18 Mar
Awards, Distribution, Drivers, eCommerce, Haulage, International, Office of Road & Rail, Pedestrian, Press Release, Recycling, Safety, Shipping Containers, Trailers, Transport, Transport Manager Resources, Warehousing

WS Transport Acquires EV Cargo Logistics Division

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WS Transport has announced the acquisition of EV Cargo’s managed transport and contract logistics business, marking a significant expansion for the company in the UK freight market.
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18 Mar
Insights, Press Release, Transport

Queclink launches high-spec trailer tracking solution

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Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, has launched an advanced trailer tracking device that delivers reliable performance in the harshest operating conditions. The hard-wired GV651 unit has a rugged and waterproof design, dependable network and positioning capabilities and a large backup battery,ensuringuninterrupted visibility and connectivity even without external power.
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13 Mar
Distribution, Employees, Freight, Future, Haulage, Insights, International, Logistics, News, Traffic, Trailers, Transport, Warehousing

Middlesbrough Bulk Liquid Specialist Halcyon Reaches £25 Million Turnover

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Bulk liquids transport specialist Halcyon Tankers has announced a major milestone in its growth journey, reaching £25 million in annual turnover as the company continues to expand its presence across the UK’s specialist haulage sector.
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03 Mar
Logistics, Press Release, Technology

RDM targets fleet improvements with Ctrack telematics solution

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RDM Electrical & Mechanical Services has adopted a fleet telematics solution from Ctrack to better support and protect its team of engineers, while targeting operating efficiencies and service improvements. The fleet technology solution has been rolled out across 80 vans that operate nationwide, so the company can gain real-time and historical insight into the vehicle operation and mobile employees in the field.
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03 Mar
Haulage, International, Press Release

Food retailers are targeting customs improvements to tackle the impact of UK–Ireland cross-border delays.

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Food retailers are turning to managed customs solutions backed by smart automation to overcome the growing complexities of transporting goods, especially perishable produce, between the UK and Ireland. According to Sarah-Louise Murray, Customs Manager at Derry Bros, supply chain delays caused by incorrect customs documentation within high-volume, time-sensitive operations are having a significant impact through product loss, inventory shortages and reduced profitability.
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02 Mar
Logistics, Press Release, Transport

Rock Compliance targets fleet safety and insurance improvements with SureCam video telematics

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Rock Compliance, a water and air hygiene specialist, has continued to show its tech-led approach to all things compliance by equipping its nationwide engineering fleet with forward-facing cameras from SureCam to protect drivers, improve road safety and control insurance costs. Since its installation across 200 vans at the end of last year, the vehicle telematics solution has already helped reduce the number of high-risk driving events and at-fault insurance claims.
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01 Mar
Alternate Fuels, Compliance, Distribution, eCommerce, Electric Vehicles, Employees, Future, International, Logistics, Manufacturing, Office of Road & Rail, Transport, Transport Manager Resources, Warehousing

Iran crisis pushes up oil – and UK hauliers will feel it at the pump

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Rising tensions involving Iran are already feeding through to global oil markets, and UK hauliers and transport companies are likely to see the impact in higher diesel bills over the coming weeks.
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