Five-Point Plan for Maximising Forklift Uptime
What are the benefits from regular forklift truck maintenance and servicing? Steve Briscall, National Training Manager and Sam Cook, Technical Training Manager, at Rushlift offer a five-point plan for uplifting forklift fleet performance A vast number of businesses are critically dependent on the smooth running of their forklift truck fleet. Any downtime may have a […]
The Top 5 Logistics Solutions for Inventory Management
In business-to-business (B2B) supply chains, the term “best” is not subjective. The best logistics solutions for inventory management across multiple locations offer real-time visibility, extensive fulfillment networks and tailored services. Where can you find organizations like that? 1. EMO Trans Inc. With over 250 offices across 120 countries, EMO Trans is the best logistics solution […]
Retail Sales Climbed Again in April But Online Results Patchier
Retail Sales Climbed Again in April But Online Results Patchier : Today’s ONS retail sales results for April reveal a fourth consecutive rise in sales volumes, up 1.2%, as shoppers shrugged off economic bad news and hit the High Street. However, the picture for online sales was more mixed, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero. […]
Airbus Delivers 1st Pratt & Whitney A321XLR to Wizz Air
Wizz Air has taken delivery of its first of 47 A321XLR aircraft. The airline becomes the first in the world to operate the A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, and the first European low cost operator of the type. Wizz Air’s A321XLRs have 239 seats in a single class configuration featuring the newly […]
Packsize Wins MODERNLOG Gold Medal 2025
Packsize Wins MODERNLOG Gold Medal 2025: Packsize is proud to announce that its revolutionary X6™ right-sized packaging machine has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal 2025 at MODERNLOG, recognising outstanding innovation, technology, and utility in the logistics sector. The X6: Flexibility, Compliance, and Mission The X6 advances Packsize’s award-winning X-series with next-level right-sized packaging automation. Capable of creating boxes small […]
Martin Ryan Haulage: Fleet, Talent & Sustainability
Laying the Foundations for The Future: Fleet, Talent & Sustainability: Adapting to the changing conditions of the transport sector, Martin Ryan Haulage continues to invest into both expanding upon and modernising its operations to ensure a future-proofed, streamlined, and efficient haulage solution. Based out of Limerick, Ireland, Martin Ryan Haulage (also known as Martin Ryan […]
UK Exports to the US Shot up Just Before ‘Liberation Day’
UK exports to the US shot up just before ‘Liberation Day’, says Parcelhero. The Government may just have forged a new deal with the EU but the US is also proving a surprisingly resilient market. The UK’s exports to the USA rose by £100m in March, just before President Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs were revealed. […]
Hexagon Leasing New Partnership with CogLock
Hexagon Leasing locks in new partnership with CogLock to help improve vehicle safety Hexagon Leasing has partnered with an innovative new wheel security solution called CogLock and is offering it as an option to all customers choosing new lease 18t+ vehicles from next month (June). Specifically designed to prevent wheel detachment, CogLock provides a visual […]
Port of Dover: Diamond Sponsor for Maritime UK Awards 2025
Maritime UK is delighted to announce the Port of Dover as a Diamond Sponsor for the Maritime UK Awards 2025, which will take place on Thursday 26 June 2025 in Dover. The Maritime UK Awards are the UK’s only national maritime awards, celebrating excellence across a sector that contributes over £116 billion to the economy […]
4AIR Celebrates Monumental Milestone
4AIR, the global leader in business aviation sustainability, today announced that it has officially verified more than 100 locations around the world carrying Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on its interactive “Where to Find SAF” map https://www.4air.aero/saf-map. The SAF map, powered by 4AIR and now also available on Aviation International News (AIN) Online, serves as a critical […]
Fuel the Future: Logistics Must Learn When to Hedge Their Bets
The fuel market is ruled by supply and demand, which is heavily impacted by external factors. Extreme weather, political tensions or tariff and trade discussions can change the price of fuel overnight. Fuel makes up a considerable proportion of outgoings for logistics firms. UK logistics firms are grappling with a constant pressure to try and […]
Moran Logistics Embraces Qargo’s Future-Ready TMS
Moran Logistics, one of the UK’s largest food distribution specialists, has always operated with agility, resilience, and a sharp eye for innovation. With a fleet of over 300 vehicles, 24/7 operations, and a growing footprint across the country, they play a pivotal role in delivering chilled, ambient, and frozen goods to major retailers. Now, in […]
Impact of Social Value – 4 Key Lessons from Industry Leaders
