Tunbridge Wells, UK: Logistics UK warns that its research shows that any expansion seen after lockdown ended has “slowed to a crawl” with small and medium-sized logistics companies “finding things increasingly tough”. The group’s data indicated that the nation’s businesses are stagnating, after two months’ of cautious re-opening, says David Wells, chief executive, Logistics UK. …
London, UK: The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has warned that the automotive industry cannot withstand the blow of a no-deal Brexit when most commercial vehicles built in the UK are for the European market. The warning came as new SMMT figures show that UK commercial vehicle production grew 3.6% in July to …
Paul Waldeck, executive director, Ambrey Baker Industrial Solutions, explores where cold storage experts should shift the focus over the coming months. Sleaford, UK: Meeting the demand for effective cold storage solutions has only intensified in the wake of the recent Covid-19 pandemic. The stockpiling that seized the UK in the early stages drew stark attention …
Zurich, Switzerland: Spar has added an electric MAN rigid to its fleet. The 360hp e-truck from MAN will transport food from the central warehouse to Spar stores in the Appenzell region and Thurgau. Spar Switzerland introduced hybrid trucks in 2011. The new e-truck can cover around 180km per charge, depending on the climatic and topographical …
Feltham, Middlesex, UK: The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is to survey its members again, as part of research on the preparedness of the UK’s freight forwarding and logistics sectors for the end of the transition period. An earlier survey carried out in May, found that the majority of respondents believed that an extension to …
Reading, UK: The Cold Chain Federation’s Cold Chain Live! virtual event takes place this autumn. The event, Towards a Net Zero Cold Chain, is a series of publications, on-demand interviews, live workshops, and discussion forums to help businesses involved in the storage or distribution of chilled or frozen food prepare for decarbonisation. For four weeks, beginning …
Tipton, UK: Operators of LP Gas-powered warehouse trucks are increasingly switching to lithium-ion battery-powered alternatives, says John Maguire, managing director, Narrow Aisle. Lithium-ion battery-powered trucks improvee truck up-time, drive down running costs, reduce operational noise levels and eliminate exhaust emissions within their buildings, Maguire says. “LP Gas is costly and linked to global oil prices, …
Redditch, UK: The Customs Clearance Consortium is creating 50 more jobs to support its 24-hour UK and EU customs operations. Oakland Invicta set up the consortium to boost customs broker capacity in the face of exacting customs processes coming in to force on 1 January when the UK leaves the EU. Brexit set to generate …
Tunbridge Wells, UK: The Fleet Engineer Conference run by Logistics UK (formerly the FTA) is to run as a “virtual” event.. The conference, for fleet engineers inspecting and maintaining vehicles and trailers, takes place on 21 October 2020. “Using a cutting edge, immersive conference and networking platform, the one-day event will provide delegates with exclusive opportunities …
London, UK: Brexit talks have stalled again with road transport one of the major stumbling blocks. The EU’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier said what is happening in terms of transport is “just one example of the consequences of the Brexit vote”. Barnier lodged his warning on Friday at the close of the seventh round of …
A KPMG survey of Northern Irish businesses shows 48% of participants concerned about the new customs compliance and tariff issues which will be introduced in Northern Ireland from 1 January given that their importing and/or exporting activities have not previously been subject to customs. Changes to the VAT rules in goods and uncertainty around continuing …
Craigavon, Northern Ireland: Hannon Transport has set up a hub in Rungis International Market (pictured above) just south of Paris and the world’s largest fresh produce market. The move is in response to concerns over Brexit. A special worry to Northern Irish businesses that fear complications complying with new customs and tariff regulations once the …
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