What to Look Out for When Buying a Home EV Wall Charger
With the motor purchasing decisions due to change in 2022, the car leasing experts at LeaseElectricCar.co.uk are providing a rundown of what to look out for when purchasing a home EV wall charger. Wallbox chargers make the concept of owning a hybrid or electric vehicle much more viable, allowing motorists to have full accessibility to […]
ICE Residual Value Fears Helping to Drive Fleet EV Adoption
Fears over the future residual values (RVs) of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars and vans are increasingly helping to drive fleet adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), FleetCheck is reporting. Andy Kirby, customer success director, said that worries were being expressed across its outright purchase user base that demand for used petrol and diesel vehicles might […]
Logistics UK : Announcement by Mayor of London
Regarding the announcement made by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, Logistics UK’s Head of Policy – South, Natalie Chapman, comments: “Logistics UK fully supports the Mayor of London’s environmental aims and the need to take action on air quality. The sector has already made huge strides towards a Net Zero future, with 70% of […]
No-Code Platform Delivers Easy Integration to IIoT
StayLinked has launched Evolve, its robust and highly-secure integration no-code platform for UK warehouse and logistics providers. Evolve provides a low risk, no-code integration path enabling supply chain organisations to future-proof their legacy warehouse management systems (WMS). Supported by StayLinked’s SmartTE advanced terminal emulation (TE) software, Evolve delivers seamless integration with new and emerging Industrial […]
Ford Conducts Autonomous Vehicle Research with DP World
Ford Motor Company and DP World London Gateway have conducted a trial with a simulated autonomous vehicle to demonstrate how useful such future technology could be to those managing and employed on large worksites. The initiative is part of Ford’s Self-Driving Research Programme, designed to help businesses understand how autonomous vehicles could benefit their operations. […]
Hitachi and Alstom to Build and Maintain HS2 Trains
Alstom and Hitachi Rail have confirmed that the Hitachi-Alstom High Speed (HAH-S) 50/50 joint venture has signed contracts with High Speed Two (HS2) to design, build, and maintain the next generation of very high speed trains for HS2 Phase 1 as part of the £1.97 billion contract, including an initial 12-year train maintenance contract. The […]
7bridges Raises Funding for Supply Chain Platform
London-based smart logistics startup 7bridges has raised £12.5 million in a funding round led by venture capital fund Eight Roads. Existing investors Local Global and Crane provided further funds in the Series A round, along with additional investment from Maersk Growth. The startup said it will use the extra capital to grow its commercial team […]
Volkswagen Sign Contract Extension with Unipart Logistics
The Volkswagen Group has signed a two-year contract extension with Unipart Logistics to support their UK and Ireland aftermarket supply chain. Over 500 Unipart Logistics colleagues work in the Volkswagen Group’s 650,000 square feet Tamworth hub, managing the full Aftermarket warehouse operation for Volkswagen Group UK. The site services more than 900 retailers and trade partners […]
Freight Forwarding Association Ask Gov to Investigate
A letter was sent to the UK government by the British International Freight Association (BIFA), asking it to investigate the state of competition within the current container shipping market, the latest in a wave of liner complaints sent to governments around the world during a period of record earnings for carriers and the poorest schedule […]
Volta Trucks, The Crown Estate and Clipper Logistics Partner
Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has partnered with The Crown Estate, one of the West End’s largest property owners, and Clipper Logistics, its distribution provider, to decarbonise and consolidate deliveries for London’s world-famous Regent Street retailers, improving air quality and congestion in the city centre. Set to […]
Tiger Trailers Appoints New MD to Support Growth
Tiger Trailers has announced the promotion of Ed Booth from Finance Director to Managing Director of the Tiger Trailers group of businesses, with immediate effect from January 13th 2022. The articulated trailer manufacturer, founded in 2014, experienced an extremely successful year during 2021, growing significantly in line with the firm’s targets. Ed joined Tiger Trailers […]
Call for Fleet Data to Build Electric Vehicle Charging Map
A call for fleet data is being issued by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) to fleet professionals as it continues a project to construct a national map showing street-by-street demand for electric vehicle kerbside charging. It is asking all fleet operators to provide information showing locations of their current and expected demand for kerbside […]
