DX invests £3m in EVs for IKEA partnership
Parcel delivery company DX Group has invested another £3m to boost its fleet of electric vans for exclusive use in its delivery and logistics partnership with IKEA. The funding, which will see 53 new electric vans added to the fleet, is the group’s second major round of funding in electric vehicles for its IKEA contract. […]
Janssen buys Maltacourt in UK expansion drive
Dutch multinational Janssen Group is continuing its drive into the UK market with the acquisition of Maltacourt Global Logistics. This is Janssen’s second acquisition in the UK logistics sector this year, following its takeover of Norman Global Logistics in March. Announcing the deal, Janssen Group described freight forwarding firm Maltacourt as a “highly respected and […]
Generation Logistics wins more government funding
The Generation Logistics campaign, which aims to improve recruitment and retention in the logistics workforce, has won another year of government funding. The £300,000 of DfT funding – down 13% from last year’s £345,000 award – will be used to focus largely on raising the profile of logistics in schools and colleges, by supporting educators […]
SSE to trial van from First Hydrogen
SSE is to be the first utility to trial a hydrogen-powered vehicle from First Hydrogen – and put it to the test in real-life fleet operations. The vehicle, based at an SSE site in Aberdeen located next to a hydrogen fuel station, will be deployed with SSE engineers, enabling the company to experience refuelling times […]
DMN Logistics acquires JLL Vehicle Distribution
DMN Logistics has completed the acquisition of JLL Vehicle Distribution to boost its EV and transported vehicle logistics operation as it focusses on business growth and expansion in 2023. Alvechurch-based JLL Vehicle Distribution, established as a father and son business in 2010, offers boutique and EV transport operations for Inchcape, Autorola, Audi as well as […]
Zenobē & National Express 1st sustainable shuttle service
Electric vehicle (EV) fleet and battery storage specialist Zenobē has partnered with National Express to deliver the first sustainable shuttle bus service to Glastonbury, putting the wheels in motion for the decarbonisation of mass passenger transport to and from large-scale events. Zenobē will provide National Express, the UK’s leading public transport operator, with eight electric […]
Recycling right way to drive efficiency & cut costs
RCP – With 75% of warehouse and logistics businesses facing pressure from customers to improve the sustainability of their operations, there’s never been a better time to invest in waste management systems. Despite 80% of businesses in the sector having goals and targets in place to support environmental programmes, after talking to many leaders in […]
IAM RoadSmart launches new campaign
As the UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart is launching a campaign, in alliance with organisations across the industry, to make the roads safer for motorcyclists and ensure they are consistently recognised as vulnerable road users. A statement from CEO at IAM RoadSmart, Antony Kildare: In some respects, the outlook for motorcycling in the […]
Port of Tilbury launches recruitment drive
The Port of Tilbury is looking to fill 30 new jobs and ten warehouse and logistics apprenticeships as it continues to expand its business. The 30 new skilled jobs include warehouse operatives, warehouse co-ordinators and gatehouse administrators. The port is promising competitive salaries, attractive benefits and a career in a growing industry. The business is […]
Snetterton-based Foulger Transport join Palletforce
Foulger Transport has quit Palletways to become the seventh Kinaxia subsidiary to join Palletforce – following in the footsteps of Lambert Brothers, Panic Transport, William Kirk, N C Cammack, Maiden’s of Telford and Bay Freight. Palletforce has also announced this week that Sprint Xpress, another East Anglian haulier, has joined its network, having defected from […]
DPD to launch new EcoLab to cut carbon emissions
DPD is looking to cut carbon emissions in transport, delivery and buildings with the help of its first EcoLab, which will work with innovative companies with sustainable solutions. The parcels giant is partnering with innovation specialist L Marks in the EcoLab. The two companies are calling for applications from candidates wishing to participate in the […]
Fenton Packaging Solutions buyout complete
Leeds-based Fenton Packaging Solutions has been sold by way of a Management Buyout (MBO). Ownership of the company has passed from former Managing Director Bob Clarke to: Sales Development Director Chris Warren; Supply Chain Director David Wilson; and Finance Director Sharon Dakin – who are now joint managing partners. “Over the last 18 months, Bob […]
HGV levy to start again on 1 August
