Hermes Opens New Distribution Depot and Creates Jobs
This week sees the opening of a new distribution depot by Hermes UK, the consumer delivery specialists, in Mill Lane, Warrington (at the ex-Royal Mail North West Distribution Centre). Over 550 seasonal temporary jobs have been created at the 185,000 sq ft warehouse, which has been opened ahead of the busy Black Friday and Christmas […]
Sensor to Digitise the Chemical & Liquid Supply Chain
Tech start up Packwise has designed a new smart sensor, which will cut costs, improve efficiency, and boost safety and green credentials for Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) users in the chemical, food, and logistic sectors. The new hand-sized attachment, developed over three years, is being tested by 25 businesses across Europe over the next five […]
Logistics UK Response to Port Infrastructure Fund
In response to the launch of the government’s Port Infrastructure Fund, Zoe McLernon, Policy Manager of Multimodal at Logistics UK, comments: “Logistics UK is pleased to see the launch of the government’s Port Infrastructure Fund, a vital service that will provide ports with some of the financial assistance they need to ensure the construction of […]
E-Scooters: Road Infrastructure Must Be Ready First
In response to the Transport Committee’s report, E-scooters: pavement nuisance or transport innovation, Phil Lloyd, Head of Engineering Policy at Logistics UK, comments: “Logistics UK echoes the Transport Committee’s call on government to carefully assess the safety risks and uncertainties associated with the use of e-scooters before making their use legal on our roads. We understand the […]
Final Prime Day Before Brexit Will Create a £1bn Christmas
Amazon’s Prime Day 48-hour shopping fest, which takes place 13-14 October, will see shoppers spend over $10bn worldwide, forecasts the home delivery expert ParcelHero. It says 15 million Brits look set to splash £1bn in early Christmas shopping over the two-day event, to avoid Brexit bureaucracy in December. Prime Day sales have jumped well over 50% […]
Logistics UK & CBW Launch Mergers and Acquisitions
Despite the business disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty surrounding the UK’s future relationship with the EU, the landscape for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in logistics is set to remain strong over the next 12 months. To help businesses understand the outlook for M&A activity across the sector, business group Logistics UK, […]
Collett Completes Delivery of Components for Wind Farm
All turbine components for Burnfoot Hill East wind farm extension have been successfully delivered from the Port of Grangemouth to Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire by Collett. The extension involved an additional three Vestas V112 wind turbines, each featuring 55-metre-long blades and 69-metre-high towers. As the components arrived into the port, our experienced projects Team planned the vessel’s discharge, transferring all […]
Rite-Hite Passes Major Milestone in Loading Bay Safety
Rite-Hite, the Loading Bay safety business, has passed a major milestone in Loading Bay safety – the delivery of its 20,000th Global Wheel-Lok system in Europe. The news follows soon after the company announced that manufacture of the award-winning system has also commenced in Germany to serve its European customer base. Proven in market for […]
Logistics UK Comments on Launch of Trader Support Service
In relation to the launch of the Trader Support Service, Seamus Leheny, Logistics UK’s Policy Manager for Northern Ireland, comments: “UK businesses face significant challenges at the end of the transition period, not least the matter of customs and other formalities, which many will be encountering for the first time. We are delighted to see […]
Total Lubricants Outlines Expansion Plan to Mark 50 Years of Blending at Ferrybridge
Total Lubricants in UK, which is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its blending plant in August, has unveiled plans to invest in developing and expanding the site at Ferrybridge in West Yorkshire. The development plan includes the purchase of four acres of land adjacent to the plant, which will enable Total Lubricants’ Blending Plant to develop and […]
Xplore Dundee is city’s business hero with win
Xplore Dundee is celebrating its status as one of the city’s heroes after winning one of the Evening Telegraph’s Dundee’s Champions Awards. The bus operator scooped a prize in the Business Hero category for keeping keyworkers moving during lockdown by operating a core timetable of services and providing free travel for NHS workers during April […]
Hermes Apprenticeship Programme Delivers Jobs Boost
Leading logistics and distribution company Hermes recruited the first group of employees to its new LGV driver apprenticeship programme, run in partnership with skills specialist Seetec Outsource, in the summer of 2019, and the first five of these apprentices are now fully qualified with an additional five to follow later this year. The vital role […]
