Breaking barriers and changing perceptions
Hundreds 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.
Hundreds 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.
The 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.
NetCourier customers are processing high volumes of international shipments and on average are seeing margins far higher than on domestic jobs.
The second International Physical Internet Conference will be held in Paris at the University Mines Paris Tech, from 6-8 July.
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.
The 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”.
The longstanding CEO of Hermes Carole Woodhead was crowned Leader of the Year.
The 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.
Fluctuations 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.
Lord 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.
Linde 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.
A senior member of Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers discusses the technology that could make driverless trucks an everyday reality.
The company has submitted plans to build a distribution centre on the port’s logistics park.
The 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.
The 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.
A blast at a hazmat warehouse in Tianjin, China on Wednesday night killed at least 44 people with more than 400 injured.
The company’s management has agreed a price it says offers a substantial premium on the company’s last traded share price in June 2015.
Year 5 students at Atwood Primary Academy in Croydon have taken receipt of the Business on the Move logistics game, kindly donated by the TT Club.
Baumann UK will be headed up by Jason Reynolds as MD and will market diesel, LPG and electric models.
Liebherr Maritime Cranes has launches the new Pulser reachstacker series.