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Michelin tyres go the extra mile for G&B Finch
Aggregates business G&B Finch is running its 50-strong fleet of commercial vehicles almost entirely on Michelin, having found the tyres to deliver the best longevity and endurance of any truck tyre on the market. The Essex-based firm fits a variety of Michelin new...
Parcel Logistics Expert Caribou Continues Expansion with New Acquisition
As part of an ongoing expansion of operations, UK-based global logistics firm Caribou has today completed the acquisition of C&D Transport Solutions Ltd. The addition of the domestic and European courier specialist is set to help Caribou better meet the needs of...
LAUNCH OF THE NEW VOLVO FM AND FMX WITH CREW CAB FOR FIRE SERVICEVEHICLES
The new Volvo FM and Volvo FMX trucks are now available for use as Fire Service vehicles with a crew cab for up to nine people. The new variants of the two models, developed in close cooperation with bodybuilders and the emergency services, have a number of...
Drivers embrace new online driver CPC training from TTC Group
Drivers at East Riding of Yorkshire Council have embraced the new online Driver CPC training from TTC Group to such an extent that 98% of over 100 drivers trained to date would recommend it to others. Having been awarded the contract to deliver the council’s managed...
Award Winning Apprenticeship Scheme for Motus Commercials
Commercial vehicle and DAF dealership group, Motus Commercials, has enjoyed an award-winning 2020, in recognition of their apprenticeship scheme. Part of Motus Group UK, Motus Commercials is the largest DAF dealer group in the UK with 30 locations across the country,...
ROAD FREIGHT SECTOR close to tipping point TO DECARBONISE FASTER THAN MANY EXPECT
Shell and Deloitte today published a joint study on how to decarbonise the road freight sector, which is based on the views of road freight executives and experts from around the world. More than 70% of the 158 interviewees consider decarbonisation as the leading or...
FRAIKIN FACILITATES REARO’S MOVE TO CONTRACT HIRE TO HELP MANAGE FLEET OPERATING COSTS
Laminates manufacturer, Rearo, has taken delivery of its first commercial vehicles on contract hire, after Fraikin won a competitive tender to replace the company's fleet of owned trucks and vans. The five-year, full-service contract hire agreement includes eight...
Sean Joyce Promoted to Service Director at Rygor Commercials
Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealer group, Rygor, is delighted to announce that Sean Joyce, previously service manager at the company’s Heathrow Van Centre, has been promoted to Service Director. Sean started his career as an apprentice technician and moved down...
Licence Bureau introduces new remote Driver CPC training programmes to add to its compliance portfolio
Licence Bureau, part of TTC Group, has introduced its new Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) remote training programmes. The new Driver CPC offering from the UK’s number one provider of Driver Licence validation services further strengthens its...
FOLSANA PRESSED SECTIONSUPGRADESWITH NEW VOLVO FH
Metal componentmanufacturer and supplier,Folsana Pressed Sections,has taken delivery of anew Volvo FH6x2Globetrotter XL pusher axletractor unit,after being impressed by aVolvoFM12that has been on its fleetfor 15years, covering nearly1,000,000km.Supplied by Paul...
Michelin tyres go the extra mile for G&B Finch
Aggregates business G&B Finch is running its 50-strong fleet of commercial vehicles almost entirely on Michelin, having found the tyres to deliver the best longevity and endurance of any truck tyre on the market. The Essex-based firm fits a variety of Michelin new...
Commercial vehicle operators can access tyre savings and support via new Michelin MyPortal
Michelin has launched a new web portal giving commercial vehicle customers quick and direct access to expert online tyre advice, the latest promotions, services and news about its tyre range. Michelin MyPortal replaces Michelin MyAccount, launched five years ago, and...
Michelin expands X Multi range with more versatile and longer-lasting truck tyres
Michelin has extended its X Multi truck tyre range, popular for regional haulage, with the addition of 315/80 R22.5 X Multi Z (multi-position) and X Multi D (drive) fitments. It is also introducing two new 385/65 R22.5 high load carrying capacity tyres: the X Multi...
Michelin tyre deal takes John Sutch Cranes to new heights
John Sutch Cranes has confirmed it will specify Michelin tyres across its fleet of mobile cranes, tractor units, trailers and rigid trucks, after a trial set of Michelins covered more than twice the distance normally seen from the firm's previous tyre of choice. The...
H. FREUND EXTENDS RELATIONSHIP WITH VOLVO TO MAXIMISE DRIVER SATISFACTION
Runcorn-based logistics specialist H. Freund has taken delivery of four new Volvo FH 6x2 Lite tractor units with flagship Globetrotter XL cabs, after its drivers praised the trucks' superior quality and reliability. Supplied by Mark Lingard, Customer Solutions Manager...
