WAIglobal New Rotating Electronics Range Expansion
WAIglobal has recently revealed that they have increased their aftermarket offering with their latest product launch. The company has released a new range of rotating electric products. These new offerings by WAI includes four new starter motors and five different alternators. The new starter motors that have been released by WAIglobal as a part of […]
Xplore Dundee Support RNIB Scotland Charter
Xplore Dundee, the Scottish bus operator, has announced that they have become the latest Scottish transport company to reaffirm their commitment to making all of their services more accessible to blind and partially sighted people. The company’s commitment was announced last week, with the support of the Royal National Institute of Blind People Scotland. The […]
BCA Raise Over £90,000 with Paris Challenge
On the 14th September, a team of amateur and fun rider cyclists who work at BCA set off on a mammoth challenge, riding from BCA Blackbushe to Paris, a 400km journey. The aim of this challenge was to raise as much money as possible while also raising awareness for the charity Action for A-T. This […]
Cold Store Operations Can Make Savings With Lighting
There are high costs to providing chilled or frozen storage solutions. Because of this, it is vital that cold store operators make the most possible use of the pallet space that is available to them while also making sure that their buildings operate as efficiently as possible. One way of making sure that the cold […]
The Gender Gap in Transport and Logistics
There has been a debate in the UK Logistics industry for as long as anyone can remember about the lack of gender diversity. This discussion has led to the creation of a number of different schemes that have all been created with the sole intention of attracting more women to the industry. However, despite all […]
GEAR 2030 Report on Future of the Automotive Industry
The IAAF, member of FIGIEFA has welcomed the final report for the High Level Group, GEAR 2030. The report has set out the analysis the Group has made from the key trends in the industry and the challenges that could have an effect on the European automotive industry. The GEAR 2030 Group was created by […]
MAHLE Aftermarket Launch Updates Online Catalogue
MAHLE, the leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry has announced that they will be launching a new and updated version of their online product catalogue, eCat. The announcement has been made by MAHLE Aftermarket, and the refreshed platform will mean that customers will be able to access thousands of MAHLE’s products […]
MAHLE Launch New Bearing Range to Aftermarket
MAHLE Motorsport has announced that they have launched their new High Performance Racing Bearings catalogue for potential buyers to access in the aftermarket. The portfolio includes a number of different parts, including a range of makes and models such as BMW Mini Cooper, Cosworth, Mitsubishi, Rover and Vauxhall. The MAHLE Motorsport includes a range of […]
Cirrus Logistics Held Warehouse Design User Conference
A number of logistics professionals have gathered in order to explore the future trends of the industry as well as learn how Cirrus’ CLASS warehouse design application which has been developed in order to assist companies when meeting challenges in the future. Cirrus Logistics welcomed these Logistics professionals from throughout Europe to their bi-annual event, […]
IAG Cargo Sponsoring National Gallery’s Exhibition
IAG Cargo has released news that they will be sponsoring the National Gallery’s most recent exhibition, Monochrome: Painting in Black and White. The exhibition opened to the public last week and, as the event’s official logistics partner, IAG Cargo was on hand to help with the preparations. IAG Cargo has made use of their “Secure” […]
P&O Ferrymasters Launches new Express Service
The tailor-made logistics company, P&O Ferrymasters has announced that they have launched their European and worldwide express services. This new offering by the logistics solutions specialists will be managed by the company’s Amsterdam office. The company has said that this new launch will help the company to move further into the logistics industry. The market […]
Daifuku Successfully Completes Crane Installation
A world leading provider of automated handling systems, Daifuku has announced that they have successfully completed a complex project that involves the design and installation of two state-of-the-art, high bay stacker cranes. This work has been completed at Trinity Mirror’s Oldham print facility. The site is the home of what is now the UK’s largest […]
Team Oliver Results at British Truck Racing Championships
