During these strange times, it has become evident that the supply chain is critical to keeping our country functioning and one Northern warehousing and logistics company is supporting many key industries to fulfil their part in keeping the nation running. Carlton Forest Group, based in Worksop, North Nottinghamshire has put… Read more »
Director of ABP Humber, Simon Bird, on keeping Britain trading amidst a global pandemic
The four ports on the Humber of Goole, Grimsby, Immingham and Hull are always essential for supplying the nation, but never has this been more sharply brought into focus than during the current Covid 19 crisis. Combined, the Humber Ports make up the biggest port complex in the UK and… Read more »
Logistics needs further financial support to keep Britain’s economy moving, says FTA
FTA, the business group which represents the logistics industry, has welcomed tFriday’s (3 April 2020) announcements from the Treasury expanding financial support for the industry, but called for further support for the sector to ensure that goods and services continue to move freely in such unprecedented circumstances. “Job security is vital to logistics workers hit by furloughing or… Read more »
Brake tester is a star attraction for Transam Trucking
A specialist East Anglian transport company that is responsible for making sure music and stage equipment is on time has been given a workshop boost by Totalkare. Transam Trucking, which works with global stars including Elton John, Jess Glynne and the cast of Strictly Come Dancing, has invested in a… Read more »
West Coast main line moving 1m tonnes of critical supplies every week during Covid-19 crisis
Every 24 hours throughout the coronavirus crisis,188,000 tonnes of critical supplies – including food, fuel and medicine – are being moved by rail between London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow. That’s 1.13 million tonnes* every week – most of it transported along the West Coast main line (WCML), the busiest… Read more »
Theyr Ltd to use AI to define the sustainability of commercial shipping
Theyr Ltd, a premium met-ocean data provider for the marine sector, has signed up to the national SPRINT business support programme. Theyr will collaborate with SPRINT partner, the University of Southampton on the development of an industry-leading marine vessel routing application that will enable a cleaner future for commercial shipping…. Read more »
GBRf support for the UK’s COVID-19 response
Statement from GB Railfreight Managing Director John Smith: “GB Railfreight is playing our part in supporting the UK’s COVID-19 response by helping to keep essential services running across the country. “We are focused on helping our staff protect their health by following Government advice helping people work at home whenever… Read more »
Team unites for urgent Nightingale delivery
Specialist 3PL operator Europa Warehouse and its transport team in Dartford jumped into action this weekend to assist with the delivery of urgently needed medical beds. Europa Worldwide Group is an ambitious independent logistics operator with six divisions – Europa Road, Europa Air & Sea, Europa Showfreight, Europa Warehouse, Europa… Read more »
CILT launches initiative bringing the profession together to ensure urgent UK supply chains keeps moving
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has set up a database for organisations in urgent need of supply chain resources, to ensure the UK is able to respond to the coronavirus crisis. The database has been made up from information provided by industry, following CILT’s call to action for… Read more »
Birmingham-based logistics company provides vital support to NHS during COVID-19 crisis
International Forwarding (IFL), is using its resources and infrastructure to supply the NHS across the UK with essential medical supplies during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Coleshill-based firm has been classified by the Government as an ‘essential’ supply chain business and has continued to operate seven days a week. The company’s trucks,… Read more »
