NewCold Advanced Cold Logistics, which is experiencing strong growth in the movement of frozen product being transported into and out of the UK, predicts that supply chain companies with established European coldstore networks and temperature-controlled fleets will be well placed to take advantage of a predicted upsurge in volumes. … Read more »
Queen’s Speech is a missed opportunity for reform, says FTA
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says today’s Queen’s Speech is a missed opportunity to implement long-awaited reforms of the Operator Licensing system which governs commercial vehicle operations in the UK. Every operator must have an Operator License registering its business and premises from where it operates HGVs in the… Read more »
XPO Logistics awarded contract for safety specialist Arco’s UK Distribution
XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, has been awarded a national distribution contract by Arco Limited, the UK’s leading supplier of safety equipment, workwear, gloves and maintenance supplies to the manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, food production and public sectors. Arco has been growing rapidly… Read more »
RHA launches funded legal action against The Truck Cartel
The Road Haulage Association is now giving UK haulage and logistics firms (whether or not they are RHA members) the chance to sign up to its legal action for compensation against truck manufacturers found guilty of illegal price fixing. In July last year the European Commission fined MAN, Volvo Group… Read more »
Acquisition of Tesam Distribution Limited
Clipper Logistics plc is pleased to announce the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Tesam Distribution Ltd. Tesam is a provider of a variety of warehousing and distribution services to the retail sector. The business, which operates from three sites in and around Peterborough totalling more than 1.1m… Read more »
FTA experts deliver clarity on EU Mobility Package
Freight Transport Association (FTA) experts have drawn up a comprehensive briefing paper to advise members on the main proposals of the European Commission’s ‘Mobility Package’ announced last week. The package, comprising eight legislative files and various accompanying documents, has potentially huge implications for the transport sector – including proposals… Read more »
140 Tonnes from Kilnhurst to Immingham
With 140 Tonnes of deaerator vessel destined for Immingham Dock, South Yorkshire’s Charles Thompson Ltd appointed Collett & Sons to facilitate the route planning, transport and port agency services for the cumbersome 28m long cargo. Due to the size of the loaded vehicle our Team completed several Route Access Surveys… Read more »
Panther leaps into list of Europe’s fastest growing firms
Panther Warehousing, the two-man, white-glove delivery specialist, has been named as one of Europe’s most successful companies in a new international ranking. The Northamptonshire-based firm, which delivers across the UK, was ranked 431 in the inaugural FT Top 1,000 Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies list. The accolade is the… Read more »
Packaging manufacturer milks Bibby Distribution’s experience in cost-effective logistics with new contract
Bibby Distribution has been selected by Nampak Plastics Europe to work in partnership to provide a transport solution for its High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) packaging, largely thanks to the 3PL’s ability to add value and reduce carbon emissions through its flexible national network. The new contract means Bibby Distribution will… Read more »
Bibby Distribution’s bright ideas cut carbon emissions for the fourth consecutive year
Bibby Distribution’s long-term environmental strategy has cut the company’s carbon footprint for the fourth year running, thanks to its ongoing investment of millions of pounds in facilities and fleet. During 2016, the 3PL’s total CO2 emissions per km fell by 4.4 per cent compared with 2015. That means that since… Read more »
