There are two critical aspects of the logistics process, the first mile and then the final mile. It is the efficiency with which retailers manage these two essential aspects of supply chain logistics in a seamless way that is key to their survival. The face of retail is changing almost… Read more »
DSV in the UK take delivery of 1000th MAN Truck
Global transport and logistics provider DSV, a subsidiary of DSV A/S has just taken delivery of their 1000th UK MAN truck. Through their own strategically placed hubs, DSV plan and route the daily delivery of full load, part load and groupage shipments both nationally and to/from Europe. DSV operates more… Read more »
New look off grid energy industry event FPS EXPO 2019 returning to Liverpool in May
FPS EXPO 2019 is returning to the Liverpool Exhibition Centre on 15 and 16 May 2019, with organisers The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) revealing that there is already a great deal of excitement and anticipation surrounding the upcoming off grid energy industry event of the year. The event promises… Read more »
First Range T High joins McCulla Ireland for International Service
McCulla Ireland has put into service a Range T520 High 6×2 TML, one of the first right hand drive models in Ireland and the first for the temperature controlled logistics firm which is approaching its 50th anniversary year. Delivered by Diamond Trucks, the Renault Trucks dealer from Northern Ireland, the… Read more »
Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers to boost eco-efficiency at DP World Southampton
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed a contract with DP World Southampton to supply 12 hybrid straddle carriers for use at their container terminal. The Southampton agreement also includes maintenance and operator training as well as six months of on-site maintenance support. The order was booked in Cargotec’s 2018 third… Read more »
Rygor makes an ‘open and shut case’ for door specialist’s latest Mercedes-Benz truck
A 25-year track record of reliable, cost-effective service meant that when a Shropshire-based manufacturer of bespoke, architecturally veneered doors, panels and other joinery items needed another new truck, Mercedes-Benz was the only name in the frame. Established in 1974, Hazlin operates from headquarters in Bromfield, near Ludlow. Its highly-specified… Read more »
New for old as Isuzu is the marquee truck for Scottish events company
For almost 20 years, Isuzus have been the backbone of the delivery and collection fleet for Scottish marquee supplier, Tents and Events (Scotland) Ltd and the newest fleet addition, an Isuzu Forward 7.5 tonne dropside rigid, is now working along the two original ‘W’ reg Isuzu NQR 7.5 tonners that… Read more »
FM Conway takes aim at driver shortage with new LGV apprenticeship
Leading infrastructure services company FM Conway has launched one of the construction industry’s first Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) driver apprenticeship programmes. Part of the business’ wider efforts to tackle construction’s major skills gap, the apprenticeship is aimed at addressing the shortfall of LGV drivers in the UK, which is… Read more »
Europa’s Nordic Adventure
Europa Road, has extended its services with the launch of a dedicated new Nordic Hub in Leeds. Europa is building new daily services from the hub to Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Europa Road is the European road freight division of leading logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group. The Nordic Hub… Read more »
Unbeatable build quality secures new Andover Trailers step frame for Farol
Agricultural plant specialist Farol has taken delivery of a new Andover Trailers tri-axle step frame, a decision made on the back of years of impressive performance from two Andover-built plant bodies and a drawbar trailer. The new bespoke-built step frame replaces an aging competitor trailer and has been designed to… Read more »