Social value is an important part of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments. Businesses across numerous industry sectors are rethinking how they can positively impact their colleagues, communities, and wider society. From improving employment opportunities for marginalised groups to strengthening local engagement initiatives, social value is driving real-world impact. The first OCS Social Value Roundtable brought together […]
Driving Financial Resilience: CFO’s CFO Service Launches
The CFO Centre, the world’s leading provider of fractional CFOs, has launched a brand-new service designed to support in-house Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and drive success within some of Britain’s biggest businesses. With transport and logistics companies under pressure from fluctuating fuel costs, evolving compliance standards, and the push toward automation and sustainability, The CFO’s […]
Alfa Laval Showcase Latest Innovations at Nor-Shipping
Nor-Shipping, the leading international forum for the Northern European maritime industry, will take place 3-6 June in Oslo, Norway. Alfa Laval will be present in Hall E to meet with customers and partners at the exhibition. This year, the company will showcase its future-proof solutions, focusing on energy transition, vessel efficiency, ocean protection and digitalization. […]
Colliers HQ Industrial Facility Near Glasgow Airport
Colliers Bring High-Quality HQ Industrial Facility Near Glasgow Airport : Modern HQ style building combining manufacturing, distribution and office space on a substantial site A standout headquarters style facility at Inchinnan Business Park, Renfrewshire is now on the market, offering significant potential for occupiers, investors, and developers. The sale is being handled by Colliers’ Industrial & […]
Driving Change: Tate & Lyle Sugars with 100% Electric Lorries
Tate & Lyle Sugars continue to push sustainability with the introduction of two brand-new 100% electric Volvo lorries, operating around London from April 2025. Transport emissions are one of the leading contributors to urban air pollution, and Tate & Lyle Sugars’ investment in fully electric lorries marks a step towards supporting cleaner, healthier cities and reaching […]
New Chief Engineer Joins Stagecoach East
A new Chief Engineer had joined Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire’s biggest bus operator with a mission to maintain, and improve upon, its outstanding record for reliability. Matt Bloxham has joined Stagecoach East, with over 15 years’ experience in the transport industry, having started his career as a Graduate Engineering Trainee. He joins an engineering operation that […]
PTC and Schaeffler Expand Strategic Relationship
PTC has announced that a leading automotive and industrial supplier will adopt its Windchill+® product lifecycle management (PLM) solution as it continues modernising its product development practices and working to accelerate time to market. As part of a broader cloud-driven transformation effort, Schaeffler is transitioning from its on-premises Windchill® environment to a cloud-based Windchill+ environment […]
Transport Manager Of The Year Competition 2025
Transport Manager are often the unsung heroes and heroines of the transport industry, yet without their oversight and attention to detail, many of the country’s logistics businesses would find it hard to operate effectively and in a compliant manner. To celebrate their achievements, and recognise their contribution to efficient logistics operations, Logistics UK’s Transport Manager […]
Game-Changing TMS with New AI Feature: Multimodal
Freight forwarders and logistics businesses will be able to see a game-changing transport management system in action at this year’s Multimodal expo in Birmingham. Leading logistics solutions provider, CocoonFMS, will be demonstrating its unique cloud-based platform during the three days of the June 17-19 event. Called CocoonOPS, the innovative system helps freight forwarders streamline operations, […]
Wrightbus Seals £150m with HSBC UK For Expansion Plans
Leading zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus has secured a £150m finance package from HSBC UK as it prepares to ramp up production and decarbonise transport fleets worldwide. The deal sees Wrightbus more than double its existing funding and underlines its ambitions to become a global mobility leader, with sales from Ballymena to Brisbane. Rescued from administration […]
Limited UK Tariffs Deal With USA Could Be Too little, Too Late
The long-promised US – UK tariffs deal could not have come soon enough, says the international delivery expert Parcelhero. However, it warns the limited agreement could prove to be too little, too late for many of the UK’s smaller exporters. New figures show 8.7% of UK manufacturers, 7.7% of retailers and 6.8% of transportation & […]
Clare Distribution Services Delivering Excellence In Ireland
Clare Distribution Services delivers chilled, frozen, and ambient goods across Ireland with precision, reliability, and cutting-edge temperature-controlled logistics solutions. Established in 1997 by Mark Clare, Clare Distribution Services (CDS) has grown from a modest operation into one of Ireland’s leading temperature-controlled logistics providers. With nearly three decades of experience under its belt, the company has […]
