May 2020 Archives

Felixstowe operator folded after storage deal was terminated

May 29, 2020 Chris Tindall

A Felixstowe-based transport and warehousing company collapsed following a decision by the nearby port to terminate its storage agreement, according to administrators.

UK firms target new global markets in wake of Covid-19

May 29, 2020 Chris Tindall

A survey of UK companies has found more than half are now considering expanding into new global markets as a result of Covid-19.

April saw only fifteen commercial vehicles manufactured in UK

May 29, 2020 Chris Tindall

Unsurprising and yet stark figures from the SMMT show that just 15 commercial vehicles rolled off GB production lines in April.

Losses mount at Abbey Logistics

May 29, 2020 Steve Hobson

Abbey Logistics has reported pre-tax losses of £3.67m for the year to 29 June 2019, after a restated loss of £4.42m in the previous year.

New Goodyear trailer tyre boasts range of benefits for regional hauliers

May 29, 2020 Chris Tindall

Goodyear has introduced a new KMAX T GEN-2 trailer tyre, offering greater mileage, longer life and radio frequency identification (RFID) connectivity.

DVSA extends vehicle testing suspension

May 29, 2020 colinbarnett

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has confirmed that the suspension of annual testing of heavy vehicles has been extended to include vehicles due for test shortly.

Garrett Transport tackling demand for PPE

May 29, 2020 Chris Tindall

PPE products are getting to the front line of the NHS thanks to Saffron Walden’s Garrett Transport, which is playing its part in keeping Britain moving.

“Avoid knee-jerk reactions” – what logistics can learn from Covid-19

May 29, 2020 Tim Wallace

Logistics firms need to learn from the Covid-19 pandemic and guard against “knee-jerk reactions”, according to KPMG supply chain expert Maureen O’Shea.

New vehicle camera technology helps reduce road accidents and settle insurance claims

May 28, 2020 Chris Tindall

A fully integrated vehicle telematics and camera system is providing one fleet operator with a training programme that it claimed had reduced accidents by almost a quarter.

Logistics firms offered free online consultations to help restart their businesses

May 28, 2020 Chris Tindall

Free 15-minute consultations for companies emerging from the Covid-19 crisis are being offered on a first come, first served basis.

LoCITY Fuels in Action helps freight operators understand market for alternative fuels

By Christopher Walton and Colin Barnett A Fuels in Action event at Kempton Park in Surrey last week (20 March) was the ...

Shell opens second hydrogen fuel pump, but remains focused on full ‘mosaic’ of alternative fuels

By the end of 2018, Shell will have opened three new hydrogen refuelling pumps on sites around London.But the fuel giant says ...

Electric vehicle uptake would improve with better distributor and operator collaboration

Improved collaboration between electric vehicle operators and electricity distributors will see a substantial increase of battery-powered vehicles on the roads of London, ...

LoCITY Fuels in Action helps

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Shell opens second hydrogen fuel

Posted by Emma Shone on Mar 28, 20182

Electric vehicle uptake would improve

Posted by Christopher Walton on Mar 22, 20183

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