All Industry News articles – Page 157
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ArticleScania 410hp gas engine will be available for 6x2
Scania's 13-litre gas engine rated up to 410hp will be available in a 6x2 tractor at some point. The high output engine can currently only be fitted under a G or R-series rigid or 4x2 tractor cab.Running on CNG or LNG it offers up to 15% reduction in CO2 emissions ...
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Share your views on how Brexit will affect logistics in the North East
The North East Freight Partnership wants to hear operator views on the impact Brexit will have on the logistics sector in the North East.It has put a call out to industry to take part in the following short survey:“Brexit has the potential to present challenges and opportunities for the freight ...
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ArticleTeletrac Navman develops combined dashcam and telematics safety system
Teletrac Navman UK has developed a new Driver Safety Analytics Module that combines dashcam technology with telematics data.The new technology forms part of the telematics firm's existing Director system and provides fleet managers with the information they need to reduce road risk and ensure safe driving practices across their fleets.It ...
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Palletways promotes Rob Gittins to leadership of Palletways UK
Palletways Group has promoted its UK sales and commercial director Rob Gittins to the role of UK MD.Gittins has taken over from Dave Walmsley, who became MD of building materials company SIG in March.Gittins joined Palletways in September 2007 as UK sales director with responsibility for driving the growth of ...
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ArticleVal Shawcross retires as London's deputy mayor for transport with Heidi Alexander replacing her
London deputy mayor for transport Val Shawcross is retiring, it was announced today, after 18 years at the Greater London Authority. She will be replaced by Labour MP Heidi Alexander (pictured, right).Mayor Sadiq Khan said: “I want to thank Val (pictured centre) for the exceptional service she has given to ...
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ArticleB&Q to open new 375,000ft² DC in Swindon
B&Q is to open a new 375,000ft² DC adjacent to its existing warehouse in Swindon.The company said that the new facility, which will employ 100 people when it opens next February, will maximise product availability for its in-store and digital customers.Tim Crighton, group logistics property manager at B&Q’s parent company ...
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ArticlePalletline officially opens new Coventry hub to support growing Amazon volume
Palletline has officially opened its Coventry hub, which acts as a consolidation point for its rapidly growing work for online retailer Amazon.Revealed by MT in January of this year, the hub has been up and running for several weeks but was given a launch event on Monday (30 April).Located ...
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Transport Committee calls for industry input into new freight and Brexit inquiry
The Transport Committee is calling on the freight industry to contribute to its inquiry into the potential impact of Brexit on the sector.Launching the inquiry this week, the Transport Committee chair, Lilian Greenwood MP, said: “While the agreement of a transitional period to December 2020 is welcome, there remains a ...
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ArticleYusen Logistics UK wins warehousing contract with Seiko UK
Yusen Logistics UK has been awarded a contract with Seiko UK, after the watch-maker moved to outsource its entire warehousing operation.Seiko brands include Pulsar and Lorus watches, as well as Seiko & Lorus Clocks.The move, which took effect this month, sees Yusen managing all inbound, storage, picking and value-added activities ...
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Leasing and rental firm Fraikin Group purchased by consortium
Rental and leasing firm Fraikin Group has been acquired by a consortium - a move that follows the collapse last year of Fraikin's deal to become part of Petit Forestier.Frakin’s parent company FTI has been purchased by a consortium lead by asset management firm Alcentra and global alternative investment adviser ...
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Asset Alliance Industry Monitor: Driver shortage still top concern for operators
The shortage of skilled drivers continues to be the major concern for senior professionals in road haulage and logistics businesses throughout the UK, according to the findings of a major study published at the CV Show this week.According to the findings of the Asset Alliance Industry Monitor, in association with ...
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SMMT warns that no-deal Brexit would mean disaster for commercial vehicle industry
It would be a "disaster" for the commercial vehicle industry if the UK crashed out of the EU in 2019 without a good trade deal with the remaining EU27 countries, SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes has warned."The automotive sector has taken advantage of the single market more than any other ...
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ArticleProhire Group fuels growth drive via management buy-out
Fleet management firm Prohire Group has sold a majority stake in the business to private equity house NorthEdge Capital in a move aimed at fuelling its acquisition strategy.Under the deal the existing management team, including managing director David Barlow, will remain at the firm’s helm, with NorthEdge director Phil Frame ...
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ArticleB&M and Aldi to open new Bedfordshire warehouses
Discount retailers B&M Retail and Aldi are to open major new warehouses in the Bedford area.B&M will construct a one million ft² building which will create 1,000 jobs and will start recruitment as the building nears completion in 2019.Simon Aurora, B&M’s chief executive, said: “Our continued nationwide growth has allowed ...
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ArticleBrexit will not damage haulage and logistics growth say operators
Senior management at road transport operators in the UK do not believe that Brexit will damage their growth prospects in the short or medium-term, with a majority anticipating significantly or slightly better growth in 2018 and 2019.A major study of the health and prosperity of the road transport industry in ...
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Road transport sector takes the strain as bad debts mount
The road transport sector saw a significant leap in both the money it is owed by creditors and what it owes to suppliers and contractors during the first quarter of the year, new data from Creditsafe shows.While sales increased quarter-on-quarter by 1.3% to £36.6bn the sector’s retained profit slid in ...
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ArticleAxis Fleet Management opens mobile maintenance division
Axis Fleet Management has opened a mobile maintenance division to service its UK-wide customer base.The unit will be headed up by Ian Ashman.The division will provide nationwide on-site maintenance and repair services, with the aim of improving trailer availability and up-time for customers.Axis has invested in the latest diagnostic equipment ...
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ArticleMicrolise Driver of the Year shortlist announced
Drivers from operators including Eddie Stobart, Bibby Distribution and DHL have been shortlisted for awards in this year's Microlise Driver of the Year competition. Winners of the short-, medium-, and long-distance driver categories will be announced at a gala event the night before the Microlise Transport Conference, at which the ...
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ArticleJobs saved at Conviviality after Matthew Clark and Bibendum snapped up
Drivers’ jobs have been safeguarded following the administration of wholesaler Conviviality after its drink supplier arm was sold to C&C Group.It followed hot on the heels of the sale of Conviviality’s retail division, which includes Bargain Booze and Wine Rack, to Bestway.Conviviality entered administration at the beginning of April, after ...
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ArticleShop Direct consolidates three fulfilment centres into one
Online retailer Shop Direct – owner of the Very and Littlewoods brands – is to open a 500,000 ft2 automated fulfilment centre near Castle Donington in Leicestershire.The new facility will replace three operations in Greater Manchester and will allow Shop Direct to increase its cut-off time for next-day delivery from ...