The season grand finale of the British Truck Racing Championship took place on the 4th and 5th November at Brands Hatch. Stuart and his team from Team Oliver Racing were there early, setting up on Thursday after a previous commitment saw the team travelling to the event from the F1 test track in Valencia. The […]
Torus Achieves FTA Van Excellence Accreditation
Torus, the North West based housing group has been awarded with the Freight Transport Association’s coveted Van Excellence operator accreditation. The housing group owns more than 22,000 homes in St. Helens and Warrington and carried out more than 30,000 repairs each year with help from more than 350 people and 250 vans. The FTA’s Van […]
Alistair McGowan Headlining FTA Logistics Awards
The headline entertainment has been announced for the first FTA Logistics Awards ceremony which will be taking place at London’s Intercontinental Hotel in Park Lane. The World-renowned stand-up comedian and impressionist, Alistair McGowan has been named as the main entertainment for the event, whose credits include The Big Impression, the BBC One Bafta-winning show as […]
FTA Concern Over the Brough Forward Ultra-Low Emission Zone in London
The UK’s largest membership association in the freight and logistics sector has expressed their concern in regards to the announcement made last week by the Mayor of London. The Mayor has said that the Ultra-Low Emission Zone in the capital will be introduced 17 months earlier than previously planned. The FTA has said that this […]
Ligentia Join Transaid as Corporate Member
Transaid, the international development organisation has welcomed their latest corporate member. Joining the organisation and pledging to support the work carried out by Transaid is the global freight forwarder and supply chain management provider Ligentia. The corporate partnership has been established between the two companies after John Harvey CBE, the British entrepreneur and former Chairman […]
Supply Chain Organisation After Black Friday
November the 24th, 2014, otherwise known as Black Friday 2014 will be remembered by many retail and supply chain professionals. This was the year that chains like Asda saw riots over the bargain price of items such as TVs and a huge number of shoppers foregoing the chaos to shop online. Many retailers saw record […]
TUPE Rules Impacting Third Party Logistics Sector
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, or TUPE Regulations were first introduced in order to protect employees’ rights is the organisation that they work for or the service that they work to provide for an organisation is transferred to a new employer. However, third party logistics operators are well aware from experience […]
L&L Hertfordshire Automotive Partner with BCA
L&L Automotive, the Mercedes-Benz, Smart and AMG retailer based in Hertfordshire has announced that that have formed a partnership with BCA in an exclusive remarketing deal which includes that adoption of the BCA Dealer Pro across the group. L&L Automotive vehicles will be sold in weekly sales at BCA London. It is thought that there […]
James Hopkins Appointed as MD of BCA Fleet Solutions
James Hopkins has been announced as the successor for the position of MD of BCA Fleet Solutions. This appointment has been made following the recent announcement that Tony Booth will be taking responsibility for the new De-Fleet centre in Corby for VW Group. James Hopkins will take over his new role from Monday 27th November. […]
Alexanders Rescued by Michelin’s ONCall
Michelin’s ONCall breakdown assistance service managed to rescue the Dungannon-based general and heavy haulage company Rice Continental following a tyre failure and slow puncture on one of their vehicles. The vehicle suffered this unexpected downtime part way through a mammoth 3,800-mile journey to Baku in Azerbaijan. The truck that suffered the tyre failure was a […]
FTA Transport Conferences Break Attendance Records
The Freight Transport Association has revealed that their Transport Manager 2017 Conferences have exceeded all of their previous attendance records. The association has said that more than 1,400 people registered to attend this year’s series of events, and there are still bookings being taken for the remaining for conferences of the year. The ten exclusive […]
BCA and Halliwell Jones Celebrate 10-year Partnership
Halliwell Jones has been in partnership with BCA for ten years. In October the two companies have been celebrating this milestone time period with two special sales that took place towards the end of the month. Halliwell Jones has also announced that they will be adopting the BCA’s Dealer Pro service across their group. There […]