Logistics UK Signs Pan-European Call for a Brexit Deal
Logistics UK is one of 33 transport business groups and associations from across Europe to call on EU and UK negotiators to reach a Brexit deal for the sake of the industry. In an open letter to Michel Barnier and David Frost co-ordinated by the IRU, the signatories of the letter have called on both parties […]
Mandata TMS Blends Well for Scottish Whisky Transporter
B Mundell the bulk spirits and general haulage operator, installed a Mandata TMS system in August 2019 and one year on, the company reports easy integration, improved data control and greater transparency for its diverse range of customers. Providing a specialist whisky transport and nationwide haulage service since 1971, the family-owned business operates a mixed […]
End of Rail Franchising: Reform Must Deliver for Freight
The government must ensure the needs of the logistics industry are not side-lined in its reform of the rail network, according to Logistics UK. The business group is urging the government to safeguard opportunities for rail freight as it seeks to make fundamental changes to rail passenger contracting and operations. Zoe McLernon, Policy Manager of […]
New Distribution Depot Creates 133 Jobs
This week sees the opening of a new distribution depot by Hermes UK, the consumer delivery specialists, in Valor Park, West Thurrock. Around 140 new jobs have been created at the 157,000 sq ft warehouse, which has been opened ahead of the busy Black Friday and Christmas peak periods. The new facility will be able […]
Zenith Acquires HGV Specialist to Save 295 Jobs
Zenith has acquired the fleet services, rental and finance operations of the Cartwright Group from administrators for an undisclosed sum. The move secures 259 jobs at sites across the UK. Leeds headquartered Zenith is the UK’s leading independent leasing, fleet management and vehicle outsourcing business. It has acquired Cartwright Fleet Services Limited, Cartwright Rentals Limited […]
Logistics Scotland Conference: Driving the Sector Forward
Logistics has a key role to play in helping the Scottish economy to grow, according to Logistics UK, the business group representing the sector, through the provision of safe, efficient and cost-effective solutions to the country’s supply chain challenges. But with uncertain economic and political times ahead, how can the industry optimise the service it […]
Yusen Logistics Expanding Its Sunderland Operations
Yusen Logistics (UK), a global logistics operator, is expanding its Sunderland operations and is eyeing further recruitment. The company has moved into a new Covid-designed office at the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC), which is double the size of its previous unit also located on the BIC site. “It’s been fantastic to see […]
Revolutionising Commute Key to Reducing Carbon
To mark World Car Free Day, Mobilityways has released data that shows 10 billion kg of CO2e could be saved if the commute could be made more sustainably, either by walking, cycling, using public transport or car sharing. Transport is the biggest source of UK carbon emissions. In the UK, the commute accounts for 18 […]
Delivery Company ArrowXL Appoints New Director
Leading two-person delivery company ArrowXL has appointed an experienced senior professional to the role of Director of People Services. Nicola Waring joins the business with a remit to ensure that the business is able to attract and retain the best people by driving engagement and making colleague development a key priority. “This is an exciting […]
Launch of Synectics Security Promises New Integration Opportunities for Transport
Synectics Mobile Systems (SMS) and Quadrant Security Group (QSG) have merged to form one of the largest independent security integrators specialising in transport solutions – Synectics Security. Combining the on-vehicle expertise of SMS with QSG’s experience in providing electronic security solutions for infrastructure projects including railways, stations, bus depots, terminals and ports, Synectics Security will […]
TPN Signs Enterprising Provider to Major Logistics Groups
TPN (The Pallet Network) has signed new-to-networks Basingstoke-based CWM Transport after the owners indicated they would like to diversify. The two-year-old company, which has developed an excellent reputation for providing dedicated full- load haulage between depots for major logistics groups, such as Fedex/TNT and Amazon, went live on the 14th September. CWM director Carl Wood says […]
The Six Most Expensive Car Repairs
Drivers have been warned about six of the most expensive car repairs they may have to face – with some repair bills potentially running into the thousands. Car experts from LeaseCar.uk have researched and revealed the mechanical problems that could most leave motorists out of pocket and explained what to watch out for to ensure defects are […]
