulfilment service for UK sellers. According to eBay UK, the service will provide faster delivery options, improved logistics management, more streamlined processes and enhanced seller protection. eBay business sellers will have access to dedicated Fulfilment Centres in Leicester…
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The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has revealed its Top 30 UK Logistics Service Providers for 2021. Topping this year’s list is innovative parcel delivery company, DPD Group (DPD). Elaine Kerr, CEO at DPD said the recognition meant an awful lot, particularly after the 16 months we have all been through. “The whole…
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DB Cargo UK has announced plans to invest £2.6 million in new facilities at its depot in Toton, Nottinghamshire, to facilitate the export and import of a new generation of Toyota cars. The investment will see the construction of a new vehicle storage compound and associated loading and unloading facilities on a disused section…
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The active travel boom is set to continue with a £338 million package announced to boost cycling and walking across the country. The funding will help see the construction of hundreds of miles of new cycle lanes and aid the delivery of new schemes to encourage walking. It comes after 2020 saw cycling…
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The East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has launched a market engagement exercise on a new ‘Enterprise Partner’ model to support the company in the development and launch of the new Oxford to Cambridge railway service. EWR Co aims to test the market’s appetite to deliver train operations and asset management, and support the…
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Transport for London (TfL) has opened consultation on the future operation of the city’s Congestion Charge. The main proposals include no charges in the evenings to support London’s COVID recovery, operating between 12:00-18:00 on weekends and retaining the current charge level of £15. According to a TfL statement, these changes will support London’s…
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A new £20 million UK-wide initiative has been launched to tackle challenges faced by manufacturing supply chains in the wake of the pandemic. A £10m award from UK Research and Innovation and the Made Smarter Innovation programme will be combined with £10m investment from the private sector to accelerate commercial integration of advanced and…
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