30 Aug
Distribution, Employees, Women

Pay tribunal ruling will drive even greater uptake of automated handling technology, say Rainbow Dynamics

According to UK-based robotic and automated materials handling solutions specialist Rainbow Dynamics, the economic case for automating the key processes within a typical warehouse or fulfilment centre has been made even more compelling following the recent ruling that high street retailer Next must pay its shop assistants the same rate as its warehouse workers.

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22 Aug
Drivers, Haulage, Insights

RHA calls for government action as rising costs threaten industry stability

London, UK – Richard James Smith, Managing Director of the Road Haulage Association (RHA), issues a stark warning about the growing pressures on the road freight sector, as rising operating costs push many hauliers to the brink. In a recent social media post, Smith highlights the alarming rate of insolvencies within the industry and calls for urgent government intervention to alleviate the financial strain on businesses that are crucial to the UK’s economic growth.

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22 Aug
News

UK needs Europe-style private funding for transport projects, review says

An independent review commissioned by the Labour Party has called for the UK government to adopt a European-style model of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to finance major transport projects. The review, led by former Siemens UK chief executive Juergen Maier and produced by the Urban Transport Group (UTG), emphasised the need for a more integrated partnership between the public and private sectors to address the country’s pressing infrastructure needs.

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13 Aug
Haulage, News, Press Release

UK’s largest order for Volvo FH Aero units secured

Maritime Transport has placed an order for 150 new Volvo FH Aero 6×2 tractor units equipped with I-Save technology. The company has already received the first 20 units, which are now operational across its 41 depots. These new additions complement an existing fleet of 525 Volvo FH units with I-Save, all part of Maritime’s commitment to improving fuel efficiency as a key aspect of its environmental strategy.

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01 Aug
Press Release, Technology

3DTracking And Queclink Wireless Solutions Launch All-In-One Fleet And Video Telematics Solution

3Dtracking has teamed up with Queclink Wireless Solutions to develop an all-in-one solution that brings together fleet and video telematics. The global telematics platform provider has integrated Queclink’s CV200 smart dashcam with its cloud-based software to provide a vehicle camera system with CAN bus connectivity that delivers advanced video capture, driver monitoring and tracking features.

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