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Top stories – Page 8
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ArticleSurprise fall in operators facing problems
You would be forgiven for thinking otherwise, but transport firms faced fewer challenges than any other industry sector in August, according to official figures.
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ArticleZeus celebrates four years scaling heights of freight management
Logistics tech innovator Zeus said it was anticipating up to 170% growth across its two core products after sealing a deal with Wincanton to licence its freight product offering in February.
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ArticleRace to build high-capacity batteries and keep country’s supply chain flowing
Energy storage through the use of high-capacity batteries could be the solution to preventing power cuts and keeping the supply chain running as fossil fuels are phased out, according to a new report.
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Article“Immense” benefits to operators from fuel reduction course
Hauliers are being offered an opportunity to cut their fuel bills by thousands of pounds per truck as well as reduce their environmental impact through a new instructor training course.
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ArticleX2 contract extension after oiling the wheels of ADM’s operation
4PL X2 has secured a three-year contract extension with ADM Packaged Oils after the partnership created operational and customer benefits.
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ArticleRHA hits back at DAF’s “misleading” cartel email to operators
DAF has been accused of preventing truck operators from receiving compensation for its involvement in a cartel, after it wrote to hauliers and urged them not to opt in to a collective claim.
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ArticleNew large logistics development under construction at Magna Park
An industrial unit totalling 761,000sq ft is being built on the Magna Park in Lutterworth, with construction due to be completed next June.
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ArticlePalletline to close its North Wales business
Palletline said it was closing its Wrexham logistics operation barely two years after acquiring it, putting at risk more than 50 jobs.
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ArticleBretts gets classic Volvo truck restored to former glory
A classic truck bought by Bretts Transport in the same month its current MD was born has been restored to its former glory.
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ArticleMurder investigation launched after death of van courier in Leeds
A courier delivering Amazon parcels has been killed following an apparent ‘van-jacking’ incident in Leeds.
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ArticleYodel’s new services target online marketplace trade
Yodel has launched two new collection services for SMEs and customers relying on online marketplaces after research found over half of Brits are reselling items in this way.
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ArticleBrandAlley quick to praise Scurri’s delivery management platform
Premium and luxury brand e-tailer BrandAlley said its partnership with delivery management platform Scurri had helped drive improved business performance by taking control of its customer delivery proposition.
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ArticleLocal business grant aids haulier’s growth plans
KMS Transport in Barnsley is expanding thanks to a £1.2m grant from a fund designed to create more well-paid jobs and deliver long-term growth.
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ArticleMajor investment as Les Smith celebrates 50 years in business
Les Smith Haulage has marked 50 years in business by investing £4m to meet increased service demand.
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ArticleITD Global scores multi-year contract with West Ham Utd
Logistics management specialists ITD Global has partnered with West Ham United to provide delivery services for the football club’s retail operation.
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ArticleDrunk driver jailed after HGV port crash
An HGV driver who blew four times the legal limit for alcohol after he disembarked a ferry in Harwich and crashed his vehicle has been jailed.
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ArticleMeachers’ seven-figure investment future proofs the business
Meachers Global Logistics said it was investing more than £1m into its business as part of a long-term strategy to expand its operations.
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ArticleNew training hub from Logistics UK streamlines operators’ booking processes
Logistics UK has launched a ‘one-stop’ booking site for its virtual and in-person training courses, which it said would streamline the coordination of training plans across operators’ teams.
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ArticleInnovate Freight MD shares knowledge with non-exec director appointment
Innovate Freight MD Richard Litchfield has become non-executive director at software firm CocoonFMS, extending his portfolio of interests.