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EC demands all truckers comply with Working Time Directive |
The European Commission (EC) has called on Austria, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Poland, Portugal and Spain “to take appropriate measures” to apply the Working Time Directive to self-employed road hauliers.
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| 30 Apr 2012 - 10:47 by Terry Abra |
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The Retail Round up - The Sunday Papers |
Morrisons to reveal worst sales growth in almost a decade as it 'suffers in discount war', Court papers tell of battles that pushed All Saints to the brink, Starbucks' UK profits lifted thanks to an extra shot of espresso, Revamped holiday protection scheme slated by travel firms, Charity superstore launched as families are forced off the high street to buy second-hand clothes instead, Hobbs prepared for £250m sale, Mr & Mrs Smith launch retail bond, Etihad to open new British HQ in Manchester, Clinton Cards in turnaround struggle, Dreams seeks buyer or fundraiser to sleep easy, Diamonds are Goldsmiths' best friends, Co-op boycotts exports from Israel's West Bank settlements, Figleaves finally in the black, Toys giant tackles debts, Weather washes out clothing sales
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| 30 Apr 2012 - 10:47 by Terry Abra |
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Shopping centre development at 30 year low |
For the first time in almost 30 years, 2012 will be the first year to see no major shopping centres open in the UK, according to research commissioned by the British Council for Shopping Centres and retail property specialists Lunson Mitchenall.
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| 30 Apr 2012 - 10:45 by Terry Abra |
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HMRC Use it or lose it policy for bonded warehouses |
The aggressive approach being taken by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs in revoking bonded warehouse status could cause serious commercial implications warns UKWA.
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| 30 Apr 2012 - 10:32 by Terry Abra |
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Retailer quadruples cargo through Port of Liverpool |
B&M Retail is putting four times more cargo through the Port of Liverpool in 2012 than it did last year, after signing a contract with Peel Ports Mersey to import 12,000 TEUs of cargo
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| 30 Apr 2012 - 10:31 by Terry Abra |
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Talks continue as resolution sought in Olympic Tube dispute |
A resolution over bonuses for London Underground staff working during the Olympics and Paralympics is still being sought, the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) has said.
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| 30 Apr 2012 - 10:30 by Terry Abra |
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DPD unveils plans to mitigate effects of Olympics |
A parcel delivery company has announced it has drawn up a detailed action plan to cope with the impact of the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games on its operations.
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| 30 Apr 2012 - 10:29 by Terry Abra |
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UPS tops one billion parcel deliveries last quarter |
UPS, a transportation and logistics service provider, has announced the number of parcel deliveries topped one billion in the first quarter of 2012, an increase of 4.3 per cent year on year.
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| 30 Apr 2012 - 10:28 by Terry Abra |
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British business drivers back telematics to reduce fuel use |
Individuals who drive for business have been found to support using telematics in their vehicles to reduce the amount of fuel they use.
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| 30 Apr 2012 - 10:28 by Terry Abra |
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Operation Stack enacted at port amid high winds |
The recent bad weather has led to Operation Stack being implemented at the Port of Felixstowe to prevent congestion in the south-east of England.
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| 30 Apr 2012 - 10:27 by Terry Abra |
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Deliveries will be very difficult during London 2012 |
The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will make deliveries much more difficult for companies in the capital.
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| 30 Apr 2012 - 10:26 by Terry Abra |
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Bicycle maker seeks supply chain savings from Raleigh takeover |
Dutch bicycle maker Accell Group is looking for supply chain savings of 2-3 million euros a year as a result of the takeover of Raleigh.
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| 30 Apr 2012 - 10:25 by Terry Abra |
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Retail employment grows in first three months of 2012 |
The latest BRC Bond Pearce Retail Employment Monitor has shown that retail employment rose by a modest 0.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2012, the equivalent of 3,011 more full-time jobs.
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| 30 Apr 2012 - 10:24 by Terry Abra |
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Breaking News Tanker Drivers Update |
Union represetatives recommend fuel tanker drivers reject proposed deal aimed at averting strikes
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| 27 Apr 2012 - 08:13 by Terry Abra |
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HumberPort initiative will help to reduce road miles for freighters |
A collaborative initiative in the Humber will bring together port businesses in the region in order to coordinate a range of activities.
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| 27 Apr 2012 - 07:39 by Terry Abra |
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Unilever extends supply chain sustainability efforts |
Global consumer goods company Unilever has revealed it is extending its Sustainable Living programme, which is intended to reduce the impact of its supply chain on the environment.
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| 27 Apr 2012 - 07:39 by Terry Abra |
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Ministers team up with industry to tackle congestion |
The government has announced that it will be working with industry partners on new ways of combating congestion in the UK.
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| 27 Apr 2012 - 07:38 by Terry Abra |
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Logistics delivers, despite economic challenges |
The logistics industry has delivered high standards, contributed to reducing emissions and is promoting a safer environment despite increasing costs, according to “The Logistics Report 2012” which combines research and analysis from the Freight Transport Association and PwC.
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| 27 Apr 2012 - 07:37 by Terry Abra |
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Anger over threat to jobs at unwanted BMI carriers |
There is growing anger within pilots at BMI Baby and BMI Regional that they are being kept in the dark and that their jobs are at risk, according to the British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA).
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| 27 Apr 2012 - 07:36 by Terry Abra |
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London Gateway picks builder for rail terminal |
DP World has chosen Balfour Beatty to build a rail terminal at London Gateway, the deep-sea container port and logistics park that is being built on the north bank of the Thames, east of London.