Mandata TMS blends well for Scottish whisky transporter
B Mundell the bulk spirits and general haulage operator, installed a Mandata TMS in August 2019 and one year on, the company reports easy integration, improved data control and greater transparency for its diverse range of customers. Providing a specialist whisky...
Extended chance to be nominated as one of Breakbulk’s 40 Under 40
Breakbulk professionals have extra time to nominate themselves or a colleague for the Antwerp XL 40 Under 40. Antwerp XL’s search for the breakbulk industry’s 40 most dynamic and influential professionals under the age of 40 is being extended after the show was...
T & J Haulage
T&J Haulage Ltd are a large family-owned bulk haulier based in Lancashire. Established in Clitheroe by Ted Walker alongside his wife Judy more than 30 years ago, the Company has built-up and maintained a high reputation within the haulage industry. We specialise...
Scaffolding Giant Invests in New Generation Cranes
One the UK’s largest scaffolding suppliers has invested in two Hiab 188B-2 Hi Duo Cranes on a Scania chassis to boost its 70-strong fleet. Generation UK, part of global Altrad Group, has 17 locations across the UK and supplies commercial scaffolding and access...
Project to explore feasibility of electric air taxis in the South West awarded government grant funding
A consortium led by Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, and involving Vertical Aerospace and the West of England Combined Authority has been awarded an industrial research grant by the UK Government to look at the feasibility of an air taxi service in the South...
Bus Operator HCT Group Takes to the Cloud with Freeway Fleet Management
With a move onto the cloud, HCT Group has transformed the performance of its fleet management software after switching to a hosted IT platform. With increasing computerisation, the operator of London and regional bus services realised that they had outgrown their own...
Transport Planning Apprentice Wins National Education Award
A Leeds College of Building Transport Planning Apprentice is elated after winning a national education award. Hiba Abo Slo, a Syrian student who fled to the UK five years ago, won Apprentice of the Year in the Transport & Logistics category at the BAME...
Sunbelt Rentals Transforms Business with BigChange Mobile Technology
The UK’s largest rental equipment company Sunbelt Rentals has boosted productivity of its plant delivery operations by as much as 30 percent following the introduction of new technology from Leeds-based BigChange. The mobile workforce management system has transformed...
Boots ramps-up ecommerce packaging performance
UK health and beauty retailer, Boots UK, has significantly enhanced ecommerce packing performance by deploying two Quadient fit-to-size automated packing machines. An unforeseen benefit from the investment was the ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to the...
TruckEast bags dual Safecontractor accreditation
East Anglia’s award winning commercial dealer group, TruckEast Ltd achieves both the SafeContractor and SafePQQ accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to both health and safety and ethical compliance in the workplace. Priding itself on its service levels to over...
Iveco S.p.A.Via Puglia 3510156 Turin, Italywww.iveco.comIVECO takes the lead withIVECOLIVECHANNEL, the new broadcast platform dedicated to the world of transport
VECO leads the way in the digital transformation of customer interaction and launches today IVECO LIVE CHANNEL, its new broadcast platform – a first in the industry – dedicated to the brand's community and the world of transport. At a time of radical transformation,...
Flexi LiTHiON’s battery system meets the highest standard
The integrated lithium-ion battery power system in the Flexi LiTHiON range of articulated warehouse trucks, has been awarded VDE safety certification - the highest safety and quality standard in Europe for this advanced technology. John Maguire, managing director of...
Hexagon announces 100%EV initiative to accelerate electric vehicle development
Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division, has today launched 100%EV, a strategic initiative to drive innovation in eMobility. In the wake of seventy-three countries announcing net-zero carbon targets by 2050, the automotive industry must now both meet legislative...
Cross-border trade operators need to get Brexit-ready or face severe delays at customs
Planning for Brexit Day ranges from “excellent” to “chaotic”, according to a cross-border eCommerce specialist. Hurricane Commerce says the discrepancy between those who have put in place robust plans and those who haven’t is huge – and time is running out to get...
Virtue Recruitment Services
Since our inception, we have earned an outstanding reputation with our clients and candidates for providing an exceptional Recruitment support service, both temporary and permanent, within a diverse range of markets. Our experienced Recruitment Consultants specialise...
Turning spare space into revenue on the ‘alternative market’
Turning spare space into revenue on the 'alternative market' Any company with underutilised warehouse space is ignoring a potentially significant, effort-free, revenue stream. Here's why. By Clare Snaith, Head of Business Development at Bis Henderson Space It's an...
LGB CORPORATE FINANCE ARRANGES £20 MILLION MEDIUM TERM NOTE PROGRAMME FOR SIMPLY ASSET FINANCE, ONE OF THE UK’S LEADING ASSET-BASED LENDERS
LGB Corporate Finance is pleased to announce that it has arranged a £20 million Medium Term Note (MTN) programme for Simply Asset Finance, a leading private equity backed specialist asset finance provider. The facility will enable Simply Asset Finance to expand its...
