Life-extending Services Prolongs Tyre Life and Saves Money
We all have different things that keep us up at night – commercial vehicle tyres should never be one of them. They should just work, last a reasonable amount of time, and be available as and when they are needed at a fair price. But as tyres are such an everyday item, sometimes the risk that […]
New Brand to Decarbonise Road Freight
Leading media information business serving the CV and road freight sector, Road Transport Media, has announced the launch of a new brand, dedicated to providing trusted, independent information about the race to zero emissions. Freight Carbon Zero will be serving the needs of the UK road freight sector. Consisting of a weekly newsletter, website, podcast […]
Moody Logistics Investing in Fleet Expansion
Moody Logistics & Storage, a family owned and operated transport and warehousing company, has announced its plans to invest £1 million to expand its fleet of trucks. To keep up with the growing demand for its services, the company has decided to boost its road freight and warehousing services at Bolam Business Park in Cramlington. […]
Trucksters First Operator with Fully Electric Long-Haul
Trucksters, a Madrid-based freight start up that focuses on offering long-haul transport services using an innovative system of relays, has announced its goal to become the first operator to meet the zero-emission target imposed by the industry. The company plans to electrify its long haul transport through the use of only electric vehicles by late 2023. […]
Shell and Hoyer Partner on Cleaner Fuel Alternative
Shell has announced its partnership with Hoyer for a pilot alternative fuel programme. With the goal to decarbonise its UK supply chain, the imitative sees Shell switching part of its UK fuel delivery fleet, operated by Hoyer, to the new Gd45 powered by Shell GTL Fuel as a drop-in alternative to diesel. Started in May […]
Transport Scotland Awards Contract to Cubic
Transport Scotland has started its modernisation journey by awarding a Traffic Scotland Systems Contract (TSSC) to Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS). As part of the five-year initial term contract, CTS will provide support, maintenance, modernisation and development services to ensure maximum availability of the systems that deliver the Traffic Scotland Service. “We are pleased to continue […]
WMS and ERP Expert Reports 300+% Headcount Growth
Warehouse management software (WMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software expert Principal Logistics Technologies (Chess Logistics Technology) reports significant growth across all divisions following strategic business acquisitions and related hirings. The company entered the Brexit and Covid period with a headcount of 16 and now has over 70 highly experienced staff. The latest round of […]
New Electric Bus Service Launched in the UK
A new electric bus service has been launched in Leicester, connecting key sites on the city’s outer ring road and beyond. The Orbital service, which is the UK’s longest electric circular bus route, will be taking passengers on a route that includes locations such as shopping centres and hospitals. The latest addition to the city’s […]
Evri Team Develops Parcel Vision Software
Evri, formerly known as Hermes, has announced the development of a bespoke software designed to further improve parcel delivery accuracy and customer communication. Ahead of this year’s busy Christmas period, the Innovation Team behind the software is currently trialling it regionally. The idea for the Parcel Vision software came about as a response to an […]
Foodservice Distributor Strengthens Fleet
Fife Creamery, distributor of food products across Scotland, has announced the purchase of 30 new Canter 7.5-tonners from Ciceley Commercials, alongside two 18-tonne Mercedes-Benz Actros. As it continues to expand into frozen food services following a £1.65 million investment, the distributor decided to strengthen its fleet. Already on the road, the vehicles are being used […]
Coca-Cola Switches to Rail Distribution
In an attempt to reduce its carbon emissions, Coca-Cola has decided to switch its distribution services from road to rail. The company will be working with Maritime Transport and GB Railfreight to distribute its products between manufacturing sites and third party warehouses across London and Yorkshire. The goal set by Coca-Cola is to reduce its […]
Knowles Transport Acquires Masters Logistical
Knowles Transport, a market leading private third party logistics company, has announced the acquisition of 3PL warehousing & distribution provider Masters Logistical. Following a period of significant growth, Knowles Transport became the 100% shareholder of Masters. Cambridgeshire-based Knowles Transport was founded in 1932, primarily serving the ambient food, drink and packaging sectors. The company’s already […]
