Tag Archives: supplychain

Often hailed as the lifeblood of the UK economy, it is no secret that the transport and logistics sector has played a vital role during the Covid-19 pandemic. By ensuring that essential goods have continued to move freely throughout the country, British transport companies have played a key part in …

Carlisle United received a series of very special deliveries this week courtesy of club friend and sponsor Eddie Stobart as a fleet of 22 trucks transported pristine new turf, free of charge, to replace the flood-stricken playing surface at Brunton Park. The Cumbrians, currently chasing a play-off place in League …

There will be a varied line-up of presenters and topics at this year’s FTA Ireland Transport Manager Conference, which takes place on Wednesday 9 March at the Johnstown House Hotel and Spa in Enfield, Co Kildare. As well as presenters from the Garda Traffic Bureau and the Health & Safety …

Today’s announcement that the Forth Road Bridge won’t re-open to HGVs until mid-February is a devastating blow for the logistics industry, according to the Freight Transport Association FTA. The bridge has been undergoing repairs to a crack in the steelwork since 3 December and was due to re-open to all …

Buffaload Logistics has appointed an ‘industry heavyweight’ to oversee national transport operations. John Farley joins the management team from DHL where, as National Operations Manager, he has had responsibility for servicing 1002 outlets for JD Wetherspoons. With 23 years’ experience in the logistics industry John’s expertise lies mainly in the …

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) (@RHANews) has welcomed the approval from the Business and Innovation Department (BIS) (@bisgovuk) for an LGV apprenticeship Trailblazer scheme but is pressing for confirmation that the scheme will cover the cost of licence acquisition. RHA chief executive Richard Burnett (@RHARichardB) said: “The approval of the …

Leading delivery specialists Panther Warehousing has further extended its unique offering after sealing a new contract with a leading UK window and door manufacturer Euramax Solutions Ltd. The Northampton-based logistics provider now delivers a range of uPVC products on behalf of leading DIY retailers – including Wickes and Screwfix – …

Plans for a new lorry park in Kent to ease the disruption caused by Operation Stack will provide much-needed facilities for truck drivers and end road chaos for residents and businesses, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA). Highways England has today launched a consultation on two sites near junction …

For the thousands of hauliers traveling through the Port of Calais on the last leg of the journey towards the UK, their lives are now being put in an untenable situation as a result of the increase in migrant activity. Road Haulage Association (@RHA) chief executive Richard Burnett (@RHARichardB), who …

The Road Haulage Association  is deeply concerned that the Scottish Government does not seem to fully appreciate the economic impact that the closure of the Forth Road Bridge will have on the haulage industry in Scotland. “The knock-on effects for hauliers are already beginning to bite”, said RHA chief executive …