Herefordshire haulier intros employee ownership trust
A Herefordshire haulier which has been operating for more than 100 years has put its staff in the driving seat by introducing an employee ownership trust. Family-owned logistics specialists, Burgoynes (Lyonshall) Ltd, which has been operating out of Lyonshall, Herefordshire since 1909, has introduced the ownership trust to secure the firm’s future. Burgoynes (Lyonshall) Ltd […]
P&O joins with Finnlines to 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 […]
RHA focuses on tackling key industry priorities
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is to focus its resources on a number of newly defined priority areas to help better support its members and the wider sector. The priority areas it has identified are: skills; driver facilities; environment; international; costs and regulation; and infrastructure. The RHA has also set a number of policy goals […]
EV Cargo to purchase stake in Cargo Services
Hong Kong-based Cargo Services Group and JL Enterprises Holdings are planning to sell their stakes in EV Cargo Holdings, which owns EV Cargo UK. Supply chain services provider Cargo Services and family-run freight forwarding and logistics firm JL Enterprises have confirmed they plan to divest their entire investment in EV Cargo Holdings, which is also […]
Bridgestone commercial tyres save CO2
Bridgestone has stated its strongest-ever case for the fuel saving and CO2 reducing capabilities of its Duravis and Ecopia tyres, after completing a four-month academic study with Coventry University in response to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. With increasing economic demands being placed on its commercial fleet partners, Bridgestone contacted the Warwickshire university with an invitation […]
Kinaxia Logistics makes key appointments
Kinaxia Logistics has strengthened its senior management team with a series of key appointments as part of major growth plans. The appointments follow a major restructuring which has seen the company create three divisions – Distribution, Primary and Logistics & Fulfilment, in a move aimed at improving efficiency and introducing standardised operational processes across the […]
Louisa Hosegood joins Board of Logistics UK
Louisa Hosegood, Strategy and Transformation Director for Bis Henderson Group, has been appointed to the Board of Logistics UK, the largest business group representing the logistics sector in the UK. Louisa joins the Board as the industry faces the many challenges of a post-pandemic recovery. As Strategy and Transformation Director for Bis Henderson Group, Louisa […]
European Commission CO2 targets revealed
The European Commission has published its proposals for future CO2 standards for trucks and buses over the next two decades. The key proposals are that CO2 emissions would reduce on average compared to 2019 levels by: • 45% from 1 January 2030 • 65% from 1 January 2035 • 90% from 1 January 2040 onwards […]
Women aged 20-29 achieve HGV pass rates
New research from Pallet-Track has revealed that young women are in top gear when it comes to passing HGV tests, with female drivers aged 20-29 gaining the highest pass rates. The pallet network’s analysis of Department for Transport (DfT) data shows that women in this age category have gained the highest Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) […]
Bartrums adds Fruehauf trailers to fleet
Bartrums has added three more Fruehauf stepframe bathtub tipping trailers to its fleet to boost its UK-wide malt barley haulage operation. The order strengthens the East Anglian company’s relationship with Fruehauf with which it has been dealing for more than a decade. The 70 cubic yard capacity bathtubs join a fleet of 170 trucks and […]
CLdN launches new freight services on North Sea routes
Road, rail and sea logistics specialist CLdN is increasing capacity for freight on its North Sea routes to and from eastern England. The additional capacity will be provided by the charter of the M/V Tundraland, a modern ro-ro vessel with a cargo capacity of 2,800 lane metres. The vessel has been introduced into the CLdN […]
AS Taylor boosts cash flow with new TMS
Independent haulier AS Taylor Transport is improving cash flow after switching to a new transport management system (TMS). The company, which is based near Burton-on-Trent, specialises in long and wide loads for boat transport and general haulage and offers workshop services to other HGV operators. AS Taylor has recently upgraded its TMS from the Stirling […]
XPO to trial 26 & 44 tonne battery EV’s
XPO is set to trial 26-tonne and 44-tonne battery electric vehicles (BEV) within its network operations during 2023 in partnership with a number of its customers, the company said this week. The company has also announced a key step in converting its company-owned cars to fully electric vehicles (EVs) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) […]
