Transport and Logistics Network
Although this is not strictly a Truck Stop, we thought it was worth featuring. QVSR is a charity established in 1843 to support ship crews, many of whom spend months at sea. The organisation has locations in Tilbury, the London Cruise Terminal, DP W…
The freeport has marked three years of operation with £250 million in private sector investment, more than £200 million in international inward investment, and nearly £20 million directed toward skills, innovation, and business growth.
It was also back…
The organisation has pledged to focus on facilitating strategic growth across Ipswich and Colchester, including new commercial space linked to garden communities, university-led innovation hubs, and research-based economic development.
Supporting criti…
Why it matters: Both roles will focus on attracting international investment to create jobs and support business growth in Suffolk and Essex as Freeport East enters its fourth year.
The details: Alex Courage has been appointed as Head of International …
It’s one of 12 new Freeports across the UK which got the government green light on January 10, 2023.
Freeport East takes in the Ports of Felixstowe and Harwich, business park Stowmarket Gateway 14 and yet-to-be-developed Maritime Anzani Avenue Sit…
A short distance from the Port of Felixstowe – and just a few minutes’ walk from the seafront – Felixstowe Truck Stop is a rare example of a privately-run truck facility that’s been shaped by the people who actually use it. Designed and operated by a w…
Britain’s road freight sector, along with the rest of the world, stands on the edge of major technological change. Autonomous systems, smart corridors, and intelligent highway furniture all promise safer, cleaner, and more efficient logistics. But for …
Scania has supported a stunt in which Red Bull mountain biker Matt Jones became the first person to jump through two moving trucks.
The setup used Scania’s autonomous vehicles to ensure the trucks held a consistent line and timing as they crossed p…
UK rail freight operator Freightliner has named a locomotive in memory of ‘Donald Malcolm’. The carer has also launched a new Felixstowe–Daventry service. All that and it found time to divest its multimodal business to a new operator. All in all, a fai…
Methodology
The assessment considered three main criteria:
Multimodal breadth: Forwarders that integrate road, sea, air, and where relevant, rail were given priority. This flexibility allows SMEs to align shipments with budget, lead time, and potentia…