ACFO’s Webinar Talks About Fuel
Expert speakers at ACFO’s third webinar announced that diesel will “absolutely” remain a key fuel and an “indispensable” part of the air quality solution, but electric vehicles were now “mainstream and now a compromise”. Volkswagen, which sponsored the webinar, has announced it will be spending more than €50 billion on battery technology in the next […]
LDV Appoints New Dealer Development Manager
Peter Johnson has been appointed by LDV as Dealer Development Manager for the UK. Following the appointment of Bill Laidlaw last year, Peter joins the dealer development team, reinforcing the company’s strategy for growth. The latest appointment further strengthens the senior management team with Peter responsible for the ongoing development of LDV’s dealer network. “I […]
Summit Discusses Cyber Risk Issues in Maritime Industry
The European Maritime Cyber Risk Management summit held in London focused on discussing ship cyber security breaches and how they can be avoided by implementing cutting edge technology and policies to prevent crews from inadvertently infecting shipboard systems. “The problem is that when crew or operators use USB sticks to upload system files or log […]
Survey Reveals Dealers Are Opting for Stocking Plans
According to the latest dealer insight survey from Manheim, dealers are overwhelmingly opting to use stocking plans and their own capital for stock acquisition, with nearly one in four part-exchanges retained for resale. The insight was collected via Manheim’s monthly sentiment survey, which takes the pulse of over 240 dealers every month. Three in every […]
Showcard Print Keeps Choosing Rushlift
Showcard Print has become one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of point-of-sale printed material, supplying the UK’s biggest retailers and readily recognised brands. The business offers a comprehensive range of large print formats across litho, digital and screen solutions, together with sophisticated 2D and 3D finishes. Its customers demand exacting standards on production quality, fulfilment accuracy […]
The Importance of Smart Charging for EVs
Danny Jones, Founder and CEO of Off Grid Energy, a leading energy technology company, is stressing the importance of battery storage and smart charging systems as the take up in EVs increases exponentially. Off Grid’s UBESS system was installed by UPS to reinforce the local grid using battery storage to allow the powering up of […]
Polymer Logistics Wins FreshAwards Accolade
The Best Business Service Partner in Supply Chain Excellence at the FreshAwards 2018 award was given to Polymer Logistics, a leading international provider of ‘One-Touch/Retail Packaging (RRP)’ Solutions. The FreshAwards presentations were held at the Pavilion at the Tower of London on Tuesday, the 5th of June 2018. The gala evening drew around five hundred […]
Helsby and Longden Acquire Krone Coil Liners
In order to extend its services further into the steel transport sector, Helsby and Longden, one of Cheshire’s leading transport, distribution and warehousing companies, has invested in six Krone Coil Liners. The company’s business model is based on providing flexibility, as well as safe and secure handling, and ‘hands-on’ customer care. “Flexibility is key to […]
Jurmala Business Aviation Forum Confirmed for August
Get ready for the Jurmala Business Aviation Forum (JUBAF), taking place in Jurmala, Latvia, between the 16th and 18th of August 2018. The event will bring together the top experts and executives of business aviation companies, brokers, FBOs and MRO providers from Europe, Asia, the CIS and Russia. The forum is hosted by Flight Consulting […]
Cargobase Launches Cargobase Mercado
Cargobase Mercade, the world’s first online curated multi-freight mode marketplace, has just been launched by Cargobase, the independent platform bridging the tech gap between shippers and providers. SMEs can now benefit from this one-stop quoting, comparison, booking and tracking solution, and tap into a worldwide network of logistics providers for air, ocean, road and parcel […]
BCA Releases Its May Values
BCA has managed to keep its prices firm during May due to the high demand from buyers. Its average values hit near record levels – the headline average value fell by just £16 to £9,568 in May, the average values were up by £707 year-on-year, and there was a 7.9% rise over the 12-month period. […]
Energi Mine and Electra Commercial Vehicles Become Partners
Energi Mine and Electra Commercial Vehicles have announced a partnership that will deliver a rewards programme, based on the Ethereum ERC-20 standard, which financially incentivises the conversion of ‘dirty’ heavy goods vehicles to zero-emission electric vehicles (EVs) that operate within urban environments. Electra Commercial Vehicles is a UK company that aims to provide commercial vehicle […]
Get Ready for the Customs Declaration Service!
