TIP Group upgrades Wickes trailer and truck fleet whilst bolstering their truck safety campaign
UK home improvement retailer Wickes is renewing its fleet of trailers and trucks whilst investing in its Truck And Child Safety (TACS) program with a new 'safety truck', thanks to supply partner, TIP Group. The fleet 'refresh' consists of 46 DAF XF 480 tractor units,...
Carvers Building Supplies Streamlines Delivery Services with Podfather
Edinburgh, 05 December 2023 - Carvers Building Supplies is rolling-out route planning and electronic proof of delivery software from Podfather to help streamline its distribution operation. Based in Wolverhampton with a fleet of over 30 vehicles delivering building...
Go-Ahead Group and Google launch industry-first feature to help customers keep track of spending on bus journeys
The Go-Ahead Group, a leading public transport operator, is teaming up with Google to introduce a new feature aimed at enhancing the customer experience for bus travel. In collaboration with Google and Littlepay, Go-Ahead's Brighton & Hove Buses is unveiling an...
Half of all medium and heavy duty trucks and buses sold in 2035 to be electric
Battery electric powertrains will become the favored powertrain for commercial vehicles by 2035, new research predicts. E-axles are a growing - but currently expensive - solution. Price erosion will occur over the coming years, driving growth and making battery...
MICROLISE GROUP STRENGTHENS TMS OFFERING WITH ACQUISITION OF ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE SYSTEMS
Microlise Group, a leading global provider of innovative technology solutions, has today announced its latest strategic acquisition of Enterprise Software Systems Limited (ESSL). The acquisition – which is subject to CMA approval – will strengthen Microlise’s TMS...
Specialists share thoughts on re-opening of Wilko after being bought by The Range
Leading UK dedicated transport and logistics specialist LNH Transport, share their thoughts on The Range buying Wilko's brand and how this may change their logistics forecasting Following the collapse of Wilko, which left 12,000 employees jobless and 400 stores out of...
LOGISTICS UK NAMES TRANSPORT MANAGER OF THE YEAR 2023 AT FINAL EVENT IN RECORD-BREAKING CONFERENCE SERIES
Logistics UK has announced the winner of its Transport Manager of the Year competition at the business group's final Transport Manager conference for 2023, held yesterday (30 November) at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham. Chris Pratt, Transport Manager at...
Key milestone for elevated mass transit system at HS2’s Interchange station
HS2 Ltd has today (4th December, 2023) started the search for a contractor to lead the enabling works programme for the new Automated People Mover (APM) at Interchange Station in Solihull. This is the first package of work to be procured for the elevated mass transit...
New Trafford Park base bolsters Asset Alliance Group’s presence in Northern England
Asset Alliance Group has grown its UK footprint with the opening of a new site at Trafford Park in Manchester, which becomes the main base for its rapidly expanding Asset Management Division. Strategically placed close to the motorway network, Trafford Park will allow...
Highland electric timber truck hits the road in drive to Net Zero
A new electric timber truck, believed to be the first of its kind in the UK, is now in operation in the Highlands as part of a forestry trial to help decarbonise the sector. Scotlog Sales Ltd of Inverness has taken delivery of the new 44 tonne wagon, which will...
BULLET EXPRESS TAKES HOME SCOTTISH EUROPEAN HAULIER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Bullet Express, one of the UK’s fastest-growing supply chain logistics, distribution and storage businesses, has been awarded Scottish European Haulier of the Year Award at the Transport News Awards on Thursday 30th November. The Transport News Scottish Rewards...
New DRIVEAWAY programme frees up availability of IVECO X-Way 8×4 tippers
IVECO's X-Way is now even more mission-ready with the launch of a new Driveaway bodybuilder programme. Driveaway customers have a choice of stock tippers and tipper grabs available on X-Way 8x4 chassis, with bodies built by leading tipper manufacturer, Thompsons UK....
ENERGYSTORE UNVEILS PLAN TO INVEST £2M TO REACH NET ZERO BY 2028
Innovative insulation manufacturer and installer energystore has today made a significant commitment to reduce its environmental impact, announcing that the company will produce zero emissions by 2028. Headquartered in Holywood, Co Down, energystore designs,...
Specialists share thoughts on re-opening of Wilko after being bought by The Range
Leading UK dedicated transport and logistics specialist LNH Transport, share their thoughts on The Range buying Wilko's brand and how this may change their logistics forecasting Following the collapse of Wilko, which left 12,000 employees jobless and 400 stores out of...
RULA AQUIRES PRIME SHEFFIELD SITE FOR 230,000 SQ FT LOGISTICS DEVELOPMENT
Rula Developments has secured a 10-acre site close to Junctions 33 and 34 of the M1 in Sheffield with plans to deliver up to 230,000 sq ft. of new, state-of-the-art industrial/logistics accommodation. The prime site is located just off Europa Way, adjacent to the...
