Apollo Tyres expands EnduRace truck tyre range with new 19.5-inch options
Apollo Tyres is expanding its range of EnduRace commercial vehicle tyres with the launch of its first options in the popular 19.5-inch wheel category. The EnduRace RA all-axle tyre, RD 2 drive tyre and the RT trailer tyre (all in 265/70 R19.5 dimension) is now...
LOGISTICS UK VIRTUAL TRANSPORT MANAGER RETURNS IN NOVEMBER
Logistics UK's Transport Manager 2024, sponsored by Brigade Electronics, gets under way on 18 September in Yeovil, with 1,500 delegates already booked onto the conference series and three of the venues full. To enable transport managers across the country to take...
North West Trucks Wigan supports military veteran employees on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk
DAF Trucks dealership, North West Trucks – part of Greenhous Group – is supporting two of their employees as they take on the 11-mile Edinburgh Kiltwalk. The two colleagues, Neil Bishop and Paul Dunning, are both armed forces veterans and are taking part in the event...
THE MILES BECOME SMILES AS LOGISTICS UK BIKE RIDE RAISES ALMOST £3,500 FOR MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT
Five Logistics UK employees completed an epic 225 mile bike ride from York Minster to Westminster Abbey on Saturday (7 September), and were able to sooth any saddle sores with the most satisfying relief treatment – the knowledge that they had raised almost £3,500 for...
ARMSTRONG LOGISTICS SUPPORTS FORMER SOLDIERS TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES
Supply chain management company Armstrong Logistics has thrown its weight behind a national charity which supports army veterans in finding employment after leaving the services. As a Gold Patron of Veterans into Logistics the company has recruited two former military...
Freight and Logistics APPG re-established to highlight the criticality of businesses in the sector to the UK economy
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Freight and Logistics has been re-established following the General Election, to bring together parliamentarians and stakeholders from across the UK, to highlight the importance of the Freight and Logistics sector to the UK...
Greenhous Group expands operations with two new vehicle refurbishment sites
Greenhous Group has announced the opening of two new vehicle refurbishment sites following the acquisition of two sites from Cazoo earlier this year. The facilities strategically located in Livingston, Scotland and Cold Meece in the Midlands mark a significant...
INCREASING FUEL DUTY WOULD HARM GROWTH AND DRIVE UP PRICES, LOGISTICS UK WARNS
Removing the five pence per litre cut in fuel duty could drive inflationary cost pressures, raising prices for businesses and consumers, according to a submission made by business group Logistics UK to the Treasury ahead of the autumn Budget on 30 October. The...
Loughborough testing confirms Durite Progressive Safe System meets the TfL specification
A leading university has successfully concluded a series of tests on a new HGV safety system that will soon be required in London. Loughborough University has carried out extensive tests on Durite’s Progressive Safe System (PSS). The results confirm that Durite’s PSS...
London Transport Museum and Arup partner for new climate resilience programme
London Transport Museum has announced a new partnership with global sustainable development and engineering consultancy, Arup, for the latest series of its thought leadership programme, Interchange. The new series will focus on unlocking climate resilience in the UK's...
Hurricane’s Kona API selected by UPU to help power global trade for posts
The Universal Postal Union (UPU) has selected Hurricane Commerce’s unique Kona API to help power global trade for postal operators. Hurricane is a member of the UPU’s prestigious Consultative Committee and its data validation product Zephyr has been available to...
Structure-flex extend contract with Oxfam to help bring more clean water to deprived areas
Thermoplastic manufacturing specialists, Structure-flex, have renewed a three-year contract with the Oxfam Supply Centre, to provide them with vital equipment to enable them to transport and store clean water in developing communities, especially during humanitarian...
Logistics Company’s Explosive Detection Dogs Service Showcased in ITV Series
LEADING logistics company, Speedlink International Logistics, is showcasing its specialist Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs) service as part of the ITV series, 'Dogs with Jobs', offering a behind-the-scenes look at the remarkable air cargo screening...
Apollo Tyres launches long-life EnduRace ‘60 Series’ regional transport tyres
Apollo Tyres is expanding its range of EnduRace truck and trailer tyres for 22.5-inch rims with the introduction of two new long-life products, its first in the 60-profile segment. The EnduRace RD 60 Series drive tyre and RA 60 Series trailer tyre are designed for...
Hultsteins strengthens ‘carbon-cutting’ management team in Scotland as ‘All electric’ demo day is announced
Hultsteins, the Swedish and UK sustainable refrigeration equipment manufacturer announces a key appointment aimed at helping to introduce the company’s cost and carbon-cutting systems to temperature-controlled operators in Scotland and the north of England. Matt...
