CML Shortlisted For The Freight Transport Association’s 3PL of the Year Award
CML, is the leading provider of international freight forwarding services, retail fulfilment, pre-retailing services, warehousing, stock management and returns processing. The Leicestershire based company has been shortlisted for The Freight Transport Association’s 3PL of the Year award. The business was nominated because of CML’s capacity to provide both innovative and flexible supply chain solutions. The […]
Edwards Coaches Win ‘Coach Operator of the Year’
The UK’s best coach tour operators, and tourism industry suppliers, were honoured on the 22nd March at the 2017 British Coach Tourism Awards. Edwards were up against an outstanding shortlisted selection of UK based coach operators but, once again the fifth generation family business Edwards Coaches stole the show at the awards ceremony that celebrates the […]
Passengers in Guildford to Check Before they Travel
Network Rail has made an announcement asking passengers in the Guildford area to check before they travel ahead of this weekend’s work. Work will be carried out over two full weekends and then two more Sundays in April and May. £800,000 is being invested in order to renew the important sections of track in order […]
Air Intake Screen : Reduce Costly Maintenance & Energy
It has been announced that Air intake screens can reduce otherwise costly maintenance and energy. It has been estimated that around the UK there are around 47,000 250kW chillers. These chillers each serve an air handling plant. However, these chillers are struggling every day as the chiller coil is being contaminated with airborne debris. It […]
Director Disqualified After Providing Front for a Haulier
It has been announced that a Director has been disqualified after their transport firm was found to be providing a front for a haulier that was banned I 2006. The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East, Sarah Bell has warned other operator licence holder to think before providing cover for disqualified operators. People […]
Ilona Lice Made Chairperson of the Board : Riga Airport
It has been announced that as of March 20th 2017 Ilona Lice has been made a chairperson for the board of Riga International Airport. The Ministry for Transport in the Latvian Republic has approve the election of Lice as chairperson from March 20th. Ilona Lice has had more than 10 years’ experience within the aviation […]
FedEx Express Announced That it Will Start Operating a New Flight
FedEx Express, the world’s biggest transportation company has announced that it will start operating a new flight path which will link TNT’s European air hub in Liège, Belgium to the FedEx World Hub which is located in Memphis, USA. This new fight is set to be starting in early April 2017. From Memphis, the craft […]
Drop in Event to Inform About the Upgrades
In order to keep passenger up to date, Network Rail are offering a variety of different drop in event for people who wish to be more informed about the upgrades that are taking place on the Preston to Manchester line. The residents of Lancashire and Greater Manchester are invited to drop in events that are […]
Munich Airport Number One of Europe’s Top Airports
Munich Airport has been placed at number one of Europe’s top airports in 2017. The airport has been given the award this title for the tenth time in the last 12 years. The airport was given the title of ‘Best Airport in Europe’ at the World Airport Awards. This event is held every year by […]
Lose Sleep due to Workplace Worries
In a poll conducted nationwide by A-SAFE the international barrier manufacturer it has been discovered that more than half of the people that work within the Transport and Logistics sector lose sleep for reasons directly related to workplace worries. The company conducting the research asked 1,000 people working in industries which include automotive, food and […]
Aéroports De Lyon Went Over the 9M Passenger Mark
Aéroports de Lyon had a great 2016, it has been announced. The Airport went over the 9 million passenger mark for the first time in the airport’s history. This means that Lyon’s airport has had a 9.8% increase in passenger traffic throughout the year. This significant increase in passenger numbers is the largest of its […]
IWN Duxford Release Programme For Airfield Safety Day
The programme has been announced for the Airfield Safety Day. IWM Duxford have released the programme ahead of the 8th April event. The day will include a variety of different talks, tours and table-top presentations. The Airfield Safety Day should allow the General Aviation community the chance to come together in order to meet other […]
Humza Yousaf to Open Key Brexit Transport Conference
SCOTLAND’S Transport Minister is set to kick off a key event, likely to be the first major haulage and logistics industry gathering after the triggering of Article 50. The sector will converge on Glasgow’s Hampden Park on 19 April, to discuss a broad range of obstacles and opportunities arising from the UK’s withdrawal from the […]
Stevenage Station is Extend the Platforms
As part of the Railway Upgrade Plan, Stevenage station is having work done to extend the platforms. This Railway Upgrade Plan is a thorough project lasting five years in order to create and improve a faster and more reliable rail network. Currently it is the turn of Stevenage to be adapted as part of the […]
Network Rail Invited Vauxhall Station users to Drop in Event
Network Rail invited Vauxhall station users to a drop in event in order to find out more about the upgrade work happening at the station. The improvements taking place will hopefully reduce the congestion during peak periods in order to make boarding and leaving trains easier. The improvements will include Network Rail replacing the current […]
Replacing Taxi with Train Could Save Passengers Millions
It has been revealed that replacing the Airport Taxi for the train in London could save passengers millions. It has been calculated that flyers from Scottish airports to London could save in the region of £163 million and 235 million minutes every year by using the new express trains being constructed instead of taxis. The […]
Gov Increase Number of Houses to be Built
With plans from the Government to increase the number of houses built in order to meet demand could lead to issues in other aspects on infrastructure including transport. Network Rail has announced The Kent Area Route Study, a plan that will cover 30 years and intends to cater for the growth in passengers in the […]
Shell New Online Platform Called ‘Fluid Thinking’
Shell has introduced a new online platform called ‘Fluid Thinking’ in order to support fleet management when trying to improve their efficiency. The fuel company have released their platform as it allows fleet managers to keep track of the latest developments in the industry and their benefits. There will also be tips on how the […]
£45M Upgrade : Sutton, Wimbledon & Mitcham Corridor
An upgrade, valued at £45 million is planned for the rail network in the Sutton to Wimbledon and Mitcham corridor. This upgrade could lead to passengers looking forward to more reliable services once the work is complete. This work is part of the Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan. This plan will modernise old signaling equipment […]
Air Charter Manages World’s Heaviest Woman!
