Logistics

News from APC: APC East Kent has just processed its one millionth consignment using the popular web-based shipping solution from NetDespatch. SNH Trade Centre, the fireside, plumbing, heating and bathroom supplies specialist, has helped APC East Kent to reach this…

The European Automobile Manufacturers Association has outlined its priorities for the commercial vehicle and transport sectors, as the new European Parliament comes to office. The European body plans to find a balance between expanding mobility needs and green issues. ACEA’s…

Small and medium transport enterprises in the UK are not happy with their current development and performance, but many admit they are not proactive or innovative enough to take advantage of opportunities to grow. The latest Close Brothers Business Barometer…

News from Goodyear: A deal between Goodyear Dunlop and Eddie Stobart will see the leading logistics brand fit its 2,500 tractor units and over 4,000 trailers with all-new Goodyear KMax and FuelMax products, in addition to utilising Goodyear’s roadside assistance…

The Highways Agency (HA) has joined forces with the DVSA to examine commercial vehicles at the roadside. The current situation has DVSA making routine stops to check for red diesel, tachograph offences and so on, while the HA deals with…

News from Paragon: Knowhow, the technology services arm of the UK’s largest electrical retailing and services company, Currys and PC World, is seeing the benefit of using Paragon’s Multi Depot routing and scheduling solution to further enhance transport efficiency and…

A final chance has been given to hauliers and freight companies to take advantage of trialing longer semi-trailers (LST) on the UK roads. The Department for Transport (DfT) has opened up the bidding for the final 400 operator allocations still…

News from Suttons: Suttons Group, the international chemical logistics and supply chain specialist, announced it has acquired Imperial Tankers, one of the largest bulk chemical transport companies in the UK from Hargreaves Services PLC. Terms of the transaction were not…

News from Suttons: International chemical logistics and supply chain specialist Suttons Group has acquired IS Logistics Group (ISLG) in Singapore. Operating from three locations in Singapore, ISLG provides supply chain and logistics services to the chemical manufacturing industry. The company…

News from Britannia: Leading logistics company Knights of Old, has turned to Smith Brothers & Webb again for a Britannia automated wash system to keep its fleet sparklingly clean on the road. The logistics company has ordered a Britannia Strong automated…