Chris Tindall.
Chris Tindall started writing for the haulage and logistics industry in 2002 and quickly realised there was enough going on to keep him busy for a very long time.
He’s covered a broad range of significant issues, including GPS jamming by criminals, platooning, Brexit and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the lack of safe and secure lorry parks and he helped secure the release of a lorry driver in a Polish jail due to misuse of the European Arrest Warrant.
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MT ArticleProlog sees merit in providing beauty fulfilment service
Prolog Fulfilment has been chosen by minimalist beauty brand Merit Beauty to manage its distribution of UK direct to consumer (DTC) orders.
MT ArticleUnion comes out fighting against FedEx closure plans
Plans by FedEx to close down its warehouses in Staffordshire and Kent could result in hundreds of job losses, according to union Unite – and it said it would be fighting to keep them open.
MT ArticleAppetite remains for business deals in logistics
Despite challenging economic conditions business acquisitions in logistics remain stable, with 18 deals completed in the first three months of the year, latest figures showed.
MT ArticleCharity cheques presented by RHA at CV Show
The RHA presented significant donations to two of its charity partners at the CV Show at the Birmingham NEC this week.
MT ArticleShrewsbury haulier’s administrator describes financial descent
International haulage firm Joyce European Logistics was “greatly affected” by Brexit before being hit with twin body blows from Covid and the driver shortage, which precipitated its slide into administration.
FCZ ArticleScania buys Northvolt’s battery businesss
Scania said it had agreed to buy bankrupt Northvolt’s battery division and it would be a partner to the truck maker’s business unit Power Solutions.
MT ArticleCurrie upbeat despite economic challenges
Currie European said it was “pleased” with the progress the business had made over the last 12 months, after latest financial results showed pre-tax profit had more than doubled to £190,000.
MT ArticleNot just a warehouse, this is a hi-spec M&S warehouse
A bid by M&S to modernise its supply chain has led to it taking out a 20-year, £74m lease on a new logistics warehouse in Bristol.
FCZ ArticleSegen announces partnership with POSTX for zero-emission deliveries
Segen, a renewable energy tech distributor, has entered into a partnership with AI-powered logistics provider POSTX to offer zero-emission deliveries.
FCZ ArticleArrowXL aims to reduce emissions with recycling plan
ArrowXL has turned its focus to recycling to cut down on CO2 emissions, with an agreement to transport thousands of white goods to electrical waste experts GAP Group.
MT ArticleUK’s ‘largest’ cold store opens for business
Cold storage provider Magnavale has officially opened its logistics site in Lincolnshire, which it said would boost UK food security.
MT ArticlePallet-Track recruits Lee Solway to the board
Pallet-Track has appointed Hull-based Harrison Solway director Lee Solway to its board to represent the interests of its members.
MT ArticleNew motorway services opens on the A1(M)
A new £17m MSA has opened on the A1(M) between Peterborough and Huntingdon.
FCZ ArticleAI with “PhD level intelligence” introduced to battery management platform
Battery business Electra said it was transforming battery management by introducing “PhD-level intelligence” into its proprietary algorithms, providing greater accuracy and predictive power.
FCZ ArticleElectric vans on the menu at Woods Foodservice
Woods Foodservice has started its switch to electric vans after taking delivery of 12 refrigerated Ford E-Transit L4s from Progreen, the sustainable vehicle hire division of Prohire.
FCZ ArticleWincanton’s rapid deployment charging trial ‘highly successful’
A trial of a rapidly deployable DC charger for electric vans operated by Wincanton found on-site capacity increased by up to 250%, according to charging firm TUAL.
MT ArticleWarehouse ‘sprinkler malfunction’ caused £20K damage to books ahead of administration
A creditor for freight forwarder Tailormade Logistics, which collapsed into administration in February, has criticised the company after more than £20,000 worth of goods were damaged in its warehouse in the run-up to its insolvency.
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MT ArticleNorthgate revenues up, but profits hit by strong RVs
Northgate Vehicle Hire saw revenues increase by 28.2% to £551,000 in the year ending 30 April 2024.
MT ArticleLTS Global forecasts strong growth for 2025
LTS Global Solutions said it was on course to end the financial year on a £12m turnover, representing a 14% increase at the Coleshill-based transport company.
MT ArticlePrice hike at Schmitz Cargobull to offset rising costs
Schmitz Cargobull will increase its prices by up to 5% in response to high energy and labour costs, as well as rising material prices.