London, UK: The Unite union is warning that HGV drivers using the M25 face ‘Highway to Hell’ journeys this spring as workers employed by the joint venture company Connect Plus Services, who provide maintenance and undertake emergency responses on the motorway, ballot for industrial action over pay. Unite says that the 150 plus workers have …
Warrington, UK: Brakes has launched a vehicle livery to encourage women to consider a career in wholesale. The vehicle is liveried in purple, the colour of International Women’s Day, and features three women in various wholesale roles and will go into service today, International Women’s Day. Margaret Gooch, human resource director, Sysco in Great Britain, …
What are the big issues facing women in transport? Saron Kindleysides, chief executive, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport on her her own route into the profession “The biggest issue facing women across logistics and transport is that they don’t have a complete idea about what logistics is, and therefore view it as daunting. There …
London, UK: Logistics provides the perfect working environment for women, particularly for those returning to work after a career break, says Logistics UK. But, only 16.6% of roles in logistics were held by women in June 2021, Logistics UK says. Jonas Keat, policy advisor for skills, Logistics UK, said the industry offers excellent opportunities for …
Hatfield, UK: Ocado Logistics is using Titan solar power refrigeration on its double-deck trailers. Marshall Fleet Solutions is the sole supplier of the Titan system which in Ocado’s case is a first on a double-deck trailer. The 4.98m high trailer has an Advancer A400 fridge Titan taking power from solar panel generated electricity stored in …
Frankfurt, Germany: Geodis has finalised the acquisition of Trans-o-flex – a German distribution network for temperature-controlled pharmaceutical goods – following regulatory approval. Geodis says the move will “establish Geodis as one of the most prominent players in the key market of healthcare and will significantly enhance its delivery capabilities in Europe”. Marie-Christine Lombard, chief executive, …
London, UK: More than 600,000 small businesses risk closure, new research says. Web hosting company GoDaddy’s analysis of 2.3 million companies with fewer than 10 employees found 630,000 of them reported skyrocketing costs could put them out of business. “The research also reveals the potentially disastrous consequences that the cost-of-living crisis could have on them,” …
London, UK: A one-day conference, Supply Chain Resilience, is being staged by Logistics UK on 23 March. The event, at the America Square Conference Centre, London, is aimed at industry leaders. Alan McKinnon, professor of logistics, Kuhne Logistics University is the keynote speaker. The programme will include presentations and debate from other leading industry experts …
London, UK: The government will explain over the next few days in more detail how the new deal to replace the Northern Ireland protocol will work, said Chris Heaton-Harris, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. He said London would seek to provide assurances around Northern Ireland’s place within the United Kingdom by amending legislation, a …
Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland: Fish processing company Denholm Seafoods is building a new 12,000sq m cold store in Peterhead as part of a £30m project. The upgrade will enable Denholm Seafoods to increase its daily freezing capacity and boost cold storage capacity to 19,000 tonnes. The cold store is being built adjacent to the current Denholm …
Warwick, UK: The Health & Safety Conference and Technical Conference take place this week. The British Frozen Food Federation is hosting the events on 8 March at the British Motor Museum in Warwick. Simon Brentnall, head of health and safety, British Frozen Food Federation, said the Health & Safety Conference covers ammonia, human behaviour, grey fleet …
London, UK: Last mile logistics operators need to think first about charging infrastructure or risk delays to electric vehicle roll-outs, says electric charging infrastructure specialist Mer. Mer says many businesses are focused on whether existing vehicle fleets can be switched to electric vehicle, but are omitting to factor in the challenges of charging them all. Mer …
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