Labcraft introduce Banksman Plug & Play solution for manufacturers and installers at IAA Show
At this year’s IAA Show in Hannover, Labcraft, the industry-leading designers and manufacturers of LED lighting for commercial vehicles, is presenting its latest Banksman lighting systems alongside a new range of compatible harness kits, designed to save time and...
Addvolt visit Hultsteins to demonstrate their powerpack versatility as UK’s first fully electric fridge with built-in battery is unveiled
Hultsteins and Addvolt are joining forces to host a powerpack demo day on Wednesday 25th September 2024, at Hultsteins’ premises in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Guests can expect to see a showcase of products from Addvolt and Hultsteins, including innovative solutions...
BOWER GREEN REFRESHES ITS FLEET WITH STRIKING NEW VOLVO FH AEROS
Bradford-based Bower Green has taken delivery of three Volvo FH Aero 460 with I-Save 6x2 tractor units to modernise its commercial vehicle fleet and continue its long-standing relationship with the manufacturer. Supplied by Jason Robinson, Area Sales Manager at...
RHA reaction to Scottish Programme for Government – infrastructure plans
It's fundamental that goods can be moved to meet the needs of the people and businesses who rely on them every day. Both Road haulage and coach tourism are critical to keeping our economy and supply chains running all year round. Responding to the Programme for...
MICHELIN X LINE ENERGY TYRES GO THE DISTANCE FOR ALCALINE
MICHELIN's X Line Energy tyres have passed the litmus test according to Hythe-based international haulier Alcaline, after a pair of steer-axle fitments clocked up 340,000km in their first life. Alcaline, which has a fleet of 178 HGVs and 230 trailers delivering high...
RISK OF INCREASED FOOD PRICES AND PRODUCT SHORTAGES FROM NEW BORDER CONTROLS, SAYS LOGISTICS UK
New research by business group Logistics UK has raised the prospect of increased food prices and the potential for shortages in shops as a result of delays caused by the implementation of the new European Entry and Exit System (EES). Working with independent modelling...
MOSOLF TAKES OVER TRANSPORT OVERSEAS GROUP
THE MOSOLF PORT LOGISTICS & SERVICES GMBH ACQUIRES 100 PERCENT OF THE TRANSPORT OVERSEAS GROUP AS PER 1 JANUARY 2025, SUBJECT TO ANTITRUST APPROVAL. Kirchheim unter Teck / Bremen, 5 September 2024 – Since 1 January 2024, the port locations Wilhelmshaven and Cuxhaven...
Premier Logistics appoints Assistant Transport Manager
Premier Logistics, a leading Leicester-based family-run logistics firm, has announced the appointment of Alastar Statham as Assistant Transport Manager. Promoting from within, Alastar transitions from three years as transport planner into his new role. Already...
DP WORLD WINS ‘BUSINESS OF THE YEAR’ AT RAIL FREIGHT GROUP AWARDS
DP World scored a remarkable success at the 2024 Rail Freight Group honours event, winning both the coveted 'Business of the Year' award and the 'Driving Rail Freight Growth' award. Recognition for DP World's expansion of rail freight services followed another...
RHA Meets Roads Minister L Greenwood
RHA Meets Roads Minister Greenwood We were delighted to meet with the new Roads Minister Lillian Greenwood MP in Birmingham alongside key leaders and politicians in the region including the new Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, and the Secretary of State for...
HBP Transport improves efficiency and compliance with HaulTech
A regional haulier serving the county of Cumbria says it is saving time and improving compliance thanks to its new transport management system. Based in Barrow-in-Furness, HBP Transport is a family-run business carrying out a wide range of haulage including plant...
Aggregate Industries Improves Green Performance with Podfather
Aggregate Industries has rolled out new logistics software to support sustainable working and improve operational performance. The Concrete Products Division makes hundreds of deliveries a day using the system from Podfather to manage its outsourced delivery...
Nick Williams Joins Rygor Group’s Board of Directors
Award-winning Rygor Group has welcomed to is Board, ex-Mercedes-Benz Vans UK senior manager Nick Williams, as its new director of sales and marketing. Nick joins the Group at a time of significant, yet sustainable expansion and growth, following the recent opening of...
HALLAM EXPRESS INVESTS IN EIGHT VOLVO FH AEROS FOR ENHANCED FUEL EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY
South Yorkshire’s Hallam Express has taken delivery of its latest models from Volvo Trucks, this time opting for eight new Volvo FH Aero 460 6x2 tractor units in order to benefit from the vehicles’ fuel-saving credentials. Supplied by Reece Middleton, Area Sales...
Rare IVECO Daily 4×4 Tigrotto to make UK debut at Carfest
Enthusiasts attending the hugely popular Carfest family motoring festival (23 - 25 August 2024) will have the chance to get up close and personal with the only right-hand drive IVECO Daily 4x4 Tigrotto in the world! Making its UK debut on stand CF14, this fabled IVECO...
