UTA Makes New Appointment
A new Head of Procurement has been appointed by Union Tank Eckstein GmbH & Co (UTA) for the business units Fuels and PLUS Services. Starting with the 1st of August 2018, Ralf Kaplan will be responsible for purchasing and procurement in UTA’s European Headquarters in Kleinostheim, reporting directly to CEO Volker Huber. On his new […]
Staplehursts Transits Acquires Schmitz Cragobull Trailers
Staplehurst Transits, the fruit and vegetable distributor, has replaced a third of its fleet with Schmitz Cargobull reefers as they proved to be stronger, more durable and capable of minimising downtime. As the Kent-based company routinely collects from rural locations, its trailers are susceptible to damage from overhanging tree branches; therefore it needs Cargobull’s FERROPLAST […]
Baines Simmons Makes New Appointments
Baines Simmons, part of the Training & Consultancy division of global aviation services group Air Partner, has appointed four new consultants as part of its growth plans. All four of them will be based at Baines Simmons’ headquarters at Fairoaks airport and will report directly to Mike Wallace, Head of Training & Consulting Operations. Steve […]
Manheim Integrated Products & Services June Figures
Manheim, the UK’s leading provider of integrated products and services for the vehicle remarketing sector, has released its June figures that signalled another strong month for the LCV market. A new record of £6,319 for the average selling price of vehicles coming through the lanes has been registered. “These results once again prove the strength […]
SMPE Launch New Air Mass Meter Inserts
Four new Air Mass Meter inserts have been developed by Standard Motor Products Europe (SMPE), one of the UK’s largest independently owned automotive parts manufacturers and suppliers, at its headquarters in Nottingham, UK. The parts are the latest Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) types, providing a more precise signal to the ECU to help control fuelling […]
Retailers Must Minimise Obsolete Stock Risk
William Walker, sales director leading fulfilment specialist at Walker Logistics, warned retailers that they risk incurring both brand image and bottom line profit damage if their logistics services partners fail to operate efficient stock rotation processes that minimise the amount of deteriorating or even obsolete stock that they hold. “Third party logistics (3PL) services companies […]
BCA Values for June
BCA has seen a slight reduction in its June average LCV values, with values slipping by just £39 (0.5%) to £7,463, compared to May. Despite this, the June figure is still the fourth highest on record at BCA and year on year values remain ahead by over £1,000 (15.5%). Moreover, both mileage and age reduced […]
Frigoblock Showcases Portfolio at LoCITY Event
The LoCITY roadshow in Twickenham, UK, welcomed the clean and sustainable refrigerated solutions for urban distribution operations from Frigoblock, a Transportation Solutions business of Ingersoll Rand. Visitors were able to see a state-of-the-art low-emission CNG-powered truck fitted with and alternator driven, all electric and zero-emission Frigoblock HK25 unit. This environmentally sustainable refrigerated vehicle with three […]
Freight Service Awards Hosted by Olympic Champion
Double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes has been selected by the BIFA (British International Freight Association) as the host for its annual Freight Service Awards competition. Entries are now open and BIFA Director General, Robert Keen said that any company looking to go for gold in these awards can have no better example to follow […]
Air Partner Helps in Lion Rescuing Mission
Air Partner has been asked to assist the Born Free Foundation in the successful relocation of a lion that had been kept illegally as an exotic pet in an apartment in Paris. Since being found in October last year, he had been living temporarily at Natuurhulpcentrum rescue centre in Belgium but was recently found a […]
Six Degrees Helps AvantiGas with Multi-Cloud Platform
AvantiGas, an international supplier of liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) and part of the UGI Corporation, has chosen Six Degrees, a UK-based cloud managed service provider, to build and host its data and IT services on a multi-cloud platform across 16 European countries. This will enable AvantiGas to achieve its goal of operating at the highest […]
Sparks Transport Switches to TruTac
One of the largest privately-owned transport companies in the South West, Sparks Transport, has switched over to TruTac’s fleet management software and how has improved compliance control. With 150 HGVs delivering to every corner of the UK and Ireland, keeping tabs on each vehicle and driver has brought many challenges, particularly as the regulations became […]
