News
NR Evans opts for Schmitz Cargobull reefers to boost fleet size
NR Evans has expanded its fleet with 15 new Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated trailers.
Month: April 2015
Alternative fuels
Retiming deliveries is key to keeping pace with London’s growth
Retiming deliveries outside of peak hours to cope with a “rapidly changing London” was tackled at a TfL conference this morning held in the capital. Operators, businesses and local authorities were brought together to discuss the practicalities of shifting deliveries outside of the peak hours of 0700-13.00 to cope with London’s burgeoning construction boom and […]
Industry News
Iveco announces new MD for UK and Ireland
Stuart Webster has been chosen as Iveco’s new UK and Ireland MD.
Operator News
Norbert Dentressangle to be acquired by XPO Logistics for £2.3bn
Norbert Dentressangle is to be acquired by US 3PL XPO Logistics for €3.24bn (£2.3bn) – in a deal that values ND at €2.17bn and incorporates €1.08bn of net debt – creating what both parties claim to be one of the top 10 logistics firms in the world.
Industry News
Daf sponsors Think Logistics scheme
Daf has pledged three years of sponsorship to the Think Logistics scheme, joining Abbey Logistics and the RHA, in its drive to bring in a new generation of the logistics workforce.
Operator News
Nagel Langdons pleased with performance
Temperature controlled supply chain specialist Nagel Langdons saw its turnover increase by 11% year-on-year, but its margins contract slightly as it sought to maintain service levels for customers.
News
BOC shows Frostcruise refrigeration system at Multimodal
Bulk gas supplier BOC is exhibiting its Frostcruise cryogenic truck and trailer refrigeration system, which it claims can chill a trailer in less than half the time of a mechanical system, at this week’s Multimodal show.
Quiet deliveries
BOC’s Frostcruise cryogenic system certified by Noise Abatement Society
BOC is showcasing its new Frostcruise cryogenic truck and trailer refrigeration system at this week’s Multimodal show, which it said is ideal for out-of-hours deliveries as it operates at only 56dB.
Operator News
High Cube Network targets customers who cube out before weighing out
A multi-national haulage consortium specialising in high cube movements, incorporating eight operators from the UK, Republic of Ireland and the Netherlands, has been formed – led by former TDG and Norbert Dentressangle business unit head Mick Wilson.
News
Asda to open up Avonmouth LNG refuelling station to other operators
Asda is to open its Avonmouth liquefied natural gas (LNG) station to third-party hauliers.