Post-Brexit SMART Freight System Readiness
Elizabeth de Jong, Director of Policy at Logistics UK, commented in response to news that the SMART Freight system will not be fully operational by 1 January 2021: “News that the government’s much anticipated SMART Freight system is unlikely to be ready by the end of the year, with the BETA version only anticipated for […]
Hermes UK Appoints Chief Operating Officer
Leading consumer delivery company Hermes UK has appointed a Chief Operating Officer (COO) in a move designed to support its operations following significant increase in volumes, due to both Covid-19 and the ongoing growth of online shopping. This will also support the business in moving forward with its ambitious growth plans following multimillion-pound investment. Carl […]
Logistics UK Comments on the London Bridge Scheme
Transport for London’s (TfL’s) decision to ban vehicles from London Bridge will impede on efficient logistics in the capital and harm economic recovery, as Natalie Chapman, Head of Urban Policy at Logistics UK, explains: “Logistics UK and its members have been supportive and accommodating of the government’s plan to reallocate road space to cyclists and […]
ParcelHero Talks About the Impact of a Second Covid Wave
As Brits brace themselves for a second wave of the coronavirus, the leading home delivery specialist ParcelHero says retailers and manufacturers are already facing a perfect storm. Footfall in retail parks, shopping centres and high streets was 70% down in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the same time last year – and the […]
Response to Allocation of 29 Potential Lorry Park Sites
In response to emergency legislation passed by government to allow for the allocation of a reported 29 potential sites for lorry parks across the UK, Chris Yarsley, Logistics UK’s Policy Manager for Road Infrastructure, comments: “Logistics UK supports the development of suitable infrastructure to assist with border readiness; these sites are essential to keep disruption […]
Mammoet and Verton Sign on to Springboard Safer Load Orientation
In an exciting expansion of the partnership between international heavy lifting and transport specialist, Mammoet, and smart technology company, Verton Australia, an agency agreement has been signed to introduce Verton’s world-first equipment to Mammoet’s network of clients. This will accelerate the introduction of safer load orientation technology to a global audience at a time when staff welfare […]
Electric Car Questions Answered for World Electric Vehicle Day
For World Electric Vehicle Day on Wednesday 9th September, environmentally conscious drivers have been offered expert advice in answer to some of the most common questions surrounding electric cars. Driving specialists from LeaseCar.uk have provided the insight in response to typical queries, to help Brits who are unsure if moving away from a petrol or diesel […]
Rite-Hite Invests in Europe to Provide Delivery of Solutions
Rite-Hite, the Loading Bay safety business, has signalled a major investment in its European operations by commencing manufacture of its Global Wheel-Lok system in Germany to provide customers outside of the US with just-in-time delivery of a range of solutions to support the warehousing, logistics and distribution industries. The manufacturing facility in Volkmarsen, in the […]
Logistics UK Launches Virtual Future Logistics 2020
From zero-emission vehicles to self-driving trucks, 5G to smart cities, the shape of logistics in the UK is set to transform dramatically in the coming decades. To give delegates an opportunity to hear from thought leaders and experts on some of these critical topics, before the main ITT Hub event and conference next year, the […]
MSC Supports Tipper Bodybuilder’s Growth
The UK’s largest tipper bodybuilder, Thompsons UK, is partnering with MSC Industrial Supply Co. (MSC) to realise the full potential of vending, while achieving cost savings through effective consumables management. MSC was awarded the three-year contract following a competitive tender because of its expertise with vending solutions, as well its experience with helping customers manage their […]
Smart Warehouse with Internet Connectivity
The European logistics industry is slowly returning to normal after months of supply chains being disrupted and overstretched with reduced workforces and higher demands, following the effects of the pandemic. With new hygiene and protocol measures in place within warehouses to increase employee safety; which in turn, might slow down procedures, now is the most […]
When You Should and Shouldn’t Use Hazard Lights
In a new list of crucial dos and don’ts, motorists have been reminded when NOT to use their hazard lights while driving in order to avoid being slapped with a fine. Driving experts from LeaseVan.co.uk have explained when motorists should and shouldn’t use hazard lights to ensure they avoid penalties, prevent accidents, and comply with the […]