Cartwright has built a deserved reputation for its customised quality products over many years and that image has grown significantly as its solutions-driven style continues to benefit a wide range of customers with the support of long-term partners, w…
The challenges posed by the COVID-19 virus will make the effective implementation of any new legislation impossible in the short term, says FTA, the business group representing the logistics sector. As a result, the industry is petitioning government u…
Statement from GB Railfreight Managing Director John Smith:
“GB Railfreight is playing our part in supporting the UK’s COVID-19 response by helping to keep essential services running across the country.
“We are focused on helping our staff protect…
Specialist 3PL operator Europa Warehouse and its transport team in Dartford jumped into action this weekend to assist with the delivery of urgently needed medical beds.
Europa Worldwide Group is an ambitious independent logistics operator with six…
DAF Trucks is witnessing an ‘epic response’ to the coronavirus outbreak from right across the DAF Dealer network. The market leader reports that, despite operating under hugely difficult circumstances, all 134 of its dealer locations are performing at,…
| Road Transport | Updates to Safe Loading Pass Scheme in wake of COVID-19
The Safe Loading Pass Scheme (SLPS) Management Group has announced it is providing extensions on Safe Loading Passes soon to…
As Covid-19 bears down on the transport industry, North West Logistics’ recent move to Mandata’s cloud-based TMS means that not only can customers be provided with real-time information but also, North West Logistics’ personnel can remotely access syst…
Included in the COVID 19 key worker definition, fuel distributor members of the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) have over the last few weeks faced unprecedented demand for liquid fuels.
UKIFDA Chief Executive Guy Pulham comments: …
| Freight Logistics | Birmingham-based logistics company provides vital support to NHS during COVID-19 crisis
International Forwarding (IFL), is using its resources and infrastructure to supply the N…
Ibstock plc is a leading manufacturer of innovative clay and concrete building products. With 38 manufacturing plants in the UK, the business supplies the construction sector under such well-known brands as Ibstock Brick, Forticrete, Supreme, Anderton …
| Road Transport | FTA response to emission zone postponement
17:00 Tue 31st Mar 2020 | Posted By UKHAULIER
In response to news that the introduction of Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) is due to …
The director general of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) says that it in light of the massive disruption to supply chains being caused by the coronavirus crisis, it would be irresponsible of the UK government to try to abide by the …
The UK’s eight pallet networks have joined together, says the Association of Pallet Networks (APN), to offer their services for the movement of emergency supplies for critical services.
The UK’s pallet networks are uniquely placed to ensure timely and …
| Road Transport | UK truck drivers need urgent support to target fatigue during COVID-19 crisis
17:00 Mon 30th Mar 2020 | Posted By UKHAULIER
The UK government has issued an emergency order to res…
A fleet of new, electric, four-wheel, forklift trucks have arrived at the Port of Hull. The investment of nearly £200,000 is part of an ongoing effort to reduce emissions and make more use of renewable energy generated at the port.
Forklift trucks are …
