XPO Logistics Renews Partnership with Arco
XPO Logistics, a global provider of transport and logistics solutions, has been awarded a multi-year contract renewal by Arco, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of safety equipment, workwear and safety services. “We have seen a continuous improvement in distribution performance over the two years of our partnership with XPO. This has helped us strengthen […]
Logistics Company Contract with Neighbouring Business
A Leicestershire logistics company has secured a new contract with a neighbouring business. Armstrong Logistics has been operating for a quarter of a century and moved to its present base at Logix Park, Hinckley, in 2009. UK Flooring Direct, a national online flooring retailer moved to Logix Park in 2017 to support its expansion plans. […]
West Coast Rail Franchise Awarded to First Group
The West Coast rail franchise has been awarded by the UK government to First Group and Trenitalia UK, unit of Italy’s main rail operator that will replace Virgin Trains on one of the country’s main north-south routes. The news comes at a point in which the government is in the middle of a legal wrangle […]
It’s Time to Review the Fleet Fuel Policy
Fuel prices are extremely volatile at the moment with unrest between the US and Iran and Trump’s threats to escalate the trade war with China, combined with uncertainty over Brexit, creating unsettled conditions in world oil markets. At the same time, the pound has fallen against the dollar to a two year low amid fears […]
UK Take Government Freeports Claims with Pinch of Salt
An international logistics expert has said UK businesses should view the government’s rhetoric about its proposal to introduce freeports after Brexit with some scepticism for now. Adam Johnson, director of Leeds-based Tudor International Freight, said the government had just created a Freeports Advisory Panel, including ministers from the Treasury and Department for International Trade, plus […]
Jack Richards and Son Sells Shares to Turners
Jack Richards and Son has decided to sell 80% of its shares to Turners (Soham), creating a partnership worth more than £475 million and a headcount of more than 4,000 members of staff. In addition to that, the chief executive of Newmarket-based Turners, Paul Day, has also assured staff that the Richards name will live […]
Collett & Sons Delivered the World’s Largest Crane
Unveiled at the Port of Ghent in November 2018, Sarens SGC-250, the largest crane in the world, required a transport solution for delivery to the Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant (HPC) site in Somerset and Collett & Sons were right for the job. Destined for its first UK project, the SGC-250 will play a […]
BT Fleet Division Sold to AURELIUS for £200 Million
BT Group has continued to restructure its operations by selling their BT Fleet division, which owns and manages many of the vehicles used by Openreach and various other companies (e.g. the AA, EDF and National Grid), to AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA for an undisclosed sum. At present BT Fleet employs around 950 staff, owns 65 of […]
Onus Making Sure Hauliers Get the Paperwork Right
Government plans to strengthen compliance with Operation Brock (the queueing system to be introduced for lorries in Kent in the event of a No Deal Brexit) will place the responsibility to travel with correct documentation on haulage businesses, despite a lack of clarity on the actual paperwork required, according to FTA. The business organisation, which […]
Dual Carriageway to Provide Boost to North West Economy
In response to the opening of seven kilometres of the new A6 dual carriageway, Seamus Leheny, Policy Manager for Northern Ireland at FTA, commented: “As the organisation representing the UK’s logistics sector, FTA campaigned for the dualling of the A6 for several years; we are so pleased that a seven kilometre stretch of the new carriageway is opening to traffic today (Monday […]
Birmingham Bus Operator Reveals Plans to Raise Money
Plans to raise more than £1.4 million by issuing new shares to make acquisitions have been revealed by Birmingham bus operator Rotala. The listed business is to issue up to 2.04 million new shares at 56 pence each. In a statement to AIM, Rotala said: “In line with its stated strategy, the company continues to […]
Futurologist to Headline FTA Future Van 2019
Expert futurologist, Fergus McVey of 7th Sense Research, will be headlining FTA’s brand new one-day conference, Future Van 2019, taking place at the NAEC in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire on 3 October 2019, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans. Providing an exclusive glimpse into the future – derived from robust qualitative and quantitative research – his session will arm operators, manufacturers and industry leaders with the knowledge they need to embrace […]
