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The boom in postal and courier services means the number of business premises operated by transport companies has grown faster than any other sector, new Government figures reveal. But ParcelHero says pay hasn’t kept up with growth. New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows the transport and …

World-renowned specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield, has been named as the Academic Partner of the International Materials Handling Exhibition 2022 (IMHX). As IMHX 2022’s Academic Partner, Cranfield University will play a role in this year’s speaker programme which will run alongside the three-day exhibition of materials handling and intralogistics solutions, this …

More than 100 businesses and local authorities are now operating their vans to the highest standards of safety, compliance and efficiency, thanks to Van Excellence, a scheme administered by Logistics UK. Celebrating almost 12 years of the scheme’s operation, Logistics UK is pleased to announce 2021 was another successful year …

It is not uncommon for a small brand or niche product to become a national or global sensation almost overnight, but to capitalise on these, perhaps unrepeatable, opportunities, firms need more sophisticated processes and systems than they may realise writes Sara Duff, UK Business Development Manager at MRPeasy.com. A competent …

The next generation Giti GAM831 mixed service all-position tyre has been launched in Europe, delivering significant mileage improvements and improved robustness in severe applications. Available in 13R22.5 156/150 (154/150) K (L) and 315/80R22.5 158/150 (154/150) K(L), the results have been achieved with and an innovative belt construction concept to optimise …

F.G. Bond & Son has taken delivery of a striking new Volvo FH 500 Dual Clutch 6×2 rigid, citing the truck’s impressive manoeuvrability and versatility as key to winning this latest order. The 26-tonner, which is a direct replacement for an older generation FH, joins the firm’s 14-strong fleet and …

Croydon-based MAH UK Transport has expanded its fleet with the purchase of five Volvo FH 6×2 tractor units from Volvo Used Trucks, praising the quality and reliability of the product. Joining the company’s single marque fleet, they take the total number of FHs supplied by Enfieldbased Volvo Used Trucks Sales …

Ennomotive launched an online competition to ideate new reusable mask models that help people breathe in their effort-intensive jobs. Although there are available masks with different levels of protection according to their filtration characteristics, these are very uncomfortable to wear since they make breathing difficult and are too warm. Besides, …

Hörmann UK is continuing to support suply chain operators in minimising potential downtime, whilst simultaneously increasing productivity, through its unique SmartControl technology. The innovative system is now available across all of Hörmann UK’s sectional doors, non-protruding up-and-over doors, sliding doors and its popular offering of high-speed doors manufactured since 2015. …

“This Budget delivered some welcome surprises for SME businesses in the UK, with the government going further than expected with business rate cuts and a pledge on Statutory Sick Pay to help tackle the potential threat of coronavirus. “A commitment from the government to pay Statutory Sick Pay for up …