newsTransport and logistics forms the backbone of the UK’s economy, and today 24 of the most inspirational role models are announced as finalists in the 2015 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.
articleThe Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has published a digestible and visually representative infographic detailing the findings of its Vision 2035 policy series.
productDPD has announced plans for a new £150m investment which will create over 750 new jobs.
productMembers of FORS – the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme – can now enjoy exclusive offers on fleet management systems and more, with Fuel Card Services appointed as a FORS Associate. Over 3000 FORS accredited companies nationwide now have access to significant cost savings on fuel, emissions monitoring and other services.
articleFood supply chain specialists Culina and NFT show how they are using portcentric logistics to drive cost savings and increase supply chain agility. HSS Editor Simon Duddy reports from Multimodal.
productUnited Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has started services to London Gateway on the South America 2 service (SAM2).
The UASC offering is part of an existing fixed day weekly service from DP World London Gateway calling at leading ports in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.
articleA study from ACAS (the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) reveals that among callers to the ACAS helpline, agency workers were often unaware of their employment rights and afraid of raising workplace concerns due to fears over job security.
newsSEGRO has delivered 132,055 sq ft of speculative industrial development on the Slough Trading Estate. The four buildings are under the Estate’s Simplified Planning Zone.
articleThe parcel carrier has invested in a new service centre, providing additional capacity throughout the year, including the peak Christmas period.
articleLCP Consulting asks: is Amazon’s Prime service is hurting the online retail giant from within?
newsThe London Safer Lorry Scheme (SLS), vulnerable road users and commercial vehicles, and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be covered at the Freight Transport Association’s Fleet Engineer Conference which takes place on Wednesday 10 June.
newsFailed home deliveries have an environmental and social impact, says global courier ParcelHero, which can be helped with greater deployment of drop boxes and parcel lockers.
articleA UK Supreme Court’s judgement this month has attracted only limited public attention, yet its implications for freight and logistics may be nuclear in their impact, warns Professor Alan Braithwaite, executive chairman of LCP Consulting.
newsAs the Calais migrant problem continues to worsen the Freight Transport Association has expressed concern for UK HGV drivers.
productAfter completing successful trials of a safety fifth wheel from Fontaine Europe, Somerset-based distribution and warehousing operator, Massey Wilcox Transport, has fitted a further eight wheels with LED sensor systems which, says the company, provide a fail-safe for drivers when coupling tractor units to semi-trailers.
productPart 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.
articleContrary to popular belief, eCommerce returns are often not down to fickle consumers but can be traced to poor marketing decisions made by retailers, said a returns expert at a recent exhibition.
articleLast winter saw two high profile road traffic accidents involving HGVs which resulted in the deaths of pedestrians – horrific events which alarmed the public on the issue of heavy lorries working in busy urban environments. GEOFF DOSSETTER considers.
newsUnion GMB is taking legal action on behalf of members against retailer Marks & Spencer over alleged rule breaking over agency workers.
productVan users have been warned to treat all fuel consumption figures with caution, unless they derive from their own experience.
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