Europa Road, a dedicated division of leading independent logistics operator, Europa Worldwide Group, is celebrating the success of its premium MBX (Money Back Express) service one year on from the launch of this unique product. The pioneering MBX service offers Europa customers the benefit of a full refund of… Read more »
Kinaxia Logistics acquire AKW Group
Kinaxia Logistics have announced that they have acquired AKW Group Limited (“AKW”), including AKW Global Logistics Limited and AKW Global Warehousing based at Trafford Park, Manchester. AKW is the tenth acquisition for Kinaxia Logistics. Other companies within Kinaxia Logistics include Bay Freight Limited, William Kirk Limited, NC Cammack… Read more »
Don’t pull the rug from beneath the feet of the UK haulage industry, says RHA
The Road Haulage Association understands that leaving the EU will end the free movement of people between the UK and mainland Europe but is very concerned that Government risks wrapping business in red tape and over-restricting the movement of labour needed by businesses. Commenting, RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett said:… Read more »
Europa’s Nordic Adventure
Europa Road, has extended its services with the launch of a dedicated new Nordic Hub in Leeds. Europa is building new daily services from the hub to Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Europa Road is the European road freight division of leading logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group. The Nordic Hub… Read more »
Southampton City Council refuses to meet hauliers
Hauliers are furious after Southampton City Council officials have gone back on a commitment to speak to them about the city’s controversial clean air plans. The local authority had agreed to meet with operators at a Road Haulage Association regional council meeting on Monday 24 September. But they’ve now declined,… Read more »
RHA and Ministers have a difference of opinion over Mayor’s Direct Vision Permit Scheme
Ministers are backing Mayor for London Sadiq Khan’s plan that all lorries entering London will need a permit, issued by Transport for London before they can enter the capital. Ministers have had to apply to the European Commission for approval of the scheme as EU hauliers will also need a… Read more »
High five for Bibby Distribution as carbon emissions are cut for the fifth year running
Bibby Distribution’s expanded sustainability strategy has enabled the company to reduce its carbon footprint for a fifth consecutive year. Continued investment in new, cleaner and more energy-efficient fleet assets and facilities has seen the 3PL drive down emissions as part of its Road to Zero policy. Andrew Mawson, Bibby Distribution’s… Read more »
Foulger Transport announces new Managing Director
Foulger Transport, part of Kinaxia Logistics, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sue Pye as Managing Director. Sue joined Kinaxia Logistics earlier in 2018 as Service and Quality Manager where she was responsible for managing the delivery of operational and customer service processes and procedures across the Group. … Read more »
Hackney’s ban on HGVs will damage local economy, says FTA
One of the UK’s largest business groups, The Freight Transport Association (FTA), has spoken out against Hackney Council’s decision to introduce an Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) zone from 3 September 2018, citing the detrimental effect a ban on goods vehicles will have on local businesses and the wider Hackney community…. Read more »
Leeds CAZ Plans Based on Flawed Claims
The Road Haulage Association is accusing Leeds City Council’s clean air plans of lacking credibility. RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett is dismayed that the council has used inaccurate and out-of-date information in their Air Quality Consultation. He says they’ve over-estimated the number of Euro VI trucks that will be used… Read more »
