Transport and Logistics Network
Royal Mail has officially told DB Cargo that it will end its use of rail freight in October, in favour of road haulage.
In a letter to staff, DB Cargo UK CEO Andrea Rossi spoke of the company’s “profound disappointment” at the decision, which he said w…
Histon Sweet Spreads Ltd (part of the Hain Daniels Group) produces some of the country’s best known preserve brands, including such staples of the British breakfast table as Robertson’s ‘Golden Shred’ marmalade and Hartley’s jam.
The company’s producti…
Royal Mail[1] has announced it is to make its final delivery by the railway in October, bringing almost two centuries of mail rail to an end.
The postal service, which is Chaired by Keith Williams, who is also the Chair of the Board of the Great Britis…
If Irish heavy duty vehicle fleet operators are to decarbonise their fleets successfully, it will be vital that government and industry coordinate their efforts to provide the vision and guidance that the process can be as effective as possible. So say…
As part of a new strategic partnership, Thames Group are providing the international logistics company, Ziegler, with 26 branded trailers to help expand their operations in the UK.
With Ziegler’s new initiative to grow their UK branch by investing in a…
Williams Transport has been in the haulage business for over 50 years and was an early adopter of the Iveco S-Way at its initial launch back in 2020. However, managing director of RD Williams & Sons, Andy Williams’ relationship with Iveco tractor u…
CogLock provides the ultimate wheel security solution to help protect operators and their fleets. Specifically designed to prevent wheel detachment, CogLock’s innovative design provides a visual indicator, secure locking mechanism, and streamlines main…
| Road Transport | XPO Logistics cuts number of offsets needed to maintain carbon neutral status at its Crick HQ
XPO,a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solution…
Royal Mail is cutting the number of domestic flights it operates in half as the company reduces its use of planes as part of its efforts to improve reliability for customers and minimise carbon emissions.
As well as saving c.30,000 tonnes of carbon di…
The modern driver’s journey begins with a cacophony of bongs. First, a bong from the central locking lets you know the car is open, then as you clamber in, a bong from the satnav reminds you to “stay focused on the road and obey traffic laws[1]”. …