Focus on EU Border Arrangements Now, Logistics UK
The new Labour government needs to place urgent emphasis on sorting out post-Brexit border arrangements or see holiday traffic-type queues become a regular occurrence which threaten the UK’s supply chain, according to business group Logistics UK. With summer holiday traffic expected to build at Channel ports from this weekend, Logistics UK – as the body […]
Logistics UK’s Response to the King’s Speech
Following the new government’s first King’s Speech, Michelle Gardner, Deputy Director – Policy at Logistics UK commented, “The government has rightly put economic growth at the centre of its ambitions through its first King’s Speech, and our members will welcome the new legislation to accelerate the delivery of critical transport and energy grid infrastructure. With […]
Ultimate Professional Hygiene Range Launched
Ultimate professional hygiene range for the transport and logistics industry launched by global specialist An international hygiene and decontamination specialist has unveiled its ‘ultimate professional hygiene range for the transport and logistics industry’ – bringing more than 50 new products to the market. The new range has been developed by Telford-based Serchem and touches every […]
National Express Partners with BlaBlaCar Bus
National Express Partners with BlaBlaCar Bus to Offer European Coach Travel Savvy sports fans and holidaymakers now have a convenient and budget-friendly travel option to Paris, just in time for the Olympics. Thanks to a new partnership between National Express and European coach operator BlaBlaCar Bus, customers can make the journey to Paris from hundreds […]
UKWA Celebrates 80th Year with Special Awards Lunch
The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) had much to celebrate this year at its flagship Awards for Excellence Annual Lunch this year, having achieved its 80th anniversary and a successful ‘2024 The Year of Warehousing’. 400 guests gathered at Royal Lancaster London to join the party, recognise those who represent the very best of the sector, […]
Reflecting on What a New Government May Mean
Reflecting on what a new government may mean for transport priorities, Ben Foulser, UK Head of Future Mobility for KPMG, writes: After a short election period the wait is now over and we know who the governing party will be for the next term. This change represents a real inflexion point for transport policy, and […]
Radius Vehicle Solutions Appoint Head of Group Operations
Radius Vehicle Solutions Appoints All Island Head of Group Operations ~ Natasha Ramsay takes the driver’s seat in RVS senior role ~ Radius Vehicle Solutions (RVS), the only all-island provider of car and van leasing services has appointed Natasha Ramsay as its new Head of Group Operations across both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland, […]
Safe & Legal Operation with Transport Manager Conferences
Run a Safe and Legal Operation with the Help of Logistics UK’s Transport Manager Conferences Logistics UK’s series of Transport Manager conferences returns this autumn with ten events taking place across the country providing transport operators with the latest compliance and legislation information. Now in its 24th year, the conferences are the industry’s leading events […]
Kinaxia Hampshire Depot Joins the National Network
Kinaxia Logistics has expanded its capacity to transport freight classified as hazardous goods after its Hampshire depot joined a specialist national distribution network. Lambert Brothers has become a member of the Hazchem Network, providing services across the SO and SP postcodes, an area which includes Southampton, Salisbury, Andover, Winchester and the New Forest. Based in […]
Logistics robotics specialist appoints Managing Director
Rainbow Dynamics, the UK-based designer and manufacturer of robotic and automated materials handling solutions, has announced the appointment of Jens Mueller as its Managing Director. Jens Mueller has broad experience of the logistics systems market having held senior management roles with several well-known companies in the sector, including storage products giant, SSI Schaeffer, and warehouse […]
Logistics UK Supporting Rail Safety Week
Logistics UK is supporting Rail Safety Week, a vital initiative in raising awareness and promoting the importance of rail safety across the industry and communities it serves. Safety is critical to the efficient operation of Britain’s railways, which provide a vital link between Britain’s industry and its customers, and Ellis Shelton, Senior Policy Advisor, Logistics UK says: […]
Achieve Carbon Neutral Deliveries: Sustainable Logistics
Achieve Carbon Neutral Deliveries: The Future of Sustainable Logistics The transportation and logistics industry is on the brink of a green revolution. With the growing demand for eco-friendly solutions, transport and logistics businesses are under increasing pressure to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that 16.1% […]
National Express Renews Partnership with CitySwift
