Logistics

Fleet services company Fraikin has announced three senior appointments within its UK division, as the company looks to expand its operations. Hugh Cole, 54, is the company’s new Managing Director, having most recently served in a similar position with Lindle…

Lancashire-based logistics provider GBA Services has reported strong year-on-year growth, helped by significant demand for air-charter shipments. The company claims a 36% increase in year-to-date sales and more than 40% increase in revenue across its European operations. GBA Services recently…

Road safety charity Brake, in conjunction with corporate driver training provider Driver Domain UK, has published a guidance report for employers with staff who drive for work on driver training and education. Driver behaviour is one of the key ways…

The Department for Transport has updated its information and advice regarding the ongoing travel disruptions at Calais. The government has announced up to £7 million of additional funding to increase security at the Channel Tunnel railhead in Coquelles, in addition…

Manston Airfield in Kent has been secured for use by Operation Stack as authorities look for ways to relieve pressure on the M20 during ongoing disruptions in cross-Channel services. The Department for Transport announced the plan yesterday as an interim…

Large businesses will be required to appoint ‘Lead Energy Assessors’ to carry out full energy assessments of their companies by 5 December this year as the result of a new EU directive. The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) has been…

Renault Trucks is extending its partnership with the World Food Programme for another three years, during which volunteer staff members will visit WFP sites in central and western Africa to train mechanics and fleet managers. To help the United Nations…

Transport Minister Robert Goodwill has officially opened the first distribution centre at DP World London Gateway, which is set to become the UK’s largest logistics centre. Mr Goodwill was joined at the opening ceremony by DP World Chairman, His Excellency…

British Gas has chosen a pair of electric Mercedes-Benz people carriers to ferry employees between the company’s network of offices around West London. The seven-seat Vito E-Cell Traveliners represent the latest stage of the company’s plan to replace at least…

Catering butcher Price and Fretwell says installing a Masternaut telematics system has improved driver behaviour across its fleet. The Derbyshire firm is using Masternaut Connect across its fleet of 10 vehicles to educate drivers and reduce bad habits. With real-time…