Operator News
Surfair Global Logistics calls in administrators
Derbyshire-based Surfair Global Logistics has called in the administrators.
Month: April 2016
Industry News
M&A activity to remain high in 2016
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the transport sector throughout the world is predicted to rise for the fourth consecutive year, according to a report from KPMG.
Air quality
DHL Supply Chain’s urban concept truck boosting quiet delivery potential in cities
When DHL Supply Chain launched its urban concept truck at Quiet Cities in November 2014, it was looking to take the first steps in helping to transform industry efforts to make city deliveries cleaner, safer and quieter. Alongside the work of Clocs for the construction sector, DHL wanted to show the possibilities available for operators in using the right type of vehicle for urban work, with many manufacturers now rising to the challenge of designing safer city trucks. The CNG-powered […]
Air quality
Research to explore barriers preventing widescale uptake of low-emission CVs
Element Energy has been commissioned by TfL to explore the barriers preventing operators from wider take-up of low-emission commercial vehicles. The research will help shape TfL’s LoCITY programme, launched in January, which aims to stimulate the uptake of cleaner commercial vehicles across the capital. As part of the research, Element Energy is seeking interviews with commercial fleet operators, infrastructure providers and vehicle manufacturers to discuss experiences of low-emission vehicle technologies to date and the factors that present limitations for further […]
Contract Wins
Gefco UK extends Jaguar Land Rover delivery deal
Gefco UK has extended its relationship with Jaguar Land Rover with a delivery service.
News
Employee wins £20,000 in damages from Wincanton
Wincanton has been ordered to pay £20,000 in damages after an employee, who was sacked after being accused of exaggerating injuries sustained at work, won her claim of unfair dismissal.
Industry News
Container weight changes to cause chaos at UK ports
Significant changes to the verification of container weights coming into effect this summer could spark chaos at UK ports, according to haulage companies.
News
McGregor Logistics premiers new Schmitz Cargobull trailers
Schmitz Cargobull’s latest fixed roof curtainsider trailer has had its UK premier.
Industry News
Mergers and acquisition activity in transport sector to exceed £52bn this year
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the transport sector throughout the world is predicted to rise for the fourth consecutive year, according to a report from KPMG.
Operator News
S&S Distribution back in the black after 2015 loss says Palletline
S&S Distribution, the Kent-based haulier snapped up by Palletline last year, recorded a pre-tax loss shortly after its purchase, newly published accounts show.