National Express West Midlands renews and expands partnership with CitySwift to optimise performance using AI CitySwift, leader in performance optimisation for the public transport sector across the globe, has today announced the continuation of its partnership with National Express West Midlands (NXWM). The three year extension comes following impressive year-on-year results, including improved bus punctuality and efficiencies. […]
First look – Business From Zero-Emission Pioneers Wrightbus
World-leading bus manufacturer Wrightbus today took the wraps off a bold new enterprise designed to replace older diesel engines with new zero-emission electric powertrains. NewPower, which has moved into a hi-tech factory in Oxfordshire, aims to speed up the decarbonisation process by eradicating diesel powertrains in older fleets at a substantially lower price than a […]
UKWA 2024 Year of Warehousing Golf Challenge
The next event on the UKWA’s busy Year of Warehousing schedule is a Golf Challenge, to be held in support of Tempus Novo, an award-winning charity committed to supporting the rehabilitation of former offenders through sustainable employment. UKWA CEO Clare Bottle comments, “UKWA is proud to support Tempus Novo, whose team has worked closely with […]
National Express Faster Between London & Stansted
National Express has announced faster journey times to and from London, with customers able to reach London Stansted Airport in as little as 45 minutes. From Friday 12th July 2024, the UK’s largest scheduled coach operator is introducing three new stops on its A8 service, calling at Tottenham Hale, Farringdon and Barbican, and Kings Cross […]
Marine Industry : Bridging Across Troubled Waters
The marine industry remains one of the most complex and least transparent links in the supply chain, despite being responsible for the majority of the supply chain costs. In fact, 68 per cent of professionals cited the marine supply chain as the most broken link, according to Carl Marks Advisors in partnership with SupplyChainBrain. In this […]
Radius Reaches 45 HVO Sites in Major Expansion
Radius reaches 45 HVO sites in major expansion, providing the largest HVO network for fuel cards in the UK The move solidifies Radius’ position as leading the way in enabling customers to use sustainable fuels Radius, owner and operator of the UK Fuels network, has expanded its Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) offering to give customers […]
ZEBRA-Funded Electroliners Roll-Out with Arriva
Arriva UK Bus has invested in 24 electric Wrightbus Electroliners at its depot in Leicester. The new ‘deckers represent an investment of £11m in the city’s buses, delivered through the ZEBRA (Zero-emission Bus Regional Areas) scheme as part of the Leicester Buses Partnership between Arriva and the City Council. The project also included the installation and upgrading of […]
Macfarlane Group 2023 Sustainability Report
Macfarlane Group 2023 Sustainability Report outlines progress on ESG commitments Macfarlane Group, the UK’s leading supplier of protective packaging, yesterday (30th May 2024) published its Sustainability Report for 2023 in which it reveals good progress against its sustainability commitments. The report, which can be read in full here [Sustainability Report], reveals: Commenting on the results of the […]
Fleets in Charge Conference 2024 : Speaker List
Fleets in Charge Conference 2024 : Expert speakers from across government, automotive and the fleet sector share key analysis and the latest insights into the current journey towards transport decarbonisation in the UK. The Event Speaker list These speakers, along with many others, will be sharing their expertise, discussing emerging trends, and providing actionable strategies […]
Generation Logistics Week To Tackle Skills Gap
Generation Logistics, the government-backed awareness campaign that is tackling the recruitment crisis facing the logistics sector, is launching the very first Generation Logistics Week to engage educators and students, and raise awareness of the profession as a career option. The awareness week is part of a series of new initiatives to help bridge the skills […]
JAGGAER : Procurement at London Luton Airport
London Luton Airport overhauls its procurement platform to create more value in ambitious new procurement strategy London Luton Airport (LLA), one of the UK’s busiest airports, carrying over 16.2 million passengers in 2023, has selected JAGGAER, the global leader in Autonomous Commerce, to launch its ambitious procurement strategies. The airport, operated by a consortium, of […]
Stadler Built Half of the New Tyne & Wear Metro Fleet
The project to manufacture and supply new trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro has reached a critical milestone, following the completion of 23 of the 46 units being delivered. With testing and commissioning well under way, this is a highly symbolic landmark, demonstrating the progress being made in this transformative programme. Half of the […]
