Cargo-partner expands footprint in UK with new office in London

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 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 »

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 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 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, 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 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 »

XPO, a leading provider of innovative transport and logistics solutions in Europe, is actively involved in promoting all forms of diversity and inclusion as a daily part of its culture. The company will celebrate International Women´s Day by reaffirming its commitment to providing women with equal access to all job… Read more »

Following the recent announcement from government outlining the increased weight limit of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV)s to support the transition to alternatively fuelled and zero emission vehicles (ZEV)s, Logistics UK is calling for axle weight to also be included to ensure that the increased cargo weight can be used.  As… Read more »