Suttons Group is lending its support to an online campaign to help truckers stay body and mind healthy, started by one of its drivers. Truckers Who Run is a community-focused Facebook group which offers support, advice and ideas to any drivers who want to get out of the cab and …
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Applications for international road haulage permits opened this week and the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the business organisation representing the logistics industry, is advising commercial vehicle operators wanting to transport goods into EU-27 countries post-Brexit to apply sooner rather than later. Despite the recent progress in Brexit negotiations, a No …
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It may come as little surprise to some in the Logistics sector that after having worked together for over three years Gideon Hillman Consulting and Go Supply Chain Consulting, two of the UKs leading independent Logistics and Supply Chain Consultancies, successfully completed a merger in July this year to form …
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The Freight Transport Association FTA, the largest and most influential business organisation in the logistics sector, has expressed concern over Midlands Expressway Limited’s decision to increase tolls, citing worries it will drive more HGVs through Birmingham, conflicting with the city’s clean air agenda. As Chris Yarsley, FTA’s Policy Manager for …
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Amari Metals has placed an order for four Cartwright tri-axle curtainsiders to add to their existing fleet. Looking to improve the health and safety features of their trailers, Cartwright had recommended using the Cartwright clear span roof design with 4.2 metre pillarless construction for ease of loading. Using the new …
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The Port of Tilbury, London’s major port, has submitted an application for a development consent order (DCO) to the Planning Inspectorate to build a new terminal adjacent to the current port in Thurrock. The proposed new port, known as Tilbury2, will be built on a 152-acre site which was part …
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Hiab, part of Cargotec, has launched a revolutionary new oil tank using cyclone technology, which reduces oil usage, weight, space and running costs. The patented technology, the first of its kind in the industry, introduces a new generation of efficient hydraulic oil tanks. The tank uses a cyclone system to …
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The versatility and performance of the latest Profi TI series air hoists, from J D Neuhaus (JDN), ensures their suitability for a wide range of applications in the process industry, from food, beverage and packaged goods, to chemical, pharmaceutical and biotech. JDN’s range of Profi TI air hosts is extensive …
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BITA’s forklift truck Market Index shows that sales of trucks rose by 8.2% year-on-year, reaching 33,407 by the end of the third quarter of 2017, continuing the improvement on 2016 levels. This is the third successive quarter of growth, painting a picture of a sector that can withstand short-term economic …
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RWM 2018 in association with CIWM will once again be the place to be for those looking to network, share experiences, and seek out the newest technology and latest knowledge in order to help drive a sustainable economy. This September, RWM 2017 welcomed more than 9,000 attendees related to the …
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