FTA, the business group representing the UK’s logistics industry, has urged (26 March 2020) all EU member states to act upon the EU guidelines on green lanes for goods at borders, in order to ensure the continuous flow of trade and support essential services, keep shops full and protect the economy. The… Read more »
Call for logistics professionals to come together
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)has launched an initiative to bring together logistics and passenger transport operators in urgent need of supply chain resources. The initiative, backed by the Road Haulage Association (RHA), the Freight Transport Association (FTA) and the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) matches organisations together… Read more »
ELB Partners joins national effort to keep the wheels of industry turning
‘Keep calm and deliver’ is the business as usual message from ELB Partners, a respected London transport company at the front line of the vital logistics sector servicing the capital during the coronavirus crisis. Wimbledon-based ELB, which celebrates 50 years in business this year and holds the highest achievable accolade… Read more »
Government must support hauliers in coronavirus crisis
The RHA is imploring Government to pledge immediate financial support for hauliers who face going out of business because of the coronavirus crisis. RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett told transport secretary, Grant Shapps that many hauliers have already reported catastrophic effects on their businesses as the volumes of goods drop… Read more »
Delsol acquires North Wales haulage business
The leading logistics company in North Wales has continued its expansion with the acquisition of a long-established haulage business. Delivery Solutions (Delsol) has bought Caernarfon-based haulier HF Owen Transport and Storage. Delsol purchased the company, which has been trading since 1972, for an undisclosed amount from the retiring owner Harry… Read more »
Archbold Logistics marks centenary
2019 is the year that sees Archbold Logistics mark its centenary. Patience, perseverance and innovation have always been at the core of the Archbold ethos and story. The company has not only survived but prospered through two World Wars, the Great Depression, Nationalisation, Industrial unrest, the credit crunch…… and now… Read more »
Logistical logic lands large investment
An ambitious entrepreneur who was left unable to work has transformed an idea into a multi-million-pound business venture after securing backing from NPIF – BEF & FFE Microfinance, which is managed by Finance for Enterprise (FFE) and Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. Dean… Read more »
St. Modwen attracts major haulage firm to Doncaster
St. Modwen has completed a deal to bring European haulage firm, McGregor Logistics Ltd, to its popular St. Modwen Park Doncaster site. Occupying a 40,000 sq ft unit on a three year lease, the haulage and logistics services firm will make St. Modwen Park Doncaster one of its distribution… Read more »
Hauliers claim victory as Coventry clean air zone plans are scrapped
Plans for a controversial clean air zone in Coventry have been scrapped in a move the RHA described as a victory for common sense. The Government has backed Coventry City Council’s plans to improve air quality which avoid charging hauliers and other road users. New measures including improved road networks… Read more »
Ipswich logistics firm alerts drivers of lost jobs via text
Ipswich logistics firm, Go Freight Transport Ltd has left its drivers jobless after being told that the firm had gone under via text message on Tuesday 11 February. Sources have confirmed that Milson Silva and Bruno Maximo were among the dozens of drivers and a handful of administrative staff who worked… Read more »
