All articles by Tim Wallace
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ArticlePanattoni agrees letting deal with healthcare logistics provider
Panattoni has secured the first letting at its 458,000sq ft mid-box, last-mile logistics park at Burgess Hill, south of London.
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ArticleLogistics UK reveals winners of annual awards
Logistics UK has announced the winners of its eighth annual Logistics Awards at a reception and celebratory gala dinner at the Park Plaza hotel, Westminster Bridge.
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ArticleEV Cargo makes leadership changes
Heath Zarin is to take on the role of executive chairman at EV Cargo while chief strategy officer Simon Pearson has been promoted to group chief executive.
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ArticleLogistics firms making costly mistakes with warehouse automation, claims Linde vice president
Global logistics solutions provider Linde Material Handling has warned UK logistics companies not to rush into complex new warehouse automation plans that risk putting their businesses under financial pressure.
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ArticleSuttons Tankers bought by Schenk Tanktransport
Suttons Tankers has been acquired by European logistics giant Schenk Tanktransport.
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ArticleDPD unveils fourth location for autonomous robot deliveries
Parcel giant DPD has confirmed plans to launch autonomous robot deliveries in Lincoln as part of a nationwide roll-out that could see up to 30 UK depots operating them in their locality.
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ArticleNexus Rental bolsters leadership team
B2B vehicle and plant hire firm Nexus has announced the appointments of Gerry McCaig (left) as chief operating officer and Stuart Miles (right) as chief revenue officer.
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ArticleGrowth and Skills Levy to replace Apprenticeship Levy
The government has announced a new Growth and Skills Levy which will replace the existing Apprenticeship Levy and include new foundation apprenticeships.
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ArticleHGVC expands Skills Bootcamps programme with fully funded courses
HGV training specialist HGVC has extended its Skills Bootcamps training programme with the addition of courses entirely funded by the government.
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ArticleFraikin in £35m rental fleet investment
Commercial fleet and mobility services provider, Fraikin, is investing £35m in 400 new vehicles, including HGVs, to support its national short-term rental fleet.
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ArticleLogistics sector in ‘remarkable recovery’, new study suggests
The UK logistics sector has seen a ‘remarkable recovery’, as confidence for the future bounces back following near record lows in 2023.
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ArticleTrimble announces major revamp of CoPilot commercial vehicle navigation
Tech giant Trimble has announced a major refesh of the user interface and trip planning functionalities of its in-cab commercial vehicle navigation tool. The move is aimed at advancing fleet efficiency by creating safer and more-predictable journeys for drivers. Featuring Trimble’s proprietary commercial mapping data – including location intelligence from ...
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ArticleTransporeon Summit 2024: Tesco targets ‘network nirvana’
Real-time visibility was a key focus at the 2024 Transporeon Summit at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, where delegates gathered to share ideas and experiences around logistics and supply chain innovation. Speaking during a panel discussion on the power of collaboration, Tesco project manager Daniel Burgess hailed Transporeon for helping ...
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ArticleBrigade presented with Kings Award for Enterprise in International Trade
Global vehicle safety systems supplier Brigade Electronics has welcomed the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, Lady Colgrain, to its headquarters to present the company with The King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.
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ArticleLogistics and e-commerce specialist ITD Global grows management team
ITD Global, the international logistics and e-commerce management and delivery specialist, has appointed three experienced business development managers (BDMs) to support the growing demand for its international delivery, freight and parcel solutions.
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ArticleSwain Group unveils new name for Express Freight Services
Swain Group has rebranded its Express Freight Services business in a move aimed at streamlining its operations.
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ArticleDAF joins international platform for booking charging points
DAF Trucks has joined HDV Booking, a new consortium working to establish a platform for reserving public charging points for trucks in Europe. The move aims to further increase the availability of fully electric DAF trucks, particularly for long-distance transport.
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ArticleRoad transport lawyer part of “much-needed review” of illegal entrant penalties
The head of commercial road transport at London law firm JMW is to contribute to an independent inspection of the Clandestine Entrants Civil Penalty Scheme. Laura Hadzik has been asked by the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) to provide her views on the scheme, and its impact ...
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ArticleCulina company CML strengthens support for Aldi and Lidl with new £2m facility
Culina Group company CML has invested £2m in a new Chilled Consolidation Centre in Lutterworth to meet growth in the Aldi and Lidl supermarket businesses.