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| 27 Apr 2012 - 07:35 by Terry Abra |
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Whitbread profits boosted by Costa expansion and Premier Inn recovery |
Whitbread profits boosted by Costa expansion and Premier Inn recovery
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| 27 Apr 2012 - 07:35 by Terry Abra |
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Driver licence checking made easy with FTA |
The Freight Transport Association, in conjunction with Licence Bureau, the country's leading provider of secure driver licence checks, is now offering a driver licence checking service specifically tailored for FTA members, to be launched at the Commercial Vehicle Show.
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| 26 Apr 2012 - 08:14 by Terry Abra |
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Truck trials to drive down carbon from freight |
Trials of carbon-cutting trucks are set for support from Government, Transport Minister Mike Penning has announced.
Industry trials will benefit from £9.5m invested by the Department for Transport and the Technology Strategy Board.
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| 26 Apr 2012 - 08:13 by Terry Abra |
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Freight gets set for Olympics |
UK logistics sector gets games survival guide and online mapping tool as FTA warns of 'delivery minefield'
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| 26 Apr 2012 - 08:08 by Terry Abra |
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Businesses and consumers to be empowered to challenge anti-competitive practices |
Businesses and consumers will find it easier to challenge firms they believe are acting anti-competitively, under proposals launched today by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
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| 26 Apr 2012 - 08:07 by Terry Abra |
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Employers can force retirement, court ruling suggests |
The default retirement age was effectively scrapped in October last year
A landmark ruling by the UK Supreme Court has outlined the powers that employers have to force workers to retire.
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| 26 Apr 2012 - 08:05 by Terry Abra |
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Lancashire leads new British textile manufacturing revival |
After decades of decline Lancashire's once-dominant textile industry is experiencing a new revival and proving it can successfully compete with overseas suppliers
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| 26 Apr 2012 - 08:04 by Terry Abra |
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UK economy in double-dip recession |
The UK economy has returned to recession, after shrinking by 0.2% in the first three months of 2012.
A sharp fall in construction output was behind the surprise contraction, the Office for National Statistics said.
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| 26 Apr 2012 - 08:02 by Terry Abra |
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UK consumer confidence at nine-month high |
Many surveys have been more positive than official figures
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| 26 Apr 2012 - 08:01 by Terry Abra |
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DPD to double man delivery vans for Olympics |
Express operator DPD plans to double man some of its delivery vans during the Olympics so that assistants can complete deliveries on foot to get around restrictions on the Olympic route network.
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| 25 Apr 2012 - 09:06 by Terry Abra |
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Unilever beats supply chain sustainability targets |
Unilever says it is exceeding the targets of its Sustainable Living programme, which takes responsibility for the firm’s impact across the supply chain, after the first year.
100 per cent of the electricity Unilever buys in Europe is from renewable resources, and it will meet its target of using 100 per cent certified sustainable palm oil by the end of this year, three years ahead of schedule.
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| 25 Apr 2012 - 09:05 by Terry Abra |
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Top ten regulations deterring businesses from taking on staff |
Research from the Government, included in its call for evidence document on compensated no-fault dismissals for micro-businesses, found that dismissal was not one of the top 10 concerns for employers when hiring staff.
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| 25 Apr 2012 - 09:04 by Terry Abra |
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Agreement reached on sale of Edinburgh Airport |
An agreement has been reached between airports operator BAA and infrastructure fund manager Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) to sell Edinburgh Airport.
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| 25 Apr 2012 - 09:04 by Terry Abra |
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Transport planning underway as London gears up for 2012 Games |
The 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games this year will require significant planning and preparation in order to ensure travel runs smoothly.
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| 25 Apr 2012 - 09:03 by Terry Abra |
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More immigration chaos at Heathrow |
Passengers at Heathrow faced yet more immigration chaos yesterday triggering fears that worse is to come during the Olympics.
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| 25 Apr 2012 - 09:02 by Terry Abra |
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How Toilet Paper Will Save The World |
Sainsbury's, a major UK retailer, is set to save the world one toilet roll at a time.
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| 25 Apr 2012 - 09:01 by Terry Abra |
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Novatrans set to hit the buffers |
French union claims SNCF will allow loss-making road-rail freight subsidiary to 'fade away quietly'
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| 25 Apr 2012 - 08:59 by Terry Abra |
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New European trademark to signal safety of online shopping |
Online retail association Interactive Media in Retail Group has teamed up with trustmark specialist Trusted Shops to create a single European trustmark for online shopping.
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| 25 Apr 2012 - 08:58 by Terry Abra |
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Carpetright warns on profit |
Floorcoverings retailer Carpetright has cut the forecast for its full year underlying pre-tax profit to between £3 million and £4 million as it struggles with weak bed sales in the UK and deteriorating trade in Europe.
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| 25 Apr 2012 - 08:58 by Terry Abra |
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Allied Carpets sold to Floors-2-Go in pre-pack deal |
The deal has resulted in just nine stores and 41 jobs being saved after Allied fell into administration for the third time. Ten stores were shut after the appointment of administrators last week, although it is not know how many jobs were lost.
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| 25 Apr 2012 - 08:57 by Terry Abra |
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Primark boosts profits at AB Foods |
Primark, the discount fashion chain, has continued to defy the pressures of the economic downturn by reporting an increase in sales and profits.
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| 25 Apr 2012 - 08:56 by Terry Abra |
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Vodafone agrees takeover of Cable and Wireless |
UK mobile phone giant Vodafone has agreed to buy telecoms group Cable & Wireless Worldwide (C&WW) in a deal valuing the firm at just over £1bn.
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| 24 Apr 2012 - 08:55 by Terry Abra |
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Dairy Crest drivers face redundancy threat |
Around 60 driver jobs at two Dairy Crest sites at Aintree, Liverpool are under threat as the milk producer has announced proposals to close the facilities.
