Purpose-Built Northern Depot to Open in Bolton
Hermes, one of the UK’s leading consumer delivery companies, has announced its plans to open a new, purpose-built depot In Bolton in Autumn 2021. It forms part of the company’s ongoing investment into its infrastructure, designed to support its significant volume increases which saw a record 600 million successful deliveries in 2020, up from 400 […]
Schuler Delivers Event Truck for ‘Go Electric’ Ford Campaign
Schuler Trucks produces individual mobile architecture for Motorsport and for brand companies. With a unique reputation in Motorsport, Schuler has also been a reliable and supportive partner in the areas of Mobile Showrooms, Motorhomes, Hospitality, Promotion Trailers and extraordinary special projects for many years. The Schuler Mobile Showroom SMS 100 for the “Ford GO-Electric-Roadshow” offers […]
Hermes Delivers Record Volume of Parcels Throughout 2020
Hermes, one of the UK’s leading consumer delivery companies, successfully delivered 630 million parcels in 2020. Outside of the traditionally busy Peak winter months, volume also doubled year-on-year in April, May and June. This is an increase of 250 million from Hermes’ 2019 annual deliveries figure. Almost 72 million parcels were delivered between Black Friday […]
Logistics UK Comments on DVS Announcement from TFL
Speaking about the news from Transport for London (TfL) on the start date for the Direct Vision Standard scheme, Natalie Chapman, Head of Policy – South at Logistics UK said: “The safety of all London’s road users is of prime importance to Logistics UK and we welcome the flexibility and certainty that today’s announcement provides. […]
SATO Launches PV4 to Avoid Delivery Errors
SATO has underpinned its leading range of labelling solutions with the launch of its new PV4 mobile printer, a next-generation mobile printer aimed at providing operators with enhanced efficiency across supply chains. The global leader in the development of auto-ID and labelling solutions has designed the printer for on-the-go tasks across a wide range of […]
Logistics UK Appoints Economics and Research Manager
Logistics UK has announced the appointment of Ryan Barnett as its Economics and Research Manager. Ryan will join the business organisation’s influential policy team, who are vital to achieving the most for its members, not only in its discussions with government and decision makers, but also with its research, guides and reports. Sarah Watkins, General […]
The DVS Enforcement Date Won’t Be Delayed Again Confirm TfL
Fastview360 customers and prospective customers have been talking about Transport for London (TfL) delaying the Direct Vision Standard again due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and recent new lockdown measures. To make sure we can correctly answer this common question, we asked TfL directly. “Having spoken to many customers over the last 2 months I […]
Hermes Launches Solution to Improve Returns Service
Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company, has launched an innovative new service designed to further improve the ‘returns experience’ for its retail customers and their consumers. It follows a successful trial by fashion retailer, Joe Browns. The ‘What’s inside the box?’ service allows consumers to inform the retailer exactly which items they are returning […]
Logistics UK Comment on Disruption to NI-GB Trade
Speaking about reports of disruption to NI-GB trade, Elizabeth de Jong, Director of Policy at Logistics UK, commented: “Issues which have occurred at the GB/NI border are due, in part, to businesses not having a full understanding of the new border requirements for moving goods to and from Northern Ireland. With only five days from […]
Britain’s Highest and Lowest Roads
Some of the highest and lowest roads in the UK have been revealed to British motorists, but they’ve been warned to take caution when driving them, particularly in winter weather. Motoring experts from LeaseCar.uk have revealed roads in Peterborough, Cumbria and areas of Scotland offer some of the highest and lowest drives in the UK […]
Panattoni UK Appoints Head of Capital Markets
Panattoni is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Cripps as its Head of Capital Markets, based at Panattoni’s Hanover Square office in London. Nick will be responsible for the capitalisation of projects across the UK and Europe and will form an integral part of Panattoni’s Global Capital network. “I am incredibly excited to join […]
Nearly 1 in 10 UK Hauliers Recruiting to Manage Brexit Impact
With 66% of UK hauliers concerned about the increased admin required in preparation to cross the border, they reveal the changes caused by the Brexit transition. A study reveals that UK hauliers are seeing varying impacts after the Brexit transition period ended on 1st January, including jobs created, redundancies and 6% stating they’re no longer […]
