Logistics

Leading logistics and materials management provider, ASCO Group, has added 15 new Renault Trucks to its 60-strong fleet. The Range T 460 6×2 models will be used to provide waste, fuels and cargo transportation for the gas and oil industry.…

Eddie Stobart Logistics has had its plans for a new national distribution centre approved by Warrington Borough Council. The vast 634,910 sq. ft. facility will be built on Barleycastle Lane adjacent to the company’s existing campus, which includes the Eddie…

The shortlist for the FTA Logistics Awards 2019 has been announced. Now in their third year, the awards celebrate the companies and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the logistics and supply industry. David Wells, Chief Executive of…

A new £3 million contract to supply 32 double-deck refrigerated trailers to leading temperature-controlled food distribution specialists Reed Boardall has been awarded to Asset Alliance Group. Operating out of the company’s Boroughbridge site, a dozen 13.6 metre tri-axle double-deck Gray…

An extensive public transport system using the UK’s motorway network could be on the cards as part of a major new feasibility study funded by Highways England and supported by innovative vehicle manufacturer Arrival. The Connected Places Catapult’s (CPC) ‘Motorway…

A total of 190 new electric vans have entered service with Royal Mail, almost trebling the size of the company’s pure EV fleet. Operating in London and across the South East, the new arrivals are a mix of Mercedes-Benz eVito…

Lynn Star Distribution has taken delivery of 13 new DAF vehicles under contract hire from Ryder, a leading independent provider of commercial vehicle contract hire, rental, and maintenance services. The Norfolk-based logistics operator took 12 DAF XF480s with Space Cabs…

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Hermes Europe have joined forces to launch the Future Logisitics Challenge with the support for start-up accelerator, betahausX. Running until September 23, the contest aims to draw out innovative solutions that redefine the delivery driver experience…

DPD was again one of the big winners at the 2019 Motor Transport Awards. Held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, the glitzy event again recognised the great and the good of the commercial vehicle, transport and logistics sectors.…

Asset Alliance Group will supply road, sea and air transport distribution provider, Transol Logistics, with seven new DAF XF 530 tractors on a two-year, full maintenance contract hire basis, The deal was struck following a competitive tender process as the…