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| 24 Apr 2012 - 08:54 by Terry Abra |
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Culina buys Cert Octavian |
Culina is buying the logistics business of Cert Octavian for an undisclosed sum.
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| 24 Apr 2012 - 08:53 by Terry Abra |
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Logistics collaboration on one industrial estate |
Companies on the Brackmills Industrial Estate in Northampton are joining forces to cut logistics costs.
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| 24 Apr 2012 - 08:52 by Terry Abra |
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Which workers are really key |
Tanker drivers, teachers, Tube drivers - 2012 has been dominated by the threat of key workers striking in the UK. But is it possible to identify which group of workers is the most vital?
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| 24 Apr 2012 - 08:51 by Terry Abra |
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Airport security to increasingly rely on technology |
Technology will play an increasingly important role in the airport security sector.
Innovations have been adopted in recent years in order to make travelling by air safer as a result of growing concerns about the threat of criminal and terrorist attacks.
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| 24 Apr 2012 - 08:48 by Terry Abra |
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Norbert Dentressangle makes preparations for Olympic challenges |
A recent event held by Norbert Dentressangle ahead of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games examined delivery challenges ahead of the competition.
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| 24 Apr 2012 - 08:47 by Terry Abra |
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UK proposes measures to combat maritime threats |
Measures that are intended to combat crimes at sea are set to be adopted by the United Nations' (UN) International Maritime Organization (IMO).
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| 24 Apr 2012 - 08:46 by Terry Abra |
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Logistics firms win Queens Awards |
Logistics is well represented in the 2012 Queen's Awards for Enterprise, which were announced on 21st April.
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| 24 Apr 2012 - 08:45 by Terry Abra |
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Union to re-ballot tanker drivers |
Unite will ask 530 drivers to vote again on strike action as talks set to resume
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| 23 Apr 2012 - 07:01 by Terry Abra |
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Heavylift first for Manchester Ship Canal |
The first project cargo has been transported on Peel Ports’ barge service on the UK’s Manchester Ship Canal.
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| 23 Apr 2012 - 07:00 by Terry Abra |
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Eurotunnel blames toll for freight stagnation |
Eurotunnel says that a €600 security toll introduced at the beginning of the year on every freight train passing through the Channel Tunnel is responsible for a stagnation in cross-channel rail freight traffic.
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| 23 Apr 2012 - 06:59 by Terry Abra |
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Improved sales figures are not indicative of a change in fortune for UK retailers, warns KPMG |
Helen Dickinson, head of retail at KPMG comments on the latest Retail Sales figures from the Office for National Statistics
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| 23 Apr 2012 - 06:58 by Terry Abra |
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Ryanair threatens surcharge on flights to Spain |
Ryanair is threatening to impose a surcharge on flights to Spain in an escalating row over airport fees.
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| 23 Apr 2012 - 06:57 by Terry Abra |
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Sainsburys achieves Van Excellence accreditation |
"Achievement of this standard has been a significant investment in hard work and commitment by the company and we congratulate Sainsbury's on their successful accreditation."
Mark Cartwright, FTA's Head of Vans and Light Commercial Vehicles
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| 23 Apr 2012 - 06:56 by Terry Abra |
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John Lewis enjoys another week of buoyant trade |
John Lewis has reported another strong week of trading as sales in the week ending 14 April rose 13.9% on last year.
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| 23 Apr 2012 - 06:55 by Terry Abra |
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Brands open up new sales channels direct to customers, despite the risks |
Brands are investing heavily in selling direct to their customers and adopting a 'wait and see' attitude to potential pitfalls such as the risk of cannibalising their existing channels, according to recent research.
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| 23 Apr 2012 - 06:54 by Terry Abra |
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DFDS names second Dover-Calais ferry |
Vessel chartered from Brittany Ferries was previously known as the Barfleur
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| 23 Apr 2012 - 06:53 by Terry Abra |
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Northern Ireland petrol prices highest in UK |
The average UK petrol price has risen to a new high of 142.48p per litre, motoring association the AA has said.
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| 23 Apr 2012 - 06:52 by Terry Abra |
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American Airlines to axe 1200 jobs |
American Airlines is planning to axe 1,200 airport cargo and baggage jobs as part of a bankruptcy restructuring plan to cut its wage bill by US$1.25 billion.
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| 23 Apr 2012 - 06:52 by Terry Abra |
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DHL in Times top 50 for women |
DHL was included in the Times’ top fifty employers for women, and about 21.3 per cent of its 35,000 UK employees are women.
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| 23 Apr 2012 - 06:51 by Terry Abra |
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Airline passengers sensitive data to be handed to US |
THE personal details of millions of British airline travellers will be handed over to American intelligence agencies for up to 15 years under measures approved in Brussels.
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| 20 Apr 2012 - 09:42 by Terry Abra |
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RFID Market To Grow Significantly |
A study by ABI Research, a New York based market intelligence company, finds that the market for RFID transponders, readers, software, and services will generate $70.5 billion from 2012 to the end of 2017.
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| 20 Apr 2012 - 09:41 by Terry Abra |
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Eurotunnel benefits from SeaFrance demise |
Q1 sees 21% jump in rail freight revenue, but charge at Frethun yard takes its toll on growth
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| 20 Apr 2012 - 09:40 by Terry Abra |
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Calais intermodal project gets huge cash injection |
A project by German company CargoBeamer to develop a combined transport terminal in Calais, to support a new rail motorway service, is to attract investment of €30 million in its-start up phase.