ATS Euromaster Reach Tyre Management Agreement with Kier
ATS Euromaster has announced that they have won a national contract to supply, fit and manage the tyres used by Kier Services, thanks to their proactive MasterCARE fleet operations that increase the durability and performance of the tyre and reduce the tyre-related downtime that is experienced by the vehicle. The new contract that has been […]
CAMGAS is acquired national energy specialist Flogas
Cambridge bottled gas dealer, have confirmed it has been acquired by national energy specialist Flogas Britain. The deal will customers within Cambridgeshire access to reliable, cost-effective gas supply direct from Flogas, one of the UK’s leading LPG suppliers. Cambridge bottle gas dealer, CAMGAS, is a family run business and has been serving homes and businesses […]
How to extend your electric motor’s life
Motors are essential to many industry processes, although, through extended use, motors can become worn and less efficient, driving associates costs up for businesses. The initial cost of an electric motor makes up just 2% of its entire life-cycle cost. With maintenance and repairs producing such a large cost hare in relation to electric motors, […]
AFCO Announce First Webinar and Election in November
The UK’s premier fleet decision-maker’s organisation, ACFO will be hosting their first webinar as a progression into a more digital era. The company will be holding the webinar alongside an election post of regional chairman. Both of these events will take place on Friday, the 24th November. The webinar will illustrate a number of key […]
Compliance with TfL’s Driver Vision Standard for HGV’s
With more than forty years’ experience of repairing HGV’s, Buses, Railway Rolling Stock and a variety of other equipment it was only natural that on announcement of TfL’s Standard, Truck Align London Ltd took up the challenge to design a truck door window to assist with compliance. Truck Align knew that simply cutting a hole […]
Crown Lift Trucks to Exhibit at IPEX 2017
One of the world’s largest material-handling companies, Crown is expected to demonstrate their capabilities to the printing industry through an exhibition at IPEX 2017. This exhibition is known for being one of the UK’s most prestigious and long running print exhibitions. Crown will be at the show in order to showcase the equipment they offer […]
New Mobile Ticket Validation System
Masabi, the leading company in innovative transit ticketing and fare collection, Keolis, the world leader in shared mobility and a pioneer in the development of public transport have teamed up through the digital subsidiary Kisio Digital and FAMOCO, the leader in secure professional terminals has announced today that they unveiled a new ticket validator that […]
McGill’s Launches new Demand Response Transport Service
The Local bus operator, McGill’s has announced that they have launched a fully commercial Demand Response Transport. This means that the residents of Upper Skelmorlie will be able to book their bus as and when they need it. McGill’s currently employs around 1,000 staff and operates 400 busses across 110 different bus routes. The company […]
FTA Transport Conference Explore Direct Vision Standard
At the Freight Transport Association’s Transport Manager Conference, which has been sponsored by Iveco, has provided delegates with the most up to date information about the Direct Vision Standard and the best ways that companies can plan for its introduction. Safety on the road is vital for all road users all over the country, however, […]
Swansea Drydocks in Operation Following Refurbishment
The first vessel has been welcomed to Swansea Drydocks in the past three months after extensive refurbishment work on the site has been completed. The vessel that has been taken to the docks is a 4933 deadweight tonne cargo vessel MV “Arklow Raider”. The cargo ship will be the first to make the most of […]
JMP Transport Services Selects Krone Profi Liner
JMP Transport Services a midlands based steel transport specialist has announced that they have selected Krone to supply them with their latest order of trailer equipment. The steel transport company has also announced that they have moved their operation onto a higher level of flexibility as well as changed to offer more secure loading. The […]
Robert Froud Bulk Haulage New Andover Order
Robert Froud Bulk Haulage has ordered their fifth tri-axle step frame vehicle from Andover. The Haulage company has also requested a new plant body to be fitted on their 2008-plate 26-tonne rigid. This new plant body has been specified in order to replace a competitor’s body work that had become too unreliable for their Scania […]