Michelin Solutions Contract Extension for XPO
XPO Logistics has awarded a major contract to Michelin solutions. The leading provider of transport and logistics solutions around the world has been contracted to provide XPO Logistics with a bespoke tyre management solution to be used across 80% of their European fleet. The agreement that has been signed will last for 3 years and […]
Lenham Storage Adopts Tru Tac’s TruControl
The ambient grocery and beverage warehousing and distribution specialists, Lenham Storage has said that they have experienced a range of unexpected additional benefits since adopting the TruControl System offered by TruTac. Lenham Storage is known for being one of the leading grocery logistics experts in the UK. The company were already aware of how important […]
‘Big Data’ Significant Impact on Fleet & Travel Management
Fleet Management and Travel Management are merging rapidly as ‘big data’ and technology drive the industries forward as a way of forming the Business Mobility-as-a-Service, or BMaaS. It is thought that is the future, fleet managers will cease to exist is they don’t start to use ‘big data’ solutions. This technology could then lead to […]
FTA Ireland Holding Semiar to Help Resolve Brexit Challenges
FTA Ireland is known for being the most active and most vocal membership associate in the Republic of Ireland’s logistics sector. With less than 18 months to go until the United Kingdom leaves the European Union it is becoming more apparent that the trading arrangements for businesses in the UK and Ireland are in desperate […]
Walker Logistics Ltd Wins Logistics Award
Walker Logistics, the rapidly expanding supply chain solutions specialist has announced that they have recently received their second major industry award of the year. The supply chain solutions specialist has been named as the winner of the Operations SME category of the Logistics Awards that recently took place at London’s Grange St Paul’s hotel. Walker […]
TRL Develop New Blind Spot Simulator Rig
TRL has successfully developed a unique piece of technology that uses virtual reality in order to offer an innovative blind spot simulator rig. The global centre for innovation in the transport industry will be ideal for helping to improve the way that truck cabs are designed that roads are laid out. This new simulator could […]
Air Partner Emergency Planning Division, Increased Enquiries
Air Partner’s Emergency Planning Division has experienced a 200% increase in enquiries recently due to the adverse weather conditions that were experienced last month. Air Partner’s team has been working hard to offer support to the clients that have been affected by the conditions as the busy storm season continues. Air Partner was placed on […]
FTA Joins a Welsh Working Group to Ensure Efficient Logistics after Brexit
The UK leaves the European Union in less than 18 months. In order to prepare for an industry outside of the EU, the Freight Transport Association, or FTA, has said that in Wales, in order to deliver a stable and healthy economy, the support of the logistics sector is vital. The FTA has expressed these […]
FTA Calls for new Freight Commissioner
The Freight Transport Association, FTA, has announced that they are renewing their call for a new Freight Commissioner for London. The FTA work to represent more than 16,000 businesses that transport a range of goods and services throughout the UK and Europe. The organisation has said that it is essential to have a strong voice […]
Steven Eagell Renew Partnership with BCA
Steven Eagell has revealed that they will be renewing their exclusive remarketing partnership with BCA for another year. The business is a dealer group that operates in the South East of the country and it is thought that the renewal of this deal will see about 4,500 cars offered each year through a programme of […]
IAAF Third Industry Briefing
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket, IAAF has hosted their latest Industry Briefing at Haynes International Motor Museum in Yeovil on Thursday 21st September. The briefing was used to update those who attended about the latest developments in the industry as well as hearing from a range of guest speakers. The Membership Development Manager for the IAAF, […]
Stannah Saves Money with FSGB Fleet Management
Stannah, the UK’s leading independent supplier of lift products supplying goods as diverse as loading systems, service lifts, platform lifts, home lifts and stairlifts has been outsourcing the maintenance management of their now 410-strong van fleet to Fleet Service Great Britain. The comprehensive fleet management solutions delivered by FSGB for the fleet operated by Stannah […]
The FIAG Autumn 2017 Workshop
The Fleet Industry Advisory Group, FIAG, has made their final call for those interested in attending the autumn 2017 workshop. The workshop will offer a range of opportunities to network as well as carry out round table discussion into the future composition and fuel of choice for company car fleets used in Britain. The workshops […]
Lesjöfors Springs Acquires new Distribution Facility
Lesjöfors Automotive manufactures a wide range of springs to be used in the automotive aftermarket. The company has recently acquired and moved into a new distribution facility is 65,000 sq. ft. and there is potential on the site to expand by a further 15,000 sq. ft. if necessary. Lesjöfors Springs operates in the automotive aftermarket […]
Bis Henderson Recruitment Make Four new Appointments
Bis Henderson Recruitment has announced that they have made four key appointments in order to support the company’s expansion plans. The specialist supply chain and logistics consultancy is a part of the Bis Henderson Group. The first appointment made by the company is Tom Birrane, who has been appointed to Consultant. Tom has a wealth […]
Government Must Investment in British Ports
The winds of change are blowing through the boughs of UK industry with greater urgency than they have in decades. It feels like we can barely move without hearing the ‘B’ word, but there is no doubting the impact our looming exit from the EU will have on trade and commerce. But while negotiations […]
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 […]
Rocksoff Gravel Limited Add Loadmac Forklift to Fleet
Rocksoff Gravel Limited, a supplier of aggregate and gravel operating from West Lothian has added to their fleet with a brand-new Loadmac 825iSR truck mounted forklift. This new vehicle will be the first Loadmac to be used by Rocksoff. The business already has a truck mounted forklift supplied by another brand, the company experienced a […]
Freight Transport Association Welcome Transition Period
