Palletways UK, Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network, has strengthened its presence in East Anglia with the launch of a dedicated regional depot – Palletways Colchester. The business was created following Palletways’ acquisition of SLI (Systematic Logistics International) from the Administrators at the end of 2018. Commenting …

Leading national transport operator RT Keedwell, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in business this year, has recently added 13 Cartwright curtainsiders to its fleet, three of which are fitted with forklifts at the rear for a major contract based out of its Carlisle site. From its Somerset headquarters, Keedwell prides …

The Managing Director of North East-based Moody Logistics is calling on haulage firms to help solve a nationwide shortage of HGV drivers by creating more apprenticeships. Caroline Moody, speaking during the Road Haulage Association’s ‘Love the Lorry Week’, (16-22 September) said: “The current shortfall in professional drivers poses a serious …

Renault Trucks Range T High 520 6×2 TML has been voted Fleet Truck of the Year at the annual Export & Freight Transport & Logistics Awards, held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast, 12th September 2019. Selected by an independent panel of judges, the award recognises the ultimate fleet truck …

Specifically redesigned for low loaders and platform trailers, MWheels has launched its next generation 7.5 x 19.5 Xlite and Xbrite forged aluminium wheels which have improved cornering fatigue test results by over 50 percent. An increase in the disc width by 2mm for additional strength and a revamped disc-to-rim transition …

Leeds-based total waste management provider, LSS Waste Management has invested over £200,000 in extending its 70 strong fleet of specialist waste vehicles – with the purchase of a Scania Front End Loader (FEL). The new FEL vehicle; LSS Waste’s second; was purchased in response to a growing demand from Yorkshire …

Don’t upset the neighbours! Urban warehouse units located on the doorstep of both residential and business customers are increasingly serving as an integral part of the ‘last mile’ delivery process. And, with their potential to help reduce delivery times, smaller urban stores are seen by many internet retailers and their …

Transport, construction and agriculture companies can check the status of trailers, generators and more alongside their vehicles TomTom Telematics has officially added a new feature to their WEBFLEET fleet management solution. Asset Tracking gives companies visibility over the position and usage of their powered assets, such as trailers, generators and …

New self-drive lift truck solutions from Hyster Europe will enable the automotive supply chain to introduce “affordable automation” for repetitive handling tasks. Intelligent Hyster® trucks can help support Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution, through reliable consistency, with the flexibility of manual use to perform additional tasks and support the …

AEW UK Core Property Fund has completed a major expansion project and secured a new lease agreement to double occupancy space for a key occupier at Wakefield 41 Business Park. Integrated Third Party Logistics (ITPL), which has occupied Wakefield 41 since 2011 has expanded its premises from 100,000 sq ft …