FTA Responds to Hammersmith Bridge Repair Work
Following the announcement that only cars and buses will be allowed to use the Hammersmith Bridge once repair works are completed, Denise Beedell, Policy...
Van Excellence Announces Partnership with FleetCheck
Van Excellence, a scheme to promote the safe and efficient operations of vans, has announced a partnership with FleetCheck, the...
S&J Transport Makes the Switch to BFGoodrich Tyres
S&J Transport, a family run bulk haulage firm, has switched to a 100% BFGoodrich tyre policy across its fleet of rigid and articulated tippers, replacing a practice of fitting budget tyres that used to cause frequent damage. The intensive nature of the UK-based fleet’s work...
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Logistics Fund to Buy Warehouse in the Netherlands
A new asset in the Netherlands is due to be bought with the bank investment trust fund for 24 million euros (£21.4 million). The logistics warehouse in 's-Heerenberg will provide an expected net initial yield of 5%, with the transaction to be completed next month....
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Dundee Bus Driver Hopes for Gold at the End of the Rainbow
Xplore Dundee’s top driver is travelling to Blackpool to compete in this weekend’s Bus Driver of the Year competition. John Black will travel south for the finals this weekend after making it through the qualifying heats alongside fellow drivers from National Express West Midlands. Last...
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Forth Ports Launches Digital Container Tracking System
Due to the launch of a new digital container tracking system by ports operator Forth Ports Ltd, customers at the busy container ports of London and Grangemouth can now track the status of their containers online. The container tracking system gives customers the ability to enquire in...
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Heathrow Airport Expansion Vital for Global Trading
An expanded Heathrow Airport is vital to support the UK’s global trading ambitions post-Brexit, according to FTA, the only organisation representing the whole logistics sector. Reacting positively to the contents of Heathrow Limited’s Airport Expansion Consultation, FTA is urging the Department for Transport (DfT) to support Heathrow Limited’s vision so the airport can press ahead with construction and, ultimately, usher in...
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West Coast Rail Franchise Awarded to First Group
The West Coast rail franchise has been awarded by the UK government to First Group and Trenitalia UK, unit of Italy’s main rail operator that will replace Virgin Trains on one of the country’s main north-south routes. The news comes at a point in which...
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XPO Logistics Selected to Optimise JD Sports Supply Chain
XPO Logistics has been selected by JD Sports to optimize its UK supply chain for retail brand GO Outdoors by integrating the distribution of stock for GO Outdoors with other JD Sports brands, including Blacks, Millets and Ultimate Outdoors. “XPO’s integration of the warehousing, transport...
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