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| 20 Apr 2012 - 09:40 by Terry Abra |
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Gentlemens agreements encourage container no-shows |
Global Liner Shipping Conference hears that informal shipping contracts lead to no-show containers and increased rate volatility
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| 20 Apr 2012 - 09:39 by Terry Abra |
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Administrators close Aquascutum factory |
Administrators for the collapsed Aquascutum luxury clothing brand have closed its 100 year old factory in Corby with the loss of 115 jobs.
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| 20 Apr 2012 - 09:38 by Terry Abra |
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WH Smith to roll out 100 Kobo experiential shops |
WH Smith is to open a number of “shops within shops” to promote its Kobo ereader devices.
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| 20 Apr 2012 - 09:37 by Terry Abra |
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Logistics needs more sex appeal |
Poor image, poor pay and poor prospects, are these perceptions choking the industry? asks Mike Wackett
Why did you choose a career in transport and logistics? Was it the handsome salary prospects, the sharp-end excitement or the satisfaction of being a vital cog in the global supply chain?
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| 19 Apr 2012 - 08:41 by Terry Abra |
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Trucks need technology to prevent blind-spot deaths |
Collision-avoidance technology that could help eliminate cyclist and pedestrian deaths caused by driver "blind-spots", should be made mandatory for all UK lorries by 2015, says a report published today by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
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| 19 Apr 2012 - 08:40 by Terry Abra |
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Home deliveries still not working |
Un-successful first-time, on-time deliveries, and a lack of real-time information is still frustrating consumers, and affecting future purchasing decisions, according to a recent UK Consumer Home Delivery Review – 2012 from Interactive Media in Retail Group.
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| 19 Apr 2012 - 08:39 by Terry Abra |
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DPD drops charge for one-hour timeslot service |
Express operator DPD is to make its one-hour timeslot service, Predict, free of charge for all retailers.
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| 19 Apr 2012 - 08:38 by Terry Abra |
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Jobs potential identified in decarbonising transport market |
Decarbonising the global transportation industry could offer substantial opportunities for jobs and revenue growth.
This is the claim made in a new report, which states that collaborative financing models are required in this area in order to reduce the risk of investment and bring new technologies to market.
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| 19 Apr 2012 - 08:37 by Terry Abra |
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Transportation and logistics leading sector for RFID |
The transportation and logistics industry has been identified as one of the leading sectors for radio frequency identification (RFID) technology over the coming years.
According to a new report by ABI Research, the overall global market for the solutions will be worth an estimated $70.5 billion (£44.1 billion) across the coming five years, rising from growth of $900 million in 2011.
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| 19 Apr 2012 - 08:37 by Terry Abra |
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Theresa Villiers shuts door on third runway at Heathrow |
Transport Secretary Theresa Villiers has implacably ruled out a third runway for Heathrow despite hopes key members of the Government were softening their stance towards expansion at Britain’s only hub airport
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| 19 Apr 2012 - 08:36 by Terry Abra |
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Tesco UK Profits Dip As Boss Vows Overhaul |
Supermarket giant Tesco has posted a dip in full-year UK profits as its boss pledged to turn around the retailer's fortunes.
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| 19 Apr 2012 - 08:34 by Terry Abra |
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Tesco unveils profits rise and large investment in UK |
Tesco will invest £1bn in its UK business this year in an attempt to revive its flagging domestic operation.
The company is accelerating the revamp of UK stores and promises to hire more staff. That follows falling sales and profits at the UK business
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| 19 Apr 2012 - 08:33 by Terry Abra |
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Tesco invests more in dot-com only stores |
Tesco is to invest more in dot-com only stores in densely populated areas in the coming year. In its results for the year, the group said: “We are planning significant improvements across all of our dot-com businesses, building on our strong base and anticipating further migration of customer shopping habits online. We are increasing our capital investment in this area to around £150m in 2012/13.”
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| 19 Apr 2012 - 08:33 by Terry Abra |
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UK unemployment falls by 35,000 to 2.65m |
Unemployment fell by 35,000 to 2.65 million over the December-to-February period, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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| 19 Apr 2012 - 08:32 by Terry Abra |
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Consolidation in container shipping will snowball |
Consolidation is a snowballing theme within container shipping – that was the conclusion of an executive panel discussion at Containerisation International’s 14th Annual Global Liner Shipping Conference in London
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| 19 Apr 2012 - 08:30 by Terry Abra |
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Fuel Tanker Driver Leaders reject deal |
Leaders of fuel tanker drivers have rejected a deal aimed at averting strikes but want further talks, according to Sky sources.
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| 18 Apr 2012 - 15:42 by Terry Abra |
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Tesco UK Profits Dip As Boss Vows Overhaul |
Supermarket giant Tesco has posted a dip in full-year UK profits as its boss pledged to turn around the retailer's fortunes.
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| 18 Apr 2012 - 10:59 by Terry Abra |
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Stansted presses for better London connections |
BAA, the owner and operator of Stansted airport, is pushing for improved transport links between the airport and London in order to attract more travellers in the years to come.
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| 18 Apr 2012 - 07:27 by Terry Abra |
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Like-for-like sales, stripping out the impact of new store openings, fell in the 13 weeks to the end of March. |
BAA, the owner and operator of Stansted airport, is pushing for improved transport links between the airport and London in order to attract more travellers in the years to come.
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| 18 Apr 2012 - 07:26 by Terry Abra |
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Marks and Spencer hit by stock shortage |
Marks and Spencer has admitted to running out of stock in some of its best-selling lines of womenswear, which contributed to a drop in sales.
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| 18 Apr 2012 - 07:24 by Terry Abra |
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Sustainability is the biggest issue facing retailers this decade |
By the end of this decade the challenge of building a sustainable retail business will have changed the retail sector as fundamentally as technology has done over the last 20 years.
