Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • Aptean acquires Paragon Software Systems  

    on Mar 9, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Aptean acquires Paragon Software Systems  

    Aptean, a global leader of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, announced today the acquisition of UK-based Paragon Software Systems, a market-leading provider of transportation management software solutions serving the food and beverage, distribution and retail industries

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  • Microlise completes acquisition of TruTac

    on Mar 9, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Microlise completes acquisition of TruTac

    Microlise, the telematics and transport management solutions provider, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of TruTac Ltd. TruTac is the leading UK provider of fleet compliance and management software for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) and Public Service Vehicle (PSV)

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  • Logistics industry must work together to reduce risk of coronavirus says FTAI

    on Mar 9, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Logistics industry must work together to reduce risk of coronavirus says FTAI

    FTA Ireland (FTAI) has issued advice to logistics operators regarding COVID-19, also known as coronavirus

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  • Brake tester is a star attraction for Transam Trucking

    on Mar 4, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Brake tester is a star attraction for Transam Trucking

    A specialist East Anglian transport company that is responsible for making sure music and stage equipment is on time has been given a workshop boost by Totalkare

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  • Cartwright set to showcase new trailer at CV Show

    on Mar 4, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Cartwright set to showcase new trailer at CV Show

    Cartwright will be showcasing its new advanced Lifting Deck Maxi Wedge trailer on Stand 3A40 at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show (April 28-30)

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  • RHA to discuss post-Brexit realities

    on Mar 3, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on RHA to discuss post-Brexit realities

    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is set to discuss post-Brexit realities, clean air zones and the skills shortage at the forthcoming Microlise Transport Conference in Coventry

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  • New Stena Line ferry arrives in Northern Ireland for final trials

    on Mar 2, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on New Stena Line ferry arrives in Northern Ireland for final trials

    The next generation of ferry travel proudly sailed into Belfast Harbour last week with Stena Edda undertaking important final trials before it welcomes passengers on the Belfast to Liverpool route in the coming weeks

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  • DfT holding back carbon benefit of longer semi trailers says FTA

    on Mar 2, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on DfT holding back carbon benefit of longer semi trailers says FTA

    The government should make the use of longer semi-trailers (LSTs) a permanent fixture on the UK’s roads following the successful outcome of its trial, according to FTA, the only business group representing all of the logistics sector

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  • CameraMatics launches Direct Vision Standard package to help thousands of non-compliant vehicles

    on Feb 26, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on CameraMatics launches Direct Vision Standard package to help thousands of non-compliant vehicles

    With the FTA estimating that over 60% of HGVs in London aren’t currently compliant with the new DVS standard, leading fleet and vehicle safety solutions specialist CameraMatics have launched a one stop Direct Vision Safe-System Package

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  • First order of Tiger Trailers for GBA Services

    on Feb 25, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on First order of Tiger Trailers for GBA Services

    Preston-based logistics firm GBA Services has begun welcoming its first order of trailers from Tiger as the fast-growing specialist with a can-do attitude strives to realise its ten-year vision to have permeated every European market and become recognised as a top-twenty force in motor transport

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  • CEO taking logistics to new heights after decade of change

    on Feb 18, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on CEO taking logistics to new heights after decade of change

    After ten years with the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the business organisation representing the logistics industry, Chief Executive David Wells has revealed his ambitions for the association’s next decade, which he believes will drive even more achievements for its members

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  • Apprenticeship levy a wasted resource says FTA

    on Feb 18, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Apprenticeship levy a wasted resource says FTA

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has expressed its disappointment that hundreds of millions of pounds that was intended for training apprentices, has gone unused

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