The Air charter service ACS has helped in the transition of the world’s heaviest woman. Eman Ahmed has had to travel from her native Egypt to Mumbai in order to undergo life-saving treatment. The Air Charter Service had to arrange an Airbus A300 to transport Ms. Ahmed to India as a result of a fundraising […]
Network Rail Help Get More Women Working
Network Rail has been working with schools in Surrey in an attempt to get more women working in the industry. The event at Ash Manor School started the campaign that has designed to show teenage girls the variety of different careers available in the engineering and wider railway industry. Network Rail is attempting to set […]
Network Rail Works to Improve a Footbridge at Long Eaton Station
Network rail will be carrying out works to improve a footbridge at Long Eaton Station. As part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan, the works will be carried out between 21st April and Thursday 29th June. The project will see the temporary removal of the footbridge so during the works pedestrians and passengers are asked […]
Railway Improvements to be Made by Merseytravel
During the closure of the Lime Street Station, due to the cutting wall collapse on the 28th February, engineers seized the chance to bring forward a series of planned railway improvements by Merseytravel. Network Rail revealed on the 9th March that they took the opportunity to start pre planned rail upgrades while the station was […]
AVID Technology & Energy Technologies Institute
A project valued at £3.6 million has been launched in an attempt to improve environmental standards within the marine industry. AVID Technology will lead the operation which was launched by Energy Technologies Institute. The project focuses on developing and demonstrating a waste heat recovery system. This new system could deliver reduced emissions and improve fuel […]
FedEx Teamed with International Eye Care Charity Orbis
FedEx Express has teamed up with international eye care charity Orbis to announce their world-class UK Orbis Flying Eye Hospital. It is thought that more than 285 million people are visually impaired around the world. 4 out of 5 of these people suffering with eye conditions are struggling with completely avoidable conditions. The purpose of […]
Logistics Capital Partners with Eurofund Capital
It has been announced that a leading European logistics real estate specialist, Logistics Capital Partners, are working with Eurofund Capital Partners on a joint venture, EUROFUND LCP. The intention of EUROFUND LCP is to meet the changing demands of supply chain and logistic occupiers. This company intends to work across Spain and Portugal. Eurofund will […]
More Women are Being Welcomed into Areas
Janince Crawford, the first female apprentice at Govan shipbuilders in the 1970s announced on International Woman’s day, the 8th March, that industry is changing so women are being more welcomed in to areas more stereotypically male. Crawford is the regional director of Network Rail’s Infrastructure Projects Division and is the leader of a team that […]
Feasibility of Hyperloop Technology Systems
There has been a signing for a feasibility study, to the value of $2.5 million, looking into Hyperloop Transportation Technologies. This agreement is the beginning of exploration into the feasibility of Hyperloop technology systems for Indonesia. The exploration will focus on Jakarta to begin with, before expanding and looking at the feasibility for this kind […]
Green Spark- Environmental Intelligence for Business
Green Spark work with the Contracts Logistics & Transport sector to generate management information so the right decisions can be made to manage environmental risks. We design and implement environmental solutions bespoke to specific business needs. Our varied and tailored services include: Environmental site audits to benchmark your environmental performance and highlight your pollution risks; Environmental […]
Traffic Commissioner has Reminded Licence Holders
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner has a reminder for Operators who need to meet tests for financial standing or need to appoint new transport managers. Those who have not met the mandatory requirements by the expiration date could lead to their licences being revoked. The Office of the Traffic Commissioner has reminded licence holders […]
Venezia Terminal Passeggeri’s to Keep the Fares Unchanged
Venezia Terminal Passeggeri’s board of directors has agreed to keep the fares for cruise ships support services unchanged this year. VTP has also announced that it will be a part of the SeaTrade Cruise Global 2017. This event is located in Fort Lauderdale and focuses on strengthening the relationship between the company and its stakeholders […]
KLG Europe Logistics Service Continues its Quintiq Partnership
KLG Europe is a logistics service that focuses of groupage services in Europe. The company has continued its partnership with Quintiq to further optimize their groupage transport through Europe. Quintiq, the Dassault Systèmes company and global leader in supply planning and optimization has announced that they have extended their partnership with KLG Europe. The Netherlands […]
XPO Logistic Top Ten Provider Worldwide
XPO Logistic is one of the top ten logistics provider worldwide. The company provides supply chain solutions to some of the most successful companies in the world. XPO currently has 197 locations throughout the UK and employs more than 15,000 employees. The state of the art Logistics team has successfully secured a mutli-million pound deals […]
Downton is One of the Market’s Best Independent Logistics Firm
Downton is one of the market’s best independent logistics firm. The companies’ customers include some of the UKs largest companies in a wide variety of sectors including print and publishing, food and drink, and retail. Operating since 1955, Downton now employs 1350 people across 12 different distribution facilities and uses 600 tractor units and 1,800 […]
Commercial Vehicle Friction : Redefining Braking Tech
After more than two years of development and field tests, a new friction brand is now available. SYNERGY Braking Technology. This new friction has been developed to optimise the synergistic relationship between friction components and a vehicle’s performance and service life. Brake friction components are critical to safety. With heavy demands on performance, these components […]
Tyre Equipment Company Awarded Feefo Gold Award
The Tyre Equipment Company has been awarded a Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, rated by real customers. Created by Feefo, Trusted Service is awarded to businesses that use Feefo to collect genuine ratings and reviews. A badge of honour, this accreditation remains unique, […]