Archive for the ‘UK’ Category

  • Irish Exporters Association publish Budget 2022 recommendations

    on Sep 7, 21 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Irish Exporters Association publish Budget 2022 recommendations

    The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) has published its Budget 2022 submission which calls on the Minister for Finance, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and the Ministers’ departments to ensure that Budget 2022 supports businesses, particularly those that trade internationally and those without who’s services, this trade would not be possible

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  • Bentons Haulage improves fleet efficiency with TruTac

    on Sep 6, 21 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Bentons Haulage improves fleet efficiency with TruTac

    Bentons Haulage, experts in UK general haulage, has significantly improved fleet efficiency and compliance across all areas of their operation using multiple TruTac software products

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  • Consultation on proposals to address lorry driver shortages

    on Sep 6, 21 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Consultation on proposals to address lorry driver shortages

    The government is consulting on proposed changes to the requirements to obtain a vocational driving licence to help address the current shortage of lorry drivers

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  • Stena Line Supports Mental Health Bus

    on Aug 31, 21 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Stena Line Supports Mental Health Bus

    Leading ferry company Stena Line has joined with the 5asideCHESS Battling Suicide Bus initiative on the Northern Ireland leg of its UK tour which included attendance at the Breaker Breaker Truck Show. 

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  • Driver shortage reaches crisis point

    on Aug 25, 21 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Driver shortage reaches crisis point

    The logistics industry has been warning about driver shortages for many years but a combination of Covid-19, Brexit and the ongoing structural issues restricting the supply of drivers has brought us to a crisis point, especially in the UK with research showing a shortfall of at least 76,000 drivers

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  • New Mercedes-Benz Citan and eCitan compact vans unveiled

    on Aug 25, 21 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on New Mercedes-Benz Citan and eCitan compact vans unveiled

    Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its latest generation compact van Citan, which, alongside the first-time introduction of an all-new fully electric eCitan, is firmly aimed at the small trades and urban delivery markets

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  • All-in-one rental solution from Interphone

    on Aug 19, 21 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on All-in-one rental solution from Interphone

    Interphone has launched an all-in-one rental solution that enables warehouse owners and occupiers to adopt the latest security systems without the need for a large initial capital outlay. This unique finance package is available with flexible agreement terms to suit most operating budgets and cashflow, while also providing added protection against unforeseen maintenance or support costs

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  • LoadLok’s Centre of Excellence increases capacity

    on Aug 7, 21 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on LoadLok’s Centre of Excellence increases capacity

    Over the last decades LoadLok (member of the Cargo Control Company) has seen its business grow, making the company a market leader in cutting edge cargo control solutions. 

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  • Ro-Ro specialists respond to UK driver shortage 

    on Aug 4, 21 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Ro-Ro specialists respond to UK driver shortage 

    Roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) specialists Continental Cargo Carriers  (CCC) has launched an internal driver academy scheme in response to the critical shortage of drivers in the UK driver market. 

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  • Low floor coach turned into vaccination unit to help NI communities

    on Aug 3, 21 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Low floor coach turned into vaccination unit to help NI communities

    The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust – a member of business group Logistics UK – has converted its 14-seat low floor coach into a unique mobile vaccination unit to administer thousands of urgent vaccines to vulnerable communities in Northern Ireland, in a show of care, determination, and community spirit that the logistics industry is being increasingly recognised for throughout the

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