Asset Alliance Group has supplied two new DAF XF 530 tractor units and eight 3.5 tonne Renault Maxi Low Loaders to bathroom and kitchen specialist PJH, as part of continued support to help the business modernise and grow. The new contract hire agreement follows last year’s multi-million pound investment by… Read more »
Irish duo charged with guns and drugs plot
Two Irish nationals have been charged with conspiring to import class A and B drugs, conspiracy to import prohibited weapons and money laundering, as part of a National Crime Agency investigation. Gary Vickery, 36, of Tamworth, Staffordshire, and Daniel Canning, 41, from Walkinstown, Dublin, were arrested by NCA officers (Tuesday… Read more »
FTA launches 2019 Logistics Emissions Review
FTA has today (30 December 2019) launched its 2019 Logistics Emissions Review, which includes the latest results of the Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme (LERS), a voluntary group which seeks to improve the environmental performance of the logistics industry. During the past year, LERS members achieved an impressive 4% reduction in… Read more »
Project Pilgrim – £33 Million Investment to Immingham Container Terminal
Currently, there are six electric rubber tyre gantry cranes travelling from China to the Port of Immingham as part of the Project Pilgrim. Project Pilgrim is a £33 million upgrade to Immingham Container Terminal to future proof the terminal and extend its footprint. The cranes are due to arrive in… Read more »
Two new crane equipped Volvo FM rigids provide the right balance at Gatwick Group
South London based, Gatwick Group has put two new high specification Volvo FM rigids to work within its specialist truck mounted crane fleet. The 8×2 rear steer and 8×4 Tridem chassis combine class-leading payload and lifting capacities with increased manoeuvrability levels. Supplied by Mark Reeves, Regional Aftermarket Manager at MC… Read more »
Fedex UK Ltd fined after worker seriously injured by reversing fork lift truck
A parcel carrier has been fined after an employee was seriously injured when he was struck by a fork lift truck. Cannock Magistrates’ Court heard that in the early morning of 2 November 2017, an employee was walking across the depot at Burntwood Business Park, near Cannock, Staffordshire when he was… Read more »
Bywaters goes paperless and reduces costs with new ERP system
London-based recycling and waste management company Bywaters has streamlined its operations and become almost entirely paper-free after adopting a state-of-the-art software management system. The new system, PurGo by VWS Software Solutions, manages all Bywaters waste collection and management processes end to end, and job information is uploaded remotely to PDAs… Read more »
Renault Trucks D and D Wide model year 2020: A new working environment for greater efficiency
Renault Trucks is launching the 2020 versions of its range of distribution vehicles. The D and D Wide are fitted with a refreshed ergonomic and comfortable interior design, safety features and aerodynamic equipment. The new versions of Renault Trucks’ distribution vehicles are 100% connected. A refreshed interior design for greater… Read more »
Tuffnells enjoys the benefits of enhanced van fleet visibility from Mercedes PRO connect
Tuffnells, a leading provider of delivery services covering big, long and bulky parcels, has begun adding the first 35 new-generation Sprinters to a van fleet composed entirely of vehicles from the multi-award-winning Mercedes-Benz range. Reflecting the IDW (irregular dimensions & weight) freight in which Tuffnells specialises, the latest 316 CDI… Read more »
Quality Freight UK delivers megamax cranes into Liverpool2 container terminal
Leading logistics specialist Quality Freight UK has overseen the delivery of three megamax quayside cranes into the Liverpool2 deep-water container terminal. The company’s ships agency managed and coordinated the safe arrival and departure of the ZH25 transporter vessel. The vessel carrying the giant cranes set off from Shanghai on September… Read more »
