APL Logistics Moves Its Head Office
Global supply chain services provider APL Logistics is relocating its UK office to tech hub Here East. Located in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in East London, the company will occupy almost 9,000 sq ft of space at the award-winning campus. The company will operate from offices alongside companies such as Neopost, LC2 and Plexal. Plexal […]
Commercial Vehicle Show Welcomes Total Lubricants
Total Lubricants is once again exhibiting at the CV Show, where it will showcase its range of products and value-added services to fleet managers and truck and van operators. With technical experts on hand to meet delegates, Total will highlight the benefits of its premium, OEM-approved range of RUBIA engine oils, transmission fluids, coolants and AdBlue. […]
Retailers to Embrace Technology
Embracing technology is a prerequisite for success in the modern retail environment. There are many ways in which retailers can deliver a new in-store experience – and while some retailers will undoubtedly look to emulate the human touch free Amazon Go model, for many others, human interaction is the primary and fundamental component of a […]
New Technical Director Arrives at Logicor
Sam Towers has just joined Logicor’s UK team Technical Manager, based in the company’s Solihull office. He will provide a building services and project management role, working closely with the UK team and its customers across Logicor’s extensive UK industrial and logistics portfolio. The Logicor UK portfolio includes over 1,300 industrial and logistics units totalling in […]
Xplore Dundee Celebrate mTicket Anniversary
Xplore Dundee is celebrating one year of its innovative mTicket app by giving one customer the chance to win a months’ worth of free bus travel. The bus operator’s already sold more than 125 000 tickets via smartphone in the first 12 months since the app went live. ”The mTicket app is proving very popular […]
Logistics Park to Create 1,000 Jobs
The launch of work on a new £30 million logistics park on a disused coal distribution site could create around 1,000 new jobs in the Ashby area. Details of the proposed G Park project on the former UK Coal Lounge Coal Preparation and Disposal Point east of Ashby have been submitted to planners at North West Leicestershire […]
Rail Transport Investment for Northern England
A government minister admitted that Northern England’s transport system has suffered “long-term under-investment stretching back decades”. However, he also mentioned that the proposed £70 billion improvement plan might not be fully funded. Andrew Jones, a junior transport minister, said there was a strong case for greater investment in the North but warned that other projects […]
K Transport Extends Fleet with New Trucks
Midlands-based K Transport Services has acquired new trucks, supplied through Greenhous Commercials, which has been supplying the business for more than 20 years. It now operates a fleet of more than 80 vehicles and 130 trailers from their sites in Coven and Planetary Road, Willenhall to various customer premises. The latest DAF vehicles received by K […]
Least Popular Mode of Transport in the UK Is Cycling
Cycling has been found to be the least popular mode of transport amongst Brits, according to a new study. The YouGov survey of transport attitudes found only 40% of people have a positive view of getting on the bike, with more people choosing to jump in their cars than cycling or using public transport. However, […]
UK’s EU Traders Warned not to “Hold Their Breath”
An international logistics expert has warned the UK’s businesses trading with the EU not to “hold their breath” in anticipation of the so-called Malthouse Compromise ending the current Brexit impasse. Adam Johnson, director of Leeds-based Tudor International Freight, said the proposed blueprint for the period following UK withdrawal from the bloc, which had emerged in […]
Walker Logistics to Offer Sunday Service
Online retailers are due to benefit from next-day delivery services seven days a week from Walker Logistics, starting with March. Walker is partnering with Royal Mail and DPD, which will operate regular Sunday collections from the company’s Berkshire distribution hub. Even if an online order is placed on Sunday, consumers will still receive their goods […]
Free Buses to Tackle Transport Pollution?
