Statement from Logistics UK Regarding ORR Stats
“News from the Office for Rail and Road, that the quantity of freight moved by rail increased by 7% year on year in the quarter April-June 2024, is a demonstration of the key role that rail can play in driving growth and increased productivity across the economy,” says Ellis Shelton, Senior Policy Advisor at business […]
ADLINK Unveils Next-Generation Railway Technology
ADLINK Technology Inc., a global leader in edge computing, will showcase its latest innovations in railway technology at InnoTrans 2024. The booth will feature three main sections, each dedicated to highlighting a unique aspect of their cutting-edge solutions: Ryan Chiu, VP of ADLINK DMS+ & Rugged Computing BU said: “Driven by our successful experiences in […]
First Plant-Based Passenger Ferry Travelling Adriatic
Bomp is very pleased to announce that an eco-catamaran partially built with Bcomp’s flax-fibre composite ampliTex™ has begun ferrying passengers around the Port of Rovinj in the Adriatic Sea this summer. The first of its kind, the solar-powered PROeco vessel is the result of a two-and-a-half-year collaboration between Bcomp and Croatia-based marine manufacturer Marservis. Bcomp’s […]
Airport Passengers Served by New Zero-Emission Buses
Passengers travelling to Belfast’s City Airport will be able to do so on new Electroliner electric buses built by leading zero-emission manufacturer Wrightbus. The buses, operated by Translink, will run on the popular 600 route which services the airport. The addition of three new single deck Electroliner buses means that all services operating on this route […]
Van Awards 2024 – Logistics UK Announces Winners
Logistics UK championed the “best of the best” van operators at a celebratory lunch held at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham on 13 September to announce the winners of its prestigious Van Awards 2024. Almost 70 guests attended the event enjoying a three-course meal and entertainment from Northern Ireland’s brightest musical comedy star Emer Maguire, while […]
Multi-Tier Digital Transport for Greater Manchester
Traffic simulation software developer Aimsun is building a large-scale, multi-tier transport model covering roads inside Greater Manchester’s M60 ring road. Procured by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) the model is a strategic planning and operational management tool that TfGM will use to assess a range of schemes being developed in support of its vision for […]
Stagecoach East Welcomes Latest Engineering Apprentices
Stagecoach East has welcomed its latest group of Engineering Apprentices, as the bus operator continues to grow and showcase the talent that will drive forward the industry into the future.The group are a mix of Apprentices new to Stagecoach East and those trading-up – who are learning the skills to change job within the company. Maria […]
British Business Unites for Lower Thames Crossing Consent
Businesses from across the UK have made a united call for the government to approve the Development Consent Order (DCO) for the Lower Thames Crossing which has been at the planning stage for over a decade. 73 organisations nationwide have sent a letter to Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh outlining why the Nationally Significant Infrastructure […]
Budget Opportunity to Support Warehousing & Logistics
Autumn Budget Opportunity to Support Warehousing & Logistics Sector says UKWA The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, ahead of next month’s Autumn Budget to highlight the importance of the sector to the national economy and present the compelling case for government to […]
Increasing Fuel Duty Would Harm Growth and Prices
Increasing Fuel Duty Would Harm Growth and Drive Up Prices, Logistics UK Warns Removing the five pence per litre cut in fuel duty could drive inflationary cost pressures, raising prices for businesses and consumers, according to a submission made by business group Logistics UK to the Treasury ahead of the autumn Budget on 30 October. […]
Volvo to Launch Electric Truck with 600 km Range
Up to 600 km on one single charge. That’s how far Volvo’s next-generation heavy-duty electric truck will be able to drive. The longer range represents a break-through for long-distance transport with zero tailpipe emissions. The electrification of heavy trucks is continuing across the world and longer distances are now becoming a possibility. Next year Volvo […]
Will ‘Re-Set’ Resolve Bust-Ups About Mixed BTOM?
Dan Culverhouse, UK&I managing director of Customs Support, considers if the new government’s ‘re-set’ on Europe will reduce border confusion In August, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer told us he was in ‘re-set mode’ for the UK’s relationship with Europe when he met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for the sixth time since taking office in […]
Rifat Cicek Drives Forward Gruber Logistics’ in Türkiye
Auer/Istanbul – Gruber Logistics counts on the expertise of Rifat Cicek to expand its activities in Türkiye. Since the beginning of the second half of this year, he has taken on the position of Branch Director and is responsible for implementing the corporate strategy of the logistics company from South Tyrol in the region. This […]
Logistics UK re funding for Channel port investment
In response to the government announcement of £10.5 million of funding to prepare the Channel ports for new EU border checks (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-pledges-new-support-to-prepare-for-eu-border-checks#:~:text=Ahead%20of%20upcoming%20changes%20at,a%20new%20digital%20border%20system), Nichola Mallon, Head of Trade at business group Logistics UK said: “Logistics UK has welcomed the announcement of funding to help Channel ports prepare for the upcoming EU digital border system, but is […]
Van Awards 2024 – Logistics UK Announces Shortlist
Almost 25 of the UK’s most pioneering van businesses have been shortlisted as finalists across five categories in Logistics UK’s prestigious Van Awards 2024. The winners will be announced during a gala lunch to be held at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham on Friday 13 September 2024, when the van sector will celebrate its achievements and gain recognition for […]
eStar service shines brightest for Hadfields Transport
Mercedes-Benz Dealer eStar Truck & Van won back the business of Manchester-based Hadfields Transport, thanks to the combined efforts of ‘dynamic duo’ Amanda Sivori and Tom Aitken. Aftersales Business Development Manager Amanda and Truck Sales Consultant Tom worked together to put in place all the assurances the operator needed, and convince Managing Director Scott Langridge […]
100% pass rate for XPO, UKWA Warehouse Manager CPC!