IMHX 2019 Only 20% of Space Left
IMHX 2019, the long running exhibition for the logistics sector, is on its way to deliver a massive array of intralogistics and supply chain solutions under one roof. With over one year remaining until the event opens its doors in September 2019, only 20% of the stand space within the halls of the NEC remains […]
Krone Delivered Its 1000th Trailer to N&K
Krone Fleet Denmark has delivered its 1,000th refrigerated trailer since 2010 to N&K Spedition, one of Krone’s largest refrigeration customers. N&K has currently commissioned 225 new refrigerated semi trailers for delivery during 2018/2019, with the order including several refrigerated vehicles with meat-hanging rails, piggyback trailers, and single-temp’ trailers. Moreover, its fleet if semi trailers is […]
MAHLE Introduces New Products
MAHLE Aftermarket is proving its determination to constantly introducing new products to meet ever-changing customer requirements with the newest additions to the Victor Reinz gasket range. Its wide choice of sealing solutions has been further boosted by 397 new parts, including among others full gasket sets, valve stem seals, cylinder head gaskets and sump gaskets, […]
SMPE Awards Its Employees
Four of Standard Motor Products Europe’s (SMPE) longest-serving employees have been awarded in recognition of their many years’ service at the company. Art Wieckowski, Steve Capewell, Jackie Foster and Maggie Syme were each presented with their award by Managing Director Ross Toomey, as their long-standing commitment and service to the supplier was formally acknowledged in […]
ANTONOV Airlines Sees Revenue Increase
The air transportation division of ANTONOV Company – ANTONOV Airlines – saw an 81% revenue increase in 2017 compared to the year before. Moreover, the January to May figures in 2018 were up 42%, with aerospace being one of the key sectors for the Ukrainian airline. The carrier’s growth is the result of its strategic […]
Autoparts UK Supports Young Motor Racing Driver
Autoparts UK will be sponsoring aspiring motor racing driver Ruaridh Clark in the Milltek Sport Volkswagen Racing Cup, regarded as the most exciting saloon car championship in the UK. Scotland-born Clark is only 17 years old and is the youngest registered competitor to join Team JWB Motorsport, racing in a Volkswagen Scirocco. The championship’s fourth […]
Manheim and Arval Sign Exclusive Contract
Manheim, the leading UK provider of integrated products and services for the vehicle remarketing sector, and Arval have signed an exclusive contract for the delivery of services for 10,000 vehicles a year. This deal further strengthens Arval’s long-standing relationship with Manheim, part of the Cox Automotive Group, with an additional 6,000 commercial vehicles and cars […]
UKWA Releases Its Response to the Brexit Paper
UKWA (the United Kingdom Warehousing Association), the UK’s only trade association dedicated to serving the vitally important warehousing and logistics sector, has released Peter Ward’s, CEO of UKWA, response to the publication of the Government’s Brexit White Paper. “The Government has published its Brexit White Paper, following last week’s cabinet meeting at Chequers. UKWA welcomes […]
IVECO to Deliver the UK’s Largest Ever Single Order
The largest order for single-fuel-gas-powered trucks of any manufacturer to-date in the UK is about to take place, with the online supermarket Ocado being set to take on 29 new IVECO Stralis NP tractor units. Supplied by Guest Truck and Van, five of the compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles (AS44S40T/P NP) will enter service immediately, […]
IVECO Is a Low Emission Area at IAA 2018
The 67th edition of the IAA Commercial Vehicles (IAA), taking place from the 20th of September to the 27th 2018, will see IVECO dedicating its presence to sustainable transport. On its stand at the Low Emission Area it will showcase its full offering of alternative traction vehicles available on the market that are capable of […]
Ford and Slater Wins Apprenticeship of the Year Award
Motor Transport Awards 2018 offered the ‘Apprenticeship of the Year’ award to Ford and Slater, one of the UK’s largest independent DAF dealership groups. With over 50 apprentices across ten locations, the award recognises the group’s commitment and approach to developing apprentices within the organisation. During the past 18 months the organisation has taken big […]
Carrier Transicold’s Supra Receives PIEK Certification
The new compressed natural gas (CNG) powered Supra multi-temperature truck refrigeration unit from Carrier Transicold has received PIEK certification with a noise level below 60 dB. As noise reduction is particularly important for truck deliveries in high density urban areas, the award-winning Supra unit is ideal for urban distribution, offering fresh and frozen multi-temperature applications […]
