Shanghai, China: Kuehne+Nagel is partnering with Jointown, China’s largest non-state-owned pharmaceutical distribution company, to enhance its pharma and healthcare logistics in China. The partnership with Jointown gives Kuehne+Nagel access to its in-country storage and distribution network, enabling Kuehne+Nagel to comply with the highly-regulated Chinese pharma and healthcare sector. “We are pleased to be partnering with Jointown. Our …
Wolverhampton, UK: Over 40% of Asset Alliance Group customers expect to add trucks to their fleet this year, according to a recent survey. The survey revealed that almost 42% expect to add trucks to their fleets in 2021, while more than 50% are planning truck replacements based on a mix of new and used purchases …
London, UK: Lorry drivers who spend less than 48 hours in the UK will not have to pass a Covid test before being allowed into France as rules are relaxed in a bid to speed up cross-border travel. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said that the measure was being waived for drivers who have spent less …
Frazerburgh, Scotland: Gray & Adams’ founder, Jim Gray Snr, died on the 10 February 2021, aged 86. Jim Gray formed Gray’s Motor Body Works in 1957 after leaving national service, as a car and body repairer in Fraserburgh, near Aberdeen. In 1960, Jim Gray was joined by Jim Adams and the company became Gray & …
Geneva, Switzerland: The IRU has written to German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, today on the chaos spreading across Europe’s goods transport network due to her government’s new border restrictions on truck drivers. Germany’s refusal to exempt professional truck drivers from mandatory Covid-19 testing breaks its previous commitments on EU ‘green lanes’ and the free movement of …
Oranmore, Galway, Ireland: Galway-based meat supplier Divilly’s has added three new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans to its fleet, the Irish Trucker reports. Mercedes-Benz dealer, Kinahan Commercials of Moate supplied the vehicles and Athenry Refrigeration provided the fridges. Divilly’s has a factory in Oranmore supplying packed meat products for retailers in Ireland.
Singapore: Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) cargo division has launched a specialised service for the transport of time- and temperature-sensitive perishable products. The carrier’s ThruFresh service enables the “swift” delivery of delicate and short-shelf life perishable products, including live seafood, chilled meats, fruits and vegetables. Features of the service include dedicated cold chain procedures and facilities to …
London, UK: The industry is stepping up the pressure on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to freeze or cut fuel duty. He is rumoured to be considering a fuel duty raise of up to 5p per litre. The Road Haulage Association is just one organisation that is calling on the government not to introduce a fuel duty …
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA: Pelican BioThermal is running InnovationShare, webinars focusing on best practices in clinical and commercial supply chain management. InnovationShare starts next month with monthly courses also scheduled throughout July. “As we move into 2021, we continue to see the world focus on gathering and learning through virtual forums,” said Adam Tetz, director of …
London, UK: The UK Warehousing Association has postponed its annual lunch and awards to Wednesday 24 November due to the coronavirus epidemic. The event takes place at the Dorchester in London.
Chesterfield, UK: Rick Bestwick is to take the Magnavale name for its three business units in Chesterfield, Scunthorpe and Warrington. The move follows Stuart Hancock’s sale of his stake in Magnavale to pursue new ventures. Hancock started Magnavale in 2013 with Rick Bestwick as its core business. Magnavale has secured finance to expand the business. …
There is still a long way to go to meet the UK’s electrification targets, says David Savage, associate vice president, UK & Ireland at Geotab London, UK: All fleet managers considering a switch to electric vehicles have some core concerns spanning range, choice, price, transition speed and infrastructure. While the first four are showing steady progress, …
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