UKWA Launches Event to Look at Food Logistics Challenges
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) is hosting a ‘Feeding Cities Summit’ as the prospect of food supply chain interruption and stock-piling as Brexit approaches. where stakeholders will discuss the challenges ahead and consider potential solutions. The event will consider what is best practice in urban food service and local convenience grocery logistics, examine the […]
Increase in Brexit-Related Warehousing Requests
Davies Turner, the UK’s leading freight forwarder and logistics service provider, is seeing a definite upsurge in enquiries about the availability of warehousing space, driven by customer concerns about the outcome of the Brexit negotiations and the future of UK trade with the EU after March next year. Previously, the company has seen demand for […]
UKWA Welcomes Chancellor Hammond’s Apprenticeship
The package of Apprenticeship Levy reforms announced by Philip Hammond in his Autumn Budget Statement has been welcomed by UKWA (the United Kingdom Warehousing Association). However, UKWA has also warned that the Chancellor’s new digital services tax could be the first step towards the introduction of new taxes on all internet sales. “Too many employers […]
LF&E Stars Partnership with VMS and CoolKit
LF&E Refrigerated Transport, a specialist pharmaceutical logistics company that prides itself on swift, accurate and reliable temperature-controlled vehicles, has started a partnership with VMS and CoolKit in line with their growing business plans. Established 10 years ago by Managing Director Jason Buckley, LF&E Refrigerated Transport has grown substantially over the past decade. The firm now […]
Government’s Record Road Improvement Programme
Businesses would welcome the Government’s pledge to spend £30 billion on English road improvements and should see the announcement as a key part of its Brexit preparations, said a leading logistics expert. David Johnson, managing director of Leeds-based Tudor International Freight said the funding represented a 40% increase on the current five-year highways plan and […]
BCA’S Bangers4Ben Raised Nearly £20K
The tenth annual Bangers4Ben sale at BCA Blackbushe on Friday, 26th October raised nearly £20,000 for Ben, an independent charity and dedicated partner to the automotive industry, providing support for life for its people and their family dependents. The sale attracted a large crowd of buyers to BCA Blackbushe who competed with online bidders for the vehicles, […]
Daifuku Wins Automated Warehouse Contract
A prestigious contract to supply warehouse automation to GA Pet Food Partners’ Ingredients Kitchen, a state of the art, high grade nutrition production facility at Bretherton Lancashire has been awarded to Daifuku, the global leader in warehouse automation. As part of the project, Daifuku will provide stacker cranes in the ‘Larder’ and ‘Pantry’ storage areas […]
Nixon Hire Adds IVECO’s Stralis X-Way to Its Fleet
Nixon Hire has added three 26-tonne Stralis X-Way 6×4 rigids – amongst the first vehicles of their type to be delivered in the UK. Local dealer North East Truck & Van (NETV) secured the order thanks to the proven reliability of the IVECO heavy truck range and the payload advantage offered by the new Stralis […]
CoolKit Drives Business Growth for Curd and Cure
CoolKit vehicles are helping Kent-based Curd and Cure drive further growth for the company. The artisan food and drink distributor placed their first order with refrigerated vehicle specialist CoolKit in July 2017. Stuart Grant, who took over as Managing Director in January, was so impressed with the quality of the vehicles he placed an order […]
Thermo King and Frigoblock Awarded by the Noise Abatement Society
Thermo King and Frigoblock, transport solutions brands of Ingersoll Rand, a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments have been awarded by the Noise Abatement Society in the UK with the 2018 John Connell Award in the Quiet Logistics category. Hled on the 24th of October, the 2018 John Connell Awards Ceremony honours […]
B&B Attachments Offer Safer Fleet Management System
B&B Attachments has launched PowerMount, a unique patented system that enables the truck operator to quickly change from one hydraulic attachment to another in just 90 seconds. The PowerMount system allows for attachment change to be completed without the need for an engineer, guaranteeing a fast, easy and safe way to interchange forklift attachments. Modifications […]
IMHX Set to Be the Biggest and Most Successful Event
MHX 2019 (NEC, Birmingham, 24-27 September 2019) is set to be the biggest and most successful event in the long running IMHX series of materials handling exhibitions to date, with more than 400 companies anticipated to demonstrate the latest technological developments that are shaping the modern logistics industry. Dematic, Swisslog, Knapp, Vanderlande, Toyota, Crown, Doosan […]
