Theyr Ltd, a premium met-ocean data provider for the marine sector, has signed up to the national SPRINT business support programme. Theyr will collaborate with SPRINT partner, the University of Southampton on the development of an industry-leading marine vessel routing application that will enable a cleaner future for commercial shipping…. Read more »
GBRf support for the UK’s COVID-19 response
Statement from GB Railfreight Managing Director John Smith: “GB Railfreight is playing our part in supporting the UK’s COVID-19 response by helping to keep essential services running across the country. “We are focused on helping our staff protect their health by following Government advice helping people work at home whenever… Read more »
Team unites for urgent Nightingale delivery
Specialist 3PL operator Europa Warehouse and its transport team in Dartford jumped into action this weekend to assist with the delivery of urgently needed medical beds. Europa Worldwide Group is an ambitious independent logistics operator with six divisions – Europa Road, Europa Air & Sea, Europa Showfreight, Europa Warehouse, Europa… Read more »
CILT launches initiative bringing the profession together to ensure urgent UK supply chains keeps moving
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has set up a database for organisations in urgent need of supply chain resources, to ensure the UK is able to respond to the coronavirus crisis. The database has been made up from information provided by industry, following CILT’s call to action for… Read more »
Birmingham-based logistics company provides vital support to NHS during COVID-19 crisis
International Forwarding (IFL), is using its resources and infrastructure to supply the NHS across the UK with essential medical supplies during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Coleshill-based firm has been classified by the Government as an ‘essential’ supply chain business and has continued to operate seven days a week. The company’s trucks,… Read more »
Ibstock steps-up forklift safety with Doosan
Ibstock plc is a leading manufacturer of innovative clay and concrete building products. With 38 manufacturing plants in the UK, the business supplies the construction sector under such well-known brands as Ibstock Brick, Forticrete, Supreme, Anderton and Ibstock Kevington – generating revenue of over £390 million. On-site safety is a… Read more »
ABP invests in a fleet of electric forklifts at the Port of Hull
A fleet of new, electric, four-wheel, forklift trucks have arrived at the Port of Hull. The investment of nearly £200,000 is part of an ongoing effort to reduce emissions and make more use of renewable energy generated at the port. Forklift trucks are a common sight across ABP ports on… Read more »
COVID-19: Transport keeps us going
On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 a pandemic and governments worldwide have taken wide-ranging measures to contain the spread of the virus. The transport sector has a crucial role to play in the supply of goods, in particular medicines, medical devices, food and other… Read more »
COVID Support Force: the MOD’s contribution to the coronavirus response
Image Credit: MOD Crown On 18 March the Defence Secretary announced new measures to enable armed forces personnel to support public services in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The COVID Support Force is currently supporting the public services to respond to the outbreak with the following activity. Strengthening public services… Read more »
‘Resilient’ supply chain ready to tackle COVID challenge says FTA
FTA, the business group which represents the logistics industry, is reassuring UK consumers and businesses that the supply chain is capable of handling challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as Elizabeth de Jong, FTA’s Policy Director, is keen to point out, the integrity of the supply chain can only… Read more »