The future of Britain’s trains to be investigated in Transport Committee session
Evidence Session Rail Services and Infrastructure: Rolling stock and HS2 Wednesday 6 December, 09:30am Watch live on Parliamentlive.tv The Transport Committee will investigate uncertainty in the train manufacturing sector. The one-off session follows recent news that...
TUI WELCOMES THE SECOND COHORT OF CADETS FOR THEIR INDUSTRY LEADING MULTI-PILOT LICENCE (MPL) SCHEME
Last month, in addition to the 20 MPL Cadets already started in August, a further 10 joined TUI for their induction to the TUI MPL scheme. The first group have had three Supernumerary Flights to-date and are currently preparing for their first set of ATPL exams....
DUDLEYS COMPLETES WAKEFIELD BUSINESS PARK PROJECT
Dudleys Consulting Engineers has completed consultancy works on phase two of a highly successful new £7 million commercial business park in Wakefield. The project, close to Junction 40 of the M1 motorway, has transformed a prime 4-acre development plot to provide...
Tevva Thought Leadership: Forget ambitious targets, we need meaningful actions on zero emission trucks
COP 28 kicked off last week, and we were honoured to participate in one of the first speaker briefings, 'Accelerating the Transition Through Road Transport'. It was a privilege for a startup from Tilbury to be invited to share the stage with several heads of state and...
BRETTS TRANSPORT CELEBRATES 20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WORKING WITH THE PALLET NETWORK
A close working relationship nurtured by mutual trust, respect and collaboration has been key to a solid partnership between Guyhirn-based Bretts Transport and The Pallet Network (TPN) for the past two decades. Bretts, which is also marking 90 years in business this...
Expect Distribution Strengthens Warehousing Capabilities with the Appointment of Jon Stowe, New Head of Warehousing
Expect Distribution is delighted to introduce Jon Stowe, who joins as the Head of Warehousing. With an impressive 37 years of experience in Logistics and Supply Chain, Jon brings a wealth of expertise to the company. This strategic hire marks a significant milestone...
Star Alliance is World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards 2023
For the fourth consecutive year, Star Alliance proudly announces its victory as the World's Leading Airline Alliance at the esteemed World Travel Awards. The announcement took place at a Gala ceremony held at Dubai's iconic Burj Al Arab on December 1, 2023. Earlier in...
Cartwright Brothers expands fleet with three new trailers
United Kingdom, 5th December 2023 - The haulier has taken delivery of three new double-deck trailers as it looks to reduce its environmental impact by expanding its pallet network services. From its site in Lincolnshire, Cartwright Brothers provides a leading...
What is the number 1 challenge businesses said they face in 2023?
The main concerns business owners had around supply and logistics were found to be: 21% of business owners stated finding new suppliers and contacts is difficult in 2023 1 in 5 (20%) are worried about potential changes to rules on imports and exports 19% find it...
FIRST VOLVO FE ELECTRIC SKIPLOADER FOR BIFFA, AS PART OF SIGNIFICANT FLEET INVESTMENT PROGRAMME
Biffa, the UK’s leading sustainable waste management company, is to put its first electric skiploader into service, with a new 18-tonne Volvo FE Electric 4x2 rigid bringing zero tailpipe emission operation to the Isle of Wight. The arrival of the FE Electric forms...
UK freight association completes regional representative team
Chris Curtin's appointment as regional consultant representative in Scotland for BIFA – the British International Freight Association, completes the trade association's regional team. Chris joins four other regional representatives who support and engage with BIFA...
Oxford Carriers maintain fingertip compliance control with TruTac
TruTac, part of the Microlise group, are increasingly supporting customers in digitising their fleet operations, improving compliance, and sharpening vehicle maintenance data thanks to the company’s suite of fleet management software products. TruFleet, the company’s...
RAISING TEMPERATURE OF FROZEN FOODS BY JUST THREE DEGREES FROM -18°C TO -15°C CAN SLASH CARBON EMISSIONS, STUDY SHOWS
· Academic research concludes that raising the standard temperature of most frozen food by 3 degrees could cut carbon emissions by the equivalent of taking 3.8m cars off the road. · This emissions saving would be equal to the entire population of New York, New...
Virent and Johnson Matthey: Behind the Pioneering Technology that Enabled the First 100% SAF Trans-Atlantic Flight
London, United Kingdom - 29 November 2023 – In a landmark achievement for the aviation industry, BioForming® Sugar to Aromatics (S2A) technology developed by Virent and Johnson Matthey has enabled the first-ever drop-in 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)...
Moto and GRIDSERVE install even more ultra-rapid chargers at Moto Exeter, the largest high power superhub in the UK
Moto, the UK's largest motorway services operator, and sustainable energy company GRIDSERVE are bringing 6 new ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging points to Moto Exeter, the largest high power superhub in the UK. This the latest part of Moto's ongoing...