Since being introduced in 1994, HMRC’s CHIEF computer system for submitting customs declarations in the UK has served the trade well in the quarter century; however, as delegates at seminars held last week were told, it is time to move on onto the next chapter. Delegates were advised that Customs Declaration Service (CDS) would redefine […]
Nestlé and XPO Logistics Are Collaborating
A 638,000 square foot distribution centre is co-created by Nestlé, the world’s largest food and drink company, and XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions. The digital warehouse of the future will be built at the new SEGRO East Midlands Gateway Logistics Park in Leicestershire, UK, and will be occupied mostly […]
Tigers Acquires New Facility in Shanghai
Supply chain specialist Tigers has relocated to a new facility in Shanghai, China, which contains two warehouses to ensure the company overcomes space restraints from its previous operation and meets growing customer demand. The new facility, which is located close to Shanghai Yangshan Port, has a dual warehouse model, which will allow Tigers to offer […]
Low-cost airline Pegasus Signs Deal with Nile Air
Pegasus, Turkey’s leading low-cost airline, has signed a codeshare agreement with Nile Air, Egypt’s largest private airline, which will see Pegasus guests being able to purchase flights from Pegasus channels for the Nile Air flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport and Cairo as of 15 June 2018. Pegasus guests will be able to travel with […]
The NX Group Supports MND Awareness
The NX Group, a national logistics, warehousing, and courier firm, is raising awareness of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in the run-up to Global MND Awareness Day on Thursday, the 21st of June. The company is also aiming to raise £5,000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association this year. Photographs and comments of sufferers of the […]
Kersey Freight Creates Northern Depot
Suffolk-based Kersey Freight, which is headquartered at Hadleigh, has invested more than 1 million in creating a northern depot in East Yorkshire. The firm established the depot on Ozone Business Park in Howden after purchasing land from property developer – the Horncastle Group plc. Ozone Business Park was chosen due to its close links to […]
McCue will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year
McCue will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year by diversifying into two new and exciting markets – airports and docks. In an age where companies come and go at a noisy and alarming rate, there’s something reassuring about the safe hands of McCue, still protecting people and businesses after 30 years of trading. Moreover, […]
Andover Delivers Versatile Truck to Forkers
Andover Trailers has delivered an expertly engineered plant body and drawbar combination to civil and ground engineering firm Forkers, in order to help it improve the efficiency of its heavy-duty drilling operations. After an extensive research about manufacturers that could provide a workable solution for transporting various plant and equipment within legal lengths limits, Forkers […]
Voith and Siemens Sign Collaboration Agreement
Voith and Siemens have signed a cooperation agreement to develop a condition monitoring solution for the Voith Scharfenberg. Voith will be taking over the development phase within the framework due to its extensive expertise in the areas of energy absorption, front end systems, couplers and digital know-how. Siemens will then integrate the application into Railigent, […]
ATOM’s New Customer Portal Unveiled at EBACE
The ATOM’s new customer portal was unveiled at EBACE 2018 by Flight Consulting Group, a Latvian business aviation holding company, allowing business aviation customers to leverage instant and easy access to all necessary information in a real time mode. The ATOM technology solution is a tailor-made online system that integrates ERP, CRM, flight management and […]
BCA Brighouse Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Special Sales
BCA Brighouse will be celebrating its 45th anniversary with a week of special sales in June. In the week commencing Monday, 25th of June, Brighouse will offer over 2,000 vehicles on sale every day. Sellers committing stock to the celebration sales programme include Inchcape, JCT600, Lookers, Bristol Street Motors, Pendragon, LSH, The Car People, BCA […]
Walker Logistics Manage Avenida Home’s Supply Chain
Walker Logistics has been appointed by Avenida Home, an independently owned company that produces a collection of handmade placemats, drinks coasters, table mats and other homeware items, as the manager of its UK supply chain. Walker will store some 400 SKUs within a consolidated area and pick, pack and dispatch replenishment stock to Avenida’s growing […]
