Handling more freight than any other UK Border Control Post, Sevington has become a key part of the UK’s post-Brexit border infrastructure, helping to protect public health, support trade and safeguard national biosecurity. As the UK marks the tenth anniversary of the Brexit referendum this month, Ashford Port Health is reflecting on how border operations …
Managing new starters is changing – and probation periods are now a much bigger legal risk for employers. From January 2027, employees will only need six months’ service to bring an unfair dismissal claim, with the compensation cap also being removed. This means probation processes, onboarding and documentation need to be watertight. This is particularly …
Northgate Mobility will showcase its ‘One Fleet’ proposition at Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2026, bringing together its full range of commercial vehicle solutions under a single, unified offer for customers. The ‘One Fleet’ approach combines specialist expertise from across the Northgate Mobility fleet of around 60,000 vehicles, including Northgate Vehicle Hire, traffic management specialists Northgate …
A new survey of bus and coach drivers across the UK reveals strong support for the transition to electric vehicles, highlighting their role in delivering better transport that connects communities, supports local economies and helps tackle climate change. Research conducted by commercial e-fleet solutions provider VEV showed that 78% of drivers prefer driving electric vs diesel, highlighting smoother journeys, quieter cabins and improved passenger experience …
CoolKit, the UK’s largest specialist in temperature-controlled light commercial vehicles (LCVs), has secured the highly coveted Renault Pro+ Certified Converter agreement issued to qualifying converters by Renault UK on behalf of the Renault Group. Valid for 36 months, the accreditation recognises CoolKit’s ability to consistently deliver refrigerated vehicle conversions to Renault’s high standards and follows …
The current geopolitical situation is driving action. Numerous countries are investing in the expansion of their naval capabilities, unmanned systems and the protection of critical infrastructure. Against this backdrop, MS&D – International Conference & Expo on Maritime Security & Defence will bring together high-level decision-makers from politics, navies and industry in Hamburg on 3 and …
More than a year on from an initial UK trial of the ‘Endurance’ solar and battery-powered transport refrigeration unit (TRU), TIP Group, leading provider of trailer and truck hire services, continues to partner with the unit’s manufacturer, Sunswap, in offering the technology to transport operators across the country. Several long-term hire arrangements with cold chain …
At AR Racking, we have exceeded 2 million accumulated views on YouTube with the FPV drone videos of our 100% automated factory in Tudela, Navarre. The footage offers a drone’s-eye view of the plant where we manufacture our metal industrial racking: a facility with a production capacity of more than 100,000 tonnes, equipped with solar panels and designed to work …
James Smith joins Spacemaker Systems Inc. as the new UK & European Managing Director, responsible for securing the continued growth of Spacemaker Systems in the UK and the future expansion of the business across the European region. James brings a wealth of experience from global commercial leadership positions, combined with professional qualifications in Mechanical Engineering …
Exide Technologies (www.exidegroup.com) a leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications is proud to announce that the Group has been re-awarded the EcoVadis GOLD rating for 2026, confirming its continued commitment to strong sustainability performance. Following the previous assessment, the reconfirmed Gold rating reflects the ongoing progress Exide …
In Hutchins, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Lineage is constructing one of the largest and most advanced automated temperature-controlled distribution centers in the world for refrigerated and frozen products. Following the recent groundbreaking of the facility, Lineage is relying on the intralogistics expertise of TGW Logistics to automate key warehouse processes. After go-live, which …
The UK’s largest food rescue charity has found more than 80% of the organisations it supplies could be at risk were it not for the redistributed surplus food they receive. A survey of more than 2,700 UK charities has found that without that rescued food, 32% would have to close their food support and 52% would …
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