News
Wincanton drivers working on Argos contract to strike
Thirty Wincanton drivers claiming they are owed thousands of pounds in holiday pay are to launch a 72-hour strike at Argos’s national distribution centre five days before Christmas.
Month: December 2016
News
Pentalver to be bought by rail freight firm Genesee & Wyoming
Pentalver is to be acquired by United States-based rail freight company Genesse & Wyoming (G&W) for an undisclosed sum.
Cycle safety
Suggested changes to highway code “ill-considered”, say hauliers
Calls for a universal rule ensuring drivers give way when turning at junctions have been branded unrealistic and “ill-considered” by hauliers. […]
Industry News
Structural changes set to significantly disrupt food distribution
Supply chain consultancy Dematic has argued that recent structural changes in the grocery market have the potential to “significantly disrupt the food distribution chain”.
News
Pall-Ex celebrates 20th anniversary
Pall-Ex wished itself a happy 20th birthday at the end of November, with a dinner and dance at Newport’s Celtic Manor Resort.
Industry News
Many operators unaware of upcoming apprenticeship levy, warns RHA
The RHA has raised concerns that many operators are unaware of the costs they’ll be hit with when the apprenticeship levy comes into effect next April.
Air quality
London Assembly calls for study into further emissions-reduction action in capital
The mayor of London has been urged to consider tougher traffic-reduction measures in the capital, such as road charging, to tackle air pollution. […]
Air quality
Predicted diesel price hikes to help boost CNG-powered truck sales, says Scania
Truck manufacturer Scania is predicting a surge in demand for its CNG-powered lorries in 2017, partly triggered by a predicted increase in diesel prices. […]
News
Pre-tax profit up at Clipper Logistics after Click and Collect expansion
Clipper Logistics saw its pre-tax profit climb more than 25% in the second half of 2016, boosted by new contract wins and the expansion of its Click and Collect service.
Industry News
FTA Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards gets 10th anniversary makeover
The FTA Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards has had a birthday makeover for its 10th anniversary, with a list of brand new categories for next year’s event.