Rockfon, a leading supplier of acoustic stone wool ceiling and wall products, has awarded a new warehousing and distribution contract to transport specialist CM Downton. The contract was awarded following competitive tender with Downton taking over the operation in the second quarter of 2017. Terms of the contract have not… Read more »
HGV road user levy changes are unfair hit on small business, says FTA
The government’s amendments to the road user levy charges announced today (28 March 2018) are another step on the road to improving air quality for all of us, but at the expense of small and medium-sized businesses, which will be unfairly penalised by the changes in money payable, says the… Read more »
Cash-strapped hauliers need incentive to upgrade their trucks, not penalties
The Road Haulage Association is dismayed by Transport Minister Jesse Norman’s latest announcement that in less than twelve months’ time, the majority of haulage operators will have to pay an additional 20% towards the HGV Road User Levy. In February 2019, an estimated 56% of UK-registered Euro V trucks (and earlier) will be hit with the rise while, at… Read more »
Rapid Response Turns / Slides 50t Transformers at Jersey Electricity Project
Rapid Response Solutions (RRS) has once again combined haulage, lifting, and hydraulic skidding expertise to unload and install two 50t transformers at Jersey Electricity’s £17m primary substation project at St. Helier West on the Channel Island. RRS, a Portsmouth, UK-based lifting, transport, and storage specialist, expanded its fleet of Hydra-Slide… Read more »
Heathrow Haulage reduces fuel consumption, as it becomes FORS 250th Gold member
Heathrow Haulage Ltd, a Tarmac subcontractor has become the 250th company to achieve FORS Gold accreditation, increasing its MPG by almost five per cent in just six months. FORS (The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) Gold is the highest accreditation level FORS offers, setting out best possible practice in safety, as… Read more »
Bibby Distribution’s tankers ensure britain is stocked with chocs for Easter
Bibby Distribution has transported an incredible 9,000 tonnes of liquid chocolate to manufacturers across the UK in the build-up to Easter – enough to make an Easter egg for everyone in Britain. A fleet of 30 tankers from the 3PL’s food and ingredients team has delivered the total tonnage of… Read more »
From one man and his van to a nationwide transport company – Craig Chapman creates Dulogis
From a standing start as one man with a van to a fleet of 30 vehicles, overseeing a multi-million pounds annual turnover and a nationwide distribution network, Craig Chapman has come a long way in business. Now Craig has launched the Dulogis Group, pledging fast, reliable distribution solutions for… Read more »
Jacqueline O’Donovan becomes a Fellow of the Institute of Couriers
Jacqueline O’Donovan, managing director of O’Donovan Waste Disposal, has joined a prestigious group at the 2018 Fellows’ gowning of the Institute of Couriers (IoC) at the House of Lords. Jacqueline is one of the waste, logistics, and construction sectors’ most passionate pioneers of employee training, industry best practice and the… Read more »
Eddie Stobart wins £15m contract with CEMEX UK
Leading supply chain, transport and logistics company, Eddie Stobart has been awarded a contract worth £15m by CEMEX UK, a leading supplier of building materials. The contract will start in March 2018 and will see Eddie Stobart deliver packed cement products from CEMEX production sites to its customers across the… Read more »
HOYER Petrolog announces new aviation fuel transport agreement in Scotland
HOYER Petrolog has signed an agreement with World Fuel Services to provide aviation fuel transport in Scotland. As part of the agreement HOYER will deliver fuel to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Newcastle Airports from the Grangemouth oil terminal. The agreement will add approximately 13 drivers, four vehicles and £1.5m annual… Read more »
