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Logistics UK Announces Van Driver Of The Year 2021 Shortlist

Posted on July 6, 2021July 6, 2021 by Brian

Logistics UK has announced which of the UK’s best van drivers have been shortlisted to take part in its Van Driver of the contest, taking place on Saturday 10 July 2021 at Bott Ltd in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The 12 finalists will take part in a series of challenging practical and theoretical tests, all hoping to be crowned Logistics UK’s Van Driver of the Year 2021. Kevin Green, Logistics UK’s Marketing and Communications Director, comments: “The role of a van driver is demanding; in addition to…

Fleet Broker’s Generosity to Help Offset its Clients’ Carbon

Posted on June 29, 2021June 29, 2021 by Brian

A forward-thinking insurance broker has announced a way in which haulage operators, van fleets and bus and coach operators can all help offset the carbon they generate, simply by buying an insurance policy. Ascend Broking, which has a specialist motor fleet division, has announced a major new partnership with environmental charity, More Trees and has pledged to help plant a tree for every policy and every vehicle that it insures during 2021. This is expected to…

Brexit crisis escalates as the EU threatens legal action and ParcelHero reveals a £5.25bn e-commerce black hole

Posted on March 9, 2021March 10, 2021 by Brian

Britain’s unilateral decision to shelve the next phase of Northern Ireland border checks has left the EU threatening legal action, while a new ParcelHero report reveals UK e-commerce stores face a 35% drop in sales of products sourced outside the UK. The international delivery specialist ParcelHero says the Government’s Brexit plans are in crisis. It warns Brexit is likely to cost UK traders £5.25bn in lost revenues and increased costs. ParcelHero is also cautioning that…

Brexit-effect sees surge in demand for express break bulk services

Posted on February 25, 2021March 8, 2021 by Brian

Break bulk services are not a new phenomenon in the express delivery industry, but since the UK announced it would leave the European Union and its single customs union, there has been a significant upswing in interest. Where speed of cross-border delivery is key, break bulk can reduce paperwork and potential delays at the border as well as cut shipping costs. At Logistyx Technologies, we have seen a 250% increase in customers using or close…

DHL Parcel rolls out electric vans in London

Posted on February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 by Brian

New vans to contribute to improved air quality in the Capital A step towards DPDHL’s Mission 2050 target of zero logistics-related emissions DHL Parcel has launched 14 new electric courier vans across London as the start of a national electric roll-out. The vans will operate out of DHL’s Docklands depot, where they will be charged overnight using onsite facilities to serve central London. The Renault ZE Masters vans have a range of 75 miles, making…

Data security may be at risk because of accelerated growth

Posted on February 11, 2021February 12, 2021 by Brian

The headline figures for the Courier, Express Delivery and Parcel (CEP) sector are impressive. There’s no doubt that the market has grown dramatically over the last 12 months and that businesses have done an incredible job of meeting demand under challenging conditions. But here’s why 2021 needs to be about tackling risk and ensuring that quick gains translate into long-term success, according to the cyber security experts at Security Risk Management. Rapid growth often leads to…

UK car manufacturing falls -44.6% in August as coronavirus bites again

Posted on September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 by Brian

UK car production declines -44.6% in August with 51,039 units rolling off factory lines. Ongoing coronavirus crisis stalls efforts to ramp up output with weak demand overseas compounded by heavy domestic losses. Production so far this year down -40.2% with a loss of 348,821 units worth more than £9.5bn to UK car makers. As pandemic’s second wave engulfs UK, sector welcomes new support for jobs but warns that demand-hit manufacturing sector not yet out of…

Lucketts go the distance with TruTac’s compliance software

Posted on July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 by Brian

Lucketts Travel, based on the south coast and part of National Express, have been using TruTac compliance control software for over 10 years and in recent times, TruTac’s TruLinks API suite has enabled the company to automatically integrate verified vehicle and driver tachograph data direct into other systems. For example, the powerful vehicle distance data is used in systems such as planning maintenance schedules, fuel usage and vehicle utilisation. Live, verified data is vital for…

American Airlines to commence flights from London Heathrow Terminal 5

Posted on July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 by Brian

American’s move to Terminal 5, the home of British Airways, will improve the customer experience and strengthen American Airlines and the International Airline Group’s (IAG) Atlantic Joint Business From July 7, American Airlines will begin provisionally operating all flights from London Heathrow (LHR) Terminal 5, the home of its Atlantic joint business partner and fellow oneworld member, British Airways. The co-location of American’s operations into Terminal 5, voted best airport terminal in the world six…

Hermes Supports UK Supermarkets

Posted on March 31, 2020April 6, 2020 by Brian

Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, usually known for delivering alongside retailers such as Next, John Lewis and ASOS, has reached out to the big-five UK supermarket chains to offer support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hermes has pledged its services to supermarkets through a dedicated online portal, so food can reach the supermarket shelves and shopping baskets of those requiring essentials, at a time of need. The delivery firm is already working with ASDA and Morrisons…

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