News
Subbie shortage puts squeeze on margins at Brit European
A shortage of suitable subcontractors contributed to a squeeze on margins at automotive logistics specialist Brit European Transport in its last financial year.
Month: October 2015
Industry News
McGee challenges students to design cycle safe tipper truck
Construction company McGee is challenging students at Nottingham Trent University to design a cycle safe system for a tipper truck.
Contract Wins
London Boroughs Consolidation Centre names DHL as long-term logistics partner
The London Boroughs Consolidation Centre (LBCC) has named DHL as its long-term freight partner at the Freight in the City Expo last week.
Air quality
BP Fuel Card users can now offset their fleet emissions
BP Fuel Card customers can now automatically offset all or part of their fleet emissions in a new partnership with BP Target Neutral – a not-for-profit carbon reduction and offset team. The new fuel card feature enables fleet managers to compensate for every tonne of CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) their fleet produces by contributing to […]
Contract Wins
Hermes keeps foot in the door with Clarks contract extension
Hermes has been awarded a two year extension on its contract with shoe retailer Clarks, which has seen it deliver three million parcels for the company since it won the contract in 2012.
Compliance & legislation
Paragon launches London Lorry Control Scheme routing software
A new vehicle routing and scheduling system to help transport planners comply with the London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS) and other time-sensitive road restrictions has been developed. Paragon Route Control will enable planners to build compliant routes, cutting the time spent on manual planning, reducing the need for route deviations, minimising the impact of the […]
Air quality
ECO Stars joins forces with Route Monkey to boost operators’ fleet efficiency
ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme is partnering with Route Monkey to help freight operators make their fleet operations more efficient and environmentally friendly. Members of ECO Stars – a voluntary scheme that provides guidance and recognition for operators striving to the reduce fuel consumption and harmful emissions from their fleet vehicles – will now be […]
Industry News
Prospect of ATF industrial action after talks end without compromise
The chance of industrial action being taken by DVSA vehicle testing staff has risen sharply, after formal talks about the introduction of new contracts for testing staff as a result of the move to Next Generation Testing (NGT) came to an end without resolution.
Contract Wins
CM Downton extends tyre care deal with Bridgestone
Bridgestone has clinched a fleet agreement with CM Downton that sees it extend its existing 10-year tyre care contract.
Air quality
Transport for London launches inaugural Freight in the City Expo at Alexandra Palace
“We must remember that freight and logistics is the lifeblood of this country”, said TfL MD of surface transport Leon Daniels launching the inaugural Freight in the City Expo this week (27 October) at London’s Alexandra Palace. Hundreds of visitors flocked to the iconic London venue to learn more about the industry’s drive towards making […]