Last Spaces for Logistics UK’s Fleet Engineer Conference
With limited spaces remaining for Logistics UK’s Fleet Engineer Conference 2022, the business group is encouraging delegates to book – or complete existing bookings – now to avoid disappointment. Taking place at the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire on 23 June 2022, the conference will prove to be an unmissable event for anyone with responsibility […]
Leadership Critical to Transport Management Success
Why is it that some companies excel at transportation management and others don’t? Is it the choice of strategies, practices or even technologies? Or is transportation management value a self-fulfilling prophecy? Descartes recently conducted its 6th Annual Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey on strategies, tactics and technology and how business leadership’s perception of transportation’s importance […]
Hydrogen Adoption Is Lagging Too Far Behind Electricity
The adoption of hydrogen as a source of fuel for net zero road transport is “lagging way too far behind electricity,” FleetCheck is warning. The fleet management software company says that visible signs of progress are almost non-existent and that Government strategy appears to be drifting. Peter Golding, managing director, said: “The Government’s hydrogen strategy, […]
Renault Is Able to Connect Its Vehicles via Geotab
Renault and Geotab, the specialist in connecting CVs to the cloud, have announced their partnership that is due to combine vehicle telematics capabilities with Renault’s fleet management platform. This would provide a single point of access for van operators to help them make informed decisions and provide connectivity for fleets of any size. Customers can choose […]
NWF Group Delivers Record Year Despite Fuel Prices
Despite operating in a volatile market at the moment, fuel, food and feeds specialist NWF Group announced a record year and a materially stronger performance than had been expected at the start of the financial year. The UK distributor said there had been “outstanding performance” within its fuel division for the year ending 31 May […]
CILT & Logistics UK Launch Generation Logistics Campaign
The logistics industry has taken a decisive step to address the industry’s long-term recruitment and staff retention issues with the launch of a major new awareness and recruitment campaign, Generation Logistics. Co-ordinated by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and Logistics UK, in partnership with the Department for Transport, the campaign has already […]
Future of Freight Plan Is a Positive Step Forward
Speaking on the Future of Freight plan published by the government, Michelle Gardner, Head of Public Policy at Logistics UK comments: “The publication of the Future of Freight plan is a positive step forward for industry; it reaffirms government’s vital support of one of the largest sectors of the UK economy and helps to provide […]
Self-Driving Vehicles to Hit the UK’s Roads
Following the launch of a £40 million funding competition, self-driving vehicles, including vans, buses and shuttles could soon hit the UK’s roads. Aiming to kick-start commercial self-driving services, the ‘Commercialising Connected and Automated Mobility’ competition will provide grants to help roll out commercial use self-driving vehicles across the UK from 2025. The initiative, which was […]
Logistics UK’s Transport Manager Conferences Back for 2022
Logistics UK’s ever-popular Transport Manager conferences, sponsored by Brigade Electronics, will return in autumn 2022 with live events at 10 venues around the UK. The conferences, which in past years have attracted over 1,600 delegates, highlight key issues for anyone involved in running vehicle fleets, providing all the latest information and guidance on industry legislation […]
Evri (formerly Hermes) Appoints Chief Product Officer
Evri (formerly Hermes), the leading consumer delivery specialist, has appointed a Chief Product Officer as part of its continuing investment in product development, customer experience and digital innovation. Joe Tarragano will join the Evri executive committee bringing with him over 25 years of digital experience at organisations including eBay, Dun & Bradstreet and Thomson Reuters. […]
Partnership to Help Navigate Supply Chain Complexity
Infor, the industry cloud company, has announced that it has entered into a technology partnership with Everstream Analytics, the global supply chain insights and risk analytics company, to help organisations better anticipate and navigate supply chain risks and disruptions. Through the partnership, Infor will integrate Everstream’s end-to-end supply chain risk assessment and monitoring data with its […]
Clarksons Port Services Appoints Business Development
Customs clearance solutions specialists Clarksons Port Services (CPS), has appointed Graham Cross as business development manager in a newly-created role as its Customs and Freight team continues to grow. Following more than 40 years within the freight forwarding and logistics industry, working for both large and small organisations, Graham set up his own business in […]