Logistics UK Report Examines COVID-19 Impact on Industry
The logistics industry stepped up to deliver for the nation in 2020, despite facing a worsening shortage of HGV drivers, economic and financial hardship, and significant disruption to operations, according to Logistics UK. The business group has launched its COVID-19 Logistics Report 1, which provides a detailed overview on how the pandemic has affected logistics […]
Lytx Secures Long-Term Deal with Breezemount
Lytx, a leading provider of machine vision and artificial intelligence-powered video telematics, analytics, safety, and productivity solutions for commercial fleets today announced that Breezemount, one of the U.K. and Ireland’s leading two-person delivery service providers, has signed a new six-year deal. A Lytx customer since 2015, Breezemount has now upgraded to the company’s newest dashcam solution, Driver Safety […]
No Return to March Delays for Home Deliveries
Following the sudden imposition of new lockdowns across the UK, the courier services expert ParcelHero says retailers and home delivery networks are braced for a massive surge in deliveries. It says that, unlike the first lockdown, online retailers and their delivery partners are well-prepared for the huge rise in demand. The sudden imposition of Lockdown […]
24 Pre-Kent COVID Testing Sites Announced
Truck and van drivers leaving the UK and travelling to France require a negative COVID test taken in the 72 hours before the arrival in France. It is not possible to enter France without a valid negative test. To help international drivers get COVID tested truck and van drivers entering France can now get tests […]
Roger Bullivant Wins Silver Award for Best Trained Workforce
Ground engineering company, Roger Bullivant takes home ASUC 2020 award for the best-trained workforce for the restricted access and piling division. ASUC is an independent trade association originally formed by several leading contractors to promote professional and technical competence within the subsidence industry. The award celebrates best practice in the industry and ensures high standards […]
Rite-Hite Launches Close Up for Winter Initiative
Rite-Hite, the Loading Bay safety and environmental control business, has launched a new initiative to help customers protect their facilities, and their costs, throughout the winter months. The ‘close up for winter’ campaign urges customers to think about their current operations and any gaps – literally and metaphorically – in their current thinking. It highlights […]
96% of UK Hauliers ‘Not Ready for Transition’
With nearly 1 in 4 UK hauliers having already lost business due to Brexit, they reveal whether they’re prepared for the post-Brexit transition period. A new study reveals that many UK hauliers remain unprepared for the end of the Brexit transition period, with just 3% stating that they are totally prepared for the transition. 84% […]
Driving in Europe After Brexit: What to Look out for
With Brexit just weeks away, Brits who are planning to drive abroad have been warned to check they are compliant with the EU rules of the road. From buying an international driving permit and a green card, to checking their insurance, British drivers will now need to understand upcoming changes that will affect them. Driving […]
Logistics UK’s Response to Kent HGV Parking Ban Scheme
In response to the announcement from the Department for Transport and Kent Country Council to ban lorry drivers from taking all rest periods other than the 45mins break in seven Kent boroughs temporarily, Heidi Skinner, Policy Manager for the South at Logistics UK comments: “Logistics UK is very frustrated the Department for Transport (DfT) and […]
Logistics UK Response to London Boundary Charge
Natalie Chapman, Head of Urban Policy at Logistics UK, comments: “A boundary charge would be a significant blow to the recovering logistics sector; it amounts to an additional tax on the businesses working hard to keep London stocked with the goods and services it needs to operate. While Logistics UK understands the troubled financial situation […]
Logistics UK Discusses Readiness with EU Transition Minister
David Wells, Chief Executive of Logistics UK, met with EU Transition Minister, Rachel Maclean, to discuss the upcoming end of the Brexit transition period. Their meeting took place at the new Information and Advice Site at Hopwood Service Station. There are 45 of these sites located at motorway service stations and truck stops across the […]
Flexible Logistics Sector Delivering Christmas
Logistics UK has reassured businesses and consumers that the sector is doing everything it can to overcome the ongoing issues at some of the UK’s ports, which are causing delays to the nation’s highly interconnected supply chain, and deliver the festive goods the nation needs. “Right across the supply chain and world, logistics businesses are […]
