A total of 12 new Iveco S-Way 490s have joined Archbold Logistics fleet of 150 trucks and vans. The new arrivals follow on from the delivery of two Iveco S-Way 460 models a few years ago which impressed due to their performance and the service received by Northern Commercials Brighthouse in West Yorkshire. The purchase supports Archbold […]
The deadline for entering the 2023 Motor Transport Awards has been extended until April 21 to give entrants more time to put the finishing touches to their entries. There are 19 categories in this year’s Awards including two news ones, New Talent Development and Sustainable Transport, alongside long-standing categories such as Haulier of the Year, […]
To make sure the Motor Transport Awards remain fresh and relevant, from time to time we introduce new categories or amend existing ones. For 2023 there are two new Awards – Sustainable Transport and New Talent Development. The Sustainable Transport Award, partnered with Vertellus, will be presesnted to the third party or own account operator […]
Last July, PML issued a statement regarding the crippling impact of the constant government U-turns in relation to the handling of post-Brexit border control facilities. Many businesses invested heavily, in preparation for the changes, believing the information that was disseminated by those in power. Some of the UK’s biggest seaports considered legal action against the […]
Precisely a year ago, we predicted that ‘the worst is yet to come’ and appealed for urgent action to be taken to enable those involved in the food supply chain to deliver a seamless, timely service to maintain the supply of essential products. And even before that, in December 2021, PML issued a stark warning […]
The Motor Transport Awards 2023 are now open for entries. Entries close on March 31 and the winners will be revealed at the Grosvenor House Hotel on September 6. To keep the awards relevant to today’s road freight transport industry we have changed two categories. Apprenticeship of the Year becomes the New Talent Development Award […]
The definition of a fallacy is: a false or mistaken idea. This is a description that could very well be applied to the ubiquitous concept of achieving net zero CO2 emissions that the industrial world is now tasked with achieving by 2050, Dennis and Desmond Evans argue. Having co-authored a book describing the many roads […]
It is no secret the haulage sector is facing an uphill battle; recent Office for National Statistics estimates show that one in five transport businesses have run out of cash amid the current economic climate. So how can businesses ensure continuity? There is no doubt that the UK economy is facing significant headwinds at present. […]
The last few years have been extremely tough for many businesses which have had to adapt to stay afloat during a global pandemic. But while we may have emerged from one crisis, businesses are now facing an array of new challenges. From economic uncertainty and strikes to a global supply chain crisis that’s being heightened […]
ASCG recently surveyed 100 retailers about plans and strategies for dealing with the impact of the cost-of-living crisis. ‘Reviewing supply chains to find efficiencies’ came out top, with 40% of retailers prioritising this as a solution for reducing costs and protecting margins as sales and bottom lines feel the effects of cash-strapped consumers. As we […]