A14 Upgrade Announcement Brings Early Festive Cheer
Following the announcement that Highways England has opened the Huntingdon Southern Bypass one year ahead of schedule, Natalie Chapman, Head of East of England, South of England and Urban Policy at FTA, comments: “Speaking on behalf of the UK logistics industry, FTA is thrilled Highways England has opened the Huntingdon Southern Bypass a year ahead […]
Freight Operator Wins FTA Special Recognition Award
FTA, the voice of the UK logistics sector, has named the world’s best-known logistics operator as the recipient of an FTA Special Recognition Award, in acknowledgement of the organisation’s promotion of excellence in freight management and distribution. Delivering one million tonnes of presents to 1.6 billion homes in a 24-hour period, The Claus Group relies […]
Casio Renews Contract with Yusen Logistics
Casio UK has renewed its total UK supply chain operation with Yusen Logistics. Yusen Logistics partnership with Casio spans over 25 years and this renewal will see both organisations extend the partnership to over 30 years. Yusen Logistics handles Casio’s full range of products destined for both the consumer and business markets, which includes digital pianos, […]
Future Government Must Help Logistics Go Zero Emissions
All political parties should pledge to support the logistics sector on its journey to decarbonisation, according to FTA, the voice of the UK logistics sector. Ahead of December’s General Election, the business organisation has launched its own election manifesto – Logistics for Britain – which details ten policy asks of the future government, including the development of alternatively-fuelled vehicles, construction of HS2, and igniting a mode shift from road to maritime and rail. Heidi Skinner, FTA’s Policy & Public Affairs Manager, comments: “FTA and its members are determined […]
British Businesses Are Not Being Told the Full Story over a Future Trade Deal with the US
An international logistics expert has said the current debate about a post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and US has failed to highlight the key implications for businesses. Adam Johnson, director of Leeds-based Tudor International Freight, said the controversy had centred on whether the Conservative party, if re-elected in the general election on 12 December, […]
Goodyear Launches OMNITRAC Heavy Duty Tyre
Goodyear is launching the OMNITRAC Heavy Duty truck tyre range for mixed service trucks operating under severe conditions; offering improved durability, efficiency, mileage and traction in all weather conditions. The new tyre range is especially developed for tippers and other heavy-duty trucks driving short distances on public roads but predominately operating in challenging unpaved working environments, such […]
Father Christmas Needs 59,000 More Elves and Counting
The logistics industry will deliver Christmas on time this year despite facing severe staff shortages, according to FTA, the voice of the UK logistics sector. But with a growing shortfall of 59,000 HGV drivers, the issue will be significantly worse for Christmas 2020 unless the government amends its post-Brexit immigration policy to retain existing EU […]
FTA Helps to Demystify Brake Test Reports
Commercial vehicle operators are struggling to decipher their brake test reports, according to FTA, the voice of the logistics sector. To help operators understand the complex documents, FTA has launched an online guide titled Brake test report. FTA’s Head of Engineering and Vehicle Standards Policy, Phil Lloyd stated: “Transport managers without an engineering background should […]
Safe Loading Extended to Cover Liquefied Petroleum Gases
FTA has announced that the Safe Loading Pass Scheme (SLPS) is to be extended to cover Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) from 1 January 2020. From this date, any vehicle wishing to load LPG at participating terminals must be inspected under the SLPS when their existing pass expires. Managed by FTA, the SLPS identifies the vehicles […]
No-Deal Brexit Could Still Occur at End of Next Year
An international logistics expert has warned businesses trading with the EU that Britain could still be effectively heading for a no-deal Brexit at the end of 2020. Adam Johnson, director of Leeds-based Tudor International Freight, said this was the logical conclusion to be drawn from recent statements by government representatives such as Prime Minister Boris […]
Scottish Haulage Firm Goes into Administration
West-Lothian based Corporate Road Solutions 24:7 has collapsed into administration, appointing KPMG to oversee proceedings. The news will see all but four of the firm’s staff lose their jobs, with the remaining employees helping the administrators. “It has not proved possible to continue trading in light of significant liabilities and cash-flow difficulties. This has, in […]
Last Chance to Book for FTA’s Transport Manager Conference
