Bigger Fines for Truck Drivers Is Not a Solution
Increasing the fines on illegal truck parking in Kent is not a solution, suggests Freights Transport Association (FTA). The logistics organisation says that offering adequate clean and secure parking facilities for hard-working truck drivers is the only way in which this issue will get solved. Ashford Borough Council received approval from the Department for Transport […]
Pharma Ocean Freight Program to Be Introduced at TCL Forum
A global and fully integrated Pharma Ocean Freight program called ‘Poseidon’ will be presented at the 17th IQPC Temperature Controlled Logistics Conference in London on the 1st of February. The purpose of this sea-freight model is to better ensure the safe and secure transportation of health-giving and life-saving pharmaceutical products. “Poseidon has been conceived to […]
ALBUM Conference Changes Its Date and Location
Scotland’s largest independent bus operator, McGill’s, will be hosting the 2018 edition of the annual ALBUM conference between the 14th and 16th of May. The new venue was confirmed to be Marriot Hotel, in Glasgow city centre, after the originally booked hotel at Cameron House, Loch Lomond experienced a fire related incident. The theme for […]
LS telcom UK Carried out a Railway Research
The Rail Safety and Standards Board, on behalf of the Future Communications and Positioning Systems Advisory Group, has authorised a research project carried out by LS telcom UK. The focus of it was to support the British railway in its path to improve digital connectivity for customers. What the research report proposes is a three […]
First Bus and Future Platforms Work Together
First Bus has chosen Future Platforms as its partner to improve the overall passenger experience by developing a mobile service for its customers. The award-winning agency has a vast experience in supplying enterprise apps and web solutions, and together with First Bus will create a strategy that will help the company gain crucial insight about […]
Downton Increases Its Warehouse Capacity
Downton, one of UK’s leading independently owned logistics firms, has acquired a new warehouse space as part of its development in Sharpness. The company will be able now to maximise storage capacity and streamline preparation of outbound loads. The firm benefited from the help of Jungheinrich UK, a leading international company in the material handling […]
TerraClean offers training on DPF
TerraClean, which is part of Randstad Ltd, held a series of one-day training courses on the growing opportunities of Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) in more than 100 garages. The sessions were hosted by the TerraClean specialist Gary Wood, and aimed to give assistance to independent garages on the effective diagnosis of DPF/EGR related problems and […]
IMHX Welcomes Artificial Intelligence and Automation
The International Materials Handling Exhibition that will take place in 2019 has agreed to reflect on the role that artificial intelligence, automation, and robotics has within the modern supply chain. The logistics sector is looking into all forms of technology, including automation, AI, and robotics, so that it provides the best services using the best […]
Larne-Cairnryan Is P&O Ferries’ Highest Traffic Route
Larne-Cairnryan is P&O Ferries’ service with the highest volume of freight traffic in six years in 2017. P&O Ferries, one of UK’s largest ferry operators, offers the shortest and most frequent crossings between Northern Ireland and mainland Britain. In 2017 it carried 210,533 lorries and trailers on its ships, a figure that represents a 1.3% […]
Gov’s Delays Will Affect the Supply Chain After Brexit
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) advises the Government to publish the results of its Migration Advisory Committee (MAC)’s recommendations on the future of EU workers in the UK’s logistics industry. Failing to do so might lead to catastrophic effects on the country’s supply chain and its ability to trade successfully. James Hookham, deputy CEO of […]
The Severn Tolls Have Come to an End
Today marks the day that the two Severn Bridges on the M4 and M48 become the responsibility of the Government owned body, Highways England. The Freight Transport Association (FTA) however, urges them to confirm the date by which the tolls will be removed so that a vital boost to the economies of South Wales and […]
TyreSafe has announced its annual TyreSafe Awards
TyreSafe encourages businesses to book Thursday, the 12th of July off as it is the confirmed date for its annual Tyre Safety Month Briefing and TyreSafe Awards 2018. Both events will take place at the Belfry Hotel & Resort in Wishaw, West Midlands. The Briefing will welcome guest speakers and will provide activities affecting tyre […]
IAAF & FIGIEFA happy with proposal on Type-Approval
The proposed EU legislation on Vehicle Type-Approval Regulation has welcomed the idea of provisions on the OBD connector and access to RMI. This has the potential of a massive step forward for the aftermarket regarding access to in-vehicle data. COREPER, EU Council’s main preparatory body admitted that there is a need for the independent automotive […]
Can a low-carbon jet fuel be the future of aviation?
Scientists are looking into revolutionising the future of aviation by creating cutting-edge jet fuel with microbes that transform carbon to ethanol. The ethanol will then be converted into a low-carbon and environmentally friendlier aviation fuel. The leader of this charge is LanzaTech that plans to supply Virgin Atlantic with its fuel if the test flight […]
McCue teaches you how to make your facility work smarter and harder
McCue Corporation UK has decided to share with you how to make your facility work smarter and harder. Here are the 5 secrets to save your company money in 2018: 1. Safety means high production An accident at the workplace means more time taken on resolving the problem and not delivering. It also causes financial […]
DCH has been awarded the Van Excellence accreditation
DCH, the leading south west housing provider, has just been awarded by the Freight Transport Association the ‘Van Excellence’ accreditation for its constant commitment to deliver safer, more efficient and sustainable van operations. The Van Excellence scheme aims to promote the highest standards when it comes to van operation and driving, and wants to turn […]