FTA Keeps Logistics Businesses Front of Mind
FTA, the only business organisation representing the logistics sector, has outlined the importance of the industry at an exclusive meeting with Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Julian Smith, at Stormont today (30 July 2019). With over 13,500 vehicles crossing the border every day, Seamus Leheny, FTA’s Policy Manager for Northern Ireland, stressed the need […]
Clocaenog Wind Farm Deliveries Have Been Completed
The final component deliveries to Clocaenog Wind Farm have been completed. With the first of the deliveries taking place at the beginning of January, for the past six months Collett & Sons Ltd have been travelling the 70 mile route from Ellesmere Port to Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm, steadily delivering the turbine components to the […]
FTA’s Essential Handbooks Updated with Latest Information
The increasing number of vehicles on the road and constantly changing regulations that need to be observed could make life increasingly complicated for the professional driver. To help them do their job safely and responsibly, FTA has updated its two popular drivers’ handbooks – one for HGV drivers and one for van drivers – with […]
DSV Shortlisted in FTA Logistics Awards
DSV has been named as a finalist in the Rail Business of the Year category in the 2019 FTA Logistics Awards. The awards, now in their third year, celebrate the companies and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the logistics and supply industry and have become acknowledged as the ultimate celebration of one […]
Connect Group at Leading Health and Safety Awards
Leading logistics specialist, Connect Group, has been awarded 10 accolades by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for its commitment to health and safety for a third consecutive year. Presented at an awards ceremony held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, both Connect Group’s brands, specialist parcel carrier, Tuffnells and magazine and newspaper […]
Expert Urges UK Businesses to Review EU Contracts
An international logistics expert has urged UK businesses to review contracts they have in place with companies in the EU urgently following Boris Johnson’s appointment as UK Prime Minister. Adam Johnson, director of Leeds-based Tudor International Freight, said affected enterprises should undertake these analyses with a view to seeking any changes needed in the event […]
Collett Completes Delivery of Battenhall Bridleway
Collecting from their manufacturing facility in Northallerton, each of the three deck sections, arch section and two arch ends required transport solutions, firstly to Sheffield for finishing before final delivery to site. The 16m, 21m and 25.5m long deck sections were all loaded directly to 4-axle extendable trailers and transported from site. The longest component, […]
Shortlist Announced for FTA Logistics Awards 2019
FTA has announced the shortlist of the 58 finalists in the running to win an accolade at the prestigious FTA Logistics Awards 2019, following a record number of entrants this year. The awards, now in their third year, celebrate the companies and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the logistics and supply industry and […]
Van Excellence Wins Award for Driver Mental Health
Van Excellence’s initiative with the charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) which aims to increase awareness of and conversations about mental health among van drivers has won the Innovation Award at the Company Van Today Awards at a ceremony. The award was presented in recognition of the Van Excellence team’s dedication to breaking down the stigma […]
Airport Xpress Off to a Flying Start since its launch
Dundee’s first express link with Edinburgh Airport has got off to a flying start, with more than 11 000 journeys sold on the Airport Xpress coach service since its launch in June. The Xplore More route is proving so popular that bookings are now being taken right up to Christmas 2020, allowing travellers to plan […]
Finalists of UK Fleet Safety Awards 2019 Announced
The shortlist for the 2019 annual Fleet Safety Awards has been announced by road safety charity Brake. More than 40 organisations are represented within the charity’s 13 award categories and winners will be announced at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on Thursday 19 September 2019. Sarah Plumb, senior fleet officer at Brake, said: “The awards recognise and […]
FTA Advises Against No Deal to Keep Britain Trading
As the Conservative Party leadership contest reaches its conclusion this week, FTA, the organisation representing the logistics industry, has written to both candidates to urge them to consider the impacts a ‘No deal Brexit’ would have on UK-EU supply chains, and to ensure the co-ordination of logistics activities at a high level to minimise and […]