This year’s record-breaking FTA Transport Manager conference series was in Doncaster this week, and with the final two events due to take place next week in Coventry and Chepstow, anyone wishing to attend is advised to book as soon as possible as this year’s highly successful series nears its end. The conferences, sponsored by Bridgestone […]
FTA Strengthens Multimodal Offering with New Policy Manager
FTA has announced the appointment of Zoe McLernon as its Multimodal Policy Manager, a newly created role to strengthen FTA’s position as the only business organisation representing all aspects of the UK logistics sector. Miss McLernon will join FTA’s 17-strong policy team to speak on behalf of its multimodal members to stakeholders and government; she […]
Crane Vehicles & Lorry Loaders Essential for Operations
Collett & Sons’ heavy lift crane vehicle and lorry loader haulage fleet features front and rear mounted cranes with lifting capacities ranging from 9 Tonne/Metre to 205 Tonne/Metre. These vehicles all meet BS7121 Part 4 regulations. Furthermore, all of their Crane Vehicle Operators are trained and certified, ensuring maximum safety when undertaking your lifting requirements. […]
DSV Opens Distribution Centre in Southampton
To celebrate the official opening of the this new strategically located warehouse facility, DSV held an opening and innovation event at the Mount Park site, Southampton, UK. The opening was marked by a ribbon cutting ceremony by Southampton Mayor Peter Baillie. DSV Regional Manager Karen Truckel, Branch Manager Paul Hendy and Regional Sales Manager Phillip […]
Wren Kitchens Wins Big at Excellence in Business Awards
Wren Kitchens shone above the region’s competition at the Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards 2019. The UK’s number one kitchen retailer, Wren Kitchens, has been recognised for its strong business growth and for truly valuing and rewarding its employees at the recent Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards. The glitzy ceremony held at Emerald Stadium Headingley […]
FTA Calls on Government to Secure the Future of HS2
Following uncertainty surrounding the review of HS2, FTA has called on government to secure the future of the high-speed railway and reassure businesses of its commitment to infrastructure investment moving forwards. Alex Veitch, FTA’s Head of Multimodal Policy, commented: “FTA and its members are excited about the prospect of HS2 and what it can deliver […]
Sulphur Surcharge for Irish Sea Shipping Routes
FTA Northern Ireland is concerned that businesses shipping goods via the Irish Sea are set to be faced with additional surcharges from shipping lines, which will make the cost of doing business with GB and Europe more expensive for Northern Irish businesses. The additional transport costs – estimated by FTA to be around £21 million […]
Prestigious Project Nets Two Awards for Collett & Sons
In a four week period Collett & Sons Ltd deliver three 169 Tonne Super Grid Transformers, a prestigious National Grid project which awards the Team the titles of the FTA Road Freight Operator of the Year and the Motor Transport Awards Team of the Year! Delivering Willenhall, Cellarhead and Lovedean Super Grid transformers involved all […]
Haulage Company Loses Contract and Goes Bust
After the loss of a major contract and of key staff, a haulage firm based in West Lothian has plunged into administration. Sixty-six workers at Corporate Road Solutions 24:7 Limited have been made redundant, with four workers kept on to assist the administrators. Joint administrators Blair Nimmo and Alistair McAlinden, of KPMG LLP, said the […]
3T Logistics Wins CILT Award for Freight Transport
3T Logistics, Europe’s largest independent 4th Party Logistics provider and transport management technology supplier, has won the CILT Excellence Award for Freight Transport at the recent Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Annual Awards for Excellence. The Institute picked 3T Logistics as the overall winner due to its entry demonstrating a “strong track record […]
DB Schenker to Secure Deliveries with Zetes
DB Schenker, the world’s leading global logistics provider will enhance its delivery processes with Zetes. To ensure a seamless and continuous flow of goods with a lean and optimised supply chain, the operator will implement Zebra handheld terminals and fully managed services in Sweden and Denmark, as part of a wider European implementation. Zetes will […]
White Label World Expo UK Is Two Weeks Away
With just two weeks to go, the White Label World Expo is ready to take over the ExCel, London, on 27th & 28th November. Being the UK’s largest event for professional online sellers to meet white label goods suppliers, thousands of global business leaders, entrepreneurs, online sellers, retailers, and distributors come together for the White […]
Xplore Dundee Celebrates Living Wage Week
Xplore Dundee has launched a very special Living Wage Bus to celebrate Living Wage Week. The bus operator has been an accredited Living Wage employer since January 2016 and is aiming to promote Dundee’s success as the first Living Wage City. Christine McGlasson, Managing Director of Xplore Dundee, said: “We are proud to be a […]
