FTA Warns Authorities on Limitations of Clean Air Zones
Clean Air Zones (CAZs) are not the most effective way to reach government-imposed air quality improvement targets, according to FTA, the voice of the UK logistics sector. FTA has written a briefing note to support local authorities which have been asked by government to model CAZs, explaining the limitations of these disruptive schemes and advising […]
Prime Minister’s Proposals May not Produce Brexit Breakthrough
An international logistics expert has warned UK businesses not to expect too much from Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s reported proposals for an amended Brexit withdrawal agreement. Adam Johnson, director of Leeds-based Tudor International Freight, said the government had apparently sent the EU some ideas for replacing the so-called Irish backstop. This was the element of […]
Updated Plans for Newcastle Clean Air Zone Still Punish Local Businesses
The updated plans for a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in Newcastle will hurt local businesses while failing to provide the most effective method to improve air quality, according to FTA, the voice of the logistics industry. With Newcastle City Council due to a launch a public consultation into its updated plans in late September […]
UK Businesses Need to Prepare for No-Deal Brexit
An international logistics expert has urged UK businesses to continue preparing for a no-deal Brexit. Adam Johnson, director of Leeds-based Tudor International Freight, said traders should not be fooled by well-publicised government rebuffs in the House of Commons during the last few days into thinking such an outcome, possibly as soon as 31 October, was […]
Logistics Business Expansion Creates New Jobs
More than 30 jobs are due to be created by a warehousing and logistics operator that has doubled its space at Wakefield 41 Business Park. The operator in question, Integrated Third Party Logistics (ITPL), which has been at the park since 2011, has expanded its premises from 100,000 sq ft to 200,000 sq ft. The […]
Proposals for Bristol Clean Air Zone to Affect Locals
The proposals announced that a charging Class C band Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in Bristol would hurt local businesses and the economy, according to FTA, the business organisation which speaks for the logistics sector. In the opinion of FTA, this option would the place the burden of improving air quality solely on the shoulders of […]
Logistics Businesses Struggling with Brexit Preparations
Declining profit margins have left logistics businesses struggling to fund their Brexit preparations, according to the 2019 Logistics Report. Launched by FTA, which represents the interests of the sector, in association with Santander Corporate and Commercial Banking, the report polled the opinions of more than 500 freight and logistics businesses operating in the UK and […]
FirstGroup Is Looking to Sell Off Businesses
As part of a review of ‘structural alternatives’ for the division, the transport giant FirstGroup, which operates the South Western Railway and Great Western Railway lines, as well as First Bus, is considering a sale of its UK businesses. This pressure comes from investors that have advised the Aberdeen-based conglomerate to focus on its more profitable […]
Warnings About the Conservative Leadership Contest
An international logistics expert has said the UK’s companies trading with the EU are becoming increasingly worried the Conservative leadership contest could end up damaging their businesses. Adam Johnson, director of Leeds-based Tudor International Freight, said many commentators had suggested the race to succeed Theresa May would effectively waste much of the additional time granted […]
Last Chance to Enter Logistics Awards 2019
Entries to FTA’s star-studded Logistics Awards are flooding in and with just three weeks left to apply, FTA is urging anyone wishing to apply to submit their application fast. Taking place at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London on Thursday 24 October 2019, the celebratory reception and gala dinner is the blue riband event in the logistics industry’s calendar. […]
New UK Bus Managing Director Announced
The newest member of the Arriva Management Board is Paul O’Neil, who is responsible for leading the development of bus operations in the UK. “I’m delighted to be part of the journey that Arriva is on and look forward to working with colleagues to deliver the passenger-focused journeys our customers have come to expect,” said Paul […]
Luxonic Acquired by Lighting Giant
Luxonic has and Glamox entered into an agreement and successfully closed the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Luxonic Group Ltd. (“Luxonic Lighting”) and its subsidiaries. Established in 1986, Luxonic is a UK based lighting company with a strong brand and its own manufacturing plant located in Basingstoke, UK. Glamox has been present with its […]
ARI Fleet Appoints New Business Development Manager
Gareth Hanvey has been appointed by ARI Fleet UK as the business development manager, fleet leasing, as part of the company’s growth strategy. Hanvey has more than 15 years’ experience and he will be consulting with customers about ARI’s new flexible funding solutions, and assist in the development of bespoke fleet management packages. “It’s very […]
Volvo Appoints Business Sales Manager
As part of an increased focus on fleet, Volvo Car UK has appointed Carl Stanton as New Business Sales Manager. The newly created role is an attempt by the brand to create and rekindle opportunities with large corporates, focusing on seeking new contract opportunities with businesses that may not have purchased Volvos for a number […]
SMEs Say Digitisation Boost Could Help
Eighty-one per cent of decision makers working for small and medium sized businesses that use vehicles believe they could get more jobs done if they could digitise more of their workflow, according to a new study from TomTom Telematics. Yet, when asked how they handle everyday tasks such as expense management, customer updates and quoting […]
Expert Urges Traders to Continue No-Deal Preparations
An international logistics expert has advised the UK’s EU traders to continue preparing for a “calamity” no-deal Brexit, as this remained a strong possibility and could still occur this month. David Johnson, managing director of Leeds-based Tudor International Freight, said there was understandable relief among affected businesses at concessions Prime Minister Theresa May had made […]
