All Industry News articles – Page 7
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MT ArticleNational College for Logistics officially launches today
The National College for Logistics has officially opened its doors today (23 September), with a promise to radically transform training and workforce development in the industry.
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MT ArticleUrgent action needed to safeguard ports and logistic operations from climate change, insurance expert warns
The global supply chain will suffer as ports face ever-mounting threats from sea-level rise, extreme weather and shifting regulations, with billions of pounds in trade and infrastructure already at risk each year, according to a new report.
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MT ArticlePalletline unveils plans for five-year growth strategy
The Birmingham hub becomes a hive of activity in the early hours as the double-deck trailers start to arrive for unloading and reloading. The fork lift trucks execute a well-choreographed dance, directed by Palletline’s unique Palleteyes barcode scanning and CCTV system. This tracks every pallet on its journey ...
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MT Article“Wait and see” approach to new EU cargo safety rules not an option, warns customs expert
Hauliers should not become complacent about the delayed introduction of the latest and final phase of the EU’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) regulations, which mandate advanced safety and security data for all goods entering or transiting the EU.
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MT ArticleStena Line launches freight-only ferry on Belfast to Heysham route
Stena Line has launched its new Stena Futura ferry on the freight-only Belfast to Heysham route today (22 September), in response to growing demand for freight services between Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
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MT ArticleEV Cargo recruits new ops director
EV Cargo has appointed former commercial director at Fowler Welch, Martin Davies, to the newly created role of operations director.
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MT ArticleInverness roadworkers vote for strike action amid pay dispute with BEAR Scotland
BEAR Scotland has expressed disappointment after some of its road maintenance staff in Inverness voted in favour of strike action amid concerns over pay.
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MT ArticleRebrand of logistics platform provides ‘clearer identity’
Private equity real estate platform DFI and Argo Real Estate have rebranded their UK logistics and industrial joint venture (JV) as Intown Logistics.
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MT ArticlePublic Invited to Comment on A75 Bypass Plans for Springholm and Crocketford
Local residents and drivers are being encouraged to take part in upcoming consultations on potential bypass routes for the villages of Springholm and Crocketford on the A75
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MT ArticleLogistics UK builds on Vision for operators and drivers
Logistics UK has added a new module to its driver and vehicle compliance platform Vision, which includes customisable checklists and templates for assets, vehicles and incidents.
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MT ArticleCabinet reshuffle sees MP Keir Mather join DfT
Selby MP Keir Mather has been appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department of Transport (DfT), as part of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent cabinet reshuffle, sparked by the departure of former Labour Party deputy leader Angela Rayner.
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FCZ ArticleElement 2 to open new hydrogen refuelling station in Glasgow
Hydrogen refuelling business Element 2 has placed an order with French manufacturer HRS for a mobile hydrogen refuelling station, which will be deployed in Glasgow, Scotland.
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MT ArticleUK warehousing facing energy compliance crisis, Midland Pallet Trucks warns
The UK warehousing sector is heading towards an energy efficiency crisis, with new regulations set to render much of the country’s storage space unusable within the next decade, according to Midland Pallet Trucks.
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MT ArticleQueclink launches real-time micro tracker to monitor warehouse and cargo movements
IoT devices and hardware provider Queclink Wireless Solutions has launched its smallest-ever GPS location device, with the introduction of a real-time micro tracker for advanced warehouse and logistics applications.
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MT ArticleRHA recruits David Boot as UK director of public affairs and policy
David Boot (pictured) has been appointed as the RHA’s new UK director of public affairs and policy, with a brief to increase engagement with government, policymakers, and key stakeholders.
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MT ArticleLack of French border staff during launch of new biometric border controls at Eurotunnel Folkestone could cause hauliers delays, RHA warns
Hauliers could face delays at Eurotunnel Folkestone when the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) launches next month, if there are insufficient levels of French border staff at the checkpoints, RHA said this week.
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MT ArticleHGV drivers’ vital role during Covid pandemic now “forgotten”, says Shadow Cabinet Secretary
The vital role HGV drivers played keeping the economy moving during the Covid pandemic was “recognised and understood, but four years later they have been forgotten” according to Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Transport Sue Webber MSP.
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MT ArticleTech boss: how one logistics client saves £900K a year with AI
Artificial intelligence is already delivering millions in savings for UK fleet operators by cutting costs, boosting driver performance, and enabling smarter operational decisions, according to a keynote presentation at the RHA Future Forum in Birmingham.
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MT ArticleLogistics and freight industry leaders address major challenges facing the sector
A coalition of logistics leaders from the Alliance of Logistics Trade Associations (ALTA) convened in Central London recently to identify key areas where collaboration can drive meaningful progress in the UK freight and logistics sector.
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FCZ ArticleZEHID leaders hit back at battery-electric scepticism
Industry leaders overseeing the UK’s flagship zero-emission HGV trial have cited hard data, real-world performance and strong customer demand as proof that the transition to net zero is accelerating.