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.
newsAs the Calais migrant problem continues to worsen the Freight Transport Association has expressed concern for UK HGV drivers.
newsThe theme of this year’s CILT Annual Logistics Conference will be Urban Logistics – delivering the consumer driven supply chain.
newsA team of research students from the University of Northampton is working on a project which could revolutionise the way freight is transported in towns and cities across the UK.
newsHundreds of business figures gathered alongside Parliamentary Under Secretary for Transport, Andrew Jones MP in London for the unveiling of the 2015 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards winners.
newsThe FTA has launched the Van Excellence Certificate of Driver Competence to help operators who want to demonstrate how professional their drivers are, and how seriously they take their responsibilities in the work that they do.
productNetCourier customers are processing high volumes of international shipments and on average are seeing margins far higher than on domestic jobs.
newsThe second International Physical Internet Conference will be held in Paris at the University Mines Paris Tech, from 6-8 July.
productMeachers 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.
productThe general manager of transport and logistics company Transmec UK has called for urgent action to tackle the migrant crisis in Calais which is leaving drivers as “sitting ducks”.
newsThe longstanding CEO of Hermes Carole Woodhead was crowned Leader of the Year.
articleThe Freight Transport Association has backed the results of a transport inquiry that highlights the need for investment in the multimodal supply chain infrastructure in Scotland.
productFluctuations in fuel prices are making it increasingly difficult for transport businesses to operate, with public sector contracts most at risk, an industry veteran has warned.
newsLord Jones was guest speaker at this week’s UKWA Awards and lunch, which highlighted key industry winners from logistics companies to loading bay firms, forklift manufacturers and many more.
productLinde Material Handling has added the elevating cabin to its range of safety products in response to the increasing problem of moving larger and bulkier loads for forklift truck operators.
articleA senior member of Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers discusses the technology that could make driverless trucks an everyday reality.
newsThe company has submitted plans to build a distribution centre on the port’s logistics park.
articleThe continuing disruption British businesses face from the Calais crisis highlights the need for strong risk strategies, says Nick Miller, head of FMCG at global supply chain consultancy Crimson & Co.
articleThe Freight Transport Association (FTA), the Road Haulage Association (RHA), the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and the Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE) have pledged to work together to improve the industry’s public image and attract more staff.
newsA blast at a hazmat warehouse in Tianjin, China on Wednesday night killed at least 44 people with more than 400 injured.
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