Road infrastructure
Coalition pushes for Lower Thames Crossing decision
A coalition of businesses and freight groups have signed a letter urging the chancellor to make up his mind on the preferred route for the Lower Thames Crossing. […]
Month: October 2016
Air quality
Government opens Modern Transport Bill consultation
A consultation into the Modern Transport Bill, which aims to bolster the use of electric vans in the UK, has opened. […]
Operator News
Norbert Dentressangle trading strong before XPO Logistics transition
The transition from Norbert Dentressangle to XPO Logistics in 2015 saw the 3PL make strong turnover gains across its three primarily road transport based activities in the UK.
Congestion
Pie Mapping to showcase journey planning and fleet management at Freight in the City Expo
Pie Mapping will be at Freight in the City Expo on 2 November in London to demonstrate how its fleet management and journey planning software can make deliveries more efficient. […]
Industry News
Third Heathrow runway met with cautious welcome by transport associations
The decision to build a third runway at Heathrow Airport has been tentatively welcomed by the industry.
Contract Wins
Wincanton cements deal with Hanson
Hanson has outsourced part of its concrete delivery operations to Wincanton.
Industry News
Road haulage trailblazers given final go ahead as government confirms apprenticeship funding
The HGV driver training apprenticeship has been given the official go ahead with the government’s confirmation of apprenticeship funding today.
News
DX Group’s Legal Post (Scotland) deal given the green light
DX Group’s multi-million pound takeover of Legal Post (Scotland) and First Post has been given the green light, after the UK competition authority closed its investigation into the deal.
Driver training
FTA to reveal ultimate winner of Driver of the Year competition at Freight in the City Expo
The winner of the FTA’s Driver of the Year contest will be announced next week at the Freight in the City Expo at Alexandra Palace on 2 November. […]
Operator News
Great Bear delivered roaringly good performance ahead of purchase by Culina Group
Great Bear Distribution delivered a stellar performance in the final financial year before Culina Group bought it in March.