articleProviding food for thought
Food 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.
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newsSafer Lorry Scheme key focus at upcoming conference
The 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.
newsHGV drivers acting as ‘unpaid immigration officers’
As the Calais migrant problem continues to worsen the Freight Transport Association has expressed concern for UK HGV drivers.
newsCILT reveals line-up for annual logistics conference
The theme of this year’s CILT Annual Logistics Conference will be Urban Logistics – delivering the consumer driven supply chain.
newsResearch students involved in Mole freight project
A 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.
newsBreaking 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.
newsFTA pushes for excellence with van driver qualification
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.
productHelp with international shipments
NetCourier customers are processing high volumes of international shipments and on average are seeing margins far higher than on domestic jobs.
news‘Physical Internet’ to boost logistics efficiency
The second International Physical Internet Conference will be held in Paris at the University Mines Paris Tech, from 6-8 July.
productWarehouse 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.
productCalais crisis leaves HGV drivers ‘sitting ducks’
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”.
newsRole models shine at Women in Logistics Awards
The longstanding CEO of Hermes Carole Woodhead was crowned Leader of the Year.
articleMomentum builds for transport investment push in Scotland
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.
productCourier boss calls for fuel duty revamp
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.
newsDigby Jones rails at ‘functional illiteracy’ of many school leavers
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.
productElevating cabin boosts safety when moving bulkier loads
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.
articleThe future of driverless lorries?
A senior member of Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers discusses the technology that could make driverless trucks an everyday reality.
newsDelivery giant UPS plans London Gateway hub
The company has submitted plans to build a distribution centre on the port’s logistics park.
articleCalais disruption shows need for strong risk strategy
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.
articleNew group will lobby Government on skills in logistics
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.
