“The Board of Eddie Stobart Logistics plc (“Eddie Stobart” or the “Company”) notes the recent media speculation and confirms that it has received a preliminary expression of interest from DBAY Advisors Limited (“DBAY”) in relation to a possible offer to be made by funds managed by DBAY for the entire… Read more »
Abnormal load to cause delays on A14
Warnings have been issued of possible delays on roads such as the A14 on Tuesday, as abnormal loads make their way out of Suffolk. Leaving Hadleigh based Cookson and Zinn and making its way up to Dundee, Suffolk Police will be escorting the heavy load from Pondall Road up to… Read more »
New Hull depot for Humber Port Logistics
Humber Ports Logistics are pleased to announce the opening of a new Hull depot within the coming weeks. The expansion is due to exciting new contract agreements and increases in volume from Humber Ports Logistics’ current partners. The opening of the Hull depot forms part of the company’s ongoing expansion… Read more »
Focus on Collett’s Grangemouth Depot
This heavy lift storage depot enables the Collett Team to provide a fast and efficient Scottish hub for load handling, making the storage, consolidation and transhipment of components a cost effective option. As with Collett’s depots in Halifax, Goole, Collett’s Grangemouth facility is fully fenced and equipped with 24 hour… Read more »
RHA boss welcomes new Transport Secretary as a man we can do business with
RHA Chief Executive Richard Burnett has welcomed a “totally different, pro-active” approach from the new Transport Secretary Grant Schapps. The two met at the Department for Transport in London for the first time since Mr Schapps replaced Chris Grayling. During a very productive, hour long meeting, issues from driver shortages… Read more »
Crane vehicle for flood damaged Dales
After a month’s worth of rain fell in just two hours, Cogden Beck bridge was completely destroyed by boulders and debris washed down in the early August floods. Collett have delivered the components for developers to construct a temporary structure. Loaded to their Mercedes-Benz Actros 8×4 complete with 80 Tonne/Metre… Read more »
Skilled drivers help deliver 10 per cent carbon saving for Bibby Distribution
Bibby Distribution has reduced its net carbon emissions by 10 per cent over the last five years through proficient driving, fleet investment and energy efficient warehouses. A combination of enhanced driver training, new and more economical vehicles, fewer empty trailer runs, energy saving lighting and electric materials handling equipment (MHE)… Read more »
Delivering the world’s largest crane
Unveiled at the Port of Ghent in November 2018, Sarens SGC-250, the largest crane in the world, required a transport solution for delivery to the Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant (HPC) site in Somerset. Destined for its first UK project, the SGC-250 will play a key role in constructing… Read more »
LTS Global Solutions are pleased to announce the launch of their Show Freight division.
LTS Global Solutions are now providing a comprehensive service covering all aspects of event logistics, both here in the UK and across the world. Introducing Event Logistics Delivered by LTS Global Solutions If your business involves events like exhibitions, roadshows or even mobile product launches, you’ll be well aware of… Read more »
Three months until DVS: scheme will not achieve zero vehicular harm, says FTA
With just three months until the first phase of the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) commences, FTA, the business organisation representing the logistics sector, is renewing its calls for the Mayor of London to realise the scheme is not the most effective way to achieve zero vehicular harm in the capital…. Read more »