BIFA Announces Its Freight Shortlist
This year’s British International Freight Association (BIFA) Freight Service Awards, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, has announced its 26 freight forwarding companies that have been shortlisted for the nine service-related categories. Those short-listed in the various categories are as follows: Air Cargo Services award – sponsored by IAG Cargo – Bermuda Forwarders (UK) Ltd; […]
Crossrail Received £350m Loan from the Government
Rail Minister Jo Johnson announced that £350 million of short-term repayable financing is to be provided by the Department for Transport (DfT) to the Mayor of London for the 2018/2019 year, in order to cover additional work required for the Crossrail project. Discussions still continue between Transport for London and the government about longer-term additional […]
BCA Announced Plans to Expand Its Scottish Operations
As BCA’s business grows north of the border, it has announced plans to expand its Scottish operations. Glasgow, Edinburgh, Livingstone and Kinross benefited from enhanced sales programmes to manage additional volumes, while an additional remarketing facility is due to be built in Glasgow next year. The current Glasgow Remarketing Centre has become a specialist Commercial […]
IMHX 2019 Supports Students with a New Competition
IMHX 2019 (the International Materials Handling Exhibition; NEC, Birmingham; September 24-27, 2019) is offering a cash prize to the team of students that devises the most impressive way of reducing online returns in a free-to-enter competition that is open to schools and colleges across the West Midlands. Part of its ongoing commitment to raise the […]
Rotherham Tram-Train Service Has Been Launched
The first tram-train in revenue service in the UK has had its first departure at 10.35 from Rotherham Parkgate on the 25th of October. The opening of the Sheffield – Rotherham tram-train route marks the culmination of a pilot programme more than a decade in the making which aims to evaluate the potential for tram-train […]
Burman Plant Embraces the New DfT Regulations
The recently introduced DfT regulations that now require certain categories of vehicles to fall under HGV Operator licencing regulations have been ‘embraced with ease’ by Burman Plant, the volumetric concrete and plant hire specialists. Starting with the 1st of September 2018, most volumetric concrete operators (mobile concrete batching plants), including Burman Plant, have been required […]
Roadlink International Re-Rewarded IIP Accreditation
The prestigious Investors in People (IIP) accreditation has been re-rewarded to Roadlink International, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of braking products for commercial vehicles, which has held it continuously for the past 18 years. “We are delighted to have been re-awarded such a prestigious accreditation, which we believe sets the benchmark for better people […]
Vivarail Delays DMU Service for London Northwestern Railway
Vivarail has announced that the three two-car D-train diesel multiple units produced for London Northwestern Railway will not enter service in December as it had been planned. With the Class 230 DMUs being produced using the body shells and bogies from former London Underground D78 metro trains, the time taken to optimise the control systems […]
BOC Boosts Safety with Michelin EFFITRAILER System
BOC, the largest supplier of industrial gases and medical gases in the UK, will fit its entire bulk tractor and trailer fleeting with Michelin’s EFFITRAILERTM system, as part of its ongoing commitment to improve safety. Before taking this decision, BOC trialled the system on ten assets. The programme offered an on-board datalink, tyre pressure monitoring […]
Gerald Ratner Speaker at IAAF Conference
British household name and well-known businessman Gerald Ratner has been invited at the IAAF’s Annual Conference in December, sponsored by Impression Communication, as keynote speaker. The automotive aftermarket marketplace in 2019 and beyond will be the underlying theme of IAAF’s agenda, as the federation aims to produce another lively debate for its conference guests. Gerald […]
EV80 Clocks up 600 Zero Emission Miles
The UK government’s inaugural Green GB Week initiative, organised to showcase the benefits and opportunities clean growth will bring to all parts of society, saw LDV’s EV80 covering 600 zero-emission miles. The initiative raised awareness for and encouraged both businesses and the public to play their part in tackling climate change. LDV’s EV80 is the […]
Compass Travel Offers Ticketer’s ZipTrip App
Compass Travel will be launching Ticketer’s passenger App – ZipTrip – after taking delivery of the latest Ticketer Electronic Ticket Machines (ETMs). The South East operator is already using 83 contactless ETMs, and a hand-held unit for queue busting at busy locations across the region. As Ticketer’s own passenger App, ZipTrip provides passengers with real […]