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| 18 Apr 2012 - 07:22 by Terry Abra |
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Supply chain needs to be at the heart of business strategy |
Supply chain needs to move the heart of business strategy, Professor Alan Braithwaite told delegates on the opening day of the Extended Supply Chain conference in London.
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| 18 Apr 2012 - 07:21 by Terry Abra |
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Clarke must focus on what people really need |
In advance of Tesco's annual report and Philip Clarke's expected recommendations to revitalise the company on Wednesday, Jo Causon, Chief Executive of the Institute of Customer Service, comments.
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| 18 Apr 2012 - 07:20 by Terry Abra |
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Tesco expands supplier collaboration hub |
Tesco’s expansion of its Knowledge Hub programme is ahead of target, and it reckons it is now the world’s largest ever on-line collaboration between retail suppliers.
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| 18 Apr 2012 - 07:19 by Terry Abra |
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Government hails contribution of UK marine industries |
The government has selected the UK's marine industries as the latest subject for a showcase at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).
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| 18 Apr 2012 - 07:18 by Terry Abra |
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Megabus launches low cost service to Europe |
The budget coach operator Megabus has launched services from London to four European destinations - with fares starting from just £1.
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| 18 Apr 2012 - 07:17 by Terry Abra |
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DHL uses rail to reduce sea freight carbon emissions |
The carbon footprint of sea freight transportations DHL has been reduced through the use of rail services.
According to the logistics giant, it is employing the train network to containers from road to rail, cutting CO2 volumes by 365 tonnes.
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| 18 Apr 2012 - 07:16 by Terry Abra |
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Managing absence during the Olympic Games |
With several high-profile events taking place in the UK this year, employers may experience higher absence rates. David Prosser explores the steps that organisations should consider to prevent major disruption to business.
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| 18 Apr 2012 - 07:15 by Terry Abra |
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EasyJet and BA call centres criticised |
British Airways and easyJet have come under fire for their treatment of telephone customers.
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| 18 Apr 2012 - 07:14 by Terry Abra |
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Tesco to focus on smaller stores |
Tesco is expected to announce that it will be reining back its expansion plans when it announces its full year results this week
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| 17 Apr 2012 - 08:02 by Terry Abra |
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Chiltern Railways invests in EV charging |
A series of electric vehicle (EV) charging points have been installed by Chiltern Railways at stations in the UK.
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| 17 Apr 2012 - 07:47 by Terry Abra |
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Everything Everywhere to close 31 stores |
Everything Everywhere is planning to close 31 T-Mobile and Orange stores in the UK and replace them with combined Everything Everywhere stores that sell both mobile networks.
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| 17 Apr 2012 - 07:45 by Terry Abra |
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Steel giant Tata announces Welsh investment |
Investment of £240m has already been announced for Port Talbot steel works
The Indian steel giant Tata is to spend £800 million at its Welsh plants over the next five years, it has been announced.
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| 17 Apr 2012 - 07:43 by Terry Abra |
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Virgin Atlantic to appeal against BMI sale to BA |
Virgin Atlantic is to appeal the European Commission's decision to allow the owner of British Airways to buy the airline BMI.
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| 16 Apr 2012 - 07:39 by Terry Abra |
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Liverpool council and Peel sign agreement on 17,000 local jobs pledge for Liverpool Waters |
A DEAL has been signed between Liverpool council and Peel Holdings to ensure the 17,000 jobs to be created by the Liverpool Waters scheme go to local workers.
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| 16 Apr 2012 - 07:37 by Terry Abra |
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Women eye glittering prizes |
Female talent in logistics is celebrated as awards enter fifth year
The finalists in the 2012 MAN everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards have been announced.
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| 16 Apr 2012 - 07:35 by Terry Abra |
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Logistics companies look for Olympic boost |
Four out of five logistics companies expect the Olympic Games to increase demand for their services, according to a new study by Deloitte.
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| 16 Apr 2012 - 07:34 by Terry Abra |
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Yodel targets online shopping but says prices must rise |
Yodel is moving to a six day a week service to meet the needs of the growing online shopping market – and has made it clear that it will be looking price increases at the same time.
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| 16 Apr 2012 - 07:32 by Terry Abra |
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Blast furnace relit at former Corus Redcar steel plant |
Steelmaking has returned to Teesside - after the blast furnace at the former Corus plant in Redcar was relit.
New owner SSI has spent millions making ready the huge furnace, which was shut down when the plant was mothballed by previous owner Tata Steel in 2010
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| 16 Apr 2012 - 07:29 by Terry Abra |
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Get organised for TUPE |
The recent decision by a UK tribunal that Eddie Stobart had failed to comply with its obligations under TUPE regulations highlights their importance to the 3PL sector, says Simon Edwards
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| 16 Apr 2012 - 07:27 by Terry Abra |
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Production commences on British Airways first A380 |
British Airways forward fuselage is in systems equipping phase at the Airbus production facility in Hamburg.
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| 16 Apr 2012 - 07:25 by Terry Abra |
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John Lewis enjoys superb Easter |
John Lewis said it enjoyed “superb” trading in the week leading up to Easter as the poor weather towards the end of the week drove customers to its stores.
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| 16 Apr 2012 - 07:24 by Terry Abra |
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London-Lyon rail motorway project unveiled |
Intermodal transport lobby group Cercle de l’Optimodalité en Europe (COE) has unveiled a rail motorway project aimed at linking London with France’s second economic centre, Lyon.
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| 16 Apr 2012 - 07:23 by Terry Abra |
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British Airways and BMI deal puts 1,200 jobs at risk |
The deal will give IAG control of more than half the landing slots at Heathrow
British Airways owner IAG has said its deal to buy the BMI airline from Lufthansa for £172.5m could result in the loss of up to 1,200 jobs.