Digital Freight Comments on Supply Chain Levy
Digital freight matching platform specialist Zeus Labs has reacted to the Transport Select Committee (TSC)’s proposals that the logistics sector solves the UK’s HGV driver shortage crisis and upgrades rest facilities within two years or face a new Government supply chain levy. Chief Operating Officer Alistair Lindsay believes the proposed tax on the haulage services […]
Logistics UK Urges Truss to Make Northern Ireland Protocol Work
Business group Logistics UK has reiterated its call for the UK government to make the Northern Ireland (NI) Protocol work effectively to protect the country’s supply chain and the livelihoods of those that it supports. Talking after a meeting with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss MP held at Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland, the organisation’s NI […]
Bridgestone Launches Its Fleetcare Solution
Bridgestone, a global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, launches Fleetcare, an integrated tyre and fleet management solution designed to fast forward business for fleets. An evolution of Bridgestone’s Total Tyre Care, Fleetcare combines Bridgestone’s best-in-class tyre range and tyre management solutions with fleet management solutions from Webfleet, Europe’s number one telematics solution for […]
Primark New 40-Strong Trailer Fleet Hits the Road
When its previous 3PL partnership came to an end, leading international retailer, Primark, faced the challenge of specifying, procuring, and commissioning an all-new fleet of tractors and trailers on the road within just a few months to maintain the efficiency of its supply chain – and Tiger Trailers rose to this challenge in partnership with […]
Hexagon Leasing Appoints New CEO
Hexagon Leasing has hired the former Commercial Director of Motus Commercials, Alan Ellison as its new CEO. Ellison, who begins his role this week, previously held the position of Commercial Director at Motus for five years and spent 12 years at DAF Trucks in various senior roles. He also holds an MBA from Warwick Business School. […]
Tructyre on the Right Road for Continued Growth
As the country emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic, Tructyre’s Leadership Team update us on the challenges the business has faced over the last couple of years, and how it has remained focused on its development plans despite continually adapting ways of working to ensure continuity of service 24/7, 365 days of the year. Managing Director, […]
Coventry University Develop Skills Hub for Electric Revolution
Coventry University will look to play a pivotal role in driving UK electrification by developing a national skills hub aimed at supporting specialist training, after winning £1million in funding. The national skills hub, aimed at supporting the Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD) community, is set to be led and developed by Coventry University. It […]
Whistl Begins Electric Vehicle Rollout
Whistl, the UK’s leading logistics specialists in e-fulfilment, mail and parcels has begun the rollout of electric vehicles within its fleet following a strategic review of its future transport needs. The company has established a strategy to transition its van fleet to electric power, whilst practically meeting operational needs, cost effectively. The strategy covers both […]
Joloda Hydraroll Helps Georgi Handling Maximise Handling
Joloda Hydraroll, experts in material handling for loading and unloading processes, has partnered with Georgi Handling, a specialist in air cargo logistics, to install an air cargo material handling system in its new goods processing warehouse. The overall aim of the project was to make transferring cargo and freight in and out of trucks more […]
Significant Customer Donation to Whistl Ukrainian Appeal
Employees from Whistl, the UK’s leading logistics specialists in e-fulfilment, mail and parcels began an internal appeal in late February for items that could be sent to Ukraine to help with the humanitarian crisis developing within the country. Since the launch, sites from across the Whistl Group have collated pallet loads of items and sent them to […]
Logistics UK Comments : Funding Self-Driving Services
Following government’s announcement regarding funding for self-driving services, Michelle Gardner, Acting Deputy Director – Public Policy at Logistics UK, comments: “The £40 million government competition funding will help accelerate emerging technologies and with possible self-driving vehicles including those that move containers at shipping ports, as well as delivery vehicles, this is a welcome step forward. […]
New AFP Map Shows Demand for Fleet Kerbside Charging
A new national map that shows – for the first time – where UK businesses need kerbside charging close to the homes of company van drivers has been unveiled by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). The map shows where drivers employed by AFP member companies need kerbside charging in order to adopt an electric […]
