Logistics

News from the FTA: “Let the Games begin” is the message from the freight and logistics industry – as the 2014 Commonwealth Games is on the verge of starting. The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is supporting logistics operators who are…

More than £500 million is being pledged by the government to support the development of low emission vehicles, including improving the technology used in the transport and commercial vehicle sectors. In a speech at the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP)…

Authority body London Councils has stated that trucks in London need side guards and extended mirrors, but won’t be amending its London Lorry Control Scheme policy to reflect this. The organisation, which represents 32 borough councils and the City of…

Ever thought about the impact that the combination of a blazing hot summer’s day and being stuck in a seemingly-endless motorway traffic jam is likely to have on the contents of a refrigerated semi-trailer? Supermarket chain Morrisons clearly has. In…

New technology, better infrastructure and funding reform are the three visions outlined by the Department for Transport (DfT) to improve the UK’s future road network. Speaking at the New Civil Engineer conference, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin shared his thoughts on…

News from the Gregory Distribution: Transport and logistics business Gregory Distribution Ltd (GDL) has announced the purchase of M&D Transport, a refrigerated transport business based in Great Torrington, Devon, which operates in both the UK and mainland Europe mainly in…

Developing a sustainable infrastructure for refuelling will be essential for increasing the usage of alternative fuels says DHL Supply Chain. In its latest white paper on the future for alternative fuels, it suggests that Europe needs to consider implementing a…

The EU’s Energy Efficiency Directive is set to challenge companies to reduce the energy use in their operations. The Freight Transport Association (FTA) believes that its government-approved data scheme will help hauliers and freight firms reduce their fuel usage. The…

Domino’s Pizza has underlined its commitment to employees by using the market-leading Identicom device as part of a health and safety initiative to protect staff working alone. Domino’s Pizza UK and Ireland has adopted Identicom through the SoloProtect service and…

News from FTA: UK freight operators are preparing to keep the wheels of industry turning during the world’s biggest bike race – the Tour de France which is set to begin this weekend. The Grand Départ and three stages of…