Warehouse to wheels scheme to plug HGV staff gap
Meachers Global Logistics has launched its new ‘Warehouse to Wheels’ scheme in a bid to encourage its existing warehousing staff to pursue a career as a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) driver.
Meachers facilitates new research centre
Biome Bioplastics has opened a new research and development (R&D) unit in Southampton within a building provided by Meachers Global Logistics.
Certification earned
By meeting extensive criteria for the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certification standards, Meachers Global Logistics affirms its ability to consistently deliver an effective quality management system and drive continuous improvements to its services and internal processes.
Prestigious transport award
Meachers Global Logistics, one of the UK’s leading independent providers of logistics services, is celebrating after winning the Motor Transport Partnership Award; one of the most prestigious accolades in the industry.
Construction industry 3PL contract won by Meachers
Major supplier to the UK construction industry RCM has appointed Meachers Global Logistics as its UK third party logistics partner.
Driver HGV training scheme hailed
A group of road transport operators together with public sector partners have hailed a pilot scheme designed to encourage unemployed and unqualified individuals to train and pursue a commercial driving career an overwhelming success.
First driver from job scheme
Meachers Global Logistics has appointed the first newly qualified Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) driver from a pilot scheme designed to encourage unemployed and unqualified individuals to train and pursue a commercial driving career.
Senior management change
Southampton-based Meachers Global Logistics, has recently implemented a restructuring of its senior management team with the appointment of two general managers. The move, which is part of the firm’s strategic plan for 2015/16, also included the recent appointment of Jamie Terris to the Meachers board as fleet director.
Meachers Global Logistics appoints two general managers
Southampton based, Meachers Global Logistics, has recently implemented a restructuring of its senior management team with the appointment of two general managers.
Meachers appoints Jamie Terris to management team
Southampton based Meachers Global Logistics has strengthened its board of directors with the appointment of Jamie Terris as fleet director.
Seminar success
In association with UK Export Finance, the UK’s export credit agency and a government department, Meachers Global Logistics has hosted a series of seminars to help UK exporters understand some of the challenges involved in shipping goods abroad.
Contract set in stone
Ethan Mason Paving (EM Paving), a start up firm which imports quality decorative stone paving from India to the UK, via the port of Southampton, has awarded Meachers Global Logistics the contract for its shipping, warehousing and onward distribution to customers across the UK.
Meachers Encourage Staff To Go From Warehouse To Wheels With New Driver Training Scheme
Meachers Encourage Staff To Go From Warehouse To Wheels With New Driver Training Scheme…
Trailer upgrade
Part of ongoing commitment to running the latest and most efficient vehicles, Meachers Global Logistics has invested almost £1/2 million in its fleet, with the introduction of 20 new trailers operating out of its Nursling headquarters.
Is it really so hard to see why drivers are difficult to find?
The driver shortage is critical, it’s not getting any better, and it is not so difficult to see why. It’s not about the money. Good rates are being offered across the industry, but I believe the problem is more closely related to the way drivers are regarded and treated. Do we, collectively, as consumers and as commercial organisations dependent on an efficiently run logistics sector, fully appreciate the increasing pressures, demands and constraints placed upon drivers in their everyday work?
Meachers takes initiative as driver shortage bites
Following the introduction of a new scheme introduced by Derby based Meachers Global Logistics; the first two drivers have graduated from a novel HGV driver upgrade scheme.
Shoebox gift mission for under privileged kids
Meachers Global Logistics delivers Christmas gifts to under privileged children.
Staff training investment
Southampton based Meachers Global Logistics has invested more than £100,000 in a comprehensive staff training programme for its drivers and office based support team.
Collaborative efficiency review
Meachers Global Logistics has helped Carnival UK, the operating line for Cunard and P&O Cruises, to significantly reduce its logistics costs conducting a collaborative efficiency review with the firm’s suppliers.