XPO, quick to spot an opportunity to build competitive edge, has been the first roll to out the new UKWA Warehouse Manager CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) course for its employees, and has achieved a 100% pass rate for the first cohort of six, drawn from across the XPO UK network The CPC course took […]
Earn More Revenue From Your Depot EV Chargers
Now you can earn more revenue from your depot EV chargers as Paua enables you to share your depot with other businesses thanks to an innovative shared depot project funded by Department for Transport Paua is collaborating with partners to enable the sharing of private depot charge points with commercial vehicle operators in a major […]
Gruber Logistics & Siemens : Emission-Free E-Truck
Leipzig – Since 1 June of this year, Gruber Logistics has deployed its first electric truck for Siemens. This E-truck handles transport within a 100-kilometer radius of the Siemens Smart Infrastructure low-voltage switchgear plant in Leipzig, covering an average of 250 kilometers daily. The emission-free truck, charged at the Leipzig Siemens facility, is powered by […]
Reduce Costs and Carbon with New AI/ERP Solution
Software collaborators set to reduce costs and carbon with new AI/ERP solution Optimize, a leading transport optimisation specialist is joining with midlands software developer jobmate to introduce a cloud-based, AI-driven Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform which the company says, cuts costs, reduces vehicle emissions and increases overall business efficiency in the logistics industry and beyond. Based in […]
National Express Drivers Through to UK Driving Competition
National Express West Midlands (NXWM) drivers Lee Grantham, Paul Jarvis and Danny Bayley will represent the West Midlands’ leading bus company at next month’s 2024 UK Bus Driver of the Year competition. Lee from the Acocks Green depot secured first place, Paul from the Birmingham Central depot came second, and Danny from the Coventry depot placed third. […]
Ricky Wu takes lead at Gruber Logistics office in Shanghai
Auer/Shanghai – Since the beginning of July this year, Ricky Wu has been leading the Gruber Logistics office in Shanghai. The new Branch Manager, who previously worked in the company’s Project Operations division, will in future drive the growth and expansion of Gruber Logistics in the People’s Republic of China and neighboring regions. His main […]
VL Test Systems, Commercial Vehicle Testing
VL Test Systems (VLT) is a major supplier to the Commercial Vehicle testing sector with a wide range of products including Roller Brake Testers, full Authorised Test Facilities and Headlight Beam Testers. VLT’s knowledge and expertise from their Technical Sales Managers and Installation Engineers mean that they have a Roller Brake Tester (RBT) or ATF […]
Award-Winning Campaign Opens Sponsorship Opportunities
Join the Generation Logistics Movement: Award-Winning Campaign Opens Sponsorship Opportunities for Year Three In August 2022, logistics recruitment was in the doldrums, with the majority of young people surveyed failing to even acknowledge the employment opportunities offered by one of the UK’s biggest industries. Driver shortages hit the headlines and, with an ageing workforce, prospects […]
Minister to Share Views on Sustainable Transport at Seminar
Ireland’s freight and logistics businesses must implement key operational changes if the industry is to achieve the government’s target of net zero emissions by 2050, according to membership association FTA Ireland. But with such an ambitious target, how are businesses across the sector to achieve the government-mandated goal, at a time when operational costs continue […]
CLdN on Multimillion Investment in Liverpool Terminal
CLdN today announced the start of a multimillion-pound investment in its Brocklebank terminal at the Port of Liverpool. These investments are part of CLdN’s plans to increase capacity on its Liverpool Dublin route. The infrastructure upgrades at the terminal will improve the use of space and enhance the flow of cargo movements while a new […]
How To Avoid Catastrophic DVS Failures :TfL’s Update
Following TfL’s major DVS update on May 13th, 2024, hauliers are being urged to inspect their fleet’s Direct Vision Standards (DVS) systems as evidence shows that some devices, which claim to meet London’s DVS specifications, are actually non-compliant, putting pedestrians and Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs), as well as fleet operators, at risk in the capital1. […]
Gruber Logistics Tests Emission-free Heavy Goods Vehicles
Auer/Paderborn – Just recently, Gruber Logistics drove forward the European Commission-funded EMPOWER project (Eco-operated, Modular, highly efficient, and flexible multi-POWERtrain for long-haul heavy-duty vehicles): on July 9 and 10, the logistics company successfully transported the ZERO-emission vehicle cabin from the IVECO manufactory in Ulm to the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT) based in Vienna. Gruber Logistics […]
UK Logistics Companies Have Lots to Shout About
UK logistics companies have lots to shout about, say industry marketing experts When it comes to attracting new clients, most transport, warehousing and logistics companies in the UK have many more opportunities to raise their profile then they might imagine. That’s according to industry specialists, Full Mix Marketing, who deliver marketing for a number of […]
HGV Operators to Meet London’s Direct Vision Standard!
More Time for HGV Operators to Meet London’s Direct Vision Standards! The grace period for the London Direct Vision Standard (DVS) has been extended from three months to 6 months now with a deadline date of 4th May 2025. This extension provides more time for operators to comply with the necessary safety standards aimed at […]
Crowdstrike Outage Cause Global Supply Chain Problems
The international delivery expert Parcelhero is warning that the Crowdstrike cybersecurity firm outage, which impacted many Windows-based systems, could have serious knock-on effects for global supply chains and deliveries. A worldwide IT outage on Friday could create severe knock-on effects for global supply chains, warns the international delivery expert Parcelhero. The outage, understood to be caused […]
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, […]