Hunt’s Food Group Adds Gray & Adams LST Trailers
New trailers support certified B-Corporation Hunt’s Food Group’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. Hunt’s Food Group, a certified B Corporation that manufactures and sells over 10,000 products, has recently added three bespoke Gray & Adams LST trailers to its fleet to support its night trunk distribution network. Operating across the South of England, Hunt’s […]
ABP Appoints Knight Frank To Propel Future Growth
~ To propel future growth of its Welsh ports~ Leading port operator Associated British Ports (ABP), and one of the biggest commercial landowners in the UK, has appointed global property consultancy Knight Frank as joint marketing agents for its five ports in South Wales. Knight Frank joins property agency Jenkins Best in promoting business opportunities […]
Knorr-Bremse Acquires Alstom’s Rail Signalling
Knorr-Bremse AG, the global market leader for braking systems and a leading provider of other rail and commercial vehicle systems, today announced its acquisition of the conventional rail signalling technology business of Alstom Signaling North America. With this acquisition, Knorr-Bremse is successfully making an entry into the highly attractive control, command, and signalling (CCS) segment […]
Cartwright Bros: Celebrate 80 Years of Excellence
As of this year, Cartwright Bros celebrates its 80th anniversary and lays out its operational and investment plans for the many years to come. Cartwright Bros was founded all the way back in 1944 by brothers: John, James, William, and Keith Cartwright. Even 80 years on, Cartwright Bros remains in the family with the second […]
IAG Cargo Restarts Services Between London & Abu Dhabi
IAG Cargo restarts services between London and Abu Dhabi as part of its 2024 summer schedule IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), is announcing the start of its summer schedule which will see an increase in services between its core hubs in London, Madrid, Barcelona and Dublin to key destinations across […]
Bob Celebrates 40 Years With Fitzmaurice Carriers
Loyal lorry driver, Robert ‘Bob’ Grimes, is this month celebrating 40 years transporting goods for East Anglian businesses at Fitzmaurice Carriers. The keen kayaker and HGV driver joined Fitzmaurice in 1984 and has made tens of thousands of journeys across the East of England to collect and deliver goods for the experts in distribution and […]
Sid Hill Transport’ Setting The Standard
Sid Hill Transport is an award-winning provider of international transport for the exhibition sector in addition to same-day, next-day, and unusual cargo. Family-run outfit Sid Hill Transport has enjoyed a strong 12 months. The company, which is run by the husband-and-wife team of Sid and Jo Hill, won Transport News’ European Haulier of the Year […]
A Comprehensive Waste Management Solution
A Comprehensive Waste Management Solution In North West Wales : Specialising in skips, trade waste and recycling alongside the sale of aggregates and the provision of road sweeping, grab hire, drain jetting and surveying services. Based near Pwllheli at the heart of the Llŷn Peninsula, Williams a Williams Cyf provides comprehensive waste management services to […]
Ziegler: A Milestone in Healthcare Logistics
Ziegler’s Northampton Branch Granted WDA Licence: A Milestone in Healthcare Logistics We are thrilled to announce a significant achievement for Ziegler UK’s Northampton branch under the management of Branch Manager Marzena Spiewak and UK Logistics Manager Darrell Noble, the granting of a Wholesale Distribution Authorisation (WDA) licence by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency […]
Selor Transport Welcomes Customers to the Dark Side
Celebrating 25 years of service, Selor Transport marked the anniversary with the unveiling of a brand new, custom-designed articulated vehicle to the fleet, modelled after Star Wars’ Darth Vader. Founded some 25 years ago, Selor Transport was founded by husband and wife, Toni and John Roles as an extension of the pair’s historic work within […]
Dumarey Group : Smarter Procurement
Dumarey Group : Smarter Procurement : The group accelerates digital transformation through efficiency in supplier management. The Dumarey Group, world leader in propulsion solutions for the automotive industry, launches a joint procurement and supplier quality digitisation process with the Italian team of BearingPoint, an independent multinational strategic, management and technology consultancy, and JAGGAER, an international company specialising in cloud […]
Asda Introducing Tiger Trailers Moving Decks
ASDA begins introducing 167 Tiger Trailers moving decks ASDA, a leading UK supermarket, is midway through welcoming to its fleet an initial order of 167 new vehicles manufactured by Tiger Trailers, comprised 147 tri-axle box van moving deck double decks for UK operation, and 20 for the retailer’s Northern Ireland ferry-use operations. Tiger’s new trailer […]
Lightweight High-Power-Density Fuel Cell
