Transport and Logistics Network
Zeus, the pioneering leader in sustainable freight management, has launched a new interactive web-based freight emissions calculator, enabling businesses to track the carbon emissions associated with their individual shipments.
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Paragon Bank’s SME Lending division has facilitated a £2.75m funding solution to support Shilling Group’s acquisition of Telford-based specialist logistics company Simmonds Transport.
The trading arm of Birmingham-based Shilling Group secured an…
A South Yorkshire-based business which has helped more than 100 men and women gain HGV driving qualifications in the past 12 months has invested in expansion. Premier Fleet Solutions, trading as PFS Training, has created a new training suite at its Pen…
A full range of new Volvo truck models can now be powered by 100% biodiesel, offering another renewable fuel choice for customers looking to reduce CO2 emissions from transport here and now.
Volvo Trucks is expanding its model offers adapted for biodie…
Nine projects will be funded by Scottish Forestry as part of the Strategic Timber Transport Fund.
These include 17 passing places being constructed in Dumfries and Galloway on a single track road (C102a) which is used by timber lorries; a new route at …
Global and European trade associations representing commercial transport have issued an urgent alert to all businesses involved in the movement of goods into or via the EU, Norway, Switzerland or Northern Ireland, by sea, road or rail. The new Import C…
Leicestershire, United Kingdom, [14th May 2024] With long-distance journeys, severe weather conditions and remote locations outside the central belt, Scotland has long had a reputation as a challenging region for palletised freight distribution. In res…
15 May 2024
Electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) will be rolled out across the UK as part of a new trial aimed at decarbonising the road freight sector.
Called Project JOLT – standing for Joint Operator Logistics Trial – the programme is led by The Cen…
The spot rate index was down 8.2 points year on year in Q1 2024. Meanwhile, falls in the contract rates index have slowed, down 1.0 point year on year.
Compared to Q4 2023[1], the contract index dropped 2.6 points to 127.6. The spot index fell to 1…
The European Commission has released its official response to a complaint by the Italian government, clearly outlining several breaches of EU law by Austria. As repeatedly stated by the commercial road goods transport sector[1], several traffic bans im…