Thames Freeport said 1,000 jobs had been created in the region in the two years since it was afforded tariff-free status. The economic zone connects Ford’s Dagenham engine plant and the global ports at DP World’s London Gateway, Forth Ports’ Tilbury, as well as communities looking to level up. Private sector investment of £600m over […]
National Lorry Week is preparing to roll out again for the ninth consecutive year, with an aim to celebrate, educate and drive change in the industry. The RHA organised event kicks off on 2 October with an invite-only launch at the business group’s brand new Peterborough HQ and includes the appearance of deputy lord lieutenant […]
Schmitz Cargobull said it was investing in research and development and expanding its aftersales after reporting a profit for the 2022/23 financial year. The trailer maker said the period was marked by political and economic crises and yet it still managed to increase turnover by 13% to €2.6bn (£2.3bn) and report earnings before interest and […]
Evri teamed up with charity Mencap to support people with learning disabilities find a role in transport – and it has now offered one work experience candidate a permanent role in its warehouse division. The parcel delivery firm said it was so impressed by Tyrique – Ty – Shakes’ work ethic after a six-week placement […]
Turnover at Peter Green Haulage increased by almost 30% last year. Latest financial figures for the Somerset transport firm showed that in the year ending 31 December 2022 its turnover rose to £25.8m, an increase from £19.9m in 2021. Gross profit also increased by 10.6% to £4.9m. However, its pre-tax profit fell by £430,000 to […]
A retrofit solution that converts a diesel van to electric at the touch of a button has been launched by EV supplier Bedeo. It said the RE-100 range extender enabled companies with large fleets of vans, often with major conversions such as refrigeration units and bespoke fit outs, to retain them for longer while transitioning […]
Axle weighing specialist Axtec has launched a new version of its OnBoard Load Indicator tailored for longer semi-trailer (LST) combinations. The department for transport has mandated that axle weighing equipment is fitted to all new or existing LSTs to operate legally over 38 tonnes. There exists a six-month transition period for those operators who are […]
PML Seafrigo is now offering fine food producers access to its scheduled chilled less-than-container-load (LCL) service to the US, enabling the transfer of goods in 11 days. The company, formerly PML, said the newly launched London to New York line would appeal to producers in the cheese, chocolate, charcuterie and dry goods sectors wanting to […]
DP world claimed the UK’s global connectivity had been boosted with the arrival of the first vessel under a new South America shipping service at its ‘smart logistics hub’ in London Gateway. The marine terminal operator said the jointly-operated Europe-to-East Coast South America service would carry British automotive parts for manufacture abroad, with frozen food […]
Celmisa Plant Hire in Scotland has taken on a new FH 540 Globetrotter 6×4 tractor unit, building on a decades-long relationship with Volvo Trucks. The FH will be paired with a Faymonville trailer and used to haul heavy plant equipment throughout the central belt. Mark Johnston, plant manager at Celmisa Plant Hire, said: “We’ve been […]