Supply Chain

Hereford-based haulier Bayliss Bros has been blown away with the fuel figures of its new Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter 6×2 tractor unit, equipped with Volvo’s smooth shifting I-Shift Dual Clutch transmission. The latest model FH – with updated styling, enhanced fuel-saving features and a driver-focused interior – has only recently …

The businesses that bring food and drink to our tables are facing a period of fundamental change, unprecedented in its speed and scope. Bis Henderson Consulting is working with many leading companies to help them establish what this means for their sourcing, stocking and distribution operating models and assets. Historically, …

Register now to reconnect with the UK’s logistics industry Thousands of professionals from across the logistics and supply chain world are expected to access more than 50 hours of world-class online presentations, educational content and crucial industry insights from thought-leading influencers when IMHX Connect 2021 goes live from 13 – …

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has revealed its Top 30 UK Logistics Service Providers for 2021. Topping this year’s list is innovative parcel delivery company, DPD Group (DPD). Elaine Kerr, CEO at DPD said the recognition meant an awful lot, particularly after the 16 months we have …

Gist is offering industry leading incentives of up to £5,000 for HGV drivers joining their business from August in order to boost capability and resources as it continues to deliver chilled foods and fresh produce for key customers including Marks & Spencer across the nation. New drivers joining Gist now …

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announces a new size, 40.00R57, to the Goodyear RH-4A+ tire lineup. With the initial launch last fall, the RH-4A+ is engineered to deliver a lower operating cost per hour and higher productivity in hard rock underfoot conditions. The Goodyear RH-4A+, 40.00R57 tire provides the …

M20 Operation Brock – Details of work to deactivate the moveable concrete barrier on the M20 in Kent, have been confirmed today by Highways England. The barrier will be removed overnight this Saturday and will see the M20 return to three full width lanes at the national speed limit in …

Greencarrier Freight Services has once again expanded its trailer fleet with the addition of 15 Profi Liner curtainsiders from Krone Trailers UK, on long term lease from TIP Trailer Services. With vehicle depots, warehousing and cross-docking facilities in Ipswich and Immingham, Greencarrier is strategically placed to handle Scandinavian and Eastern …

Ringway has added three new Volvo FE 6×2 rigid trucks to its expansive fleet, with low-entry cabs to improve the safety of vulnerable road users, cyclists and pedestrians, as well as providing a better working environment for its drivers. The highway maintenance specialist will use the 26-tonne crane-equipped tippers on …

XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of supply chain services, has again been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Third-Party Logistics, Worldwide. XPO has been named a Magic Quadrant Leader six times by Gartner, Inc. — for 2021, 2020 and 2018, worldwide; and for 2021, 2019 …