Industry News
Haulage rates continue to stagnate
Haulage rates continued to stagnate during the first half of the year, new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have suggested.
Month: August 2015
Industry News
TfL stays tightlipped over plans for orbital tunnel route
Transport for London (TfL) has promised to provide an update “later this year” on proposals for a new underground ring road around London to relieve congestion.
International
Solar-power-generating noise barriers for highways being trialled in the Netherlands
Researchers at the Eindhoven University of Technology have developed large fluorescent noise barriers for busy roads that can also generate solar energy. Two panels have been erected alongside the A2 highway near Den Bosch in a practical test launched on 18 June – led by Dutch building company Heijmans – to assess the economic and […]
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Around the world in parcels
Ever wondered what’s going on in the parcels market outside the world of FedEx acquisitions and DPD domination? Here’s a few snippets of parcels news from around the globe.
Carbon emissions
Kinetic energy recovery system for HGVs could save up to 25% in fuel costs
Two European manufacturers have teamed up to create a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) suitable for use on HGVs. Skeleton Technologies and Adgero SARL have designed a hybrid system, optimised for intermodal road transport operations, that they claim can reduce fuel consumption and associated CO2 emissions by up to 25%. How it works… The Adgero […]
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Ceva Logistics appoints Arjan Kaaks as new CFO
Arjan Kaaks (pictured) has been appointed as chief finance officer at Ceva Logistics with immediate effect.
Contract Wins
DHL keep NHS Supply Chain deal in return for greater savings
DHL Supply Chain has won a two year extension to its NHS Supply Chain contract and has been set a target to deliver £300m of savings by October 2018, operating in a more transparent manner.
Contract Wins
DHL Supply Chain secures Orio UK contract
DHL Supply Chain has won a deal to provide a next day delivery service for Saab parts supplier Orio UK.
Operator News
Northamptonshire Geodis hub to boost Fortec network
Pallet network Fortec has said its members will benefit from the opening of parent group Geodis’ hub in Northampton.
Contract Wins
Bibby Distribution’s safety and sustainability record secures Saint-Gobain Isover renewal
A two year deal between Saint-Gobain Isover and Bibby Distribution will extend a partnership that has run since October 2010, with new measures to be put in place to further increase safety, sustainability and efficiency.