Michelin tyres go the extra mile for G&B Finch
Aggregates business G&B Finch is running its 50-strong fleet of commercial vehicles almost entirely on Michelin, having found the tyres to deliver the best longevity and endurance of any truck tyre on the market. The Essex-based firm fits a variety of Michelin new...
Parcel Logistics Expert Caribou Continues Expansion with New Acquisition
As part of an ongoing expansion of operations, UK-based global logistics firm Caribou has today completed the acquisition of C&D Transport Solutions Ltd. The addition of the domestic and European courier specialist is set to help Caribou better meet the needs of...
LAUNCH OF THE NEW VOLVO FM AND FMX WITH CREW CAB FOR FIRE SERVICEVEHICLES
The new Volvo FM and Volvo FMX trucks are now available for use as Fire Service vehicles with a crew cab for up to nine people. The new variants of the two models, developed in close cooperation with bodybuilders and the emergency services, have a number of...
Drivers embrace new online driver CPC training from TTC Group
Drivers at East Riding of Yorkshire Council have embraced the new online Driver CPC training from TTC Group to such an extent that 98% of over 100 drivers trained to date would recommend it to others. Having been awarded the contract to deliver the council’s managed...
Award Winning Apprenticeship Scheme for Motus Commercials
Commercial vehicle and DAF dealership group, Motus Commercials, has enjoyed an award-winning 2020, in recognition of their apprenticeship scheme. Part of Motus Group UK, Motus Commercials is the largest DAF dealer group in the UK with 30 locations across the country,...
ROAD FREIGHT SECTOR close to tipping point TO DECARBONISE FASTER THAN MANY EXPECT
Shell and Deloitte today published a joint study on how to decarbonise the road freight sector, which is based on the views of road freight executives and experts from around the world. More than 70% of the 158 interviewees consider decarbonisation as the leading or...
FRAIKIN FACILITATES REARO’S MOVE TO CONTRACT HIRE TO HELP MANAGE FLEET OPERATING COSTS
Laminates manufacturer, Rearo, has taken delivery of its first commercial vehicles on contract hire, after Fraikin won a competitive tender to replace the company's fleet of owned trucks and vans. The five-year, full-service contract hire agreement includes eight...
Sean Joyce Promoted to Service Director at Rygor Commercials
Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealer group, Rygor, is delighted to announce that Sean Joyce, previously service manager at the company’s Heathrow Van Centre, has been promoted to Service Director. Sean started his career as an apprentice technician and moved down...
Licence Bureau introduces new remote Driver CPC training programmes to add to its compliance portfolio
Licence Bureau, part of TTC Group, has introduced its new Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) remote training programmes. The new Driver CPC offering from the UK’s number one provider of Driver Licence validation services further strengthens its...
FOLSANA PRESSED SECTIONSUPGRADESWITH NEW VOLVO FH
Metal componentmanufacturer and supplier,Folsana Pressed Sections,has taken delivery of anew Volvo FH6x2Globetrotter XL pusher axletractor unit,after being impressed by aVolvoFM12that has been on its fleetfor 15years, covering nearly1,000,000km.Supplied by Paul...
ASTRE launches a new logistics service dedicated to wines and spirits
Le Plessis-Pâté, 20.08.2020 - With 144.7 million hectolitres in 2019, Europe produces 2/3 of the world's wines. The total turnover represents 137 billion euros; the share of Europe is around 70 billion euros, so half is exported. Exports from France, Italy, Spain,...
Pentland Ferries
Pentland Ferries offer the shortest crossing time to Orkney for cars and passengers. The route is the most sheltered between Gills Bay in Caithness and St Margaret's Hope, South Ronaldsay in Orkney providing a more appealing option to travellers who are unsure of...
VOLVO SUPPLIES TWO NEW TOP TIPPERS FOR ASB TRANSPORT
ASB Transport has taken delivery of two new Volvo FM 8x4 tippers, citing the trucks' residual value and the fantastic support from the manufacturer's dealer network as the main reasons for this latest order. The Nuneaton-based operator supplies vehicles for the...
HIAB HOOKLIFT MAKES LIGHT WORK FOR METRO DEMOLITION
A specialist demolition firm which supports some of the UK’s largest commercial developments has increased capacity in response to an uplift in construction output. Yorkshire-based Metropolitan Demolition operates nationally and has invested in a state-of-the-art Hiab...
One in three serious injuries result from road traffic accidents, according to new research
New research into injury incidents in the UK reveals that a shocking proportion of the population has been seriously injured in road traffic accidents within the last five years. The research into 1,000 adults across the UK, conducted by Fletchers Serious Injury,...