With official statistics showing that transport is the most carbon-producing sector in the UK, buses should become free in order to encourage people to ditch their cars and reduce greenhouse has emissions. Figures show that greenhouse gases were down by 3% in 2016, while in 2017 carbon dioxide was also down 3%. The UK’s carbon […]
Logistics Centre Converted Into Warehouse Space
Stiller Warehousing and Distribution, a logistics business based in the county of Durham, has decided to invest in additional warehouse space by converting its old logistics centre into modern warehousing. The company currently operates from its newly opened £2 million freight distribution centre and office block at its 22-acre base on Aycliffe Business Park. The project […]
Haulage Firm Fined for Illegal RDF Storage
Hertfordshire-based Winters Haulage Limited, now in liquidation, received a £510,000 fine for storing thousands of tonnes of baled RDF illegally. Cambridge Magistrates’ Court issued the penalty after the business pleaded guilty to offences relating to the baled waste deposited at a site next to Royston Sewage Treatment Works in 2014 and 2015. Of the £510,000 fine, […]
Hurry Women, Everywoman Awards is soon
Open for entries, the organisers of the 2019 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards programme are inviting nominations from across the industry, from aviation and shipping to road and rail. The awards are free to enter until 11th February. The programme has been running for over 11 years, with everywoman showcasing the breadth of opportunities […]
Fleet Sales Are Declining
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders data has shown that true fleet sales were down by 7.2% in 2018, slightly ahead of the 6.8% overall decline in the new car market. A total of 802,813 new car registrations were recorded as fleet sales – excluding rental, Motability and captive – representing around a third of […]
Survey Shows 34% of Motorists Use Mobile Phones
A survey from GoCompare Car Insurance has revealed that a third (34%) of drivers use their mobile phones illegally while in their car, with the figure rising to 58% of 18-24 year old drivers. More drivers are tempted to use their phone while waiting in traffic, with the number of drivers using their phone behind […]
Bus Journeys in England Fall by 85 Million
According to Department for Transport (DfT) statistics, the number of bus passenger journeys in England fell by 85 million last year, highlighting the devastating impact of cuts to local services under the current government. Outside London, the passenger journeys fell by 3.2%, while in the capital they declined by 0.7%. In the year to March 2018, there […]
Maritime 2050 Welcomed by Maritime Innovation UK
Department of Transport’s Maritime 2050 strategy has been welcomed by Maritime Research & Innovation UK (MarRI-UK). The Maritime sector is of fundamental importance to islands nations like the UK. Our industry has scope to grow substantially in this global market, which the Government estimates will double to $3 trillion by 2030. Maritime 2050 marks a very […]
Rail Station Could Become Accessible for the Disabled
A £15 million overhaul plan could transform a rail station that is almost inaccessible for the disabled. Ambitious proposals to provide extra parking and a new western footbridge at Eaglescliffe Rail Station, near Stockton-on-Tees, have been unveiled to combat booming demand there. Numerous businesses to the west of the station at Durham Lane Industrial Park could have direct access […]
Business Park Welcomes Major Logistics Companies
St Modwen’s business park in Stratford-upon-Avon has welcomed two more major logistics companies into its space. First company to sign a deal was XPO Logistics, which agreed a lease for 163,000 sq ft of space, on top of its already occupied 90,000 sq ft. XPO was followed by Unipart Logistics, which is taking 75,000 sq […]
New Research Into Shipping’s Transition to Natural Gas
Researchers from Imperial College London found that transitioning to natural gas to fuel the freight and shipping industries will not be enough to meet emissions targets, and in some cases, the benefits may be eliminated. The white paper from academics at Imperial’s Sustainable Gas Institute, found, while examining the potential benefits of using natural gas […]
Addison Lee Invests in New Volkswagen Sharan MPVs
£41 million have been invested by Addison Lee Group on 1,200 Volkswagen Sharan MPVs that will create an ultra-low emission zone-compliant fleet for London. The Euro 6 diesel Sharan SE 2.0 TDI BlueMotion 150PS DSG models will be compliant with Transport for London’s ULEZ, which comes into force on April 8. “We share Transport for […]
Airbus Could Pull out of the UK Due To Brexit
The head of Airbus has called the Government’s handling of Brexit a ‘disgrace’ and has warned that the company could pull out of the UK if its ability to compete on the global stage is harmed. Tom Enders, chief executive of the aerospace giant, said a no-deal Brexit could force Airbus, which employs more than […]
