Greenergy and Octopus Hydrogen start partnership
Octopus Hydrogen and Greenergy Flexigrid have sealed a logistics partnership deal for the collection and delivery of green hydrogen to Octopus Hydrogen customers. Under the partnership mobile refuelling units will be transported by Greenergy to enable delivery, storage and dispensing of green hydrogen on customer sites. “We want to support our customers to achieve their […]
SSO Logistics creates job opportunities
Liverpool-based haulier SSO Logistics has created 16 new jobs since joining Pallet-Track in 2021 and is set to hire another 20 staff this year. The company said that its Pallet-Track membership has enabled it to land a number of new deals by standardising its nationwide corporate service and providing customers with sophisticated delivery tracking. “We […]
Siemens wins solar power contract for UK rail
Siemens Mobility, in association with its partners the University of York and British Solar Renewables, has received two contracts to explore solar energy for powering the UK rail system. Under the first contract, the company will conclude the final stages of technical development to feed solar energy directly to trains. This feasibility study will help […]
Bridgestone receives EcoVadis Platinum ranking
For the second year running, Bridgestone EMIA has been awarded a Platinum rating in its annual EcoVadis sustainability assessment. The award is made in recognition of Bridgestone’s sustainability achievements, with the Platinum status putting Bridgestone EMIA in the top 1% of over 100,000 companies from over 200 industries worldwide. EcoVadis is one of the world’s […]
Thermo King Launches New Solar Panels
Thermo King has expanded its ThermoLite solar panels portfolio, adding to it a more powerful, 110W model designed to provide a sustainable power management solution for reefer units, while reducing their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The new panels collect energy in low light to keep the refrigeration unit’s battery fully charged. This eliminates the […]
Jaama Is Moving Into Its 14th Year of Success
Jaama, the provider of the UK’s most sophisticated and requested vehicle and driver management software system, is moving into its 14th year of business. Jaama’s multi award winning Key2 asset management system is now managing more than 1.2 million vehicles. When talking about its success, Jaama attributes it to leadership consistency and business stability; a […]
AV Dawson Supports Veterans
AV Dawson, a major Middlesbrough logistics company, has signed a pledge to support ex-members of the armed forced to find work in their sector. It has agreed to ensure there is complete fairness and respect in the communities where the personnel live, as well as local job opportunities. It has also pledged to encourage more […]
The NX Group Expects a Busy Period
The NX Group is getting ready for an extra busy period in the run-up to Father’s Day on Sunday, the 17th of June, due to a rise in demand for quality shaving products made by one of its clients – King of Shaves. The British company usually sees a 33% increase in demand before Father’s […]
Increased Capacity on Zeebrugge-Teesport Route
P&O Ferries has announced that it will deploy the 18,000 ton Estraden on the Zeebrugge-Teesport route, significantly raising its capacity by doing so. The Estraden, which has previously been working on Europoort-Teesport, will work in tandem with the 25,000 ton Bore Song to form the fastest and easiest gateway to Scotland for exporters to and […]
Activa Contract Becomes Sole Hammonds Furniture Supply
Activa Contracts has won a sole supply, full outsourcing fleet deal with Hammonds, a family furniture business, which designs, makes and installs furniture for homes from its purpose-built workshop in Leicestershire. In addition, Activa has supplied six diesel Citroen Berlingo vans and has become an extension of Hammonds’ fleet operation with fleet co-ordinator Charlotte Eccles-Gray […]
Dreams Purchases Trailers from Asset Alliance
Asset Alliance Group has received a £2.5 million order to update the UK’s leading bed specialist’s, Dreams, fleet with 25 curtainsiders, 25 box vans and three double deck trailers, all manufactured by Montracon and taking Dreams’ total fleet to 137 assets. “Buying new trailers is a very large financial investment for Dreams, but I knew […]
Tigers Wins Best Logistic Supplier
Supply chain group Tigers has been named the ‘Best Logistics Supplier’ at Avaya’s Annual Suppliers Meeting in Singapore. Launching its eShop across all of its offices worldwide in 2018, the specialist was awarded the accolade for assisting Avaya with its freight forwarding transition. “We began our relationship with Avaya by providing 3PL warehousing and bonded […]
