Christmas is fast approaching and supply chain expert Gist is prepared for its peak period with the arrival of 188 brand new DAF Euro 6 vehicles and more than 450 additional trailers for its operational fleet. The new units were delivered to Gist sites across the UK and the Republic …

Dematic has announced it will partner with Dot Foods, the largest food industry redistributor in North America, on Dot Food’s first fully-automated warehouse. The new 117,000 square-foot facility will be a key strategic asset for Dot Food’s frozen food distribution, providing new efficiencies and a path for future growth. “We’re …

Because excavators are such versatile machines, there’s no one-size-fits all bucket for every job. But making the best choice is important. Productivity, fuel efficiency and service life all depend on having the right fit. Choosing the right size of bucket Excavator specifications Bucket size is limited first and foremost by …

Two food banks South and North of the River Tyne have received a boost in donations from employees at the Port of Tyne. Donation boxes for Hebburn Helps in South Tyneside and The BAY Foodbank in North Tyneside have been put in place in locations across the Port – and …

Celebrating women who are transforming the Transport & Logistics industry The 2020 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, launched to celebrate inspirational women reshaping the industry, is now open for nominations until 10 February. The awards celebrate the crucial positions women hold in transport and logistics, showcasing progression, accomplishments and …

Abbey Logistics Group, one of the UK’s most recognised bulk road tanker companies, has upskilled its Lead Drivers with high quality LGV Fleet Instructor training at the RTITB Instructor Academy, increasing both Instructor confidence and training efficiency. With a nationwide depot network, Abbey Logistics Group employs around 380 LGV drivers …

The Conservative Party’s overwhelming victory in last week’s General Election will finally break the Parliamentary gridlock that has frustrated the business community for over three years and the return of a high degree of political certainty is bound to be good for investment. Indeed, there are already clear signs that …

Joloda Conveyor Services has signed a significant service contract with an unnamed major online retailer, providing conveyor servicing and emergency breakdown support across all of the company’s UK sites. As the aftercare and support arm of industrial load system specialists, Joloda International, Joloda Conveyor Services secured the deal after a …

Wincanton has been awarded a new, five-year contract with Watson Fuels to run all of the distributor’s artic fuel activity across the UK. A division of World Fuel Services, Watson Fuels has been supplying fuels and lubricants to agricultural, commercial and industrial sites, as well as private homes, since 1957. …

UK finance success story changes name as it drives a 40,000 strong customer base and attracts significant equipment suppliers to its platform. Henry Howard Finance Group has announced a change of name to Propel in support of the company’s strategic positioning as SME funder of choice and the name behind …