Fox Brothers acquire Clive Hurt Plant Hire in ground-breaking deal
Fox Brothers, the Blackpool-based haulier of aggregates, recycled materials and earthworks contractor, has acquired Clive Hurt Plant Hire Limited in a multi-million-pound deal. The acquisition brings together two of the North West's premier operators and will create a...
OTS NW LTD
OTS (NW) have been a family business for over 30 years and is based on the belief that our customers’ need are of the utmist importance and we are committed to meeting those needs. As a result of being in business for this length of time, a high percentage of our...
Transfesa Logistics’ new express refrigerated service to the United Kingdom for Tesco
The largest supermarket chain in the United Kingdom relies on Transfesa Logistics for the transport of Spanish fruit and vegetable products to be distributed to its centers. This month Transfesa Logistics begins a new express rail service to the UK with refrigerated...
PA Couriers
PA Couriers offer a fully insured service with drivers who love their work so much they will deliver any day of the week, any time, anywhere. Based in South Yorkshire PA Couriers has experience of transporting goods from ring boxes to heavy engineering parts. All...
SELECT TRANSPORT JOINS PALLETWAYS CREW
Manchester-based logistics firm, Select Transport, is one of the latest firms to join Palletways, which is an Imperial Group company and Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network. Select, based at the World Freight Centre at Manchester...
BURNLEY HAULAGE FIRM GROWS BUSINESS DURING LOCKDOWN
Within nine months of joining Palletways, Europe’s largest and fastest growing palletised freight network, and part of the Imperial group, Burnley-based EFS Global have grown their business to accommodate additional postcodes in the Stockport area. EFS Global, which...
Family owned Kent logistics firm joins Fortec Distribution Network
One of the biggest logistics names in Kent has become the latest family-owned business to join the Fortec Distribution Network. Founded more than 30 years ago, the addition of Butlers of Kent to the award-winning Kent-based pallet network brings Fortec’s membership to...
Meachers Global Logistics acquires new warehouse for 20 per cent increase in demand following COVID-19
Meachers Global Logistics, one of the UK's leading independent providers of international freight and transport logistics services, has acquired a new warehouse to accommodate a 20 per cent increase in demand for storage since the COVID-19 pandemic took effect. The...
XPO Logistics Adds COVID-19 Dashboard to XPO Connect
XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of supply chain solutions, has moved quickly to introduce a new digital dashboard for shippers and carriers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company integrated the tools with its XPO Connect™ digital freight platform...
Davies Turner strengthens German logistics presence with new partner
The new exclusive partnership with Freiburg-based, Streck Transport is important for Davies Turner as it further increases the leading independent UK freight forwarder's already sizeable portfolio of scheduled overland trailer services with Germany. Davies Turner beat...
GOVERNMENT MUST BE SMART ABOUT SPEEDING UP BORDER READINESS, SAYS LOGISTICS UK
Lack of pace in some government preparations for the end of the Brexit transition period could put the UK’s interconnected supply chain at risk, according to Logistics UK, the business group which represents the sector. While some of the systems being developed to...
TEMPORARY COVID CLOSURE LIFTED AT HIAB INSTALLATION SITES
Hiab UK is resuming operations at its four installation sites next week after services were temporarily suspended as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak. From Monday 27 April centres in Ellesmere, Dudley, North Allerton and Cumbernauld, Scotland will been carrying out...
DSV partners with universities to address BIG questions about the future of global supply chains
Supply chains are more complex, more interconnected and more important than ever before, with millions of individuals and thousands of companies working together to manufacture and deliver products to billions of consumers all over the globe. In recent weeks, the...
Michelin tyres go the extra mile for G&B Finch
Aggregates business G&B Finch is running its 50-strong fleet of commercial vehicles almost entirely on Michelin, having found the tyres to deliver the best longevity and endurance of any truck tyre on the market. The Essex-based firm fits a variety of Michelin new...
Commercial vehicle operators can access tyre savings and support via new Michelin MyPortal
Michelin has launched a new web portal giving commercial vehicle customers quick and direct access to expert online tyre advice, the latest promotions, services and news about its tyre range. Michelin MyPortal replaces Michelin MyAccount, launched five years ago, and...
Michelin expands X Multi range with more versatile and longer-lasting truck tyres
Michelin has extended its X Multi truck tyre range, popular for regional haulage, with the addition of 315/80 R22.5 X Multi Z (multi-position) and X Multi D (drive) fitments. It is also introducing two new 385/65 R22.5 high load carrying capacity tyres: the X Multi...
Michelin tyre deal takes John Sutch Cranes to new heights
John Sutch Cranes has confirmed it will specify Michelin tyres across its fleet of mobile cranes, tractor units, trailers and rigid trucks, after a trial set of Michelins covered more than twice the distance normally seen from the firm's previous tyre of choice. The...
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