productHermes ramps up green lorry fleet
The consumer delivery specialist is adding a further 42 units to its fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuelled vehicles
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articleStraddle carriers to star at Intermodal terminal
Maritime Transport has unveiled two new Konecranes Noell NSC 644 E straddle carriers at its Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal (BIFT).
productLogistics industry hit by ‘plummeting’ EU migrant numbers
Logistics businesses are struggling to fill job vacancies as the number of EU nationals immigrating to the UK for work continues to plummet, according to a report released this month by FTA.
productSmooth operation for heavy-duty forklift
Kalmar has launched a new-generation of heavy-duty forklift with optimised driving experience.
articleCelebrating 100 years
Last year was a special and significant one for the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), as throughout 2019 we celebrated our centenary. Undoubtedly, it has been a time for commemoration and celebration, a chance for us to thank and applaud those who have volunteered, worked for and given up their time to build this Institute over the last 100 years.
productIntelligent evolution
In June this year the UK Cold Chain Federation was born. It emerged out of the Food Storage and Distribution Federation (FSDF). FSDF was a longstanding respected voice of temperature-controlled food logistics. In this article Chief Executive Shane Brennan, explains why they made the change and why everyone should care about the future of the cold chain.
productConstruction materials terminal planned east of London
Tarmac and Forth Ports plan to create the UK’s largest construction materials aggregates terminal at Tilbury2.
productHaulage employee hit by forklift
A haulage company has been fined following an incident where a warehouse operative was injured at its business premises at Snetterton, Norfolk.
articleLinde unveils major forklift revamp
At a launch event this month, Linde released a new diesel powered forklift that pushes the envelope in terms of performance, fleet management, truck power and connectivity.
productFTA raises concerns over migrant red tape
The Freight Transport Association has responded to the government’s call for evidence regarding the salary threshold for a future immigration policy.
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productPeel Ports sees increased throughput
Peel Ports is celebrating a record-breaking month for its container operations at the Port of Liverpool. Quayside and landside throughput in October at its Liverpool container terminals exceeded all previous figures on record, with year on year growth of 12%.
productDoors that deliver
Hart Door Systems has won a wide range of contracts showing that its doors suit a broad range of end customers.
newsBlock exemption recommendation slammed
The recommendation by the European Commission to renew the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) for a four-year period from April 2020 has been slammed by the Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF), the voice of businesses importing and exporting goods around the world.
product360-tonne bridge deployed in Tilbury2 construction
Graham has supplied the bridge for the new port construction in Tilbury.
productFTA: help us progress to zero emissions
All political parties should pledge to support the logistics sector on its journey to decarbonisation, according to FTA.
newsNew rail connection from Port of Felixstowe to East Midlands Gateway
The daily rail service has been introduced at Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe. The new connection, the 36th daily rail service from the port, runs to Maritime Transport’s newly opened East Midlands Gateway.
productNew crane for key port
Northport is the northernmost multi-purpose, dry-cargo port in New Zealand, with its three berths handling traffic to and from most of the country’s international markets.
newsFTA calls for detail as Javid suggests tougher Brexit stance
FTA is calling on the government to answer critical questions about the UK’s future trading arrangements with the EU after the Brexit transition period.
productStevedore paralysed after fall in ship
A shipping company was fined for safety breaches after a worker was paralysed from the waist down when he fell 3.4 metres to the bottom of a ships hold.
