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Cities urged to exempt commercial vehicles from access restrictions

IRU is calling for commercial vehicles to be exempt from existing and proposed Urban Vehicle Access Regulation schemes (UVARs). More than 2,000 cities globally,…

June 17, 2021

Logistics

Suttons Tankers improves operational performance & customer experience with Microlise

Suttons Tankers, the leading logistics and supply chain specialist delivering products and services from companies across the chemical, gas, fuel, waste and powders sectors,…

June 16, 2021

Freight

Asset Alliance Group proves an easy choice for hard-to-reach customers

Asset Alliance Group has won a competitive tender to supply a new Isuzu Grafter to building materials supplier Pearsons of Duns to support deliveries…

June 15, 2021

Freight

Burns Express carries a torch for latest Actros tractors from Mercedes-Benz Dealer Western Commercial

Glasgow-based Burns Express has embraced the latest cutting-edge technology from Mercedes-Benz Trucks, and is reaping the benefits through improved fuel efficiency and greater safety….

June 11, 2021

Warehousing

Europa Warehouse celebrates Corby anniversary

Specialist 3pl logistics provider, Europa Warehouse is celebrating the first anniversary of its 750,000 sq ft 3pl warehouse in Corby – Europa’s largest and…

June 11, 2021

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Matt Whittaker
Warehousing
June 14, 2021

The challenges of a dynamic food sector require highly specified, flexible warehouse space – but where is it?

When it comes to warehousing, the food sector presents many unique challenges. It can seem that almost every ingredient or product has different storage…

James Ash
Sustainability
June 7, 2021

Does the success of sustainability and the circular economy rest on the evolution of supply chains?

More informed and demanding than ever, consumers are now imposing new iron-clad expectations on brands in the form of environmental and sustainability credentials. With…

Tony Dobson
Warehousing
May 31, 2021

Time to make a stand….and deliver!

Fulfilment businesses need to be able to pivot now more than ever and to be the person charged with making that happen does indeed…

Jo Bradley
Retail
May 24, 2021

Forthcoming packaging and waste regulations add to pressures for greater ecommerce packing efficiency

The cardboard supply market is under stress, and forthcoming changes to the regime around packaging and waste will have further impacts. Retailers and shippers…

Phill Davies
Innovation
May 17, 2021

It’s time for the logistics industry to go green

We are at a tipping point when it comes to sustainability in the freight and logistics industry. On the one hand, we’ve seen an acceleration in…

Eric Carter
Warehousing
May 7, 2021

How warehouse software is enabling the growth of q-commerce

Fast food has been in demand since Roman times, as the recent discovery of a fantastically preserved, frescoed thermopolium in early 2020has highlighted. People…

Pete Taylor
Logistics
April 20, 2021

Tackling HGV driver shortage head on

Award-winning recruitment agency Encore Personnel, which provides temporary workers for a broad range of businesses including HGV drivers to the logistics sector, has planned…

Port and Shipping
April 12, 2021

Hafeet Inauguration marks fruitful partnership between Emirates Steel and Safeen Group in transshipment services

Emirates Steel, the leading integrated steel producer in the Middle East, and SAFEEN Group, the marine service arm of Abu Dhabi Ports, both part…

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Sustainability
June 16, 2021

Electric truck pioneer Tevva adds automotive, finance, and marketing powerhouses to strengthen non-executive governance

Tevva, a pioneer in developing long-range zero-emission truck capabilities, is pleased to announce the appointment of two prominent Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) to support the

Countdown begins to the biggest transport event in 40 years!

Events
June 15, 2021

Preparations for the free Innovation and Technology in Transport – ITT Hub event are now in the final stages, with the news that the

Farnborough International to acquire major trade event ITT Hub from Binswood Media

Events
June 10, 2021

Farnborough International is spreading its wings into the automotive sector, with plans to acquire Innovation and Technology in Transport – ITT Hub from Binswood

Tech firm, Wise launches new platform to revolutionise how companies engage a self-employed workforce

Skills & Training
June 10, 2021

Wise, who specialises in technology for the self-employment industry and particularly in logistics has now launched its industry-leading platform and accompanying mobile app to

TruTac unveils fleet management and driver risk products at ITT Hub

Logistics
June 9, 2021

TruTac, the tachograph analysis experts will be demonstrating their TruFleet system at this year’s ITT Hub. The fleet management control software now comes with

Reed Boardall celebrates 30-year relationship with plant refrigeration specialist EJM Engineered Systems

Cold Chain
June 9, 2021

Leading temperature-controlled food storage and distribution businesses, Reed Boardall, which recently opened the latest extension to its 55 acre cold storage facility in North

Yara Marine Technologies enters the International Windship Association

Port and Shipping
June 8, 2021

After partnering with BAR Technologies to bring WindWings to the global shipping industry, Yara Marine Technologies is now entering the International Windship Association (IWSA)

Southgate to appear at UK’s largest intralogistics exhibition

Events
June 7, 2021

Southgate Packaging, one of Europe’s leading packaging suppliers, is exhibiting for the first time at this year’s IntraLogisteX, the UK’s largest exhibition for the

Freight Association issues advice on Delayed Declaration Scheme

Freight
June 7, 2021

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is advising its members to be very careful with any business that they are offered from traders that

VisionTrack continues rapid growth with us expansion

Freight
June 7, 2021

VisionTrack, the leading provider of cloud-based video telematics, has expanded its international footprint with the launch of a new US business. The company aims

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Logistics
June 18, 2021

Logistics UK’s transport manager back for autumn 2021

Logistics UK’s ever-popular Transport Manager conference series – sponsored by Bridgestone Tyres – will return in autumn 2021 with live events planned at 11 venues around the

Retail
June 17, 2021

Great Gizmos Partners with Delamode International Logistics to boost customer serviceability!