DSV launches UK healthcare centre of excellence
DSV UK has consolidated its logistics healthcare expertise into a centre of excellence located in Bristol. The dedicated healthcare team will offer healthcare logistics within the UK as well as supply chain solutions and healthcare logistics catalogue services to the pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostics markets. “The introduction of a UK healthcare centre of excellence […]
Brakes trials zero-emission HGVs with Frigoblock
Food service provider Brakes is testing the performance of two new Frigoblock-refrigerated electric multi-temperature HGVs. The trial is monitoring the performance of a 19 tonne Electra truck, fitted with the EK25 Frigoblok and a 19 tonne DAF LF, fitted with Frigoblok FK2 refrigeration unit, as they make deliveries to Brakes’ customers. The pilot involving the […]
Pallet network support Air Ambulance Charity
Wolverhampton-based logistics network Pallet-Track has pledged to raise money for one of the UK’s vital emergency services, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. Operating in the region of Pallet-Track’s 267,000 sq. ft hub in Millfields Road, the pallet network hopes their fundraising can make a real difference to the local community and surrounding counties. The charity was […]
Fleet Operations raises £20,000 for charity
A fleet management specialist has smashed its 20th anniversary fundraising target after raising £20,000 for 20 charities. Employees at Fleet Operations, one of the UK’s longest standing independent fleet and mobility management specialists, pulled out all the stops and took part in a variety of events throughout 2022 to help hit their goal. “As part […]
Bullet Express opens Airport Logistics and Training Centre
Logistics, distribution and storage firm Bullet Express is set to open a new, 44,000sq ft Airport Logistics and Training Centre at Westway Park, next to Glasgow Airport. The company said the development would be underpinned by storage and value-added contracts from several brand names in the retail and manufacturing sectors. The move follows the launch […]
Sky electrifies with new Mercedes-Benz eVito
Media and entertainment giant Sky has purchased 11 new Mercedes-Benz eVito electric panel vans as part of its drive to go net zero carbon by 2030. Sky opted for the latest eVito van, which has a 66kWH battery with rapid DC charging and a 162-mile range. The vans will be used by engineers to service […]
Nicholls Transport delivers record GHG savings
Sittingbourne-based Nicholls Transport has cut its greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by almost 200% in just three months by running an LNG-powered fleet featuring the 44-tonne Iveco Stralis. The Kent family firm provides bespoke distribution and haulage services across the UK, Northern France, Belgium and Holland and has a client base including many blue chip companies. […]
Webfleet showcases innovative solutions at the CV Show
The latest developments in connected fleet management – helping businesses navigate some of the biggest fleet challenges of 2023 – will be showcased by Webfleet at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show (CV Show). Truck and van fleets will discover how they can improve operational efficiencies and risk management processes to control costs, while also being […]
Menzies wins five-year deal with Weber
Menzies Distribution has won a five-year contract with Weber, the UK arm of building materials giant Saint-Gobain. Menzies began managing the company’s UK deliveries, including pallets and full loads, from its manufacturing sites to domestic customers at the beginning of this year. “This is a huge achievement and an important contract with a global leader […]
G.S. Davies & Son rewards drivers with Volvo
Family-run G.S. Davies & Son has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH Globetrotter 6×2 tractor unit, fitted with Volvo’s Drive++ package to enhance the in-cab working environment for its hard-working drivers. Supplied by Mark Lingard, Customer Solutions Manager at Thomas Hardie Commercials, the new FH will be used to distribute chilled and ambient food […]
XPO launches Eurotunnel rail service with Schneider
XPO and its strategic partner Schneider Electric have deployed a road-rail-ferry freight solution between France and the UK to drive down carbon emissions by almost half. The bespoke solution involves moving parts and components on round-trip runs between Schneider’s warehouse in Mions, France and its Telford production plant. Containers of freight are first moved by […]
Connected EVs save 15 tonnes of CO2 per vehicle