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| 13 Apr 2012 - 07:26 by Terry Abra |
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Nokia warns of losses in first and second quarters |
Shares in Nokia plunged 17% after the mobile phone giant surprised investors by saying it expected to make losses in the first half of 2012.
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| 13 Apr 2012 - 07:25 by Terry Abra |
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Pinky stays perky in a male-dominated industry |
With women accounting for just 22% of the logistics workforce, Essex firm Canute's feistiest female lorry driver outlines what it's really like to work in a mostly male sector
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| 13 Apr 2012 - 07:24 by Terry Abra |
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UK exporting activity on the rise |
A study compiled by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) found 61 per cent of those firms not currently selling overseas would consider doing so if a lack of language skills was not such a barrier.
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| 13 Apr 2012 - 07:24 by Terry Abra |
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Approval sought for new Parcelforce distribution centre |
An application for planning permission has been filed for a new Parcelforce Worldwide distribution centre.
The proposed Royal Mail facility would be based at Chorley in Lancashire and is intended to boost efficiency for the group's north-west operations.
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| 13 Apr 2012 - 07:23 by Terry Abra |
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David Cameron announces Airbus deal in Indonesia |
David Cameron has announced a £326m deal to sell 11 Airbus A330 aircraft to airline Garuda Indonesia.
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| 12 Apr 2012 - 11:43 by Terry Abra |
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DVLA issues advice for 175,000 faulty tachograph card holders |
The DVLA has issued further advice to operators and drivers after it admitted that some 175,000 faulty tachograph cards were issued between 24 March 2007 and 31 August 2008.
When inserted, the cards display a series of error codes on the vehicle unit.
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| 12 Apr 2012 - 11:25 by Terry Abra |
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Owner drivers must obey Working Time Directive from May |
Owner-drivers must adhere to the Working Time Directive (WTD) from May after escaping inclusion for seven years. The WTD restricts working time to an average 48-hour week and insists that records are kept for two years.
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| 12 Apr 2012 - 11:24 by Terry Abra |
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Stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) expert, Tracker is urging fleet managers and business owners to safeguard their fleets against the rise of GPS jammers. |
New research from the Sentinel consortium has revealed an increase in thieves using jammers in an attempt to outsmart the police. Criminal gangs are importing cheap GPS jammers from overseas and using them to steal lorries and vans with valuable loads.
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| 12 Apr 2012 - 11:23 by Terry Abra |
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Mothercare to close more stores |
Struggling retailer Mothercare has announced plans to close more stores over the next three years.
In May last year, the company said it planned to reduce its total UK stores from 373 to 266 by March 2013.
It now says that that it will reduce its store base to 200 by March 2015
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| 12 Apr 2012 - 11:22 by Terry Abra |
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Sony sheds 10,000 staff in major reorganisation |
Electronics firm Sony is to shed 10,000 jobs as part of a major reorganisation, chief executive Kazuo Hirai has said.
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| 12 Apr 2012 - 11:21 by Terry Abra |
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Public show sympathy for tanker drivers |
A majority of the public have some sympathy with striking tanker drivers, according to research conducted exclusively for Commercialmotor.com.
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| 12 Apr 2012 - 11:20 by Terry Abra |
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UK trade gap widened in February |
The UK's trade deficit widened in February as exports of goods to non-EU countries dropped, figures have shown.
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| 12 Apr 2012 - 11:19 by Terry Abra |
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UK job vacancies rose in March |
The number of job vacancies in March grew at its fastest rate for eight months, led by the IT and computing sector, a report has said.
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| 12 Apr 2012 - 11:18 by Terry Abra |
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More mergers and acquisitions ahead |
The logistics industry is likely to see more mergers and acquisitions this year, according to KPMG.
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| 11 Apr 2012 - 08:11 by Terry Abra |
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Manufacturers reject school leavers in favour of older workers |
Almost half of manufacturing businesses are hiring older, experienced workers at the expense of school leavers, further compounding the industry’s skills shortage problem.
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| 11 Apr 2012 - 08:11 by Terry Abra |
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March figures: Job opportunities up year-on-year |
Figures released for March 2012 show an 11% rise in new job opportunities compared to the same month in 2011. Demand for new staff is now 42% higher than when the Reed Job Index began in December 2009.
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| 11 Apr 2012 - 08:10 by Terry Abra |
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New Retail Electronics Packaging |
A patent application lodged by Apple would revolutionize retail electronics packaging.
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| 11 Apr 2012 - 08:08 by Terry Abra |
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Cosco reports biggest shipping losses so far |
Chinese conglomerate sees container line sail into the red and predicts another gloomy year ahead
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| 11 Apr 2012 - 08:07 by Terry Abra |
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Test of resolve for carriers |
Refusal to lay-up ships means overcapacity will put pressure on shipping lines' ability to lift margins and return to profit
While carriers have successfully implemented rate increases to improve their battered financial position, threats still exist that could de-rail this, according to Drewry’s latest quarterly Container Forecaster report.
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| 11 Apr 2012 - 08:06 by Terry Abra |
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Midcounties Co-operative to acquire Harry Tuffins |
The Midcounties Co-operative Society is to acquire Harry Tuffins, the family-owned supermarket and convenience store chain.
The society is purchasing the the ten-strong chain, which operates in Powys, Flintshire, Shropshire and Gloucestershire, to grow its portfolio of stores in its trading heartland.
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| 11 Apr 2012 - 08:05 by Terry Abra |
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Talks To Halt Fuel Tanker Strike Threat Resume |
Talks aimed at averting a strike by fuel tanker drivers will resume later after "constructive" discussions were held before Easter.