FTA Comments on Local Road Network Funding
In response to the DFT announcement on local road network funding last week (20 July 2019), FTA’s Malcolm Bingham, Head of Road Network Policy said: “FTA’s members have been very clear, that the road network has been subject to chronic under-investment for many years. Taxes on UK road transport are the highest in Europe, yet our […]
Air Quality on the Agenda of a Key National Conference
With air quality and emissions levels hitting the national headlines on a regular basis, FTA, the leading business organisation which represents the interests of the logistics industry, is delighted to be partnering with the Air Quality News 2019 National Air Quality Conference. The event will be held at Lords Cricket Ground on 12 November 2019. Acting as a […]
Collett Delivery of Battenhall Bridleway to Worcester
Consisting of six separate loads, Collett have completed delivery of Battenhall Bridleway to the West Midlands. Collecting from the manufacturing facility in Northallerton, each of the three deck sections, arch section and two arch ends required transport solutions, firstly to Sheffield for finishing before final delivery to site. The 16m, 21m and 25.5m long deck […]
Bouden Coach Travel Takes Its First Irizar I6S Itegral
After welcoming their first Scania to the fleet back in March, Bouden Coach Travel have decided to stick with the brand as they introduce their new Irizar I6S Integral. Carrying passengers in the comfort of its 53 part leather seats, the i6S integral is a 12.9m, two-axle example that has a centre sunken toilet. This […]
FTA Comments on Manchester Clean Air Zone
Commenting on the bringing forward by two years of plans to include vans in Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Zone, Mags Simpson, FTA’s Head of Policy for Northern England, said: “While the logistics sector is fully committed to reducing vehicle emissions wherever possible and acknowledges the role the industry must play in improving the air quality […]
Menzies Transport Receives FTA Roadworthiness Award
FTA, the organisation which speaks for the UK’s logistics industry, has presented Menzies Distribution’s Swindon depot with its prestigious Roadworthiness Award. The FTA’s Roadworthiness Award, introduced in 2007, has been given in recognition of Menzies Distribution consistently high standards in maintaining its fleet of 18 vehicles, tractor units and trailers, and control of safety-related defects […]
Hankook Tyre Celebrates 10 & 20 Year Milestones
Premium tyre maker Hankook celebrates long service awards for four more employees at the company’s UK office based in Daventry, Northamptonshire. Accounts Assistant Natalie Chambers and OE Operations & IT Specialist Simon Taylor have been recognised for their twenty-year service at Hankook Tyre UK Ltd, alongside Lauren Wincott and Kim Taylor from the Credit Control […]
Xplore Dundee Offers Apprenticeship as Part of Charity Partnership
Xplore Dundee and the youth work charity Helm is celebrating a successful partnership, just months after joining forces. The bus operator’s offered an engineering apprenticeship to Mason Melville, following a period of work experience at its city centre garage. Mason’s placement was one of the first since Xplore Dundee became one of Helm’s partners earlier […]
Government Says No Deal Is Not an Option for Logistics
A data paper on Northern Ireland’s trade and investment prospects after a No Deal Brexit shows how unacceptable an outcome that could be for the country’s logistics businesses, according to FTA, the business organisation representing the sector. Produced by the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS), the paper draws together statistics and economic data from a […]
Ticketer Selected as One of 1000 Companies to Inspire
Ticketer has been identified as one of the London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain 2019. The report is a celebration of the UK’s fastest growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs), with companies representing over 40 sectors and spanning every country and region across the UK. To be selected […]
Hankook Announce Winner of Technical Excellence Award
This year saw the 33rd Motor Transport Awards take place at the Grosvenor House Hotel situated on London’s Park Lane. Over 1,500 guests gathered to celebrate the achievements of the industry and recognise innovation, outstanding service, efficiency and quality. The Technical Excellence Award, sponsored by Hankook Tyre UK celebrates whoever is responsible for managing the […]
Xplore Dundee Celebrates TWO mTicket Milestones
Two lucky bus customers have won free travel, after buying Xplore Dundee’s ‘Golden mTickets’. Jenny Gan was the first to be revealed as the person who claimed the 150 000th mTicket sold via the operator’s app which launched just over a year ago. She said: “I started using the app shortly after it was introduced – […]