Transport Company Optibus Closes Series D Funding
Optibus, the end-to-end software platform for public transportation planning and operations, announced that it has closed $100 million in Series D funding, with investments from new and existing investors Insight Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, Verizon Ventures, Pitango First & Pitango Growth, Tencent, SOMV Momentum, and others. This latest round of financing brings Optibus’ total funding […]
VUE Launch Low Bridge Alerting System at CV Show
For the second year running, Salford based Video Telematics company VUE Group will be launching an exciting new bridge alerting system at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham. On Stand 5B73 the team will be on hand to answer any questions about the Low Bridge Alerting System; a brand-new technology that helps fleets avoid a common […]
Whistl Announce £12 Million Fleet Investment
Whistl, the UK’s leading logistics specialists in e-fulfilment, mail and parcels has commenced a £12m investment fleet expansion and renewal programme. Over twelve months the company will update its fleet with Euro VI compliant: I7 Peugeot Boxer 435 Vans; 26 18t and 17 26t ridged trucks; and 126 Renault T-Range Tractor Units In addition, as […]
Zenobē & Airsym : Electrifying Coach Journeys Together
Zenobē, an EV fleet and battery storage specialist, has announced a partnership with Airsym, a transport provider for airlines, airports and ground handling companies, to launch into service a brand-new Yutong TCe12 electric coach. The coach will be used as part of a shuttle service for McClaren Automotive, transporting staff from Woking train station to […]
Logistics UK Announces Van Driver of the Year 2022
Paul Simonds of G4S Cash Solutions has been crowned Logistics UK’s Van Driver of the Year 2022 following a competition day held at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre alongside ITT Hub and the Future Logistics Conference. Mr Simonds fought off tough competition from 10 other finalists, also winning Van Excellence Driver of the Year […]
£200M Zero Emission HGV Funding
Transport Minister Trudy Harrison MP’s announcement at Logistics UK’s Future Logistics Conference of £200 million in government funding to continue its zero-emission HGV trials will help enable the logistics industry’s journey to decarbonisation, according to the business group. However, the right supporting infrastructure, including refuelling networks and sufficient power supply, must be in place for […]
Traffic Management Systems to Save Millions of Tons of CO2
A new study from Juniper Research has predicted that global savings in CO2 emissions from smart traffic management systems will be 205 MMT (Million Metric Tons) by 2027; a growth of 41%, up from just 145.7 MMT in 2022. This significant saving will be equal to almost twice the CO2 emissions arising from UK domestic […]
Woman Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Evri, formerly known as Hermes, the leading consumer delivery company, has made a Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) appointment as part of its commitment to becoming an employer of choice for diverse talent. The new appointment forms part of an ongoing broader employee experience and culture focus that Evri wants to bring forward. […]
FORS Renews Successful Solus FleetCheck Software Deal
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has renewed its solus fleet software arrangement with FleetCheck in a new deal signed this week. The two organisations first began working together in 2019 and the core product created – the FORS Fleet Management System (FORS-FMS) – has been adopted by more than 10% of all FORS operators, […]
Free Electric Shuttle Bus at Warner Studio Tour
Warner Studio Tour London has announced it is switching to a brand-new zero emission, electric bus service. Starting this month, the buses will replace an existing route that operates between the Studio Tour in Leavesden and Watford Junction train station. The move to e-buses means over 264 tonnes of CO2 a year will be saved […]
Seven in Ten Logistics Operators Report Escalating Fuel Costs
71% of UK logistics companies reported an escalation in the cost of transporting goods during Q1 2022 compared to the same period a year ago amid sharp increases in the cost of fuel and other global supply chain pressures. 40% of respondents said that costs had climbed by 25% or more, according to the results […]
Pro-Active Tyre Maintenance Reduces Call-outs
According to Tructyre, pro-active tyre maintenance is at the heart of any good tyre management system and will identify the precise time when life-extending and safety enhancing services should be deployed. Tyre inspections protect the fleet from downtime and poor tyre life, and can reduce vehicle emissions, lessen the chance of wheel damage, and prevent […]
XPO Logistics Wins Contract Renewal with Tesco