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| 10 Apr 2012 - 07:05 by Terry Abra |
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E-tailers miss out on vital delivery information |
Most e-tailers use email to send out order and despatch confirmations but often the emails lack critical delivery information, according to a survey by Prolog, the logistics and communications specialist.
It found that 30 per cent of emails did not advise the expected delivery timescale for the product which is important to all online shoppers.
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| 10 Apr 2012 - 07:04 by Terry Abra |
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Rail must contribute to growth for North as well as South says Louise Ellman in annual rail lecture |
Louise Ellman MP, Chair of the House of Commons Transport Select Committee, has spoken of the role that rail can play in driving growth, but urged that rail policy needs to help rebalance the economy, not reinforce the current imbalances.
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| 10 Apr 2012 - 07:03 by Terry Abra |
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Procurement Fraud |
A report from National Fraud Authority (NFA) in the United Kingdom called The Annual Fraud Indicator 2012 found that UK public sector lost £2.3 billion ($3.68 billion) in 2011 to fraudulent purchasing practices such as bid-rigging, price-fixing, the submission of multiple invoices and diverted payments.
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| 10 Apr 2012 - 07:02 by Terry Abra |
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Panama Canal Expansion Delayed |
The new gates at the Panama Canal are now expected to have a three month delay according to an article in the Journal of Commerce (JoC).
The pre-commissioning tests of the locks will actually start taking place in February 2014, which is a three month delay based on the original date for testing of December 2013.
The expansion project has seen labor issues back in January when several thousand workers went on strike over higher wages and missing back pay.
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| 10 Apr 2012 - 07:01 by Terry Abra |
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Woodland gets hi-tech view of cargo |
Woodland Group has become the first UK freight forwarder to install a Westminster dual-view cargo and pallet x-ray scanner – a state-of-the-art machine more commonly seen in the US.
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| 10 Apr 2012 - 07:00 by Terry Abra |
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Global air cargo demand improves in February 2012 |
An increase in air cargo demand of 5.2 per cent was recorded around the world during February 2012.
This is according to data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which has suggested the sector is witnessing a period of stability that commenced in September 2011 and is connected with improving levels of confidence
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| 10 Apr 2012 - 06:59 by Terry Abra |
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Truck registrations witness 26th monthly increase |
Registrations of new trucks in the UK leapt by 25.6 per cent in March this year to 5,881 - marking the 26th monthly rise in a row.
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| 10 Apr 2012 - 06:58 by Terry Abra |
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Halfords sales fall as customers cut back on accessories |
Halfords, the car parts and cycle retailer, is expecting its full-year profits to fall by 21% as its customers spend less on car accessories and cleaning products.
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| 10 Apr 2012 - 06:55 by Terry Abra |
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JJB receives investment from Dicks Sporting Goods |
Struggling sportswear retailer JJB Sports has confirmed that Dick's Sporting Goods, the US sporting goods retailer, has agreed to make a £20 million investment in the company.
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| 10 Apr 2012 - 06:54 by Terry Abra |
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Mobile payments - The next big retail opportunity |
The mobile phone has revolutionised the way consumers engage and interact; its ubiquitous, smart, and highly disruptive nature has empowered the consumer to make purchasing decisions whenever and wherever they are.
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| 10 Apr 2012 - 06:54 by Terry Abra |
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UK transport hubs prepare for Easter getaway |
Transport systems and hubs across the UK are making preparations for the annual Easter getaway.
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| 6 Apr 2012 - 08:32 by Terry Abra |
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Night time deliveries - sympathy and a threat |
London Councils and Transport for London have confirmed they will be sympathetic to out-of-hours delivery operations during the Olympics in areas affected by Games-related restrictions.
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| 5 Apr 2012 - 07:07 by Terry Abra |
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FLTA and BITA hit out at substandard apprenticeships |
The British Industrial Truck Association and the Fork Lift Truck Association have responded to allegations that some private training providers are offering apprenticeships involving little or no work experience and inadequate training, and have reiterated their commitment to developing quality apprenticeships.
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| 5 Apr 2012 - 07:06 by Terry Abra |
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Ignore shoppers demand for rapid retailing at your peril |
Research reveals that convenience,speed and instore tecchnolgy increasing influence buying behaviour
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| 5 Apr 2012 - 07:05 by Terry Abra |
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Tesco Cars closes after 12 months |
Supermarket giant Tesco has closed its second-hand cars website just a year after it was launched.
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| 5 Apr 2012 - 07:04 by Terry Abra |
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Demand for air cargo relatively stable |
IATA figures for February show growth in the east balanced by decline in US and European traffic
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| 5 Apr 2012 - 07:03 by Terry Abra |
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Warning on commodity codes |
Businesses risk heavy fines or the confiscation of their consignments if goods which they are importing or exporting are not correctly identified, a shipping expert has warned.
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| 5 Apr 2012 - 07:02 by Terry Abra |
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Debenhams enters 90-day consultation with 230 contact centre staff |
The Debenhams department store chain has entered into a 90 day consultation period with 230 staff at its contact centre in Taunton
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| 5 Apr 2012 - 07:01 by Terry Abra |
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Tunney takes membership role at FSDF |
The Food Storage and Distribution Federation has appointed Frank Tunney membership manager with the task of bringing in new members.
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| 5 Apr 2012 - 07:00 by Terry Abra |
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Ryanair puts weight behind saving fuel |
Ryanair is reducing the size of its in-flight magazine, serving passengers less ice – and even asking cabin crew to watch their figures – as part of efforts to trim its fuel bill
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| 5 Apr 2012 - 07:00 by Terry Abra |
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Norbert Dentressangle logistics site undergoes revamp |
A logistics facility owned by Norbert Dentressangle has been enhanced in order to create a national distribution centre for Continental Tyre Group (CTG).
