All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 2
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Transaid promotes helmet safety at Indian conference
International transport charity Transaid presented its current work on motorcycle safety in Kenya to delegates at an injury prevention conference in New Delhi.
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More choice for HGV drivers after OTRA’s tech snapped up
SNAP said it had strengthened its network with the acquisition of OTRA’s technology platforms, IT infrastructure and a portion of its truck parking network across Europe.
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UK could follow Oz with launch of eHGV financing model
Battery storage specialist Zenobē said it was looking to introduce a new EV shared charging infrastructure model in the UK following its launch in Australia.
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Bin wagon blaze blamed on battery
A council on Merseyside has become the latest authority to warn about the dangers of disposing batteries in general waste after one of its bin wagons was set alight.
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RHA raises concerns over stowaway penalties with border chief
The RHA said it had lodged a submission to the independent chief inspector of borders and immigration (ICIBI) about its “very real concerns” regarding stowaway fines.
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Pre-pack deal saves jobs at Hampshire IT transport specialist
A Farnborough operator specialising in IT relocation projects has entered into a pre-pack deal after falling into administration, saving 59 jobs.
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Implications for operators following Next warehouse tribunal decision
Hauliers should review the pay rates for their male and female employees across the whole company after a tribunal ruled that Next store staff must be paid the same as warehouse workers, according to a specialist employment lawyer.
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Transport planner promoted at Premier Logistics
Premier Logistics has promoted its transport planner Alastar Statham to assistant transport manager.
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Moody sights volume growth after Fortec membership
Moody Logistics said it would boost its palletised delivery business by 20% after it was selected by Fortec to distribute goods in the North East.
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Report identifies cold chain’s £14bn impact on economy
Energy costs in the cold chain sector soared by 46% last year, according to a new report.
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ArrowXL appoints new uniform supplier
ArrowXL has selected safety clothing and equipment company Contego Safety Solutions to be its new uniform supplier.
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HaulTech’s TMS helps waste firm boost compliance
A Cumbrian haulage firm said it was saving time and boosting its compliance after investing in a new transport management system (TMS).
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XPO bags gold for its CSR
XPO has been awarded the EcoVadis gold medal for its corporate social responsibility strategy and performance.
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New border controls could cost operators £1,100 per truck, estimate suggests
Delays caused by the implementation of new border controls between Dover and Calais could end up costing hauliers £1,100 per truck, Logistics UK has warned.
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More dough for Allied Bakeries drivers
Drivers working for Allied Bakeries have secured an inflation-beating pay rise, according to their trade union.
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An eye on AI: fleet managers take to the tech
Fleet managers are embracing AI with almost half already using the revolutionary technology or are planning to in the next five years, according to research.
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Government urged to act quickly to deliver net-zero transport
The new council for net-zero transport has launched a strategic advisory group, which will enable organisations to provide evidence and make representations to inform the roadmap to net zero.
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Landmark ruling could drive robots into warehouses
An employment tribunal ruling that Next store staff should not be paid less than warehouse workers will accelerate the introduction of robotic solutions, according to an automation specialist.