Northampton based one-stop-shop transportation and logistics solution specialists Wreford’s Transport has recently taken delivery of their first New Generation MAN TGX Trucks. Bolstering the existing fleet of 75 vehicles the new arrivals, both MAN TGX 6×2 26.510’s featuring the range-topping GX cabs, will help shape the future of Wreford’s Transport… Read more »
Statement on the government announcement on testing for drivers and other logistics workers on arrival in the UK
Responding to Sunday’s (28 March 2021) announcement that logistics drivers, air crews and rail workers are to be tested for COVID19 on their arrival to the UK from France, Sarah Laouadi, European Policy Manager at Logistics UK said: “It is vitally important to protect the UK and it’s highly interconnected… Read more »
10 new IVECO Stralis natural gas trucks support Primark’s environmental strategy to reduce CO2 emissions
IVECO is pleased to announce that Primark, a leader in the British retail sector, has taken its Primark Cares initiative to the highway by rolling out a fleet of new natural gas-powered trucks for its UK transport operations. Having already taken delivery of new, higher capacity LSTs (Longer Semi Trailer)… Read more »
Freight sector hopes bespoke Covid testing regime for hauliers is made-to-measure, not off-the-peg
Freight forwarders are hoping that the introduction of a ‘bespoke Covid testing regime’ for hauliers arriving in England from outside the UK from April 6th, doesn’t throw another spoke into the wheels of cross channel trade, says Robert Keen, director general of the British International Freight Association (BIFA). “Our members,… Read more »
Gist converts to 100% renewable electricity across the UK
Gist has converted to 100% renewable electricity to reduce its carbon emissions in 2021. This change forms part of ongoing efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its operations. With zero emission electricity now used to power its temperature controlled distribution centres across the UK, this investment in the environment… Read more »
R. Keith Price Haulage Ltd converts to Renault Trucks
North Powys-based family business, R. Keith Price Haulage Limited, has taken delivery of its first Renault Truck, a C380 6×4 with Day Cab and 7m McPhee mixer drum. Previously running a competitor manufacturer’s vehicles for 28 years, it was the seamless service and engagement from Renault Trucks approved dealer, Border… Read more »
Comment from Logistics UK re the refloating of the EverGiven in the Suez Canal
Alex Veitch, General Manager for Public Policy at Logistics UK, the business group representing the sector, said in response to the freeing of the EverGiven (29 March 2021): “News that the stranded cargo vessel, the EverGiven, has finally been refloated and is no longer blocking the Suez Canal is excellent… Read more »
New FL rigid is the first Volvo to land at Russell Stone Merchants
Bradford-based business Russell Stone Merchants has taken delivery of its first ever Volvo truck, replacing a rival manufacturer with a new crane-equipped 4×2 Volvo FL rigid. The 18-tonne vehicle has gone into service to help the firm keep up with growing demand in the busy building trade. “We had our… Read more »
Search for Oil Distribution Industry Driver Of The Year begins
Following a year when liquid fuel distributor drivers across the UK and Republic of Ireland have been classed as key workers and kept busy delivering fuel for farms, essential heating oil for homes as more people worked remotely and helped keep the construction industry going throughout the pandemic, the UK… Read more »
Custom Glass adds six new Mercedes-Benz rigids after boss’s powerful ‘pitch’ for eStar Truck & Van back-up
A reassuring personal visit from Chairman Sid Sadique convinced Custom Glass that it was in safe hands when placing one of the first orders to be secured by eStar Truck & Van, the newest member of the Mercedes-Benz Trucks Dealer Network. Having placed his order in September, the Liverpool-based operator’s… Read more »
