Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • Wincanton renews wines and spirits contract with Waitrose & Partners

    on Dec 8, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Wincanton renews wines and spirits contract with Waitrose & Partners

    Wincanton, the largest British third-party logistics (3PL) company, will continue to manage the storage and distribution of wines and spirits for Waitrose & Partners after signing a three-year contract renewal with the Partnership

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  • Top tips for newly qualified HGV drivers

    on Dec 6, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Top tips for newly qualified HGV drivers

    If you’ve just passed your HGV license, a career on the open road could be a hugely exciting prospect. However, it isn’t without its stresses and pressures due to varying workloads and challenging driving conditions. Whatever part of the country you’re in, each has its share of testing issues even for the most experienced driver. So, how do you overcome these barriers to get into a job you love?​

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  • Goodyear launches Omnitrac Heavy Duty truck tyre range

    on Dec 3, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Goodyear launches Omnitrac Heavy Duty truck tyre range

    Goodyear is launching the Omnitrac Heavy Duty truck tyre range for mixed service trucks operating under severe conditions; offering improved durability, efficiency, mileage and traction in all weather conditions

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  • Father Christmas needs 59,000 more Elves and counting

    on Dec 2, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Father Christmas needs 59,000 more Elves and counting

    The logistics industry will deliver Christmas on time this year despite facing severe staff shortages, according to FTA, the voice of the UK logistics sector. But with a growing shortfall of 59,000 HGV drivers, the issue will be significantly worse for Christmas 2020 unless the government amends its post-Brexit immigration policy to retain existing EU workers and welcome new ones after the UK leaves the

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  • FTA helps to demystify brake test reports

    on Nov 28, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on FTA helps to demystify brake test reports

    Commercial vehicle operators are struggling to decipher their brake test reports, according to FTA, the voice of the logistics sector

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  • Stena Estrid departs China for Irish Sea 

    on Nov 28, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Stena Estrid departs China for Irish Sea 

    Stena Line’s newest ferry Stena Estrid has departed the AVIC Weihai Shipyard in north-western China, bound for its new home on the Irish Sea between Britain and Ireland. Stena Estrid is the first of five next generation Stena Line RoPax vessels to be completed at the shipyard and is now en route to Wales from where it will start service in January on the Holyhead to Dublin route

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  • FTA extends Safe Loading Pass Scheme

    on Nov 27, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on FTA extends Safe Loading Pass Scheme

    The Freight Transport Association in the UK has extended the Safe Loading Pass Scheme (SLPS) to cover Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) from 1 January

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  • CameraMatics launches new sales hub in London

    on Nov 27, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on CameraMatics launches new sales hub in London

    CameraMatics, the leading global provider of cutting-edge Fleet and Vehicle safety solutions, is excited to announce the opening of a new London sales and support office, part of its continued expansion

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  • Virginia International Logistics chooses Ekeri

    on Nov 26, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Virginia International Logistics chooses Ekeri

    Virginia International Logistics, based in Maghera, Virginia, Co. Cavan, Ireland have recently added a new Ekeri trailer to their fleet and, says the company, it is already making a big difference to loading and handling on their national and international routes

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  • Holland & Barrett chooses Paragon’s routing and scheduling software

    on Nov 21, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Holland & Barrett chooses Paragon’s routing and scheduling software

      Holland & Barrett has adopted Paragon’s routing and scheduling software as part of its ongoing transformation, strengthening operations to better deliver what customers expect in a rapidly evolving retail sector. The software solution will enable the health and wellness retailer to restructure its store replenishment operation which supplies over 900 locations across the UK from its warehousing and international distribution centre in Burton-on-Trent

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  • Mercedes-Benz Actros is 2020 International Truck of the Year

    on Nov 21, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Mercedes-Benz Actros is 2020 International Truck of the Year

    The new Mercedes-Benz Actros been voted International Truck of the Year 2020 by a jury of 24 commercial vehicle editors and senior journalists, representing 24 major trucking magazines throughout Europe

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  • FTA Ireland drives change through TruckSafe

    on Nov 12, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on FTA Ireland drives change through TruckSafe

    FTA Ireland is supporting the Enviroment and driving change through its Truck Safe and VanSafe programmes

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