Leading provider of freight transportation services XPO Logistics wins multi-year contract renewal with Tesco to distribute fuel to the supermarket’s consumer filling stations throughout the UK. To collect fuel, XPO uses 350 specially trained drivers that travel with it to more than 500 Tesco consumer filling stations and regional distribution centres. This includes over 150 […]
Bridgestone Adds Evidence to Growing Electric Vehicle Trend
Bridgestone is adding more weight to claims that UK motorists are accelerating away from internal combustion engines, with further research suggesting that an electric vehicle revolution is rapidly approaching – due in part to soaring fuel bills. As recent statistics revealed that more EVs were purchased in March 2022 alone than in the whole of 2019 – even […]
Leading Logistics Specialist Appoints Managing Director
Whistl the UK’s leading logistics specialists in e-fulfilment, mail and parcels has appointed Andy Underwood as its first Managing Director of Whistl Parcels. Whistl Parcels will focus on large organisations and core strategic customers using its national network with its Parcelhub brand focusing on medium sized organisations and large SMEs with a more regionalised approach […]
New Roadmap Report Released for Micromobility Vehicles
The UK is the last major Western economy not to legislate ‘Powered Micro Vehicles’. The University of Warwick wants to change that and has proposed a new set of regulations for allowing micromobility vehicles, such as e-scooters to operate legally in the UK. The report looks at ways to improve the quality and safety of […]
Logistics UK Seeks Transport Manager of the Year
Logistics UK has launched the search for its first Transport Manager of the Year; a new competition aimed at celebrating the very best transport managers in industry. “We are thrilled to be launching this brand-new event to provide transport managers with the opportunity to showcase their extensive knowledge and be recognised by other industry professionals. […]
Electric Vehicle Investment Leads to Massive CO2 Savings
Family-owned supply specialists, PPS, has demonstrated its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint by purchasing three electric vans, saving more than 29,000 tonnes of CO2 per year. The six-figure investment has seen the business enhance its fleet of delivery vehicles with the addition of the new Maxus eDeliver9, along with the installation of four rapid […]
HGV Drivers Are Invited to Government-Funded Refresher Courses
Government-funded refresher courses are inviting HGV drivers who left the industry to return and earn more money than they did before. This bootcamp was called a game changer by business consortium Driver Academy Group, proving that lorry drivers are essential and vital workers. Made up of Logistics UK, Manpower and training firm HGVC, the group […]
Haulier AG & Sons Transport Joins the Pall-Ex Network
In a move supposed to strengthen the company’s service offering, Biggleswade-based haulier AG & Sons Transport has become a shareholder member of Pall-Ex. “Becoming part of the Pall-Ex network is a great opportunity for our business to grow and offer even more services to our customers,” said Grant Gallafent, Operations Director. “The pallet network operations fit […]
Businesses Frustrated by Constant Delays Post-Brexit
The government’s decision to rethink the introduction of post-Brexit import checks on certain goods arriving from the EU (originally scheduled to be introduced in July 2022) while it finalises its 2025 Border Strategy will be met with mixed reactions from the industry, according to business group Logistics UK. While the principles underpinning this strategy – […]
Bridgestone & Webfleet Solutions Showcase at ITT Hub
Mobility solutions specialists Bridgestone and Webfleet Solutions will showcase the latest transport innovations at ITT Hub to help businesses cut costs, drive efficiencies and reduce their carbon footprint. Delegates at the leading commercial and passenger road transport event – taking place on May 11-12 at Farnborough International – will discover the latest developments in energy efficient […]
Lloyd Morgan Official Driving Better Business Partner
Driving for Better Business, the government-backed National Highways programme, has named Lloyd Morgan Group as its official delivery partner. Free to access, the scheme aims to improve the levels of compliance for all those who drive or ride for work by sharing good practice and demonstrating the significant business benefits of managing work-related road risk […]
Deadline Extended to Enter Van Driver of the Year 2022
Due to popular demand, Logistics UK has extended the deadline for submissions to its Van Driver of the Year contest to Friday 29 April 2022. This follows a surge of late enquiries and will give more companies the chance to enter their leading professional drivers into the competition. Taking place on Wednesday 11 May 2022 […]
Month Until Logistics UK’s Future Logistics Conference