SHORTLIST REVEALED FOR LOGISTICS UK’S LOGISTICS AWARDS 2024
Logistics UK has today (22 August 2024) revealed the shortlist for its prestigious Logistics Awards 2024, the industry's blue riband event that recognises the achievement of businesses and individuals from across the sector which powers all parts of the economy....
UNMATCHED FUEL FIGURES SEE AXIS LOGISTICS RETURN TO VOLVO FOR NEW FH AERO
Axis Logistics has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH Aero 500 Globetrotter XL, having been blown away with the fuel figures recorded on a demonstrator vehicle benefitting from the manufacturer’s turbo compound technology. The new rear-steer tag axle 6x2 tractor unit...
6 Methods for Boosting Cargo Security in Transportation
Loading practices often centre around efficiency. While shortening driver wait times is important, warehouses must also pay attention to cargo security. Objects falling from vehicles have caused as many as 22,000 collisions in a single year. Even if such incidents do...
MINSTER TO ‘MINSTER: LOGISTICS UK STAFF PUT IN THE MILES FOR MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT
Five Logistics UK employees are putting their best feet (and legs!) forwards for charity this month, cycling 225 miles from York Minster to Westminster Abbey to raise over £3,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. The sponsored bike ride taking place between 5 and 7...
RHA: DAF recent email on Truck Cartel misleading
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is aware that some operators have received an email from DAF encouraging them not to opt in to the RHA's claim. Commenting on this, RHA MD Richard Smith said: "The email from DAF is misleading and appears to be another attempt to...
Innovative IVECO eDAILY duo join The AA’s growing electric fleet
A pair of highly specified IVECO eDaily have joined The AA's expanding fleet of electric vehicles to deliver a zero-emissions recovery solution without compromise. The Automobile Association (The AA) – was formed back in 1905 and its wide-ranging recovery fleet is...
STANMORE QUALITY SERVICES PAVES THE WAY WITH NEW ISUZU TRUCKS
North London-based utility solutions provider, Stanmore Quality Services (SQS), is taking delivery of 25 new Isuzu N75.150(E) trucks, ordered after the business was impressed by the first of the manufacturer's 7.5-tonners acquired in early 2023. The new trucks are set...
BRETTS TRANSPORT HIGHLIGHTS WHY BALANCING INNOVATION AND TRADITION IS KEY TO FUTURE-PROOFING LOGISTICS
In recent years, the logistics industry has witnessed a significant influx of IT solutions enter the marketplace. The industry’s rapid adoption of such technology has undoubtedly propelled it into the 21st Century, enabling operators to remove the complexities...
PALLET-TRACK PLEDGES £75K FOR AIR AMBULANCE MISSIONS
Pallet-Track has pledged to raise £75,000 by the end of 2025 to fund a new critical care car for its nominated charity, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. The Wolverhampton-based pallet network has already raised nearly 65 per cent of its target to put the charity's...
Evri orders 139 more box van trailers from Tiger
Evri, the UK’s largest dedicated parcel delivery company, has ordered 139 additional twin-axle van trailers from Tiger, with the order split into three batches, the first of which is currently nearing completion, with the remainder to be delivered by mid Q4 ready for...
Lothian appoints Susan Deacon as new Chair
Lothian is pleased to announce that Susan Deacon has been appointed to the role of Chair of Lothian's Board, following the approval of the City of Edinburgh Council's Transport and Environment Committee yesterday (Thursday 15 August 2024). Ms Deacon takes over with...
TIP Group supports Howdens with refurbishment of 400 trailers to support its sustainability credentials
TIP Group is supporting its customer Howdens Joinery Ltd as it embarks on an extensive refurbishment project of half of Howdens’ 800 strong trailer fleet, as well as expanding its truck fleet with 9 brand-new LNG Volvo tractor units. It is a major project for both...
Fleetmaxx Solutions: Prioritising mental health in the workplace
At Fleetmaxx Solutions, the fuel and fleet cost reduction specialists, our commitment to excellence extends beyond providing top-notch fleet products and unparalleled customer service. We are dedicated to the well-being of our team members, understanding that a...
W&S Waste Management welcomes new Renault Trucks Cs to fleet
Recycling and waste disposal expert, W&S Waste Management Ltd, has announced the addition of twelve new Renault Trucks Cs to its fleet. The company has taken delivery of three C460 8x4s with Boughton hook lift bodies, with nine more set to arrive later this year....
