All Industry News articles – Page 10
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MT ArticleDPD leads pack on O-licence increases, latest Fleet Data report reveals
DPDgroup UK, Rhodes Freight Services and BWT UK recorded the biggest increase to their operator licences over the past 28 days, according to the latest Motor Transport Fleet Data report.
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MT ArticleImpact of heatwave on ageing warehouses threatens UK’s food supply chain, Cold Chain Federation warns
The growing intensity and duration of heatwaves in the UK is threatening the nation’s food supply chains, prompting the Cold Chain Federation (CCF) to call for temperature-controlled warehouses to be designated as Critical National Infrastructure.
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MT ArticleOfsted praises Logistics UK’s apprenticeship courses
The quality of apprenticeships offered by Logistics UK has been confirmed in Ofsted’s latest inspection report, which highlighted the high-quality online resources and tutors’ extensive experience.
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MT ArticleAI-powered trial to calculate conversion optimisation
A vehicle conversion provider has harnessed AI to provide operators with evidence-based recommendations for boosting productivity, ergonomics and fleet efficiency.
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MT ArticleNew logistics depot aims to capture sustained demand in North West
A sustainable 220,250sq ft logistics development close to the M61 in Bolton has been completed and is now available to let.
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MT ArticleEU border disorder predicted as holidays loom
Chaos caused by the European Entry and Exit system (EES) and its impact on hauliers was debated in parliament this week, with predictions of 12-hour delays to freight as the holiday season kicks in.
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MT ArticleDurite launches AI fleet management platform at RTX
Durite chose this year’s Road Transport Expo (RTX) to unveil its new AI-powered fleet management platform, designed to help operators improve safety, reduce risk and gain greater visibility of fleet performance.
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MT ArticleHauliers could face major border delays this summer, warns Port of Dover chief
The Port of Dover is warning that hauliers could face significant disruption this summer as congestion caused by the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) threatens to bring traffic through Kent to a standstill.
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MT ArticleKeep pace with changing van regulations or face legal exposure, Arval warns fleet operators
Stricter van regulations, such as new rules on MOTs, drivers hours and tachographs, could leave fleet operators exposed to legal challenges if they do not adopt tighter compliance practices, leasing specialist Arval warned this week.
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MT ArticleTarga Telematics launches AI-powered fleet maintenance platform
Targa Telematics has launched an AI-powered fleet maintenance platform designed to help operators manage vehicle maintenance by bringing together data from multiple sources into a single system.
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MT Article“We’re still here. We’re still open,” says truck stop blighted by HS2 U-turn
Crewe Truck Stop says years of uncertainty surrounding the HS2 high-speed rail project have left the business fighting for survival, despite remaining popular with regular customers from around the UK and abroad.
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MT ArticleGive Northern Ireland its own freight and logistics strategy, Logistics UK tells ministers
Logistics UK is calling for a dedicated Northern Ireland Freight and Logistics Strategy, in recognition of its importance to the region’s economy.
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FCZ ArticleUlemco and Luxfer join forces to offer onboard hydrogen storage solutions for HGVs
Hydrogen supplier Ulemco and Luxfer Gas Cylinders have forged a strategic collaboration which aims to deliver innovative ways to store hydrogen fuel on HGVs and off-road equipment.
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MT ArticleSkills England urged to speed up approval of transport manager apprenticeships
Jim French, chair of the Trailblazer Group for Transport and Logistics, has expressed frustration at continued delays to the approval of new transport and warehouse management apprenticeships, warning that the sector is not receiving the same level of attention as Skills England’s priority industries.
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MT ArticleMandata and HaulageHub join forces to help hauliers access more work
Transport management software specialist Mandata has inked a strategic partnership with digital freight marketplace HaulageHub which aims to help hauliers maximise the value of their existing fleets.
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MT ArticleFreight tech partnership adds cargo insurance to forwarding workflows
A digital cargo insurance specialist has partnered with transport management system provider Realm Realtime to integrate insurance directly into the shipment creation process.
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MT ArticleAI use in transport and logistics accelerating
It can draft a letter, plan your holiday and diagnose that persistent dull ache in your elbow, but a new report found AI is now transforming supply chains at a pace much faster than anyone predicted.
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MT ArticleDutch truck toll takes effect
The Netherlands has introduced a truck toll, with Dutch and foreign lorries subject to a pay-per-kilometre levy for using the country’s road network.
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MT ArticleRoad to Logistics MD receives MBE for services to industry
Jennifer Swain, the MD at training and mentoring organisation Road to Logistics, has been awarded an MBE for her services to the industry.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK presses government to cut Brexit trade friction after Brussels talks
Logistics UK has urged the government to accelerate efforts to reduce post-Brexit trade barriers following a series of meetings in Brussels with UK diplomats and European industry representatives.