Derby, UK: Promotional model vehicle supplier Search Impex has released a 1:50 scale Volvo FH-500 Globetrotter XL (6×2) tractor with 3-axle refrigerated trailer in McCulla’s 50th anniversary livery. The models have been produced exclusively for Search Impex by WSI Models as a certificated limited edition of 175 pieces. McCulla (Ireland) set up in 1969 and …
Staines, UK: Growth prospects have increased for small firms in the transport and distribution sector for four successive quarters. Growth outlook has jumped from 29% at the end of 2019 to 34% this year, according to Hitachi Capital Business Finance. Those predicting contraction has also gone down – dropping from 29% in Q3 of 2019 …
Nuneaton, UK: Fowler Welch has won a three-year retail and foodservice distribution contract with Buxton-based Bradburys Cheese. Initially Fowler Welch managed the full supply of cheeses to Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Brakes from Bradburys’ headquarters in Buxton. Following a successful implementation period, the contract has expanded to cover deliveries to Waitrose, Aldi, Lidl and Bidfood. …
Avranches, France: Chereau is introducing a hydrogen-powered refrigerated trailer as part of its Inogam Evo project. Hydrogen is a clean energy source and the total cost of ownership of this technology is realistic and relevant for a carbon-free transport business, Chereau says. Chereau has overhauled its core trailer range to increase payload by 430kg, improve …
Alfreton, Derbyshire: PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), appointed administrators to NFT Distribution Operations on 31 January, stress the sale of most of the company’s business and assets to EV Cargo Logistics “puts the ongoing business on a stronger financial footing”. EV Cargo Logistics is part of EV Cargo and NFT Distribution was also owned by EV Cargo. The …
London, UK: Cabinet minister Michael Gove has warned the UK logistics industry to prepare for strict border controls between Britain and the EU after Brexit, sparking concerns about the food supply chain. Gove, who spoke to representatives from trade associations on Monday, warned that UK-EU trade won’t get preferential treatment after the 11-month post-Brexit transition …
Bath, UK: There is a high degree of uncertainty in the logistics industry with industry leaders expecting recession, according to a survey conducted by Transport Intelligence. Downward pressure on global trade volumes, uncertain growth prospects and the ongoing trade war between the US and China are driving this belief Ti’s research reveals that the increase …
Northampton, UK: There are more men than women working at senior levels within UK supply chains and this imbalance could be limiting performance, says recruitment company Bis Henderson. The sector faces a big challenge: how to rebalance the talent pipeline. Many businesses are keen to attract female supply chain professionals, but there is a major …
Houston, Texas, USA: Nuro is to test a self-driving delivery vehicle designed without basic human controls such as steering wheels. The vehicle is Nuro’s second generation of its vehicles, which it is calling R2 and will be tested in Houston, Texas. The vehicle has an egg-shaped frame and is smaller than most US cars. It …
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, UK: Ceva Logistics is using its urban distribution hub at Dartford, Kent, to undertake an electric vehicle trial for lorries delivering into central London. Ceva has also become the first partner in Tevva’s electrify initiative, which aims to support companies to research electric vehicle technology for the supply chain. Using real-world operational data, it …
Coventry, UK: The first prototypes of the new van from London Electric Vehicle Company are being built at the company’s Ansty factory. The vans will debut at this year’s CV show on the 28 April. The prototype test vehicles will undergo a development and homologation programme, including hot and cold climate testing, durability and crash …
London, UK: PML has gained a rating of AA+ under the new BRC Global Standard Issue 8 for Food Safety. The audit was carried out over two days and assesses new risks and revised legislation and practices intended to improve food safety. PML provides a temperature-sensitive packing service at its Heathrow headquarters. Nick Finbow, sales …
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