Lightweight Fuel Cell Solutions for Motorsport & Aviation : Red Bull Advanced Technologies and AVL join forces to develop High-Power-Density Fuel Cell Technology Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the high-performance arm of Red Bull Racing Group, is partnering with mobility technology company AVL to develop the next generation of ultra-high-power density fuel cell technology. The lightweight […]
Moran Logistics Drives Sustainability & Growth
Following on from continued commercial success, Moran Logistics is well-positioned to grow the business and is actively looking at ways to operate with greater sustainability. You may remember Moran Logistics from prior issues of Transport & Logistics Magazine. When we last spoke with the company, ambitious plans were in place to drive expansive growth across […]
Hexagon Leasing Cyber Essentials Accreditation
Hexagon Leasing locks down Cyber Essentials accreditation to safeguard against cyber threats Hexagon Leasing is delighted to announce that we have achieved the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) Cyber Essentials accreditation. The Government-backed, industry-supported scheme helps businesses to protect themselves against the growing threat of cyber-attacks and ensure they have the technical controls in place to […]
Edwin Shirley Trucking : The Rock N Roll Life
Specialising in logistics and transportation for music and live entertainment events, Edwin Shirley Trucking (EST) boasts an impressive client roster that reads like a who’s who of the music industry. “It’s a lifestyle,” enthuses industry veteran Ollie Kite who runs EST, arguably the UK’s biggest name in live music event transportation. The company’s existence is […]
National Express Back Again for Glastonbury 2024
Back once again for Glastonbury 2024: National Express announce more coach services to Worthy Farm from 109 UK locations Thousands more festival goers from across the UK can enjoy convenient and affordable travel to the summer’s biggest music festival thanks to increased services from coach operator, National Express. As the official coach travel partner of Glastonbury […]
Siemens Mobility First Place on Rail Signalling
Siemens Mobility secures first place on rail signalling and control framework for the UK The company is now set for a share of contracts to be awarded under the framework, covering around four billion pounds’ worth of projects over ten years, which will see thousands of miles of Britain’s rail network signalling upgraded to provide […]
Vision Logistics Limelight with Award-Winning Year
Coming away with wins at both the Logistics UK Awards, and Logistics Warehouse and Supply Chain Awards, Vision Logistics starts 2024 on strong footing. Founded back in 2000, Vision Logistics is an industry-leading specialist in the provision of bespoke logistics solutions for: healthcare, ecommerce, and experiential marketing; in particular, the company is known most for […]
GTS : The Go-To Green Logistics Company
GTS Logistics’ MD Tony Prescott was named ‘‘Business Leader of the Year’ at the Logistics UK Awards, as the company continues to set new benchmarks in the sector. GTS Logistics UK has, since its inception eight years ago, been driven by a commitment to reduce carbon emissions within the supply chain. In less than a […]
Maritime Organization : E-ships Must Find Their Bearings
Maritime Organization : E-ships Must Find Their Bearings, Industrial bearings support electrified maritime transportation The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set ambitious targets to at least halve greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry by 2050, compared to 2008’s levels. E-mobility will be integral in this move towards sustainability. But the need to deliver sustainable high-performance […]
Logistics firms talk the talk on green initiatives and AI
New figures reveal that more transportation & storage sector businesses are ‘very concerned’ about the impact of climate change than any other sector. However, many have not taken steps towards cutting emissions and are lagging far behind in vital AI technological investment, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero. New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) […]
UK Garage and Bodyshop Event new for 2024
As anticipation builds for the second edition of the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event at the NEC in Birmingham on June 5 and 6 2024, the trade exhibition has unveiled details of this year’s 14 show features and new training hubs designed exclusively for garages and technicians. This unique trade event offers a prime opportunity […]
New route between South Coast & West Midlands
National Express has announced plans to increase direct coach services for customers travelling between the South Coast and the West Midlands. From Friday 12 April 2024, the UK’s largest scheduled coach operator will introduce a new daily 161 service departing the coastal town of Bournemouth, calling in at Southampton, Swindon and Cheltenham before heading to […]
Helixx Registration for Low-Cost EV Subscription