Deliveroo Signs Exclusive Deal with Whistl
Deliveroo has just signed an exclusive delivery deal with Relish, the FMCG product sampling specialist, purchased in 2021 by Whistl. As part of the agreement, brands will be able to send difficult to handle samples, such as chilled, alcohol, full-size and short-dated products alongside Deliveroo deliveries direct to consumers. “We work with brands and agencies […]
IEFS Logistics Rebrands as Ketra Logistics
IEFS Logistics, East London’s premier palletised freight distributer and logistics company, has announced it will be rebranding as Ketra Linked Logistics. The move was supposed to happen a while ago, but it was delayed by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. After five years since it has been acquired by Ketra Linked Logistics, who is […]
Meachers Global Logistics Strengthens Fleet
Meachers Global Logistics, one of the UK’s leading independent providers of international freight and transport logistics services, has announced a set investment of £1.9 million in new vehicles. After seeing its turnover and profits soaring, the company will be upgrading the fleet with new vehicles. According to its latest financial results, Meachers has managed to […]
Drac Logistics Acquires Caledonian Logistics
Drac Logistics has just announced the purchase of haulage firm Caledonian Logistics for an undisclosed sum in an attempt to expand its footprint in Scotland. The four staff currently operating from Drac’s office in Falkirk will be transferred to the Caledonian Logistics site in Cumbernauld. Alex Hayes, the Owner and Chief Executive of Drac Logistics […]
epyx fleet vehicle management tech Appoints New CCO
epyx, the market leader in fleet vehicle management tech, has announced the appointment of Tim Meadows as the company’s chief commercial officer. In this newly created role, Tim will be responsible for the fields of business sales development, account management, manufacturer and dealer relationships, inside sales, and marketing and communications. Tim is not a new […]
Europa Worldwide Group Announces Soaring Profits
One of the largest privately owned transport and logistics companies in the UK, Europa Worldwide Group, has announced its profits had tripled since last year, reaching £10 million. Meanwhile, its revenues have risen to £316 million in the last twelve months, despite a tough economic climate for all industries. In order to survive the tough […]
Zeelo and Zenobe Partnership to Drive Electrification
An industry-leading partnership between Zeelo and Zenobē to drive the electrification of private bus transport in the UK has just been announced. As part of the agreement, Zeelo’s network of 200 bus and coach operators will be able to trial electric vehicles, including temporary charging infrastructure provided by Zenobē. Zenobē, the international EV fleet and […]
Furniture Retailer Builds Warehouse of the Future
Wiltshire furniture retailer Furniturebox celebrates opening their state-of-the-art purpose-built warehouse in Chippenham with big plans for its continued growth through the use of the latest warehouse technology. Furniturebox’s new warehouse has been a passion project culminating in a 15m tall building on an 88,000 square foot plot. The building is located on the M4 Chippenham […]
Beelsby Contractors Improves Efficiency with Fruehauf Tippers
Lincolnshire firm Beelsby Contractors says the addition of two Fruehauf tippers has improved the efficiency of its operations at Immingham Docks. The two Stepframe Smoothsider tippers and Scania R450 tractors are part of the company’s 20-strong fleet that transport seed, gypsum and grain to and from the docks. The haulage fleet also operates across the […]
Wincanton UK business Revenues Boosted
Wincanton plc, a supply chain partner for UK business, has issued the following trading update ahead of its half year results for the six months ended 30 September 2022 revealing sustained growth. The Group’s revenue for the first six months was up c.8% (c.6% excluding acquisitions). This increase was driven by continued volume and new […]
Fraikin Partners with BAE Systems with electric vans
BAE Systems has taken delivery of two new electric vans on contract hire from Fraikin, helping the leading defence contractor improve its sustainability credentials through the decarbonisation of its commercial vehicle fleet. Supplied on a four-year, full-service contract hire agreement, BAE Systems’ new 3.5-tonne vans are the first electric vehicles to be deployed at its […]
AO Logistics Awarded RoSPA Silver Award
AO Logistics, the online electricals retailer, has received an internationally recognised award for demonstrating high standards in health and safety. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has bestowed AO Logistics with a Silver Award for their efforts to ensure staff get home safely to their families at the end of every working […]