DfT Could Directly Award Cross Country Contract
An information notice published by the Department for Transport would allow it to directly award a contract for the operation of Cross Country service for a maximum of 60 months from the end of Arriva’s current contract in October 2019. The Cross Country franchise was won by Arriva back in 2007, with services currently being […]
Fraikin Helps Fleets Complete Driver CPC Training
Fleet should not wait for Brexit before booking Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training, says contract hire, fleet management and rental specialist Fraikin. There is less than a year left until the second five-year block deadline for drivers with acquired rights. In order to remain legally compliant, all HGV drivers with acquired rights must […]
Warrens Group Fuels IVECO Truck with Bio-Gas
A 16-tonne IVECO Eurocargo Natural Power has been delivered to recycling specialist Warrens Group. Running on compressed natural gas (CNG), the company is also believed to be the first in the UK to refuel a truck with bio-gas made from its own food waste collections. “Our company is all about recycling waste and converting it […]
Eurostar to Expand Amsterdam Service
Following the success of Eurostar’s decision to launch two trains per day in April this year on the London – Amsterdam route, the cross-Channel high speed operator expects to launch a third daily train in June 2019. Between London, Rotterdam and Amsterdam, Eurostar has already carried more than 130,000 passengers on direct trains. These currently […]
MAHLE Introduced Fresh Packaging Design
MAHLE Aftermarket has underlines its brand power both globally and regionally by introducing a fresh new packaging design across seven of its leading brands. The new-style packaging is simple, clear and compact, featuring bold colour, concise information and cleader design, all aimed at facilitating handling in motor factors and workshops. “After more than a decade, […]
Autoparts UK Installs Defibrillator at Glasgow Site
A defibrillator is to be installed by Autoparts UK at its Glasgow site, after becoming certified to connect up the life-saving device. This means that members of staff or customers that suffer cardiac arrest now have a greater chance of survival with the vital equipment, which works by emitting an electric shock through the chest […]
New Exol Grease Cartridges Cause No Leakage
Four new 500g grease cartridges, designed to allow complete use of lubricating grease without leakage, have been introduced by Exol Lubricants, the UK’s largest independent lubricants blender, to its extensive range of grease products,. The new screw fit grease cartridges, suitable for use with SR and similar grease guns, cover a wide range of applications, […]
The Number of Bridge Strikes Hits ‘Five Per Day’
An average of five striking incidents happens across the country every day, costing millions of pounds of damage and major delays and disruption to trains, deliveries and the general public. There are currently 1,800 incidents occurring each year relating to heavy goods vehicles striking bridges, according to data from Network Rail. Each incident is estimated […]
The Flexi Intralogistics Solutions at Logimat 2019
The extensive range of Flexi articulated forklift truck-based intralogistics solutions designed and manufactured by Narrow Aisle Ltd will be available to review by visitors at Logimat 2019. Among the models on display at Logimat will be a recently upgraded version of the Flexi LITE. The Flexi LITE is designed for applications where handling equipment has […]
The NX Group Is Taking on New Drivers
The NX Group, an expanding warehouse, logistics and courier company based in Northamptonshire, has taken on half a dozen additional full-time drivers. Six new lorry drivers will be based at its head office in Crick. In the last year, the firm has increased its workforce by 10%. “We’re pleased to announce we have taken on […]
EU Traders Welcome Talk of Extended Customs Union
A leading logistics expert has said many British companies trading with the EU will have welcomed reports the UK could remain in the Customs Union for longer than currently agreed. David Johnson, managing director of Tudor International Freight, based at Horsforth, Leeds, said the present arrangements meant trade with the bloc “could hardly be easier, […]
P&O Ferrymasters Invests in 150 Huckepack Trailers
P&O Ferrymasters has made a major investment in 150 huckepack trailers due to a rising customer demand for freight transport between Poznan in Poland and Europe’s busiest port at Rotterdam. The huckepack trailers have the flexibility of being able to be put on a train or on a lorry and are all fitted with telematics […]