21 major fleet operators and industry specialists drive First Hydrogen’s Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) at inaugural track day
Zero emissions automotive developer, First Hydrogen hosted representatives from 21 UK fleet operators & industry specialists at the HORIBA MIRA proving ground near Coventry to test drive its first-of-their-kind hydrogen fuel cell-powered light commercial vehicles...
Durite hitch a ride with the RHA for National Lorry Week
Durite, the UK’s leading brand in vehicle safety, lighting and auto-electrical parts is supporting the annual RHA event – National Lorry Week. Now in its ninth year, National Lorry Week features a four-week roadshow and travels throughout the UK, examining and...
Places for London launches search for a new electric vehicle charging hub partner
New joint venture partnership will help deliver multiple electric vehicle charging hubs across TfL's estate and support the transition to Net Zero carbon Five sites across London will initially be offered to the joint venture, with the potential for more to be added...
Durite introduce All-In-One Progressive Safe System for DVS phase 2
Durite launched their new DVS Progressive Safe System (PSS) at the FORS annual conference on Thursday 2nd November. Launching the PSS at the FORS conference demonstrates the Durite commitment to advancing standards and practice in vehicle safety, reinforcing their...
RARE SHELBY TRIO AND PAIR OF FORD GTS HEAD TO ARIZONA TO KICK OFF THE 2024 AUCTION SEASON
RM Sotheby's opens the 2024 auction season in the Southwest at the historic Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa on Thursday, 25 January 2024. Returning to Arizona for a 26th year, the Biltmore will once again transform into a haven for automotive enthusiasts and...
TfSE signs two-year consultancy contract with Steer and partners
TfSE signs two-year consultancy contract with Steer and partners Transport for the South East (TfSE), the Sub-national Transport Body for the south east of England, has signed a contract with global consultancy Steer to assist with their ambitious and evolving...
CLARKE TRANSPORT REPORTS MAJOR BENEFITS AFTER MOVING FLEET TO MICHELIN POLICY
Clarke Transport, the Midlands-based specialist in hazardous goods transport, has moved its 475-strong fleet of trucks and trailers to a full MICHELIN X Multi New and Remix policy to cut costs and reduce downtime. Under a contract managed via Michelin's Services &...
LOGISTICS UK ENCOURAGED BY AUTUMN STATEMENT BUT NEEDS TO SEE THE DETAIL
Today's Autumn Statement contains encouraging signs for logistics businesses looking to drive recovery in the economy, but according to business group Logistics UK, the detail of the Chancellor's proposals will show whether or not the industry will see real changes as...
VOLVO FH ELECTRIC WINS INTERNATIONAL TRUCK OF THE YEAR 2024
Volvo Trucks has scooped a prestigious industry award for its Volvo FH Electric, with the model becoming the first-ever electric truck to be named International Truck of the Year. In explaining their decision, the jury praised the electric truck’s performance,...
Ogilvie Fleet Joins the National Body Repair Association (NBRA)
In its first partnership with a motor repair association, Ogilvie Fleet is proud to announce becoming a silver member of the National Body Repair Association. The partnership will launch products to support the NBRA’s repairer members, adding personal service,...
MICHELIN FLEET PANEL PUSHES FOR BIGGER INDUSTRY FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY
Members of the Michelin Fleet Panel have called for the industry to accelerate progress towards more sustainable tyres and improve support for fleet managers transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs). The panel, comprising representatives from some of the UK's biggest...
Qmerit and Jumptech Forge Fleet Electrification Strategic Partnership Will Enable Fleet Operators to Speed Transition to EVs
London, 23 November 2023 – Qmerit, a leading EV and electrification company for residential and commercial applications, is partnering with Jumptech, a leading platform for managing green tech installations and deployment. The partnership will expedite work-order...
NEW VOLVO FLEET DEPLOYS ON TRAINING MISSION WITH VETERANS INTO LOGISTICS
Veterans into Logistics, a charity which specialises in helping former military personnel to re-train for a career in the logistics sector, has replaced its ageing fleet of three HGV driver training vehicles with modern Volvo trucks. The new vehicles comprise an FH...
Chiltern customers asked to check before they travel ahead of industrial action between 1-9 December
Chiltern Railways is asking customers to check before they travel due to upcoming ASLEF industrial action on the network. Due to an overtime ban on Friday 1 December, Saturday 2 December and between Monday 4 and Saturday 9 December, a limited timetable will be in...
ORFOLK HAULIER EXTENDS LONGSTANDING RELATIONSHIP WITH FRUEHAUF AFTER BUYING NEW TIPPERS
Farming and haulage company, Pearn Wyatt & Son, has taken delivery of two bulk tippers, continuing a close relationship with Fruehauf that spans more than five decades. The Norwich firm has added the new sloper Smoothsider tippers from Fruehauf's Ready to Go...
