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Roger Warnes Transport continues deal with Prometeon tyres
Norfolk-based bulk haulage specialist Roger Warnes Transport and Prometeon Tyre Group have renewed their partnership for another three years. The deal covers the entire 222‐strong Roger Warnes Transport fleet – consisting of 108 trucks and 114 trailers - on a fixed pence per kilometre (PPK) contract. The haulier, which clocks up an annual mileage of 8.6 million kilometres across its entire fleet, has customers ranging from sugar beet and animal feed producers to glass manufacturers and local farmers. "Prometeon’s Pirelli-branded...
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Ferag presents its technology at IntraLogistex 2023
Visitors to the Ferag stand (i106) at this year’s IntraLogisteX show, 28th – 29th March, NEC, Birmingham, will find out how ultra-reliable sorter technology is transforming the operational performance of ecommerce fulfilment. Fast order processing in a tight timeframe gives ecommerce businesses a keen competitive edge, with late order cut-offs for an early next-day delivery. But this requires well-engineered, reliable sorting technology to make it possible. Developed for some of the most testing of handling applications in the international print industry,...
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WB Power Services hires new DAF tractor units from Hexagon Leasing
WB Power Services (WBPS) have taken delivery of two new 44T 6x2 DAF FTG XF 480 Super Space Cab Tractor Units from Hexagon Leasing on contract hire. The company specialises in generator sales, hire and maintenance including diesel generators, hybrid generators and UPS systems, and this is the first time they have worked with Hexagon. Nick Parker National Accounts and Business Development Manager at Hexagon Leasing said: “WB Power Services are a brand-new customer to Hexagon Leasing. We look forward...
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Bus Centre of Excellence becomes a reality
Today has seen the official announcement of the ‘Bus Centre of Excellence’ – a brand new initiative to bring together knowledge and expertise from across the sector to improve the delivery of bus services. This new Department for Transport (DfT) co-sponsored centre will be delivered with the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) as the host institution. "Buses are the backbone of our transport network, providing affordable travel for commuters, families, and pensioners, and providing an economic lifeline for towns...
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P&O boosts freight capacity
P&O Ferries is joining forces with Finnlines to boost the flow of trade between Belgium and the UK by introducing new sailings on the Zeebrugge-Teesport route. In response to increased customer demand, P&O Ferries will charter Finnlines’ MS Finnpulp for three days a week under a new services agreement. This move will increase the overall number of P&O Ferries sailings to six and give customers more options on the key trading route between Britain and the Continent. "We are delighted...
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Rushlift GSE secures extension to easyJet Gatwick contract
Rushlift GSE, the specialist airport ground support equipment and services provider, has won a 56-month extension to its successful, long-running GSE contract with Europe’s leading short-haul airline, easyJet. The new multi-million pound deal continues an existing five-year agreement with Rushlift GSE to supply, manage and maintain easyJet’s ground-handling fleet at London’s Gatwick Airport, the low-cost carrier’s largest and busiest base with around 210 departures a day at peak. "Our business demands a keen focus on cost and efficiency – and...
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Rail electrification possible for 95% of UK freight trains
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport – CILT(UK) – has released its electrification strategy research which reveals the significant opportunity of electrification across the UK’s rail network. CILT has released a detailed map and strategy which demonstrates and details the opportunity in the UK to electrify 95% of rail freight operations by the mid-2040s. The research reveals that only 800 miles of additional electrification is needed in the UK to enable 95% of rail freight to be electrically hauled. The initial 60...
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