Great Gizmos Limited has appointed Delamode International Logistics trading as Import Services, part of Xpediator Group Plc as logistics partner, to provide retail supply

Logistics
June 17, 2021

Körber future-proofs supply chain for Zalando Lounge in Polish logistics center

Körber is supporting Zalando Lounge’s further growth with a high-performance, automated system for advanced material flow control. The 130,000 sqm logistics center took up

Air Freight
June 17, 2021

Antonov Airlines transports five black hawk helicopters from Poland to the Philippines on a single charter

Antonov Airlines has safely transported five S-70i Black Hawk helicopters on a single AN-124-100 flight from Rzeszów, Poland, to Angeles, the Philippines. The cargo

Air Freight
June 17, 2021

Swissport expands key airline contracts in Asia

Swissport has renewed and expanded several key airline partnerships in Asia. A contract with Air France, KLM and Air Calin has been renewed for

Freight
June 17, 2021

VisionTrack supports British truck racing championship with advanced video telematics solution

Truck Sport UK has teamed up with VisionTrack to install an advanced video telematics solution on 20 race trucks competing at this year’s British

Logistics
June 17, 2021

Alstef Group unveils its new software suite, OPAL

Alstef Group launches its new software suite – OPAL, Operating Platform ALstef Group – a real orchestra conductor for the management of logistics facilities.

Freight
June 16, 2021

Isuzu are the only trucks for Dormer Hire

When it comes to running trucks for its plant and machinery hire business, West Midlands company Dormer Plant Hire are 100% committed to the

Logistics
June 16, 2021

Cargo IQ elects two new board members and continues development plan through working groups

Cargo iQ has appointed two new Board members and re-elected its Chair and Vice Chair for a further two-year term. Fedor Novikov, Marketing Director,

Events
June 15, 2021

Latest trends in warehousing & automation revealed in free industry webinar

Expert speakers from the world of automated warehousing and logistics will present during a live webinar developed specifically for system integrators, suppliers and partners.

Automation
June 15, 2021

VVA significantly expands order picking capacities through innovative automation

The VVA Group, part of Arvato Supply Chain Solutions, has modernized and expanded its distribution centre in Guetersloh during ongoing operations. An automated shuttle

Freight
June 15, 2021

Another robust yet refined Mercedes-Benz Atego adds up to the perfect package for Patrico

Proven product reliability and consistently strong residual values led packaging solutions specialist Patrico back to trusted supplier Rygor Commercials for its latest Mercedes-Benz truck.

Freight
June 15, 2021

Mercedes-Benz Trucks to usher in a new era: World premiere of the eActros on June 30

On June 30, Mercedes-Benz Trucks will celebrate the world premiere of its battery-powered eActros for heavy-duty distribution. With the presentation of the first series-produced

Innovation
June 15, 2021

Sokowatch Awarded as Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum

Sokowatch, the East African e-commerce company using innovative technology to improve supply chain inefficiencies, was selected among hundreds of candidates as one of the

Logistics
June 15, 2021

Whistl’s Posthub secures high profile customers in first six months

Whistl, the UKs leading logistics specialists in e-fulfilment, contact centres, mail and parcels, has announced that its new brand, Posthub, has won a number

Logistics
June 15, 2021

Korean cosmetics supplier appoints Walker to support its UK expansion

As part of its expansion in to the European market, Korean cosmetics and personal care products giant, Atomy, has appointed Walker Logistics to manage

People
June 15, 2021

Gebrüder Weiss honored as “logistics heroes”

Gebrüder Weiss was presented with the German Brand Award on June 10, 2021, for its image campaign “#GWmovesOn.” As the coronavirus pandemic unfolded, the

Port and Shipping
June 15, 2021

Unusual cruise season starting at the Port of Gothenburg

Now cruise operations in the Port of Gothenburg are restarting again after an unusually long break due to Covid-19. Compared to the pre-Covid era,

Sustainability
June 15, 2021

Sustainable ETRC 2021: IVECO contributes towards a virtually carbon neutral championship with an IVECO S-WAY NP pace truck

At a time when environmental concerns are becoming increasingly important in motorsports, the European Truck Racing Association (ETRA) has decided to lead by example

Freight
June 14, 2021

Logistics UK stands against Kent lorry parking ban

Kent County Council’s (KCC) ban on lorry parking in laybys across several areas of Kent contravenes the working rights of logistics workers, according to

Skills & Training
June 11, 2021

Pallet-track membership creates new jobs for SSO

Rapidly-expanding Merseyside haulier SSO Logistics is the latest new shareholder member to join the growing Pallet-Track network, a move which is directly helping to

Logistics
June 11, 2021

Logistics UK’s van operational briefings back by popular demand

Logistics UK’s ever popular Van Operational Briefings are back for another year, to provide operators with the essential knowledge they need to operate their

Automation
June 11, 2021

Prime Vision and Solution Net Systems to join forces and offer a futuristic robotic sorting solution for the U.S.

Dutch-made robots of the Delft-based tech company Prime Vision ran a successful proof-of-concept for a major logistics player in the North American market. Prime

Logistics
June 11, 2021

Half million pound investment revealed

Leading technology provider Forward Computers has announced its largest single investment, on a new software release. Forward Computers is one of the foremost suppliers