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“We could be facing an armageddon of liquidations,” claims major logistics operator

April 1, 2020 Tim Wallace

A senior figure at one of the UK’s biggest logistics operations has admitted the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic could see businesses face “an armageddon of liquidations” and a future based on “the survival of the fittest”.

SP Training: “Our first online CPC course attracted unprecedented multinational demand”

April 1, 2020 Tim Wallace

Logistics training specialist SP Training has claimed its first online CPC course generated “unprecedented multinational demand”.

International Forwarding adapts business to deliver NHS supplies

April 1, 2020 Hayley Pink

A Coleshill-based pallet specialist has re-organised its business and warehousing sites to prioritise the delivery of vital NHS supplies to hospitals across the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 outbreak triggers exodus of migrant drivers and major disruption to warehouse shift patterns

April 1, 2020 Tim Wallace

An exodus of East European drivers and major disruption to warehouse shift patterns are putting increasing pressure on the transport and logistics sector, a new report has warned.

Fatal crash prompts calls for increased roadside checks on vans

March 31, 2020 Carol Millett

The FTA is calling for a major increase in roadside checks on vans to raise standards in the sector.

HGV drivers on extended hours need fatigue monitors, safety consultant warns

March 31, 2020 Carol Millett

HGV drivers working longer hours under new COVID-19 rules should be supplied with government-subsidised fatigue monitors to avert a rise in road accidents.

New £64m Leeds Skelton Lake Services opens at junction 45 of the M1

March 31, 2020 Carol Millett

Extra MSA Group has opened the first phase of its new £64m Leeds Skelton Lake Services.

COVID-19: What now for hauliers?

March 31, 2020 Admin Support

In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, Motor Transport looks at the ways operators can build new business and benefit from government support schemes. John Kendal reports.

Police raid on Burnley DC finds no evidence of social distancing breach

March 31, 2020 Carol Millett

Fashion brand Boohoo’s Burnley distribution centre (DC) was raided by police this morning (31 March) after alleged claims the company had breached social distancing measures introduced by the government during the COVID-19 crisis.

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

Posted by Admin on Mar 28, 20181

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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