The HGV levy, abandoned at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, is to be reintroduced from 1 August with a new emphasis on emissions, weight and time spent in the UK. The department for transport (DfT) said vehicles of 12 tonnes or more driving on motorways or A roads must pay the levy. The amount […]
Yusen Logistics and Howdens joinery get makeover
Yusen Logistics has changed the vinyl wrapping on 58 of its truck cabs to a striking black livery to reflect its distribution contract with Howdens Joinery Group. Hexagon Leasing, which supplied the Renault D Range 18-tonners and T480 6×2 tractor units, worked with graphics specialist RGVA to complete the project and wrap most of the […]
EFS Global acquires 23rd business ILS Holdings
EFS Global is back on the acquisition trail having snapped up its 23rd business since 2015 with the addition of East Sussex-based ILS Holdings. The deal meant EFS acquired the holding company’s two subsidiaries, Sussex Pallet Services and Independent Logistic Solutions, which is a freight collection and delivery service that operates throughout Europe. It also […]
MP praises HGV training firm GO-LGV
A local MP has praised a Gosport-based HGV training provider for simplifying the process for candidates to obtain their Class 1 licence. Caroline Dinenage said GO-LGV was helping to bolster the workforce amid a shortfall in professional drivers, after she visited its premises to learn more about how it was encouraging people into the industry. […]
Speakers announced for Zemo 20:Zero conference
Zemo Partnership’s 20th Anniversary Conference and celebration reception Zemo 20:Zero takes place on Thursday 15 June at City Hall, London. Supported by the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, the event – called Zemo 20:Zero – has also been scheduled to coincide with national Clean Air Day 2023. It will review progress so far on the […]
DP World to reward customers that switch from road to rail
DP World is to directly incentivise customers to move their imported goods off the road and onto rail in a major new initiative, as part of its ambition to be the most sustainable logistics business in the UK. The company’s Modal Shift Programme is designed to increase the attractiveness of intermodal rail for customers through […]
Allstar improves fleet charging network with InstaVolt
Fuel payment firm Allstar has added charge point provider InstaVolt to its EV charging network, taking the Allstar network to over 11,000 charge points across more than 4,000 locations. InstaVolt operates over 1,000 public charging point and is aiming for a total of 10,000 rapid EV chargers by 2030. The company brings more than 500 […]
XPO offers additional paid leave for UK & Ireland
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable transport and logistics solutions in Europe, now offers 10 days of additional paid leave for UK and Ireland colleagues while they or their partners undergo fertility treatment. This applies equally to anyone in any relationship. The policy of paid leave is part of the commitment XPO made […]
Pallet-Track’s charity golf day raises over £6k
Over 50 golfers teed off for a great cause and raised £6,360 for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity at Wolverhampton logistics firm Pallet-Track’s annual golf day. The 17th staging of the event took place at Morley Hayes Golf Club in Derbyshire and featured 52 golfers from 14 teams, made up of colleagues from Pallet-Track’s headquarters, its network […]
Bridgestone makes investment in retread tyre range
Bridgestone’s commitment to its retread tyre offering has been emphatically underlined with a multi-million-pound upgrade of its range, which will further expand its manufacturing processes and lead to more ‘hot’ products being produced than ever before from its Lincolnshire factory. Under the new ‘Bandag Hotread’ name, Bridgestone’s retread solutions will become some of the most […]
First all-electric coach arrives in West Midlands
A West Midlands bus and coach operator is leading the drive to zero emissions after investing in the region’s first all-electric coach. Solihull-based LandFlight Travel Services is taking green travel up a gear following delivery of the new 50-seater Yutong TCe12 coach, which is now in service on daily commuter routes for corporate clients. The revolutionary […]
Preston-based FDC invests in Scania fleet
Preston-based haulage and logistics operator FDC Holdings has marked the conclusion of its 25th anniversary celebrations with investment in two new Scania tractor units and ten new trailers. The £600,000 investment brings the £25m-turnover firm’s fleet to 70 vehicles and 100 trailers, which are emblazoned with the firm’s anniversary logo. “It’s taken a huge amount […]
Radius to help businesses transition to electric vehicles