2023 EVs 10% Higher Battery Health on than 2016/17 Models
2023 EVs maintain 10% higher battery health on average than same-mileage 2016/17 models, new Generational data shows health is the new mileage in the EV age Generational, the UK-based innovator in electric vehicle battery health certification, today releases new data showcasing the stark differences in battery health between EVs of the same mileage – highlighting […]
Mental Health Week 2025: Employers Urged to Act
Mental Health Week 2025: Employers urged to act as 94% of hard hat workers report serious mental health struggles Industry research from Pirtek UK & Ireland reveals: As the UK marks Mental Health Awareness Week on 12th May, employers across construction, engineering and other ‘hard hat’ industries are being urged to treat mental health as a […]
Transport Firms Ditching Green Policies in Favour of AI Projects
A Government survey has revealed transportation & storage sector companies are abandoning their carbon reduction plans in order to finance AI projects. ‘Is this a sign of changing political and social priorities?’ A survey from the Government’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that green is no longer the new black when it comes […]
This Year’s UKWA Awards for Excellence Announced
The UK Warehousing Association has announced the shortlist of finalists for this year’s UKWA Awards for Excellence, sponsored by DSV. Celebrating achievement, innovation and outstanding performance by businesses and individuals across the warehousing industry, the prestigious UKWA Awards will be presented to winners in ten different categories at Royal Lancaster London on Wednesday 9 July […]
BM Catalysts Emissions Control: Automechanika
BM Catalysts is bringing its optimism for the future of the automotive aftermarket to Automechanika Birmingham 2025, as it continues to provide vital solutions for the aging vehicle parc and evolving emissions standards. The event, taking place between 3rd – 5th June at the NEC, Birmingham, will see BM Catalysts showcase its broad range of […]
UKWA Partners with Mentor Training in Drive to Zero Harm
UKWA Partners with Mentor Training in Drive to Zero Harm : Speaking at a Workplace Transport Safety Day hosted by leading material handling training provider Mentor on 29 April, UKWA CEO Clare Bottle called for warehousing operators to prioritise safety every day, insisting that no injury is inevitable and that all harm can and should […]
Flibco Launches High-Frequency London to Stansted Bus Service
Flibco Launches High-Frequency London to Stansted Bus Service: Navigating between central London to Stansted Airport has become more convenient with Flibco’s newly launched shuttle service. Commencing on April 1st, 2025, this service offers a reliable and cost-effective transportation option for travelers. Seamless connectivity between London and Stansted Flibco London to Stansted bus operates between Stansted […]
Load Stability & Logistics Efficiency with Void Fillers
Enhancing Load Stability & Logistics Efficiency with Void Fillers: In the increasingly complex world of logistics and supply chain management, load stability and cargo protection have become critical performance factors. As global supply chains push for greater efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness, the role of packaging and internal dunnage solutions is evolving from a peripheral concern […]
Spain and Portugal Power Outage Have Significant Impact
A massive power cut across large parts of Spain and Portugal will have had a major impact on EU cross-border e-commerce, says the international delivery expert Parcelhero. A major power outage, which blacked out much of Spain and Portugal on Monday, and also reportedly briefly impacted regions of France, will have severely disrupted cross-border e-commerce, […]
New UKWA Website Showcases Services & Support for Members
The UK Warehousing Association’s new look UKWA website has drawn widespread approval from members, who appreciate the improved accessibility and increased user-friendly interactivity. Designed to highlight the wide range of member services on offer from UK’s leading trade body for the sector, the new site is driven by the latest technology, it is highly responsive […]
Lightfoot Telematics & Reward Platform to VW Fleet Customers
Lightfoot is to provide its innovative suite of driver coaching and telematics systems to customers of Volkswagen Financial Services Fleet (VWFS | Fleet). As a Technology Partner, Lightfoot will offer in-cab coaching, diagnostic and reporting technology, electric vehicle transition software, AI cameras and Lightfoot’s gamification app for drivers and telematics tools. VWFS | Fleet, one […]
Mount Rainier: Our Beloved Backdrop
Since the earliest days of Boeing, Washington state’s Mount Rainier has been making regular guest appearances during air-to-air test flights in the Puget Sound region. The Boeing Company was born in the shadow of Mount Rainier. In 1916, William Boeing and Conrad Westervelt decided to go into the aviation business on the shores of the […]