The latest stage of Brexit negotiation has been taking place this week and the Freight Transport Association, FTA, has been welcomed the proposal made public by Theresa May for a two-year transition period. The negotiations have been taking place in Brussels, but in Florence, the Prime Minister called for a transition period as an important […]
AJ Brunt Receive a new Stepframe from Andover Trailers
AJ Brunt Ltd has successfully taken delivery of a new tri-axle step frame trailer that has been supplied by Andover Trailers. The Somerset based haulage contractor has been working with the specialist body and trailer manufacturer for more than twenty years, with the new tri-axle step frame being only the latest addition to the haulage […]
NewCold Advanced Cold Logistics Met Demand
NewCold Advanced Cold Logistics has been working to deliver specialist warehousing and logistical services for a growing number of frozen food producers throughout the UK. The company have said that they are managing to use 50% less energy per pallet space in comparison to other traditional cold stores. The Wakefield-based company have recently extended their […]
Fastline Comment on US Tariff on Bombardier C Series
The US Government has made the decision to impose a 220% tariff on the Bombardier C series jet recently. It is thought that this new tariff will be the first of many ‘tactical tariffs’ that could be imposed on the UK after Brexit. The wings of the Bombardier C series are produced in Northern Ireland […]
Exterior Lighting Boosts Safety and Security
With the nights drawing in, and the clock set to go back at the end of October, it is clear that summer for this year is definitely over. At this time of year and throughout winter, a large number of people will arrive and leave work in the dark, which usually prompt business owners and […]
The Federation of Engine Manufacturing AGM
Earlier this week, The Federation of Engine Remanufacturers announced that their Annual General Meeting, or AGM will take place on Saturday the 7th October. This meeting is expected to take place at the IAAF offices in Birmingham. The Federation are celebrating their 80th anniversary this year and has worked over the course of the year […]
Colin Turkington BTCC Championship Finale
Colin Turkington will be travelling to the 2017 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship which will be taking place at brands hatch this weekend. The race meeting will see Colin take part in a head to head battle for the title spot. The championship finale will take place at Brands hatch this weekend and will […]
BITO LEO (Locative driverless internal system) in Production
BITO’s LEO Locative driverless internal transport system has successfully passed the test phase of the launch. The transport system is has now gone into production and has been described as the simplest Automated Guided Vehicle available on the market. BITO’s LEO does not require any infrastructure or complex installation, making it simple to set up […]
Ogilvie Group Acquires Active Auto Solutions
Ogilvie Group, the parent company of the Ogilvie Fleet has recently acquired a privately-owned Active Auto Solutions. The takeover of the company has taken place for an undisclosed sum. Active Auto Solutions was first formed in February 2007 and has experienced growth year on year. The company works to handle claims and support services for […]
DuPont Solutions Announce Recycling Service
DuPont Protection Solutions, the global leader in products and solutions to protect people, structures and the environment, have announced that they are adding to their sustainability and environmental commitment with a new recycling service. The announcement of this new service was made at the IQPC Global Forum in Chicago. The new service will mean that […]
Parcel Hero Pleased With Theresa May’s Brexit Proposal
Last Week, Prime Minister Theresa May gave a speech in to the European Union leaders at a gathering in Florence. At this meeting she set out her intentions in regards to Brexit negotiations. As a part of this speech, the Prime Minister proposed a transition deal that could keep the UK in the single market […]
FTA Comment on Mayor of London Safety Proposals
Last week, on the 22nd of September, The Mayor of London announced that the latest version of his safety proposals tailored to the use of HGVs could be a significant step for safety in the capital city. The proposals in the Direct Visions Standard seeks to deliver better safety for all of the capital’s road […]
Kalmar Launch New Kalmar Key Platform
Kalmar has introduced a Kalmar Key, which is an initiative to improve the terminal industry’s first automations platform with open interfaces. Kalmer is a part of Cargotec and has provided a common system architecture through their new release of the Kalmar Key in order to offer users an end-to-end customised automation platform. The new Kalmar […]
FTA Comments on DfT Report into Longer Semi-Trailers
The Freight Transport Association, or FTA has commented on a report that was released yesterday, on the 21st September by the Department for Transport. the report highlights that longer semi-trailers are continuing to contribute significantly to the reduction in HGV miles. This reduction in miles is having a range of associated environmental benefits as well […]
BCA Release August Figures and Analysis
In August, BCA recorded a fall in in the average value of light commercial vehicles. This activity is the first monthly fall in the headline figure since April. During August, BCA saw the headline value of their light commercial vehicles drop by 2%, the equivalent of £133. The company also noted the average values for […]
Davies Turner Recruits New Apprentices
The largest independent freight forwarding company in the UK, Davies Turner & Co Ltd has announced that they have further expanded their workforce with the addition of 12 A-Level school leavers and graduates. The company have again recruited young people for their training programme. This year will be the eighth intake for the Davies Turner […]
UKWA Collaborates with Evenbreak to Promote Diverse
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association has announced that they will be working with Evenbreak, the not-for-profit social enterprise. The Associations will be working together in order to promote the value of diversity across the logistics sector. It is hoped that the collaboration will showcase the positive contribution made to businesses by employees with a disability. […]
The AA Upgrade to the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1
The AA recently took the decision to update the mobile technology they use for their 3,000 patrols in order to improve both communications and customer service. The AA selected Panasonic’s rugged Toughpad FZ-G1 tablets for this upgrade and have also adopted the vehicle docking solution. This new equipment has been chosen because of its functionality […]