Masternaut Offers Advice on Growing a Drivers’ Fleet
According to the UK Logistics Confidence Index 1, more than 60% of logistics companies say the past 12 months have clearly seen tougher trading for many operators and conditions are anticipated to get even more difficult in the year ahead (post Brexit). One of the key concerns expressed by more than 100 senior decision-makers who […]
Retailers Must Disrupt ‘Last Mile Delivery’
Capgemini has launched the findings of its global study that explores how retailer investment in ‘last mile delivery’ – the final leg of the online purchase journey before reaching the customer’s hands – is critical to uncover new revenue streams. The report uncovers the current tension between consumer expectations and modern retail delivery models, revealing […]
Flybe to Be Bought by Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Air
Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Air came to the rescue of one of its partners, the UK airline Flybe, when it announced it was up for sale after months of struggling. With a 30% stake in the venture each, Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Air have purchased Flybe for £2.2 million, an offer significantly below the airlines closing market value […]
Bouden Travel Gives Young Coach Enthusiast a Grand Tour
Christmas isn’t only on the 25th of December at Bouden Coach Travel and gifts don’t just come in the form of an Ipad, games console or an action man. The Birmingham operator very recently made one young coach enthusiasts day when they granted him the opportunity to take a private tour of Birmingham as well […]
Leslies Suzuki Newport Wins Dealer of the Year
Suzuki GB’s Dealer of the Year award has been handed to Leslies Suzuki Newport at a ceremony hosted during the Japanese brand’s annual dealer conference in Budapest, Hungary. The annual awards recognise outstanding achievements and long service by dealerships within Suzuki GB’s 157 strong UK-wide network and include recognition of retailers’ long-standing commitment to the […]
Government to Request Article 50 Deadline Extension
A leading logistics expert has said the government should now ask the EU to extend the Article 50 period in the interests of the UK’s traders with the bloc. Adam Johnson, director of Leeds-based Tudor International Freight, said there were now fewer than 70 days to go before the UK was scheduled to leave the […]
TyreSafe Briefing and Awards 2019
Details have been revealed about the TyreSafe Briefing and evening Awards, which will take place at St George’s Park on Thursday 18 July 2019. The new venue is home of the National Football Centre and located in Burton upon Trent, offering greater scope for a refreshed format with space for exhibitions, demonstrations and displays. Although […]
Lucketts Travel Sees Spike in Bookings
Although Christmas is approaching with quick steps, a local coach firm confirmed that people in Hampshire are already dreaming of summer. Lucketts Travel has seen a huge spike in bookings for its summer getaways, with sales doubling on the day of its holiday launch last week, compared to the same day last year. Part of […]
TVS Start Working with the UK Rail Sector
TVS Supply Chain Solutions have recently started to work with businesses aligned to the Rail sector and have realised that the UK Rail sector is ready for, and definitely in need of, a different and innovative approach in terms of how it sources its indirect or distributed procurement categories for material and spare parts. The […]
IATA : Airlines Can Share Turbulance Aware Data
The Turbulence Aware data resource has been launched by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in order to help airlines avoid turbulence when planning routes tactically in flight. Turbulence Aware augments an airline’s ability to forecast and avoid turbulence by pooling and sharing (in real time) turbulence data generated by participating airlines. Airlines nowadays rely […]
A Fresh Approach for Modern Grocery Warehouses
As one of the most repeatable, well-understood, and mature supply chains across all industries, the grocery supply chain has mastered predictable processes around every conceivable aspect of warehouse operations as grocers operate around unusually razor-thin profit margins. Not surprisingly, grocery DCs have increasingly embraced automation to help reduce labour-intensive manual work and increase overall efficiency […]
How Virtual Reality Can Improve Health and Safety
Learning the ropes using a headset? While it might sound like something out of sci-fi movie, virtual and augmented reality could be about to change the way we carry out health and safety training. Ben Bennet, Managing Director of Luminous, a developer of VR software solutions, tells us more about how this new tech can […]