News
UPS opens new contract logistics centre to meet growing demand
UPS has opened a new contract logistics centre in North Warwickshire to meet growing demand from its retail and technology customers.
Month: September 2015
Carbon emissions
Transdek to showcase its latest urban double-deck trailer for Eddie Stobart at Freight in the City
Transdek UK is exhibiting its latest urban double deck trailer for Eddie Stobart at the Freight in the City Expo next month at London’s Alexandra Palace. The company said the trailer can carry 100% more load than conventional forms of urban freight transport and offers the capability to cut delivery frequencies in half, reducing congestion, […]
Contract Wins
Ceva lands £33m Continental contract
Ceva Logistics has signed a new warehousing and distribution contract with Continental worth more than $50m (£33m).
Operator News
Bartrums Road Services joins Hazchem Network
Suffolk-based Bartrums Road Services has joined the Hazchem Network, taking on territory previously held in part by Anglia Freight and HW Coates.
News
TNT Express UK shakes-up international sales division
TNT Express has restructured its UK and Ireland international division sales force as part of a wider strategy to boost turnover and improve customer service.
Alternative fuels
UK firm Charge gets investment boost from venture capitalist to develop range-extended electric powertrain technology
A new UK company that is designing range-extended electric powertrains for commercial vehicles has received investment from venture capitalist firm Kinetik. Charge, based in Enstone, Oxfordshire, is developing a range-extended electric powertrain suitable for trucks and buses from 2.5 tonnes up to 26 tonnes, which is expected to cost operators the same price as a […]
Urban Distribution
Grundon picks Daf LF for ability to navigate tight spaces in London
Waste and recycling firm Grundon has opted for the “outstanding” manoeuvrability and turning circle of a new Daf LF 220 FA with a 12.6m3 rear-loader K-Maxi body for its London operation. Grundon’s latest vehicle was specified to help the London operator tackle access issues within the capital and help drivers easily detect cyclists and pedestrians […]
Contract Wins
Maritime signs new Procter and Gamble distribution deal
Maritime Transport has won a distribution contract with Procter and Gamble.
News
Wincanton group finance director assumes role
Wincanton’s new group finance director, Tim Lawlor, has assumed his new role as of today, after it was announced that he’d secured the job in early July.
Contract Wins
XPO Logistics’ contract with St Austell Brewery extended
St Austell Brewery has renewed its UK distribution contract with XPO Logistics