INCREASING FUEL DUTY WOULD HARM GROWTH, LOGISTICS UK WARNS REEVES
With Chancellor Rachel Reeves undertaking a full review of public finances ahead of the autumn budget, business group Logistics UK is urging her to protect the current rate of fuel duty to ensure that the industry can play its part in driving economic recovery. "Fuel...
Post of Felixstowe – RHA welcomes new booking system review
The RHA met with representatives of FPUA (Felixstowe Port Users' Association), BIFA and representatives from the Port of Felixstowe yesterday (Thursday 15 August). One of the matters we discussed was the introduction of the Port of Felixstowe's new Container Booking...
RHA meets Felixstowe Port, FPUA & BIFA on CBS
The RHA met with representatives of FPUA (Felixstowe Port Users' Association), BIFA and representatives from the Port of Felixstowe this week. One of the key matters discussed was the introduction of the Port of Felixstowe's new Container Booking System (CBS.)...
Going places: Northants logistics firm announces new MD
Xtra Express Logistics, a logistics firm with sites in Brackmills and Hannington, has announced a new Managing Director of its Brackmills business. Sophie Yorke will step up from her current role to Managing Director and Edward Grant-Salmon will become Group Managing...
VAN AWARDS 2024 – LOGISTICS UK ANNOUNCES SHORTLIST
Almost 25 of the UK's most pioneering van businesses have been shortlisted as finalists across five categories in Logistics UK's prestigious Van Awards 2024. The winners will be announced during a gala lunch to be held at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham on Friday 13...
GRIDSERVE announces plans for global expansion
GRIDSERVE Founder and CEO Toddington Harper announces global expansion plans with the creation of GRIDSERVE GLOBAL, a new internationally focused technology powerhouse, to support the scale up of world class EV infrastructure Partner Networks in new markets across the...
Hultsteins joins with powerpack producer Addvolt for a cool green energy solution
Hultsteins, UK/Sweden producers of sustainable refrigeration and electric generator systems, have joined forces with a leading vehicle battery pack manufacturer Addvolt to provide sales and support services in the UK and Ireland. Based in Porto, Portugal, Addvolt...
Carrier Transicold Expands BluEdge Partner Offerings with Remote Cargo Monitoring for Safer Seas
Carrier Transicold has enhanced its BluEdge™ Partner Program with a platform that complements Carrier's Lynx™ Fleet telematics for real-time remote monitoring of container refrigeration units and other connected assets onboard ships. Carrier Transicold is part of...
RHA comment on new £46M TransiT research Hub
A new research hub will lead the use of digital twins in determining how transport systems, including road can be decarbonised as quickly, safely and cheaply as possible. The TransiT Hub, led by Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh and the University of Glasgow, is...
Global fleet management platform Wialon announces 4 million connected vehicles in 160 countries
Wialon, the global fleet management and IoT platform designed by European software developer Gurtam, announces it has reached a record number of 4 million vehicles connected on the platform, in 160 countries. This makes Wialon one of the largest fleet management, GPS...
There may be no official numbers or industry stats to back-up the theory, but manufacturing companies have always appeared to embrace automated handling and storage technology more willingly than businesses operating in other industry sectors. Perhaps manufacturing...
Pall-Ex Group Announces Launch of Pall-Ex Logistics
Pall-Ex Group, a leading palletised freight distribution network, is proud to announce the launch of Pall-Ex Logistics. This new entity integrates several previously independent operations to create a comprehensive full-service logistics provider, offering a full...
Aftermarket specialist cuts installation time by 50% with new Labcraft plug and play solution
Labcraft, known for its innovative LED lighting solutions for commercial vehicles, has introduced a new plug-and-play wiring harness kit that reduces installation time by up to 50%. Cardiff-based Owlvue, specialist installers who provide mobile services to fleets...
TRANSAID BEGINS PHASE TWO OF SAFE WALKING STUDY IN SECONDARY URBAN CENTRES
International development organisation Transaid has begun phase two of a comparative study to investigate young men's experiences of walking in secondary towns drawing direct comparisons between South Africa and the UK. It marks a new phase of collaboration with...
ISUZU TRUCK UK AND ALLPORTS GROUP DOUBLE UP WITH SECOND SALES DEALERSHIP
In a move designed to expand its footprint in the Midlands, Isuzu Truck UK has opened a second full sales, parts and service dealership with Allports Group, following the dealership's completion of a £5 million project to expand and upgrade the facilities at its...
The international logistics company is supplying a comprehensive package of e-commerce services to some of China’s leading baijiu brands. This grain-based spirit, considered China’s national drink, is regarded as a luxury product and a status symbol.
Over in the Far East, international transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss is offering dedicated e-commerce solutions for some of China's most prestigious baijiu brands. Made from fermented sorghum or other varieties of grain, baijiu is considered China's...