Rachael Burford Visits Cox Automotive
Rachael Burford, professional England rugby player, visited Manheim’s Bruntingthorpe auction centre to meet the all-female team that climbed Mount Kilimanjaro earlier this year to raise more than £23,000 for Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of rugby. The women, who all work for Cox Automotive, presented a cheque for £23,760 to Sarah Webb, Chief Executive Officer […]
IVECO Delivers Eurocargo Trucks to Worldwide Flight Services
IVECO has delivered 12 new 18-tonne Eurocargo trucks to Worldwide Flight Services to spearhead its ground handling operations at Heathrow airport. The trucks’ unrivalled versatility was one of the main reasons of this purchase. “With the stop-start nature of the work we do, our drivers are in and out of the vehicles all the time. […]
HFW Accompanies UK Minister for Shipping on Visit to China
HFW, the global, sector focused law firm, has joined the UK’s Minister for Shipping, Nusrat Ghani MP, on an official visit to the Shanghai headquarters of state owned shipping and logistics company, China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO) to discuss maritime opportunities in the UK. Nick Poynder and Stephen Marais, HFW partners, together with senior manager […]
Activa Contracts Raises Money for Charity
Activa Contracts’ sales and marketing director Lisa Temperton raised more than £3,000 for charity by climbing up and walking on the wings of a biplane as it took to the skies. She was part of a 10-strong ‘Wings of Hope’ team that aims to raise £24,000 for Hope for Tomorrow. The charity’s mission is to […]
United Kingdom Warehousing Association at IMHX
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) will be hosting a trade pavilion at IMHX 2019, taking place at NEC, Birmingham, between the 24th and 27th of September 2019, dedicated to showcasing the range of services offered by third party logistics (3PL) companies. The UKWA Pavilion will provide an opportunity for logistics specialists to promote their […]
P&O Ferrymasters Opens Office in Istanbul
P&O Ferrymasters has announced the opening of its first office in Istanbul, which will expand its pan-European logistics network. By doing so, customers in Western and Eastern Europe will be able to access markets in Central Asia and the Middle East via daily departures to and from Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. […]
Bibby Distribution Secures Autoglass Contract
Due to its 24/7 service and formidable reputation for reliability, Bibby Distribution has secured a new contract with Autoglass, the vehicle glass repair and replacement market leader, and its wholesale division, Laddaw. The company’s mission will be to work through the night, transporting products from one of Europe’s largest glass distribution centres in Bardon, Leicestershire, […]
Tiger Delivers Trucks to Massey Wilcox
Tiger Trailers has delivered 16 new tri-axle curtainsiders to Somerset based haulier, Massey Wilcox, meaning that nearly half of the company’s trailer fleet is built by the Winsford manufacturer. Having successfully delivered its first order, Tiger has now placed 45 tandem and tri-axle curtainsiders into service with the company. “When Tiger entered the manufacturing scene […]
BITO Storage Systems Helps APD’s Warehouse
Autoparts & Diagnostic (APD) has had its central warehouse operation for the UK transformed by a BITO Storage Systems Installation that gave it extra capacity and a more efficient picking operation through greater density of storage. APD has been enjoying consistent growth over the last 9 years; therefore it needed a building that could accommodate […]
One Week to Automechanika Birmingham
Commencing in a week’s time, Automechanika Birmingham offers a sneak preview for the curious ones of the planned showcases from just a few of the 500 exhibitors set to attend, featuring the latest products, technology and innovation. The three day event will unite the very best of the UK aftermarket and vehicle production industry, including […]
Krone Presents Load-Securing Systems
‘We are Transport’, the Brussels commercial transport show, will see Krone exhibiting a Profi Liner curtainsider trailer that features the market proven Multi-Lock and Multi-Block load securing systems. Used throughout Europe and known for its flexibility and safety, the Profi Liner comes with the Multi lock system as standard, with each side rave having up […]
It’s Time for Automechanika Birmingham
Automechanika Birmingham, the UK’s leading exhibition for the automotive aftermarket and vehicle production industry, will take place at NEC Birmingham between the 5th and the 7th of June. With innovation at the forefront of this year’s edition, the three day event will see a raft of keynote presentations, panels, forums and seminars, set to draw, […]