FTA Questions Impacts of Government’s Future Immigration Policy on Logistics
As the voice of the logistics industry, FTA has responded to the government’s call for evidence regarding the salary threshold for a future immigration policy. Unemployment is at its lowest on record, and with logistics currently reliant on EEA workers to help support vital occupations such as LGV/van drivers, as well as warehouse workers, it […]
Boris Johnson’s Brexit Deal May Never Take Effect
An international logistics expert has outlined seven key reasons why Britain’s EU traders should not regard the eventual implementation of Boris Johnson’s Brexit plans as inevitable. Adam Johnson, director of Leeds-based Tudor International Freight, said the revised withdrawal deal the Prime Minister agreed with the EU last month proposed Britain left both the bloc’s Single […]
Space FTA Future Logistics 2020 Keynote Speaker Announced
21st century logistics businesses face the challenge of delivering in an ever-changing world, with the new technologies, modes of transport, a shifting workforce and other forces re-shaping the conventions which have dictated the shape of business to now. And with such rapid changes occurring daily, FTA’s Future Logistics Conference, to be held at ITT Hub […]
Connect Group Appoints Jon Bunting as Interim CEO
Connect Group has appointed Jon Bunting as its Interim Chief Executive Officer. Jon assumes his new position as Connect announces a strategic review of Tuffnells, one of its core businesses. The review will consider the actions and investments needed to create a sustainable recovery for Tuffnells, looking as well at the long-term prospects for the […]
Xplore Dundee Shares Its Vision for 2020
Xplore Dundee is confirming it will take delivery of nine more top spec Emerald double deckers next month, which should go into service in January 2020. They are the same standard of vehicles which arrived on Service 22 a year ago with Euro VI engines which are so clean they reduce emissions by 95% and […]
Absolutely CEO Announcement: Stuart Godman Appointed as Successor to Jeremy Thompson
Absolutely, London’s longest serving courier business, has announced that it has appointed Stuart Godman as its new CEO. After 35 years, Jeremy Thompson is stepping down as Managing Director but will remain with the company as Chairman. Stuart Godman brings over 30 years of logistics industry experience. Most recently he was Chief Commercial Officer at […]
FTA Response to A36 Cleveland Bridge Repair Work
Following the announcement that vehicles weighing more than 18 tonnes will not be permitted to cross the A36 Cleveland Bridge in Bath from 1 January 2020 while maintenance work is completed, Chris Yarsley, Policy Manager for the South West at FTA, comments: “FTA is calling for Bath City Council to ensure the ban on heavier […]
Stagecoach Drives Towards a ‘Cloud-First’ Network Strategy
Stagecoach, the UK’s biggest bus and coach operator, has announced it is replacing its legacy WAN infrastructure with a new software-defined network (SD-WAN) based architecture provided by Node4, the cloud, data centre and communications solutions provider. This upgraded connectivity will enable Stagecoach to support both business growth and its increased adoption of cloud-based technologies. Stagecoach […]
Collett & Sons Win at the FTA Awards
After a fantastic evening at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on Thursday 24 October 2019 the Collett Team return home victorious as the 2019 Road Freight Operator of the Year! Finalists for the Freight Transport Association Logistics Awards were judged by the FTA’s Board, which represents some of the country’s most influential logistics businesses. The […]
Why You Should Go To The White Label World Expo UK
In recent years, there have been many different studies into the purchasing habits of different demographics throughout society. It was found that white label products are becoming increasingly popular, with over 50% of millennials saying their choice of retailers were influenced by the white label products on offer. So with the White Label World […]
FTA Re-approval of Cat C+E Apprenticeship Amendments
The Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education’s (IFATE) approval of the drivers’ C+E apprenticeship is recognition of much hard work by FTA, which speaks for the logistics industry, in partnership with the Apprenticeships Trailblazer Group. However, as Sally Gilson, Head of Skills Development at FTA, explains, there is still much more work that needs to […]
Warehouse Units Delivered at £5 Million Leeds Scheme
Three new warehouse units have been delivered at Leeds’ historic Wortley Low Mills estate. Developer J Pullan & Sons selected Triton Construction to complete the 13,600 sq ft, 31,600 sq ft and 20,000 sq ft units on the Whitehall Road site. After a 12-week site preparation programme, Triton installed two pre-cast road bridges over the […]