Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • Paneltex delivers show stopping next generation Mercedes Sprinter at CV Show

    on Apr 22, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Paneltex delivers show stopping next generation Mercedes Sprinter at CV Show

    With home delivery and urban transport being the theme of its stand at this year’s CV Show, Hull based refrigerated bodybuilder Paneltex will take the industry by surprise when it unveils its first ever refrigerated body on the new style third generation Mercedes Sprinter chassis cab that will be officially launched here in the UK later this year

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  • Meredith set to boost FTAI

    on Apr 19, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Meredith set to boost FTAI

    FTA Ireland, Ireland’s most active and vocal membership association for the logistics industry, has appointed Jerry Meredith as the association’s new business service manager

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  • Restore seeks driver behaviour improvements with Ctrack vehicle

    on Apr 18, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Restore seeks driver behaviour improvements with Ctrack vehicle

    Restore Document Management is using vehicle tracking to target improved road safety, reduced environmental impact and enhanced duty of care as part of a recently-launched driver behaviour initiative. As a result, the company has awarded a three-year contract extension to Ctrack, an Inseego company, for the provision of an advanced telematics solution across its 185-strong van and HGV fleet

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  • Northern Ireland businesses to gain unique insight into vehicle enforcement

    on Apr 16, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Northern Ireland businesses to gain unique insight into vehicle enforcement

    Delegates attending the Freight Transport Association’s annual Transport Manager Northern Ireland Conference, sponsored by Iveco, will have a unique opportunity to hear from Kathleen Callanan, Head of Enforcement at the Road Safety Authority in the Republic of Ireland, on what to expect in terms of enforcement when operating their vehicles south of the border.  

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  • Irish logistics businesses cautiously confident – says FTAI

    on Apr 11, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Irish logistics businesses cautiously confident – says FTAI

    Despite a challenging trading environment over the past 12 months, Irish logistics businesses are seeing a recovery in confidence, according to the third annual CBRE Ireland Logistics and Supply Chain Index 2018, launched on Wedesday

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  • Stena Line sponsors Shamrock Solstice Festival 

    on Apr 10, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Stena Line sponsors Shamrock Solstice Festival 

    Irish singing Sensation Nathan Carter surprised patients and staff recently at Craigavon Area Hospital as he officially launched the inaugural Shamrock Solstice Festival, sponsored by Stena Line.  Nathan will headline the festival to be held in Shamrock Park, Portadown on Saturday 23 June

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  • Scania Assistance celebrates 20th anniversary

    on Apr 9, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Scania Assistance celebrates 20th anniversary

    This year marks the 20th anniversary of Scania Assistance, the global lifeline for trucks, buses and engines, helping drivers when their vehicles break dow and much more besides

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  • Kane strengthens team at FTA

    on Apr 9, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Kane strengthens team at FTA

    Jerry Kane has been appointed as Commercial Director at the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the UK’s leading association representing the interests of the UK logistics sector

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  • Truck platooning team to speak at Microlise Transport Conference

    on Apr 7, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Truck platooning team to speak at Microlise Transport Conference

    The leader of the world’s first platooning trials to take place in a live operating environment will take to the stage on May 16 at the Microlise Transport Conference, giving an update on the findings so far

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  • Paragon expands on the back of strong growth

    on Apr 5, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Paragon expands on the back of strong growth

    Paragon Software Systems has increased its team by almost 10% to handle significant demand for its range of routing and scheduling, home delivery and electronic proof of delivery software. The company has created development, support and administration roles, to ensure it can continue to provide excellent service levels for both new and existing customers

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  • TCR Food Service continues its switch to Isuzu

    on Apr 4, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on TCR Food Service continues its switch to Isuzu

    Over the past 10 years, TCR Food Service has gradually switched its distribution fleet over to Isuzu, and the two latest trucks to join their fleet are Isuzu Forward 11tonne rigids, which are delivering the company’s products to fish fryers and takeaways across the West Midlands

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  • A year to give logistics the certainty it needs – says FTA 

    on Apr 3, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on A year to give logistics the certainty it needs – says FTA 

    With a year until the UK’s departure from the European Union, the Freight Transport Association is urging the government to up the pace on the negotiation of trading arrangements, or risk damaging integrated supply chains. 

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