ESG EMEA Joins the IAAF
ECCO Safety Group (ESG) EMEA, the leading manufacturer in commercial vehicle warning and safety products, has become the newest member of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). As a member, ESG EMEA will benefit from a range of IAAF services, including merchandise and promotional workwear, lifestyle protection plans, alternative dispute resolution cover, fleet management solutions, […]
Proteum Brings Back in Stock OXE Diesel Engines
Proteum, the UK & Ireland distributor, is announcing the availability of production OXE Diesel engines in stock at the consecutive Aquaculture UK and Skipper Expo International. OXE is the first diesel outboard in the 150-300hp class to be fully approved for commercial use; therefore it is in high demand. OXE diesel units entered service in […]
Owner Driver Switches to Michelin Tyres
After facing costly fuel bills, owner driver Daire Maher has switched to Michelin’s X-Multi range of tyres on his truck. Tipperary-based Maher is reaping the money-saving benefits of his premium fitments following the expense of running his Scania R560 on competitor tyres that had added more than €2,000 to his annual fuel bill. “I monitored […]
CoolKit Supports Burnley Project with Mercedes Vito
CoolKit have converted the Mercedes Vito panel van into a refrigerated vehicle. Created with the help of their supplier GAH, the van was donated to a community foodbank and it will be used to deliver food to school breakfast clubs, refugees and other causes. It will also collect donations of surplus stock and food nearing […]
Abloy UK Is Inviting Visitors to IFSEC 2018
Abloy UK, the security expert, is inviting visitors to IFSEC 2018, at ExCeL London between the 19th and 21st of June, to discuss the company’s success in protecting the resilience and continuity of service of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) organisations. IFSEC is Europe’s leading security event and the only global stage committed to the future […]
CoolKit at The CV Show
CoolKit showcased its latest award-winning refrigerated vehicles and newly introduced Melform product range at The CV Show. At this year’s event, held at the NEC in Birmingham, the Lancashire-based refrigerated vehicle specialist unveiled its all-new Renault Trucks Master Chilled Aero Box Body, together with a high-specification pharmaceutical vehicle complete with the new Biomed 140 insulated […]
Pall-Ex Welcomes Back Panic Transport
Pall-Ex has welcomed back founder member, Panic Transport, in an attempt to expand its operation. This latest addition follows the appointment of several new key members in the Midlands and supports the company’s overall growth. Panic Transport will now take ownership of all Pall-Ex services throughout the Coventry area. “It is a pleasure to welcome […]
Exol Claims ‘API SN Plus’ Specification
The brand new ‘API SN Plus’ specification has been claimed by Exol on Optima DX1 5W-30 (M497), the new generation, fully synthetic passenger car engine oil formulated with premium base stocks and specialised performance additives. The new API specification can be claimed by any manufacturer worldwide starting with the 1st of May. The industry standard […]
Less Than a Month Until Automechanika Birmingham
There is less than a month left until Automechanika Birmingham 2018. Taking place from the 5th until the 7th of June at NEC, Birmingham, this year’s edition will offer a number of new features, including New Garage Quarter, extended opening hours, comprehensive free seminar programme, specialist demo Workshop Training Hub, Garage Social and Business Services […]
National Auto Parts Introduces New Pads and Discs
A number of pads and discs have been introduced by National Auto Parts to its ever expanding braking range, as a response to customer demand. As the company aims to regularly supply new part numbers, eleven pads and four discs were included in the latest range extension, ensuring customers have access to the latest braking […]
Launch UK at Automechanika Birmingham
The only genuine supplier of the renowned brand of Launch diagnostic equipment to the UK, Launch UK, will be introducing its latest addition to the acclaimed X-431 range of OE level diagnostic tools, the X-431 PRO4, at Automechanika Birmingham, between the 5th and the 7th of June. The X-431 PRO4 is a new high-end intelligent […]
IAG Cargo Celebrates Museum Day
IAG Cargo has released a video that details its work with the National Gallery on its recent exhibition – Monochrome: Painting in Black and White – ahead of the International Museum Day. IAG Cargo is a sponsor of the exhibition and it was responsible for ensuring 50 works by artists such as Picasso, Rembrandt and […]