Increase in Severe Turbulence Impacting Air Freight
Dramatic increase in severe turbulence incidence is impacting air freight as well as passengers, says Parcelhero This week’s fatality and injuries on board Singapore Airlines’ flight SQ321 highlights the dangers of turbulence. A 55% increase in severe turbulence since 1979 is also having a dramatic impact on air cargo, warns the leading international delivery expert […]
Rail Forum Welcomes GCRE as Export Partner
As we enter our new membership year, Rail Forum is delighted to welcome the Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) as our Export Partner for 2024-2025. With growing international opportunities and world-leading rail capability across its membership, Rail Forum is pleased to launch enhanced exporting support. With 50% of members as current or potential exporters […]
Businesses Create the Finalists for Multimodal Awards
As the logistics and supply chain industry looks forward to Multimodal 2024 this summer, organisers have announced which businesses have been nominated as Finalists for the prestigious Modal section of its Awards. Recognising outstanding achievements in air, road, rail, maritime and freight across the logistics sectors, voting for this year’s Multimodal Awards Finalists opened earlier […]
Leicester Station Revamp Plans Move Forward
Leicester Station Revamp Plans Move Forward : Leicester City Council is pressing ahead with plans to restore the city’s Grade 2 listed historic railway station back to its former Victorian glory. Having secured £17.6m from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund to help realise the ambitious plans to revitalise the landmark building and create a more attractive […]
UK Garage and Bodyshop Event Unveils Host of Offers
UK Garage and Bodyshop Event Unveils Host of Special Offers and Savings on Essential Equipment and Services The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event is set to return to the NEC in Birmingham on 5th – 6th June and is firmly becoming a must-attend for garage professionals seeking to enhance their businesses with the latest tools, […]
National Express Announces New Routes
National Express announces new route between Yorkshire, Birmingham and London : Coach firm continues investment in the network to make even more journeys available for passengers National Express is increasing its coach network coverage across the UK, including a new overnight service from Bradford to London. Ahead of the summer holidays, the UK’s largest scheduled […]
Rail Forum Welcomes GCRE as Export Partner
As we enter our new membership year, Rail Forum is delighted to welcome the Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) as our Export Partner for 2024-2025. With growing international opportunities and world-leading rail capability across its membership, Rail Forum is pleased to launch enhanced exporting support. With 50% of members as current or potential exporters […]
National Express Announces Faster Journeys
National Express announces faster journeys between Manchester and London National Express has announced faster journey times on its 540 coach service between Manchester and London, with journey times reduced by up to 30 minutes. With faster, improved services between the capital city and the music capital, the UK’s largest scheduled coach operator is giving customers […]
Lumo: 95% of Workforce Through Apprenticeships
Tyneside train operator, Lumo, has announced that 95% of their workforce first began as apprentices. Lumo’s milestone follows a five-year partnership between themselves and railway training provider, Train’d Up. To date Lumo said that a total 78 Customer Drivers and Customer Experience Ambassadors have successfully enrolled through the apprenticeship completing a range of training modules. […]
Transport & Storage Sector Leads UK Out of Recession
Britain’s recession has officially ended, and the transport & storage sector led the resurgence with the highest increase of any service sector. The home delivery expert Parcelhero says the UK courier and parcels market alone will be worth £25bn by 2030. The UK has officially come out of recession, with higher than expected GDP (gross […]
Isuzu & NFYFC Join Forces For Young Farmers
Isuzu UK is proud to announce a new partnership with the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC), a leading organisation dedicated to supporting young people in agriculture and the countryside across England and Wales. As part of this collaboration, Isuzu has provided the latest highest-range D-Max V-Cross model to NFYFC’s Chair, Drew Bailey, who […]
National Express Foundation Funding Pledges
National Express Foundation pledges over £100,000 in funding to support community organisations across the UK Dozens of charity groups and community organisations have benefited after the National Express Foundation distributed its latest funding round. A competitive grant process saw 32 community organisations being awarded a share of £102,100. The National Express Foundation aims to help […]