Three years after it first opened, Europa Worldwide Group, has invested £2,000,000 into a reconfiguration programme at its 1Hub in Dartford as part of its preparation for Brexit. The development was already part of the leading logistics supplier’s long-term strategy to expand the site as the company experienced growth, but… Read more »
Europa Belfast speeds ahead
The Belfast branch of Europa Road, a dedicated division of leading logistics provider Europa Worldwide Group, is celebrating a successful six months since opening its doors for business. The team of four has been consistently breaking its own records since last year, with trunk volumes having almost tripled since… Read more »
Rail Tax decision right for Environment and Economy
The government’s decision to keep red diesel taxation at its current levels is the right choice for the environment as well as the logistics industry, according to FTA. Following an almost year-long consultation, FTA, the business organisation representing logistics, is pleased the government has chosen to refrain from increasing tax… Read more »
Maritime’s two new locomotives unveiled
Following its recent agreement with DB Cargo (UK) Ltd to increase rail freight capacity with the launch of Maritime Intermodal, Maritime Transport Ltd (Maritime) and DB Cargo (UK) Ltd unveiled two new locomotives, Maritime Intermodal One and Two, during a train naming ceremony at Maritime’s recently acquired rail terminal in… Read more »
BIFA Young Forwarder Network goes on tour
Following the successful launch of its Young Forwarder Network (YFN), the British International Freight Association (BIFA), says it will now commence a programme of regional meetings across the UK. The first will take place in Alderley Edge on April 11th, marking the launch of the BIFA YFN regional group in… Read more »
Doosan launches advanced 3-wheel electric B15R-7 Series
Doosan, the leading manufacturer of robust high-performance forklift trucks, has launched a versatile new range of three-wheel electric counterbalance forklift trucks, the B15R-7 Series, offering smooth and responsive acceleration for enhanced productivity, increased visibility for precision manoeuvring, and an extensive range of safety features as standard. With three new models… Read more »
The continuing growth of online shopping drives demand for new adaptable warehousing
Over the past decade online shopping has escalated at a phenomenal rate in the UK resulting in a demand for warehouse space which has nearly doubled. Between 2007 and March 2018, around 235 million sq ft of warehouse space was leased or purchased across the United Kingdom which is… Read more »
‘The new name for Truck Mounted Forklifts’ arriving at Truckfest 2019
Truck Mounted Forklift manufacturer, Loadmac, is declaring itself “the new name for truck mounted forklifts”; powered by product innovations and a new UK sales network which the company will unveil at Truckfest Peterborough in May 2019. Based in Ross on Wye, Loadmac is the only truck mounted forklift manufactured in… Read more »
BIFA welcomes HMRC decision to extend Transitional Simplified Procedures
Commenting on the recent announcement by HMRC on Transitional Simplified Procedures (TSP) for Customs in the event of a no-deal Brexit, Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association, says: “Having criticised HMRC when it originally published its Transitional Simplified Procedures in February, we now welcome the news… Read more »
Second phase at Runcorn Industrial Estate underway
Property and asset management company, FI Real Estate Management (FIREM), has released details about the second phase of the refurbishment works programme at Astmoor Industrial Estate, on Brindley Road in Runcorn. Following the recent completion of its Phase 1 works, FIREM has now appointed Skyline Contractors to undertake Phase… Read more »