With less than a month to go until Logistics UK’s Future Logistics Conference, registration for the free-to-attend event is filling up fast. The two-day conference, to be held alongside ITT Hub at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre on 11 and 12 May 2022, boasts a variety of expert speakers from across industry and will […]
Webfleet Solutions Presents Webfleet Mobility Conference
Webfleet Solutions, Europe’s leading telematics solutions provider and part of Bridgestone, presents the first global edition of the annual Webfleet Mobility Conference, which will be held virtually on 26 April 2022. Under the theme Mobility 2032: Are you ready?, fleet and mobility experts will share their insights and best practices to equip fleet decision-makers and […]
Rite-Hite to Showcase Range of Warehouse Safety Solutions
Rite-Hite, one of the leading manufacturers of loading bay and health and safety equipment, will showcase some highlights of its complete range of solutions for warehouse and logistics environments. As experts in loading bay safety solutions, Rite-Hite will display and demonstrate a range of its products that can be utilised inside, outside and around any […]
Wendy Morton MP : National Rail Recovery Conference
Over the past two years, the railway has had to contend not only a pandemic, but it was already embarking on developing a new structure following the Williams-Shapps Review. As such, every part of the industry urgently needs imagination, invention, and a reboot to ensure that the whole is fit for purpose for a post-pandemic […]
Schoeller Allibert Launches Sustainable Pallet Box
Schoeller Allibert, a market leader in sustainable returnable logistics packaging, is set to launch a new eco-friendly pallet box solution made from recycled fishing nets. Produced and named in collaboration with global nonprofit organisation, Waste Free Oceans, the WFO OceanIX underlines Schoeller Allibert’s commitment to the sustainable circular economy. The WFO OceanIX will arrive after […]
Your Comprehensive Guide to Pollution Charges
More and more places across the UK look set to follow London’s lead and introduce charges for motorists in a bid to reduce pollution. But what does it all mean for drivers? London has created an Ultra Low Emission Zone as part of a campaign to help the capital reduce its emissions, by discouraging the […]
Funding for HGV Driver Facilities a Positive Step Forward
The government’s announcement of an additional £20 million funding to boost HGV driver facilities is a positive step forward for industry, according to Logistics UK. The business group is now calling on roadside service operators to apply for funding urgently so that these much-needed improvements can be implemented as quickly as possible. Mags Simpson, Head […]
Tructyre Appoints New Operations Director
Commercial tyre management specialist, Tructyre, has appointed Iain Hayes as Operations Director. Iain will report to Managing Director, Nick Harley, and will be responsible for the company’s mobile operations, warehousing, tyre supplies and distribution. Iain, the new Operations Director, is excited about his new role: “I’m delighted to join Tructyre who have already built a […]
Tech Route to Managing Risk: Prevention Is Better Than Cure
Regional Director for Webfleet Solutions UKI, Beverley Wise, examines the emergence of machine vision and artificial intelligence-powered camera tech in fleet risk prevention Telematics insights, along with developments in integrated camera systems, have long been used by transport managers to help manage and improve road safety. From an insurance perspective, the technology has also had an […]
W.H. Bowker Acquires Greater Manchester-Based Companies
W.H. Bowker Limited is pleased to announce that it has acquired Greater Manchester logistics business James Nuttall (Transport) Limited and its commercial MOT testing centre, Queensway Commercials Limited, in a move that further strengthens Bowker’s logistics business. The acquisition of the Rochdale-based businesses bolsters Bowker’s fleet by adding a further 48 commercial vehicles and expands […]
BJS Haulage Shows Support for Ukraine with New Truck
Midlands based logistics company BJS Haulage are showing their support for Ukraine and highlighting the hopelessness of war with a thought-provoking truck. A bespoke blue and yellow colourway version of their livery also features a poem, written by staff member Katy Walton. “Like so many of us I have been feeling very helpless about the […]
UK’s First Mobile Pallet Stability Test Lab Celebrates Success
Lindum Packaging is celebrating the anniversary of the launch of the UK’s first Mobile Pallet Stability Test Lab. In the 12 months since the Lab was unveiled, the Grimsby-based company says it has completed 322 separate tests with customers throughout the UK. This has helped eliminate movement of goods during transit and reduced customers’ use […]