Data from Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, reveals that European fleets using EVs have cut their carbon emissions by more than 15 tonnes of CO2 per vehicle, per year. This saving equates to a fuel saving of 5,665 litres. Webfleet published this information in the first instalment of Electrifying Data, a series of […]
Darcica Logistics turns electric in Oxford
Palletways member Darcica Logistics has taken delivery of its first fully electric 3.5-tonne truck, allowing it to offer zero-emission deliveries and collections in Oxford. With the city’s zero emission zone (ZEZ) set to expand, the Bicester-based business said its Maxus Luton edeliver 9, with a 900kg tail-lift, is the first EV in Oxfordshire to deliver […]
KBC Logistics orders 51 Krone trailers
Container logistics specialist KBC is taking delivery of 51 Box Liner FS10 skeletal trailers from Krone, growing its overall KBC/Krone fleet to 160. The FS10 has a flat chassis configuration with a sliding bogie for carrying 20ft, 30ft, 40ft and 45ft containers. Features include fold-out and retractable container locks as well as extendable under-run protection. […]
DHL Supply Chain invests in new trailers
DHL Supply Chain has added 32 new temperature-controlled trailers to its Burton’s Biscuits fleet, each fitted with Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 units. The new units were specified by DHL and will support its GoGreen plan with fuel and energy savings and increase the efficiency of the Burton’s Biscuits operation. “We are committed to continually […]
Fleet software reduces unplanned vehicle downtime
Six out of 10 businesses have announced that using fleet management software helps them to reduce unplanned vehicle downtime, FleetCheck is reporting. Peter Golding, managing director, explained that research the company had undertaken among users of its products shows that cutting downtime is considered a key benefit. “Unplanned vehicle off road (VOR) rates are a […]
GXO Logistics extends partnership with Groupe SEB
GXO Logistics has extended its partnership with French domestic appliance manufacturer Groupe SEB in a deal which will also see it offer additional warehouse space in the UK. Groupe SEB’s appliances and cookware are sold through multi-format retailing in more than 150 countries. “We’re excited to extend our longstanding partnership with Groupe SEB as they […]
How can you drive efficiency & accuracy, and save time?
If you work in supply chain logistics, then making sure your deliveries arrive on time and in full will be key to your success. It’s a key metric that should be placed near the top of the list in terms of importance. Yet despite having such an influential role in the long-term success (or failure) […]
GCRE outlines next phase of rail centre investment
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) has outlined the next phase of its plans to bring in private sector investment. When it opens in 2025, GCRE will be a facility providing research, testing and certification of rolling stock, infrastructure and new technologies which it is said will fill a strategic gap not just in […]
Enerveo and Rivus work on EV expansion project
Multi-disciplinary modern contracting business, Enerveo has announced its latest partnership with award-winning fleet manager Rivus, as both organisations drive to net zero through the installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure. The investment made by Rivus has seen Enerveo install 100 EV charging points across 20 Rivus nationwide garages by January 2023. A further 10 key […]
Volvo LNG help Arla Foods reduce carbon emissions
Arla Foods has taken delivery of seven new Volvo FM LNG 6×2 tractor units to help the business meet its targets to reduce the CO2 emissions of its operation by 2030. The UK’s biggest dairy cooperative currently views bio-LNG (liquified natural gas) as the best option to improve the sustainability of its commercial vehicle fleet […]
Wincanton extends partnership with DFS
Wincanton has been awarded another three-year contract with furniture retailer DFS Group. The deal sees Wincanton provide home fulfilment services across the UK. Moreover, it builds on Wincanton’s existing three-year partnership with DFS to provide a white glove two-person premium home delivery service for its Dwell furniture brand. “This contract is testament to the important […]
Croydon haulier achieves ninth FORS Gold award
A Croydon logistics firm is starting 2023 in pole position after achieving the industry’s coveted Gold standard Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) award for the ninth year in a row. ELB Partners has renewed its commitment to vehicle safety and environmental best practice by retaining the sector’s top accolade, after undergoing a comprehensive audit of […]