To celebrate the introduction of the Volvo FH in 1993 – a quarter of a century ago – Volvo Trucks is releasing The Volvo FH 25 Year Special Edition. Available as both Volvo FH and Volvo FH 16, it is characterised by its distinctive exterior and interior design, superb driver… Read more »
Descartes Takes the Driving Seat to Host Procar’s new Freight Forwarding Solution
Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announces that Procar International Limited has successfully established its new Freight Forwarding division using Descartes’ hosted Netfreight™ solution. Established in 1978 with primary involvement in the restoration of collectable motor and racing cars, Procar today… Read more »
Krone Coil Liners ‘tick all the boxes’ for Helsby and Longden
Helsby and Longden, one of Cheshire’s leading transport, distribution and warehousing companies has invested in 6 Krone Coil Liners in a bid to extend its services further into the steel transport sector. Formed in 1926, Helsby and Longden base their business model on providing flexibility, safe and secure handling… Read more »
Highways England gears up for M27 smart motorway upgrade
140,000 drivers who use the M27 between Southampton and Portsmouth every day are set to benefit from a major project to upgrade the road to a smart motorway. 15 miles of the M27 will have an extra lane created in both directions, with upgraded signs, signals and technology to inform… Read more »
FTA Transport Manager 2018 conferences back and bigger than ever
The Freight Transport Association’s Transport Manager conference series, sponsored by Bridgestone Tyres, returns once again this September to 10 venues across the country. The events will highlight key issues for those working in the logistics industry, to help them remain compliant and up to speed on the latest developments in… Read more »
Kalmar FastCharge shuttle carrier shows the way forward for eco-efficient operations at DP World London Gateway
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, and DP World London Gateway are celebrating the successful introduction into service of an electrically powered Kalmar FastCharge(TM) shuttle carrier, as part of a joint pilot project that will run for approximately six to 12 months. Kalmar has enjoyed a long and successful relationship with… Read more »
First FUSO Canter hits the ground running for JS Berry
A new FUSO Canter tipper knocked down the competition for Preston-based demolition and groundworks contractor JS Berry. The 3.5-tonne Canter 3C15 was supplied by Mercedes-Benz Dealer Roanza Truck & Van – like other members of the manufacturer’s franchised network in Britain, it also sells and supports the popular FUSO… Read more »
Distribution companies come together to serve ‘Midlands engine’
Antifriction, one of the UK’s leading industrial parts distributors, is to relocate its Midlands branch in a £100,000 move that will allow faster delivery times and closer integration with its sister company Ehrco. The Midlands depot, currently in Aston, will relocate to Ehrco’s headquarters on Peartree Business Park, Dudley. The… Read more »
Palletways celebrates 12 years of opening up Spain for European exporters
Palletways Iberia, part of Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network, is marking its 12th anniversary with a record number of new members, a significant growth in pallet volumes and the introduction of new technology systems. It’s been 12 years since Palletways first began its activity on… Read more »
1Hub Marks Third Anniversary with 64% Rise in Consignments
Independent logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group is celebrating the many achievements of its innovative 1Hub site in Dartford, three years after launching the state-of-the-art facility. Europa’s £30million 1Hub opened for business in Prologis Park, Littlebrook, in 2015. The 26,368m2 facility, which is big enough to house seven football pitches,… Read more »
