As global trade rebounds and technology continues to reshape industries, the international freight forwarding and logistics sector is poised for a dynamic year in 2025, says the director general of the British International Freight Association (BIFA). “With new trade agreements, advancements in automation, and a heightened focus on sustainability, BIFA… Read more »
cargo-partner showcases project cargo expertise with diverse global transports
cargo-partner, a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., continues to set the standard for complex logistics solutions with a range of notable project cargo shipments in the past year. Leveraging the company’s global network, cargo-partner’s specialized teams have efficiently coordinated the transport of oversized, high-value, and sensitive cargo across… Read more »
Cargo-partner expands footprint in UK with new office in London
The international transport and logistics provider has recently opened its fourth UK office near London Heathrow Airport. The cargo-partner teams are based across Manchester, Basildon, Bradford and now London, offering comprehensive air, sea and road transport solutions. After embarking on a joint venture with Aztek International Freight Ltd in… Read more »
Palletways Member’s £900K fleet investment to reduce environmental impact and recruit drivers
Palletways member, Hastings Freight Limited (HFL) has invested £900,000 in new vehicles to expand its fleet, to drive efficiency and reduce emissions, and to continue to recruit and retain the best drivers in the industry. The investment in new greener ways of working to further reduce its carbon footprint… Read more »
Hitachi technology to deliver the UK’s most advanced Electric Heavy Goods Vehicle charging network
Hitachi ZeroCarbon, a division of Hitachi Europe Ltd., has been chosen as the principal partner in GRIDSERVE’s ‘Electric Freightway’ project which will see around 140 eHGVs integrated into a charging network across 15 motorway charging sites and more than 10 commercial depot charging locations. Hitachi ZeroCarbon’s project role will provide… Read more »
Abnormal Loads success – Merseyside Police agree to increased number of registrations
Merseyside Police has agreed to accept up to five vehicle registrations per STGO and abnormal loads movement notification. The force had only previously accepted notification of one vehicle registration. This meant that operators needing to change a vehicle had to submit new notifications resulting in delays and increased costs. The… Read more »
Rhenus launches secure global vehicle transportation solution
Rhenus Logistics has launched a secure and reusable car transportation solution for businesses seeking an airfreight alternative to single-use wooden crating. The Rhenus cartainer enables secure and discreet use at all stages of vehicle transit, for all models. The introduction of the Rhenus cartainer is specifically designed to offer a… Read more »
MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd appoints Tracey Perry as Sales Director of Truck, Bus & Coach
MAN Truck & Bus UK has announced the appointment of Tracey Perry as Sales Director of Truck, Bus & Coach, for MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd. Tracey succeeds Matt Squires who starts a new position as the Operations Director for MAN Truck & Bus in Hong Kong. Tracey has… Read more »
XPO awarded inbound logistics management by Wavin in latest expansion of UK partnership
XPO, a leading provider of innovative transport and logistics solutions in Europe, and Wavin, one of the world’s top manufacturers of plastic pipe systems, have renewed and expanded their long-time partnership in the UK. XPO was recently awarded inbound raw materials logistics activities for Wavin in Wilton, Middlesbrough, extending XPO’s… Read more »
Logistics UK shows support for International Women’s Day
Logistics provides the perfect working environment for women, according to business group Logistics UK, particularly for those returning to work after a career break. On this, International Women’s Day (08 March), the organisation is highlighting the industry’s wide variety of roles available, ranging from postal workers to purchasing directors, and… Read more »