Pall-Ex Group strengthens its network in Scotland with the addition of new member Rhino Express
The Glasgow based distribution and warehousing business has joined both the Pall-Ex and Fortec pallet networks as a new shareholder member. Since being founded four years ago, it has built a reputation as a well-established and specialised logistics company in the...
Duvenbeck becomes involved in an AI research project
Artificial intelligence improves data quality in supply chains Bocholt, 28 November 2023 – The freight forwarding and logistics company, Duvenbeck, is taking part in a forward-looking research project related to using artificial intelligence (AI) in logistics and...
Biffa wastes no time onboarding four new IVECO X-Way
The UK's leading sustainable waste management company, Biffa, has taken delivery of four new IVECO X-Way trucks to bolster its fleet of over 3,000 vehicles. Waste disposal is often taken for granted due to the highly efficient services from companies such as Biffa....
MARK STEWARD TRANSPORT ADDS NEW SCHMITZ CARGOBULL REEFER TO BOOST SUSTAINABILITY OF OPERATIONS
Shropshire-based Mark Steward Transport has taken delivery of a Schmitz Cargobull S.KO COOL semi-trailer with S.CU V2.0 cooling unit to improve the efficiency of the business. The refrigerated transport specialist has paired the semi-trailer with a DAF XG+ tractor...
Ford & Stanley announces exclusive recruitment partnership with Unipart Rail
Derby-based talent specialist Ford & Stanley is celebrating a three-year contract win with leading tech and supply chain solutions provider Unipart Rail, part of Unipart Group, after being selected as its exclusive recruitment partner. The agreement follows an...
Public consultation demonstrates strong support for Hertfordshire Essex Rapid Transit (HERT)
HERT, the proposed new passenger transport network that will form an east-west transport corridor that runs from Watford and Hemel Hempstead in the west to Harlow (Essex) in the east, has received overwhelming support from residents. Hertfordshire County Council (HCC)...
HS2 Chief and Rail Minister to face Transport Committee on project’s future, cost overruns and land sales
Evidence Session Accessible transport: HS2 progress update Thursday 30 November, 14:00pm Watch live on Parliamentlive.tv The Executive Chair of HS2 Ltd and Rail Minister will face questions from the Transport Committee for the first time since the Birmingham to...
The Pall-Ex Group Charitable Foundation launched to support causes that matter most
Pall-Ex Group, a leading pallet distribution network, is proud to announce the launch of the Pall-Ex Group Charitable Foundation, a dedicated platform to support charitable initiatives and extend its commitment to making a positive impact in local communities. The...
Self-driving vehicles: MPs welcome new Bill but say safety ambition is ‘too weak’
The Transport Committee has welcomed the Government's positive response to its calls for new legislation for self-driving vehicles, but says its 'safety ambition', for the technology to replicate a human driver, is "too weak". The warning comes after the cross-party...
GLASGOW FIRM HAILS READY TO GO OFFERING FROM MV COMMERCIAL AFTER ACQUIRING DAF TIPPER GRAB
Ellerslie T&C has praised MV Commercial for delivering a new DAF CF 450 tipper grab direct from its Ready to Go fleet, helping the utilities contractor to avoid lengthy lead times in sourcing the truck from other suppliers. MV Commercial came to the aid of the...
LEVC’S ELECTRIC TX TAXI PREVENTS 200,000 TONNES OF CO2 FROM ENTERING THE ATMOSPHERE
Ansty, 21st November 2023 – London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) is proud to announce that its revolutionary electric TX taxi has achieved a significant milestone. Since its launch in 2018, the TX has prevented more than 200,000 tonnes of harmful CO2 emissions from...
UK freight forwarders focus on growing environmental issues with new policy group
November will be seen in the British International Freight Association's (BIFA) history as an auspicious month with the first meeting of its new Sustainable Logistics Policy Group, managed by Mike Jones, policy advisor sustainability & environment. For many years...
Yodel announces expanded partnership with Vinted as demand for pre-loved fashion soars
Yodel has announced it is expanding its partnership with online marketplace, Vinted, in a multi-year agreement that includes a significant increase in parcel volumes being handled by the independent carrier. The partnership will see Vinted’s current volumes delivered...
Amey to drive net zero and decarbonisation across the NHS
Amey is partnering with NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) to decarbonise the NHS’s transport infrastructure. The full life-cycle engineering provider has today announced it will drive decarbonisation through investment in sustainable transport including active...
Harnessing hydrogen to power HGVs
Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) make up just 1.5 per cent of all transport, but produce 20 per cent of emissions. While decarbonising HGVs poses challenges, it’s a step that automakers must make to reduce emissions and meet global sustainability targets. Here, Simone...