UK Road Freight Prices Surge to Highest in 3 Years
Industry index reveals a perfect storm of inflation and Brexit sent December road freight prices soaring. Businesses are also warned of further supply chain disruption in 2022, with new EU custom checks on imports and Omicron causing economic strain. The average price-per-mile for haulage and courier vehicles has increased by 5.3 points between November and […]
EU Rules Place Demands on Small LCV Fleets
New regulations that bring smaller light commercial vehicles (LCVs) travelling to the EU under the requirement to have an International Operator’s Licence will place key demands on fleets in the future, says FleetCheck. The fleet software company reports that, from 21st May, all organisations running LCVs of between 2.5-3.5 tonnes will need to obtain the […]
DHL Is the First to Secure a Pre-Let at Panattoni Park Aylesford
Panattoni, the largest industrial real estate developer in Europe, has signed the first pre-lease agreement at its 1.9 million Panattoni Park Aylesford development in Kent, with DHL, the global logistics company. DHL has signed a 15-year lease for a 110,406 sq ft facility. With 12 dock doors, six-level access and a 50m yard, it will […]
PCN Increase a Fine on London Businesses
In response to news that charge levels for Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) issued on London’s red routes – a network of major roads that make up 5% of the capital’s streets, but carry up to 30% of the city’s traffic – will increase from 17 January 2022, Natalie Chapman, Head of Policy – South at […]
AFP Fleet Academy Launched with 2022 Training Programme
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has unveiled the new AFP Fleet Academy with an extensive programme of training for 2022. The launch marks the moment when the AFP takes over all professional tuition activities from the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM). The AFP was formed almost two years ago by uniting the ICFM […]
EV Cargo Sale Following a Surge in Investor Demand
According to sources, Hong Kong-based private equity firm EmergeVest is working with a financial advisor to look at the possibility of selling its UK subsidiary EV Cargo, amid a surge in investor demand in the logistics sector. The review could lead to a sale or an initial public offering (IPO) of the business, and could […]
Whistl Appoints New Executive Chairman and CEO
Whistl, the UK’s leading logistics specialists in e-fulfilment, mail and parcels, has restructured and strengthened its senior leadership team with new executive chairman and CEO to reflect the significant growth of the overall business in recent years and its diversification into ecommerce fulfilment. Nick Wells has become Executive Chairman of the Whistl Group and will […]
Movianto’s Covid-19 Work Shortlisted for Top Award
The specialist healthcare logistics firm at the centre of the UK’s incredible Covid-19 vaccine rollout is in with a great shot of winning a prestigious award for its lifesaving and ground-breaking work during the pandemic. The team at Movianto faced the toughest of challenges when asked by the government – at the height of the […]
Former Tesco Global Head of Logistics Joins Zeus Labs
Zeus Labs, the Tech software startup that is revolutionising the road freight industry, has made their most significant appointment to date, with Alistair Lindsay taking the role as Chief Operating Officer. He joins from global giant Tesco Group where he spent over 10 years, finishing as Global Head of Logistics. In a clearly strategic move, […]
Van Safety Resources Created by National Highways
A series of van driver safety resources created by National Highways through its Driving for Better Business campaign have been added to FleetCheck’s widely-used Vehicle Inspection App. The Van Driver Toolkit is included in the latest update to the product, which has been used to complete more than 11.5 million car, van and truck safety […]
Logistics UK’s Chief Executive Recognised by the Queen
David Wells, Chief Executive of business group Logistics UK, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours list, for services to transport and logistics. Wells, 56, who has been in charge of the organisation for the past six years, has been recognised for his transformational work on the Honours list, which has established […]
Van Safety Soar Thanks Van Excellence Scheme
More than 100 businesses and local authorities are now operating their vans to the highest standards of safety, compliance and efficiency, thanks to Van Excellence, a scheme administered by Logistics UK. Celebrating almost 12 years of the scheme’s operation, Logistics UK is pleased to announce 2021 was another successful year with a vast array of […]
Distribution and Logistics Job Roles That Need to Be Filled