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| 5 Apr 2012 - 06:59 by Terry Abra |
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Amazon Buys Orange Robots |
Kiva Systems, the order fulfillment company, who make those loveable orange robots that zoom around your warehouse, has been purchased by Amazon for a sum of $775 million.
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| 5 Apr 2012 - 06:58 by Terry Abra |
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Nick Clegg unveils additional growth funding for Bentley Motors |
A further £3 million in funding has been allocated by the government to Bentley Motors.
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| 5 Apr 2012 - 06:57 by Terry Abra |
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Master plan unveiled for future of Aberdeen Airport |
Airports operator BAA has unveiled a master plan outlining its proposals for the future development of the facility at Aberdeen.
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| 5 Apr 2012 - 06:56 by Terry Abra |
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Strike talks to commence in fuel tanker dispute |
Representatives of fuel tanker drivers are meeting with executives from seven companies involved in the distribution of petrol and diesel.
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| 5 Apr 2012 - 06:55 by Terry Abra |
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Radlett rail freight proposal caught in political storm |
The £400 million HelioSlough strategic rail freight interchange scheme in Radlett, Hertfordshire is at the centre of a political storm about lobbying, following the revelation that Transport Minister Theresa Villiers had a private lunch with a public affairs consultant who was acting for developers.
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| 5 Apr 2012 - 06:55 by Terry Abra |
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Government announces details of rail franchise bidders |
Companies bidding to operate a number of rail franchises in the UK have been announced by the rail minister.
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| 4 Apr 2012 - 08:34 by Terry Abra |
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Transportation and logistics sector facing talent shortages |
More needs to be done to revive the image of the transportation and logistics industry in order to attract more talented workers.
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| 4 Apr 2012 - 08:33 by Terry Abra |
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UPS unveils telematics plans following Olympic pilot |
A telematics system is being deployed across its UK fleet by UPS following a pilot carried out in vehicles used for the 2012 Olympics.
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| 4 Apr 2012 - 08:32 by Terry Abra |
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Union members vote in favour of Stansted baggage strikes |
Passenger and cargo services at Stansted airport may be disrupted over Easter by a planned strike by baggage handlers.
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| 4 Apr 2012 - 08:31 by Terry Abra |
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IAG gets green light for bmi takeover |
International Airlines Group (IAG) has received permission from the European Commission to complete its takeover of bmi.
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| 4 Apr 2012 - 08:30 by Terry Abra |
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Global HDD supply chains to recover in 2012 |
Following disruptions caused to shipments of hard disk drives (HDDs) around the world in 2011, the sector is expected to return to growth this year.
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| 4 Apr 2012 - 08:29 by Terry Abra |
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New bus and lorry driver safety rules come into force in 2013 |
A series of new regulations governing licences for bus and lorry drivers may come into effect from January 19th 2013.
The change is part of efforts by the Department for Transport – in conjunction with the Driving Standards Agency and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) - to improve road safety.
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| 4 Apr 2012 - 08:28 by Terry Abra |
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Olympics contingency updates |
Businesses that will need to transport goods in and out of London during the 120 day period of the the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, Festival 2012, and the 2012 Olympics are making contingency plans, such as Yodel’s “Olympic Village HQ” – in Vauxhall
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| 4 Apr 2012 - 08:27 by Terry Abra |
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Sainsburys runs promotions from the cloud with Trace One |
Sainsbury’s is going live with a deals and terms software-as-a-service system from Trace One to improve its supplier promotions process for books, CDs, DVDs and games.
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| 4 Apr 2012 - 08:26 by Terry Abra |
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Asda consolidation saves suppliers thousands of pounds |
Pall-Ex reckons it has saved Asda suppliers some £100,000 with its nominated carrier service, and reduced the distance travelled by 340,000 miles compared to previous methods.
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| 4 Apr 2012 - 08:25 by Terry Abra |
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Europorte trains can run in Belgium |
Eurotunnel rail freight subsidiary Europorte has been certified, as part of its European licence, to operate on Infrabel, the Belgian rail network.
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| 4 Apr 2012 - 08:24 by Terry Abra |
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TNT Express feels the price pressure |
Pricing pressure and a decline in international express volumes in the first quarter have affected operating results at TNT Express, the company said in a trading update.
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| 4 Apr 2012 - 08:24 by Terry Abra |
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Overcast today, sunny tomorrow |
New index suggests ocean and air freight forwarders are optimistic for 2012 volumes despite current tough conditions
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| 4 Apr 2012 - 08:23 by Terry Abra |
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Up to 175,000 tachograph cards could be faulty |
Up to 175,000 digital tachograph cards issued to commercial vehicle drivers during an 18-month period are at risk of malfunction, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has confirmed.
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| 3 Apr 2012 - 07:10 by Terry Abra |
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John Lewis extends click and collect |
John Lewis is extending its click & collect service to another 100 Waitrose branches over the next two months.
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| 2 Apr 2012 - 17:39 by Terry Abra |
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Easter tanker driver strike ruled out |
Unite has ruled out strikes by tanker drivers over Easter, focusing instead on talks for the time being.
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| 2 Apr 2012 - 17:38 by Terry Abra |
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Game Group shops sold to OpCapita |
The administrators of Game Group have announced that the 333 of its UK shops that are still open have been sold to OpCapita.
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| 2 Apr 2012 - 17:37 by Terry Abra |
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British travellers charged millions in excess baggage fees |
British air passengers were charged a total of £186 million for excess baggage last year.
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| 2 Apr 2012 - 17:36 by Terry Abra |
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