Voith Delivers Ten More Electric Drive Systems to Helsinki
Voith Digital Solutions Austria will be delivering its electric drive system to Transtech Oy, the Finnish rail vehicle supplier and part of the Skoda Transportation Group, for an additional ten ForCity Smart Artic low-floor trams. The drive systems from St. Pölten have proven themselves in the existing Helsinki trams with an availability rate of more […]
Xplore Dundee Takes Golf Fans to The Open
Xplore Dundee will be taking golf fans to the hottest local sporting event of this summer – The 147th Open at Carnoustie. As a partner of the event organisers, The R&A, the city’s main bus company will provide a dedicated Park and Ride shuttle service from the event’s car park to a drop off point […]
IVECO Launches Stralis NP 460 6X2
The UK’s most eagerly-anticipated natural has truck – IVECO Stralis NP 460 6×2 tractor unit – has been launched. Designed to be the most sustainable heavy truck for 44-tonne operation, the new Stralis is the first three-axle tractor to operate on 100% liquefied natural gas (LNG) and has been engineered in both right hand and […]
Schmitz Cragobull UK Launches Telematics Programme
A telematics retrofit programme that can turn any reefer into a ‘smart’ trailer has been launched by Schmitz Cargobull UK and Ireland. The TrailerConnect system offers real-time monitoring of temperature, tyre condition, trailer location and security and can now be easily retrofitted to any reefer from any manufacturer, after previously only being available on new […]
Novadata Helps Operators with DVSA Scheme
Novadata, the provider of a full range of Transport Training Courses, has launched a new Earned Recognition Preparation service, which will help organisations prepare to apply for membership of the new DVSA Earned Recognition scheme. The scheme is a new way for organisations with lorries, buses and coaches to prove they meet driver and vehicle […]
X-Ray Battles Driver Infringements with TruTac
A reduction in driver infringements and an increase in analysis management has been seen by the Colchester-based commercial transport consultants X-Ray Transport Management Services Ltd since their customers signed-up for TruTac’s compliance control software. Of X-Ray’s 500-plus clients in the UK, 75 are now using TruTac’s tacho analysis and fleet control systems and more and […]
The Floow : Battle Against Driver Distraction
A new industry study led by The Floow found that almost a third of British insurers (32%) believe they need access to data on actual driver behaviour in order to tackle the rising problem of driver distraction. Distracted driving is associated with more than a third of fatal car crashes in the UK – mobile […]
Crane Worldwide and AerFin Are the Perfect Team
Crane Worldwide Logistics and AerFin, a leading aftermarket supply and technical advisory organisation that provides end of life solutions to the aviation industry, have been working in partnership on a number of projects across the UK and internationally. On one of the most recent ones, the AerFin team called upon Crane Worldwide Logistics Time Critical […]
Arcese Orders IVECO Daily Natural Power Vehicle
The first gas-powered light commercial vehicle has joined international logistics firm Arcese’s UK fleet. A 6.5-tonne IVECO Daily Natural Power chassis cab has an ultra-clean engine that will enable the company to make unrestricted deliveries to its luxury retail customers in central London. A key factor that led to Arcese placing the order was IVECO’s […]
Thermo King Named ‘Best Brand’ by the ETM Awards
The ETM Awards has named Thermo King, a leader in transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications, the ‘Best Brand’ in the ‘Refrigeration Units’ category for the 14th consecutive year. The brand was recognised for its quality, service, value for money and image. “This is a remarkable achievement for us to stay […]
Synergy Recycling Adds Ekeri Trailer to Its Fleet
An Ekeri side opening trailer has been added by Synergy Recycling, the nationwide gas cylinder retrieval and management specialists, to its high-specification vehicle fleet. The new acquisition will ease and speed-up loading while providing maximum security and safety during the carriage of ‘high consequence’ goods. Synergy specified the high security Ekeri body with 10 side […]
Asset Alliance Secures Further Investment
Asset Alliance Group, the commercial vehicle specialists, has almost doubled its Asset Based Lending (ABL) facility to £145 million, after expanding its existing funding and securing backing from two more banks. The first funding was secured in 2016 as a £75 million revolving ABL deal led by NatWest and supported by HSBC. Now, it has […]