DX Launches Electric Vehicle Programme with Ikea
The UK-based mail, courier and logistics company, DX, has announced the launch of a three-year project in collaboration with Ikea. As part of this project, DX will acquire a fleet of electric vehicles, which will be used in its Ikea deliveries. “We are very pleased to have launched our first fleet of electric vehicles for […]
Evri Relocates Depot in Bury St Edmunds
The biggest dedicated parcel delivery company in the UK, Evri, which has been formerly known as Hermes UK, has announced its plans to relocate the Newmarket depot to a site in Bury St Edmunds. Aiming to create over 50 new jobs in the area, this new facility is part of the company’s commitment to continuing […]
Euromaster Makes Appointment in the UK
Euromaster Group, which in the UK is comprised of ATS Euromaster (ATS) and Tructyre, announce that with effect from November 2022, Nick Harley, Managing Director of Tructyre, is appointed Managing Director of Euromaster’s companies in the UK, reporting to Euromaster CEO Benoit Hubert. Speaking of the appointment Nick said: “ATS and Tructyre will continue to […]
Zeus Grows Rapidly in Europe with Primark
The UK’s fastest growing digital freight platform Zeus has started its expansion into Europe after agreeing to a partnership with Primark, the international fashion retailer. As part of this collaboration, Zeus will be handling freight transport for the retailer on distribution routes to France, Italy and the Czech Republic. “Primark is a great example of […]
Hexagon Leasing Appoints National Account Manager
Hexagon Leasing has appointed Nick Parker as National Account and Business Development Manager and his role will include the management and development of key and existing customers as well as working with new and prospective clients. Nick, who started at Hexagon last week, was previously at NRG Riverside and Ryder. He has almost 20 years’ […]
Zenobē Expands Collaboration with McGill’s
EV fleet and battery storage specialist Zenobē has announced it will be continuing the collaboration with McGill’s, Scotland’s leading bus operator. With a clear goal of bringing more electric bus services to West Central Scotland, the companies will electrify a bus depot at Greenock, as well as expand the electric depots at Inchinnan and Johnstone, which […]
Silvey Fleet Launches in the Republic of Ireland
Silvey Fleet, one of the UK’s most established resellers of fuel cards and fleet management solutions, has announced its expansion into the Irish market. From September 2022 businesses in Ireland will be able to take advantage of Silvey Fleet’s services to save money, reduce time spent on administration and manage compliance. The Silvey Fleet fuel […]
Scania UK Has a New Managing Director
Scania UK has announced the appointment of Chris Newitt as the company’s new Managing Director. Chris, who is now responsible for guiding the business through the biggest transition the heavy transport industry has ever seen, has started in his new position on 20 September. “I am delighted to welcome Chris to Scania UK. He has […]
Bus Fares Capped at £2 for Three Months
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced bus fares in England will be capped at £2 for three months. Amid concerns about the cost of living crisis, inflation, and the prices that have skyrocketed recently, DfT launched a £60 million plan that could save passengers more than £3 for a single ticket. “Buses are by far […]
NTEX Acquires Sureway Express Transport
NTEX, a leading shipping and freight forwarding company from Scandinavia, has announced the acquisition of Bristol-based Sureway Express Transport in an attempt to expand its presence in the South West of England. As part of the deal, NTEX will grow in size with 27 HGVs, 20 trailers and 32,300 sq ft of warehousing, as well […]
Palletline Announces £6M Investment
Palletline has announced one of its most ambitious investment programmes to date, which will see the pallet network spending around £6 million on its network, as well as new properties and innovative technologies. The announcement follows the company’s successful performance in 2021 that saw a 19.4% increase in turnover and a new milestone of five […]
Volvo Announces Tests of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks
Volvo Trucks has announced the roll out of customer tests for its hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks. Taking place in 2025, the pilot phase will involve selected customers from Northern Europe, who will be able to test the vehicles on public roads from 2025, using green hydrogen from renewable sources which will be provided at […]