As the year draws to a close, there’s no better time to reassess what you want for the new year. If that happens to be a new job, the logistics and distribution industry could be a good place to look. At the end of September, there were 52,000 vacancies within the industry, so there’s no […]
Deal & Arra Creates New Powerhouse in Pharma Logistics
Transpharma International (part of the Walden Group) – the pharmaceutical freight and logistics specialist – has entered into a strategic agreement with Arra Group, a Polish logistics company and key link in the European pharmaceutical supply chain. Under the agreement, Transpharma International acquires 40% of Arra Group’s shares. Thanks to the partnership, Arra Group will […]
Logistics UK Announces Cambridgeshire-Based Freight Council Chair
John Burbridge, Group Quality and Compliance Manager at Turners (Soham) Ltd from Cambridgeshire has been announced as Chair of Logistics UK’s East of England Freight Council. The East of England Freight Council is a group representing Logistics UK members from across the region, which gathers quarterly to discuss key topical issues affecting the sector and […]
Van Fleets Should Make Use of 2022 to Plan for eLCV Switch
Van fleets not already planning for the arrival of electric light commercial vehicles (eLCV) should use 2022 to set out how to successfully integrate them into their operations, says Arval UK. The sustainable fleet and mobility company says that availability of these vehicles is likely to remain constrained next year. Therefore, companies which have a […]
New RED Driver Training Affinity Deal Signed by FleetCheck
Increasing demand for training in response to the HGV driver shortage has seen FleetCheck strike a new affinity deal with RED Driver Training. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet management software company, explained that his company’s customer base was looking to new ways of tackling the current scarcity. He said: “We are hearing from […]
Logistics UK Has Announced Its 2021 Awards Winners
One of the UK’s biggest business groups, Logistics UK has announced the winners of its 2021 Logistics Awards, following celebratory gala dinner held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on Thursday 9 December 2021, with entertainment provided by talented stand-up comedian, podcaster and radio presenter, Ed Gamble. In the presence of guest of honour, Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, businesses including Mercedes-Benz Trucks […]
Flexport Partner Network for Importers and Exporters
Flexport, the platform for global logistics, has launched the Flexport Certified Partner Network, an industry-first ecosystem of logistics service providers designed to provide customers with the local expertise they need to scale logistics operations globally. The network is designed to help global importers and exporters improve the experience using the data-driven features within the Flexport […]
Logistics Operator Is on Track to Achieve Record Turnover
Europa Worldwide Group, the logistics operator that has 400 staff at three sites across the East Midlands, has announced it is on track to achieve record turnover and profits in 2021. Acquired by entrepreneur Andrew Baxter in 2013, the company has recently invested in a £60 million 3PL facility at Midlands Logistics Park in Corby. […]
JCB Adds a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Toyota Car to Its Fleet
JCB has added to its fleet a hydrogen fuel cell Toyota car as it plans to invest £100 million in its own hydrogen engine technology. The vehicle is among the first batch of Toyota’s second-generation hydrogen-fuelled cars to arrive in the UK since its launch earlier this year. JCB’s purchase of the Toyota Mirai comes […]
Fleets Are Taking Renewed Covid Threat Seriously
Fleets are responding to the increased level of Covid threat seen in recent weeks by returning to homeworking and readopting a range of other measures designed to minimise risk, FleetCheck is reporting. The fleet software company says that the emergence of the Omicron strain of the virus, generally higher levels of cases, and the reintroduction […]
Logistics Platform Boss Warns of Road Freight Price Rise
The CEO of Transport Exchange Group (TEG), the UK’s leading online logistics platform, has warned of surging demand for road transport services in December, and the wide-ranging effects it could have. The latest data from the TEG Road Transport Price Index reveals the average price-per-mile for haulage and courier vehicles has fallen 3.3 points since […]
DB Schenker Record Order for EV Volta Zero Trucks
DB Schenker, the logistics giant, has made Europe’s largest pre-order for electric trucks so far, after signing a deal with Volta Trucks for 1,470 Volta Zero trucks. The pre-order is part of wider plans under the partnership to speed up DB Schenker’s transition to an all electric fleet, according to Cyrille Bonjean, DB Schenker European […]