Radius, the global mobility and connectivity leader headquartered in Crewe, has announced a £10 million investment into its EV division, Radius Charge. The multi-million investment comes as Radius recently acquired two EV solutions companies, EV Charging Solutions and EV Back Office and is nearing the completion of its new technology hub in Crewe. The funds […]
CILT(UK) announces its annual conference agenda
CILT (UK) is pleased to announce the entire programme for its annual conference, titled ‘Future Capabilities,’ as well as this year’s Next Generation Conference Chair. The conference will take place on June 8th at Coombe Abbey in Coventry. This year’s conference, themed ‘Future Capabilities’ will feature speakers discussing the skills and competencies required to thrive […]
Fluent Commerce appoints new VP of Engineering
Fluent Commerce has announced the appointment of Wendy Zveglic as its new VP of Engineering. Wendy brings with her extensive experience from her previous role at Salesforce where she was Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering responsible for delivering the company’s Marketing Technology solutions for various sectors. As VP of Engineering at Fluent Commerce, Wendy will be […]
Wren Kitchens praises the Truckfile drive app
Wren Kitchens saw a massive increase in defect reporting – and a corresponding improvement in the speed of fault rectification – as a result of using the Truckfile Driver App. Wren, based in Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire, has been using Truckfile since 2021. Latest figures show that following an initial leap in recording efficiency, gains have […]
Chivas Brothers announces Scotland’s first electric HGV
Chivas Brothers, one of Scotland’s leading Scotch whisky producers and makers of Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet, has announced the delivery into service of Scotland’s first on-road all-electric tractor unit in partnership with electromobility market leader Volvo Trucks. The truck is a Volvo FM Electric 6×2 tractor unit pulling a tri-axle box van trailer and […]
Lidl announces 1500 warehouse jobs
Lidl GB has announced that it is recruiting over 1,500 warehouse colleagues across its existing regional distribution centre network, while confirming plans to build a new RDC on a 35-acre site in Gildersome, Leeds. The plans submitted to Leeds City Council for a 54,000m2 build represent a significant investment. The discounter estimates this new RDC […]
Bramble Energy gets £12 million funding
Bramble Energy has joined forces with Equipmake, Aeristech and the University of Bath to develop a new hydrogen double-deck bus integrating Bramble’s printed circuit board fuel cell (PCBFCTM) technology. Bramble Energy is the lead partner of the Hydrogen Electric Integrated Drivetrain Initiative (HEIDI) which has received £6.3m funding from the Advance Propulsion Centre as part […]
Volvo Trucks Tests Hydrogen-powered Trucks
Volvo Trucks tests hydrogen-powered electric trucks on public roads for the first time. The tests have been conducted above the Arctic Circle in the north of Sweden – in an extremely cold climate. Last year, Volvo Trucks showcased its fuel cell electric trucks for the first time. These zero exhaust emission trucks use hydrogen to […]
Michael Leeson joins Whistl Fulfilment
Whistl, the UK’s leading logistics specialists in e-fulfilment, mail and parcels has appointed Michael Leeson as Regional Director (South) for its Whistl Fulfilment division. Michael joins the company from Monsoon Accessorize, where he spent 15 years, most recently as Logistics Director. He has also spent five years working at Clipper Logistics in various managerial roles. […]
Centre for green hydrogen innovation launched
Heriot-Watt University has teamed up with hydrogen technologies experts Logan Energy and PlusZero to launch a new centre for green hydrogen innovation and product development. The consortium will collaborate on various hydrogen-related research and industry projects, such as clean-power generators, state-of-the-art refuelling infrastructure, and energy systems for heavy industry. “Working hand-in-hand with business is at […]
Pallet-Track delivers road safety training
Pallet-Track and the Road Haulage Association (RHA) have teamed up to create a road safety training initiative aimed at increasing staff awareness of the problems faced by HGV drivers both on the road and on site. The training programme was launched to coincide with World Day for Safety and Health at Work and involved an […]
Novuna to open EV charging forecourt
Fleet leasing provider Novuna Vehicle Solutions is planning to open an electric vehicle (EV) charging forecourt for cars and vans – a first for the UK’s contract hire and leasing industry. Novuna Vehicle Solutions manages over 140,000 vehicles across the UK and Europe, ranging from cars and vans to HGVs and specialised assets. It has […]