Helixx Registration for Low-Cost EV Subscription : Last-Mile drivers invited to join the eMobility revolution for sustainable fleet electrification in Singapore and beyond Helixx, a global technology company focused on revolutionising electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, is today opening driver registrations for its groundbreaking Helixx vehicle subscription program. The driver registration initiative marks a significant step […]
New Car Market Best March Since Pre-Pandemic
New Car Market Records Best March Since Pre-Pandemic, NFDA Calls for Price Incentives as Private Demand Lags Behind Fleet “March signals a twentieth month of consecutive growth for the automotive sector, a remarkable milestone for the industry” said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial […]
PFlow Industries Highlights M Series Mechanical Lift
PFlow Industries Highlights M Series Mechanical Lift : Versatile VRC Improves Efficiency and Worker Safety PFlow Industries, the founders of the vertical reciprocating conveyor (VRC) industry, highlights its M Series 2-Post Mechanical Material Lifts that are ideal for almost any material lifting application. The PFlow M Series moves materials faster and more safely than forklifts, with standard […]
EVbee debuts new Lumina charger & Prisma Energy Hub
EVbee debuts new Lumina charger & Prisma Energy Hub at Everything Electric 2024 EVbee, the innovative Dutch EV charger manufacturer, proudly introduces its two new products in partnership with UK distributor Hydra at Everything Electric London. New products include the Prisma Energy Hub, an innovative smart energy management system, and the Lumina AC Public Charger, […]
Global battery manufacturer invests for further growth
Global battery manufacturer Alexander Battery Technologies (ABT) is to recruit and heavily invest in its UK and overseas sites as it embarks on an ambitious growth strategy to meet rising worldwide demand. The Peterlee based company, which designs and manufactures customised rechargeable battery packs for a range of industries, has enjoyed strong growth in the […]
Operators confirmed to run remaining Bee Network
Contracts have been awarded by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to operate the final round of Bee Network services in Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and remaining parts of Manchester and Salford from 5 January 2025 – at which point all buses across Greater Manchester will be franchised and under local control. Currently around 50% of services […]
5 Actions the Government Must Take on EV Trucks
Tevva Thought Leadership: The elephant in the room: five actions the government must take on electric trucks : By Stuart Cottrell, Head of Energy Services and Government Partnerships at Tevva The lack of any EV incentives in the spring budget was largely seen as a missed opportunity. In fact, several carmakers reacted furiously, with one […]
Free Webinar Replay: Empowering Logistics
Free webinar replay: Empowering Logistics: GxpManager’s Role in Digitizing Critical Data and Ensuring Compliance Watch webinar replay. In recent years, the logistics and transport industry has experienced remarkable growth and many challenges. Maintaining impeccable service quality amidst this rapid expansion has become increasingly intricate. However, within these challenges lies an opportunity for stakeholders to embrace […]
Transport UK largest rail replacement operator
Transport UK (TUK) becomes the largest rail replacement operator in the UK today, providing Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) with both planned and emergency rail replacement services. GTR is the largest Train Operating Company (TOC) in the country with 18% of all railway journeys across 236 stations from London to Peterborough, and Brighton to Bedford. All […]
ParcelCompare again FT 1000 fastest-growing companies
The ground-breaking online price comparison site ParcelCompare has once again featured in the Financial Times’ FT 1000 list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies. The pioneering online parcel price comparison site ParcelCompare has again charted in the Financial Times’ eighth annual FT 1000 list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies. This year, it has achieved 624th place, making it the highest- ranking UK parcels company […]
Breakthrough hydrogen cell to unlock zero emission
Loughborough company unveils breakthrough hydrogen fuel cell to unlock zero emission future for passenger cars A technology company that is based in Loughborough has unveiled a brand-new hydrogen fuel cell that has the power to make the global rollout of zero emission passenger cars a reality – and boost the East Midlands and UK economy. […]
Electric transformation of Oldham bus depot completed
Work to electrify Oldham bus depot and enable charging for a new fleet of modern zero emission buses for the Bee Network has been completed. As part of the Bee Network, buses in Greater Manchester are being brought back under local control for the first time in almost 40 years, with the next phase of […]
