A shake-up of trade union law and the devolution of transport powers to major cities were confirmed in the Queen’s Speech today at the official opening of Parliament.
Pukka Pies has picked two 5.2-tonne New Daily vans for multi-drop work on its town centre delivery routes. The first Iveco’s to join the fleet, Pukka said it needed vehicles nimble enough to handle urban deliveries, yet with the versatility to operate efficiently on motorway runs. Supplied by Sherwood Truck & Van, the new vehicles […]
Following the success of last year’s Quiet Cities Global Summit, Motor Transport publisher Road Transport Media is holding a one-day urban logistics event aimed at all stakeholders interested in enabling quiet, clean and safe deliveries. The one-day Freight in the City Expo will combine seminars, an exhibition and guided tours all aimed at ensuring visitors […]
CS Ellis (Holdings) has reported a dip in turnover, after several key customers implemented cost-cutting measures and scaled back their warehousing requirements.
Waste management firm Biffa is to fit CCTV cameras in its waste collection vehicles to help prevent the deaths of people found sleeping in wheelie bins. Biffa said the move will complement the thorough checks on waste containers that team members already make before emptying them, which last year prevented 93 fatalities. It added that […]
Europa Worldwide has officially moved its Erith operation into a £30m HQ and logistics hub at Prologis Park in Dartford, Kent.
Sainsbury’s has said its supply chain in the capital is almost fully operational again, after a fire at its Charlton DC last week.
The consumer delivery subsidiary of Hermes, myHermes, has launched a new international parcel delivery service which aims to support SMEs.
Road safety, compliance and enforcement when delivering into the capital are set to be key topics tackled at the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) Managing Freight in London conference next week. The event, on Tuesday 2 June at the Kia Oval, will cover challenges facing freight operators in the next two to three years, from the […]
Abbey Logistics has put into operation the UK’s first Daf CF Silent on its British Salt contract. The urban tractor and Feldbinder command-steer tanker combination, which features Daf’s Silent Mode technology, is said to provide extensive manoeuvrability in town centre locations. It will be making early morning and evening deliveries to London’s hospitals, restaurants and […]