Greenwich, Connecticut, USA: XPO Logistics reports its revenue for the third quarter at $4.22bn, up on the $4.15bn for the third quarter 2019. Net income attributable to common shareholders was $84m, compared with $117m for the third quarter 2019. Operating income was $223m, down on the $229m for the third quarter 2019. Diluted earnings per …
Casula Mall, NSW, Australia: Brett Lynch takes over this month as chief executive of Scott’s Refrigerated Logistics. Brett said, “it is an exciting time to be joining ScottsRL and it is a privilege to be part of the team. “I believe in the potential of ScottsRL to be a clear industry leader. We have a …
London, UK: Truck drivers who are not UK citizens and who have been through Denmark in the past fortnight will be prohibited from entering the UK. The decision follows discovery of a a new coronavirus strain that has spread from mink to humans and which could undermine efforts to develop a vaccine. Returning drivers who …
London, UK: The National Audit Office has added its voice to the many others warning of severe disruption to trade in January when the Brexit transition period ends. It said it was “very unlikely” that traders would be ready for checks the EU is due to impose at borders and warned of “limited” time for …
Wuxi, China: Carrier Transicold Shanghai provided the truck fridges for the first city-wide school meal distribution program in Wuxi, China. The program provides school meals to thousands of children at some 650 schools. Carrier’s direct-drive 370 Citimax fridges were fitted to Isuzu vehicles. The Citimax is designed for light commercials operating in urban applications and …
London, UK: Operators are being urged to apply for their European Conference of Ministers of Transport permits for 2021 now as the application process, which began this week, ends on 20 November. The permits allow operators to transport most types of goods (or drive an empty vehicle) through EU member countries. The Road Haulage Association …
London, UK: The government has opened five advice sites for hauliers to help with the new rules and documents needed to move goods between the UK and EU from 1 January 2021 – with another 40 sites to open on 16 November. The five sites are: Ashford International Truck Stop Carlisle Stobart Truck Stop Cullompton …
Gothenburg, Sweden: Swedish grocer ICA Sweden and Volvo Trucks are working together to electrify as much of the retailer’s fleet as possible. In the long term, cooperation will extend to other areas to reduce the environmental impact of goods transport. Initially the companies will identify possible routes for electric vehicles. “We have an important responsibility …
Haifa, Israel: Zim Integrated Shipping Services is adding 1,000 new 40-ft containers with Carrier Transicold’s PrimeLine fridges. “With thousands of PrimeLine units already in service to our fleet over many years, the refrigeration system has proven itself to be a highly capable performer,” said Moti Azari, reefer trade manager, ZIM. “The unit’s excellent refrigeration capabilities, …
The UK freight sector is facing a double whammy of Covid-19 and a no-deal Brexit: John Fletcher, managing director, Dawsongroup Truck and Trailer, (pictured) advises fleet operators on how to survive the challenging times ahead and prepare for growth. With fleet operators reeling from the effects of two waves of the pandemic and two national …
Tunbridge Wells, UK: Logistics UK has a partnership with customs declaration specialist AEB to help the association’s members prepare for new trading conditions with the EU. Al Richardson, head of membership, Logistics UK, said the partnership will provide member organisations that will need to make customs declarations from 1 January 2021 with discounted access to AEB’s …
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