Gumtree, the UK’s number one classifieds site, has teamed up with fellow sharing economy stalwart, AnyVan, to offer users a wealth of delivery options. The partnership gives users who are looking to buy or sell second hand goods the option to use AnyVan when completing a transaction to arrange delivery…. Read more »
New Schmitz Cargobull trailers strengthen R Jameson’s European fleet
Logistics specialist R Jameson Event Transport has strengthened its European operation by buying two new Schmitz Cargobull MEGA trailers, citing quality and longevity as the reasons for the investment. The new arrivals have been built using the German manufacturer’s FERROPLAST® panels, which are tougher than conventional bodywork and yet also… Read more »
Industry regulator warns HGV drivers will face strong action for tailgating
The Traffic Commissioner for Wales has warned HGV drivers will face strong action if they are caught tailgating – in any circumstances. Nick Jones says professional drivers across the industry should know that engaging in this kind of behaviour, particularly in a commercial vehicle, is serious. The warning comes after… Read more »
ETS Ltd issues warning as dangerous lorry driving continues to hit the headlines
With dangerous lorry driving continuing to come under new furore in the national media, leading independent logistics provider ETS Ltd is reminding businesses of the importance of thoroughly checking the safety credentials of any potential transport provider. Since the beginning of the year, the media has been hit with a… Read more »
Whistl invests in e-fulfilment
Whistl, the leading delivery management company with activities in Business Mail, Doordrop Media and Parcels, has invested in Prism DM, as part of its strategy to grow in to the e-fulfilment market. Prism DM, with facilities in Farnborough and Rushden, is a long-established business in the e-fulfilment sector and has a range of… Read more »
Tiger Trailers and Sports Direct continue winning ways with new drawbar delivery
Sports Direct is in the process of taking delivery of nine new specialist drawbar rigs from Tiger Trailers, part of a 2017 order which also includes six tandem-axle trailers and two double deck trailers – increasing the number of Tiger-built assets in the fleet to 49. The new 32-tonne drawbar… Read more »
Andover Trailers builds new drawbar combination for 3b Construction
Family-owned civil engineering and construction company, 3b construction, has taken delivery of a new bespoke truck and drawbar trailer combination from Andover Trailers. The Andover plant body, which features a 53mt crane from Palfinger, has been fitted to a new Scania R580 8×2 rear-steer truck and is accompanied by an… Read more »
James Kemball going from strength to strength
Following the changes in port rotations for some of the major alliances this year, James Kemball have taken the opportunity to grow their existing base at Tilbury and open a new depot in Southampton. Their increased presence in both locations has allowed them to work with a number of new… Read more »
New appointment for Bibby Distribution’s Food and Ingredients team is a recipe for success
Bibby Distribution has appointed a new general manager for its award-winning tanker operations team, with a focus on spearheading growth for the 3PL’s bulk division. Gilles Létard, 55, joins Bibby Distribution’s Food and Ingredients team, bringing more than 30 years’ experience in senior sales, operational and management positions. His previous… Read more »
What’s to become of the Northern/Republic of Ireland border post Brexit? asks RHA
At the end of March 2019, when the UK leaves the European Union, the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will be the only land border between Britain and the European Union. Will this mean passport checks? “Currently, this seems unlikely,” said RHA Director of Policy, Rod… Read more »