SeaRoad Expands Its Ro/Ro Capacity with MoorMaster NxG
In mid-2021, transport and logistics provider, SeaRoad, will be the first to put the next generation Cavotec vacuum mooring technology, MoorMaster NxG, into commercial operation. The new NxG units will be integrated with SeaRoad’s original MoorMaster systems installed in 2003. The two MoorMaster® fast, rope-free mooring systems will enable SeaRoad to introduce a new, larger […]
How Van Drivers Can Reduce Emissions and Their Impact
Van drivers have been given advice on how to reduce emissions and their impact on the environment. The motoring experts at LeaseVan.co.uk have put together tips for keeping emissions down without having to splash out on a new vehicle. Among the advice is to drive slowly and with more care, keep trips to a minimum […]
Night Flying Essential to Deliver Vital Goods
In response to the launch of the government’s consultation on extending the current provision for night flights until 2024 and beyond, Zoe McLernon, Multimodal Policy Manager at Logistics UK, comments: “Air cargo services must be allowed to continue operating under the current night flying regime until 2024. This is essential to ensure businesses and the public continue to receive the medicine, manufacturing goods, and other products needed to support the nation; nearly […]
Flexport Appoints New Head of Ocean EMEA
Flexport, the modern freight forwarder, has announced the appointment of Florian Braun as the new head of Ocean EMEA. Florian’s appointment comes as his predecessor Martin Holst-Mikkelsen relocates to Singapore to become Flexport’s Head of Ocean Asia, starting in January 2021. Florian has spent 14 years in logistics, seven of which were spent working in […]
Hermes UK Appoints Tony Denunzio CBE as Chairman
Tony De Nunzio CBE has been appointed as non-executive Chairman to the Shareholder Board at leading consumer delivery company, Hermes UK. He joins with a remit to help guide the company through its next stage of growth and development. His appointment follows the conclusion of a significant investment deal by Advent International (‘Advent’), one of […]
68Te Transformer from Slovenia to Tilbury Substation
Collett & Sons have delivered a 68 Tonne electrical transformer from the manufacturing facility in Ljubljana, Slovenia to a substation in Tilbury, Essex. Undertaking the delivery of a 6.98m L x 2.4m W x 3.82m H transformer, the Collett Team, appointed by Kolektor have fulfilled all transport and logistic solutions from the manufacturing facility in […]
CEMEX 2M Tonnes By Rail , Save 100K Road Movements
The commitment by CEMEX to sustainable transport methods has enabled the building materials solutions supplier to transport 2 million tonnes of aggregates across the UK by rail this year. This offers considerable benefits to the environment; saving over 100,000 road movements and 12,500 tonnes of CO2 compared to using trucks. Additionally, CEMEX UK was able […]
Logistics UK’s Future Logistics Conference: 2021 Dates
Logistics UK’s highly anticipated Future Logistics Conference at ITT Hub has moved to summer 2021, to allow for a safe and accessible experience in line with current government restrictions on large scale gatherings. Now taking place between 30th June – 1st July 2021 at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre as part of the inaugural […]
Rail Ombudsman : Anniversary Call on Industry
On its second anniversary, the Rail Ombudsman is calling upon industry to do more to ensure that passengers are aware of the scheme that was put in place in 2018 to help investigate unresolved passenger disputes. With close to a million complaints made to train companies since 2018, only a fraction have gone on to be escalated to […]
STILL Plants 1,000 Trees for Its 100th Anniversary
For 100 years now STILL has taken on responsibility for employees, customers and above all for the environment. Against this background, the Hamburg-based intralogistics provider supports the reforestation project PLANT-MY-TREE. On Wednesday, November 18, 2020, the first of a total of 1,000 trees were planted in the reforestation area in Hohenaspe near Itzehoe. There, on […]
Hermes UK Launches Mental Health Support Programme
Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company, has implemented a number of measures designed to support the mental health and wellbeing of its employees. At the heart of this programme is a network of 72 volunteer “Mental Health Ambassadors,” who are being equipped with the tools, skills and ultimately the confidence to listen and talk […]
Campaign to Encourage Women into Roles
Leading recruitment platform, Monster, is appealing for more women to consider roles in the logistics, transportation and supply chain industry following a surge in the number of job vacancies available in the sector with the help of a campaign. A recent job market boom has meant all stages of the supply chain have experienced growing […]