Jim French from PD Ports’ Receives MBE
An MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List has been awarded to Jim French, PD Ports’ Director Portcentric Logistics and former RHA (Road Haulage Association) Chairman, for services to young people in the transport industry. Jim has dedicated his time to advancing the cause of young people in the logistics industry with the successful operation […]
Bibby Distribution Makes New Appointment
Marcus Torincsi has just been named as Continuous Improvement Director by Bibby Distribution, which is a new boardroom role focused on enhancing customer service and maximising efficiency. Marcus brings into this role more than two decades of experience working across the distribution, logistics, retail and supply chain sectors. He will lead up an 11-strong team, […]
Kuehne + Nagel Welcomed at Budapest Airport
One of the leading logistics companies worldwide and the market leader in Hungary, Kuehne + Nagel, has been welcomed at Budapest Airport, ahead of the construction of Cargo City, a new dedicated freight centre, which will commence this summer. Kuehne + Nagel representatives have leased warehouse and office space at the Central and Eastern European […]
Transaid’s 20th Anniversary Challenge Starts in One Year
Transaid’s 20th anniversary cycle challenge is starting in a year, when riders from across the transport and logistics industry will be trying to finish the journey from Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG). Individuals and teams are being encouraged to secure their places and commence training soon! The 2019 fundraiser is the company’s most ambitious […]
Manheim Figures Reflect on LCV Market
The UK’s number one commercial vehicle auction company, Manheim, has released figures that reflected a strong and growing LCV market. Building on huge growth in April, the auction lanes recorded a 3% increase in the average selling price for May (£6,125), up 18% year on year, and a new Manheim record. The volume of LCVs […]
ACFO Webinar on Fleet Fuels
ACFO’s third webinar will focus on fleet fuels of the future, as it is one of the biggest issues facing fleet managers today. Diesel, petrol, hybrid, hybrid electric and 100% electric are all in the mix depending on cost and fitness-for-purpose, and in order to help fleet managers with their decision making, a trio of […]
vGroup to Expand Its vComms Division
Ryan Godfrey has been appointed by vGroup International, the UK’s leading provider of motor accessory essentials, to head up its one-stop shop vComms division in an attempt to expand its national mobile car and van accessory fitment service across the fleet and leasing industries and to franchise dealer groups. “Major franchised dealer groups have a […]
Tiger Trailers Gets a New Facility in Winsford
Tiger Trailers is expanding its territory with the construction of a new, £22 million factory in Winsford, which will enable the company to double annual production output to around 3,000 trailers and bodies, as well as creating a further 120 skilled jobs over the next three years. The breaking ground ceremony took place on Friday. […]
FTA response to Mayor of London’s EV Taskforce
FTA response to Mayor of London’s EV Taskforce EV Taskforce : FTA’s Head of Urban Policy Natalie Chapman said: “The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is delighted to be part of the Mayor’s new Taskforce on electric vehicles (EVs) and is eager to work with other taskforce members to deliver an increased electric fleet, and resulting […]
Krone Launches New Ordering System
Krone has released a new ordering trailer parts system, which will speed up supply and guarantee accurate parts replacement for every one of its vehicle. The technology uses a unique quick-response code that is stamped on every Krone trailer registration plate, which gets scanned using a mobile or tablet to gain instant access to the […]
Keeping Your Fleet Drivers Safe Number One Priority
The safety of your drivers should be your number one priority. But, because there are so many factors that can affect a driver on the road, it can be hard to foresee any dangers that may occur. As an employer it’s as much your responsibility to keep drivers safe as the individual actually behind the […]
Capus appoints new Commercial Manager
Capus (UK) Ltd has recently added to its wealth of industry expertise by appointing Martin Willis as its new Commercial Manager. Martin, an accomplished senior level manager in financial and operations management in the automotive sector, brings to the role a wealth of experience across a diverse set of functional, industry and international roles. He […]