Transport Company Optibus Closes Series D Funding
Optibus, the end-to-end software platform for public transportation planning and operations, announced that it has closed $100 million in Series D funding, with investments from new and existing investors Insight Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, Verizon Ventures, Pitango First & Pitango Growth, Tencent, SOMV Momentum, and others. This latest round of financing brings Optibus’ total funding […]
VUE Launch Low Bridge Alerting System at CV Show
For the second year running, Salford based Video Telematics company VUE Group will be launching an exciting new bridge alerting system at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham. On Stand 5B73 the team will be on hand to answer any questions about the Low Bridge Alerting System; a brand-new technology that helps fleets avoid a common […]
Whistl Announce £12 Million Fleet Investment
Whistl, the UK’s leading logistics specialists in e-fulfilment, mail and parcels has commenced a £12m investment fleet expansion and renewal programme. Over twelve months the company will update its fleet with Euro VI compliant: I7 Peugeot Boxer 435 Vans; 26 18t and 17 26t ridged trucks; and 126 Renault T-Range Tractor Units In addition, as […]
Zenobē & Airsym : Electrifying Coach Journeys Together
Zenobē, an EV fleet and battery storage specialist, has announced a partnership with Airsym, a transport provider for airlines, airports and ground handling companies, to launch into service a brand-new Yutong TCe12 electric coach. The coach will be used as part of a shuttle service for McClaren Automotive, transporting staff from Woking train station to […]
Logistics UK Announces Van Driver of the Year 2022
Paul Simonds of G4S Cash Solutions has been crowned Logistics UK’s Van Driver of the Year 2022 following a competition day held at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre alongside ITT Hub and the Future Logistics Conference. Mr Simonds fought off tough competition from 10 other finalists, also winning Van Excellence Driver of the Year […]
£200M Zero Emission HGV Funding
Transport Minister Trudy Harrison MP’s announcement at Logistics UK’s Future Logistics Conference of £200 million in government funding to continue its zero-emission HGV trials will help enable the logistics industry’s journey to decarbonisation, according to the business group. However, the right supporting infrastructure, including refuelling networks and sufficient power supply, must be in place for […]
Traffic Management Systems to Save Millions of Tons of CO2
A new study from Juniper Research has predicted that global savings in CO2 emissions from smart traffic management systems will be 205 MMT (Million Metric Tons) by 2027; a growth of 41%, up from just 145.7 MMT in 2022. This significant saving will be equal to almost twice the CO2 emissions arising from UK domestic […]
Woman Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Evri, formerly known as Hermes, the leading consumer delivery company, has made a Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) appointment as part of its commitment to becoming an employer of choice for diverse talent. The new appointment forms part of an ongoing broader employee experience and culture focus that Evri wants to bring forward. […]
FORS Renews Successful Solus FleetCheck Software Deal
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has renewed its solus fleet software arrangement with FleetCheck in a new deal signed this week. The two organisations first began working together in 2019 and the core product created – the FORS Fleet Management System (FORS-FMS) – has been adopted by more than 10% of all FORS operators, […]
Free Electric Shuttle Bus at Warner Studio Tour
Warner Studio Tour London has announced it is switching to a brand-new zero emission, electric bus service. Starting this month, the buses will replace an existing route that operates between the Studio Tour in Leavesden and Watford Junction train station. The move to e-buses means over 264 tonnes of CO2 a year will be saved […]
Seven in Ten Logistics Operators Report Escalating Fuel Costs
71% of UK logistics companies reported an escalation in the cost of transporting goods during Q1 2022 compared to the same period a year ago amid sharp increases in the cost of fuel and other global supply chain pressures. 40% of respondents said that costs had climbed by 25% or more, according to the results […]
Pro-Active Tyre Maintenance Reduces Call-outs
According to Tructyre, pro-active tyre maintenance is at the heart of any good tyre management system and will identify the precise time when life-extending and safety enhancing services should be deployed. Tyre inspections protect the fleet from downtime and poor tyre life, and can reduce vehicle emissions, lessen the chance of wheel damage, and prevent […]
