A Durham logistics firm is planning for growth after becoming the latest member of Pallet-Track. Family-run Logistics North East, which is based in Chester-Le-Street, has joined the Midlands-based pallet network as part of its growth strategy. The firm has also invested in £700,000 in new vehicles, including trailers, tractor units, rigid trucks, and vans, to support its forecasted growth with Pallet-Track. Logistics North East will cover the NE31 to NE36 and SR1 to SR6 postcodes on behalf of the pallet network and currently handles approximately 1,000 pallets per day. The company currently em ..read more

Davies Turner, the UK’s leading independent freight forwarding and logistics company, has opened its latest logistics fulfilment centre; its seventh bespoke 3PL facility in the UK. Located in Atherstone in the English Midlands, the new hub further enhances the company’s capacity to deliver logistics fulfilment services to businesses seeking to outsource their supply chain management requirements. The new multi-user hub is a fully Customs-bonded facility, with 140,000 sq ft of warehousing, incorporating a high bay fully racked area, with a top location level of 15 m and eaves height of 17 m, su ..read more

Ford & Slater, one of the largest DAF Trucks dealers, has successfully completed the delivery of five high-spec DAF XD trucks to Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd., marking a significant advancement in the galvanizing leader’s logistical and operational capabilities. These vehicles are numbered 60 – 65 in the Wedge Group Fleet which includes more than 100 vehicles and represent the first New Generation DAF Trucks that Wedge will have taken. Wedge Group Galvanizing, with a rich history extending over 150 years, stands as the market leader in hot dip galvanizing industry in the UK. Operating out o ..read more

Wincanton has been awarded extended warehouse and transport contracts with Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, to provide premium home delivery, store replenishment and eCommerce services. Dobbies started working with Wincanton in 2020. To date, the partnership has seen Wincanton manage 110,000 units of stock per week to stores and customers across the UK. The new contract reflects the leading supply chain partner’s track record for high quality services for multi-channel retailers, particularly in the home and gardens market. Wincanton seamlessly managed the relocation of Dobbie ..read more

Palletline, the UK’s leading palletised freight distribution network, has further extended its product offering with the introduction of Half+. Utilising one pallet space the Half+ service is for shipments of up to 1.8 metres tall and has a maximum weight of 500kg providing customers with value for money whilst at the same time allowing Palletline to retain its competitive edge. Designed with the B2B sector in mind, the new versatile pallet size has been developed to meet the needs of retail customers and e-commerce brands and is ideal for use throughout regional and nationwide distribution ce ..read more

Logistics UK, the UK’s most prominent business group representing organisations across the supply chain, has been confirmed as a founder member of the UK government’s new Critical Imports Council, which has been established to identify and mitigate disruptions to the supply of critical imports such as medicine and hi-tech components. David Wells OBE, the group’s Chief Executive, participated in the inaugural meeting of the group which took place today (17 April 2024) at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London. Announced as part of the government’s Critical Imports and Supply ..read more

Early last year we brought a group of trade associations, stakeholders and operators together to tackle issues hauliers faced moving abnormal loads. Firms told us that some forces were imposing blanket embargoes on movements, increasing bureaucracy, were being inflexible on dates and wouldn’t accept short-notice movements. They said this led to increased costs and delayed projects. We’re spearheading the group – now known as the Abnormal Loads Group (ALG) – which has built new relationships with key stakeholders. We’ve made steady progress and secured commitment from the National Police Chiefs ..read more

Flare, a pioneer in safety technology and part of the Microlise Group, has forged a new partnership with Bolt, the largest micromobility operator in Europe, to elevate the safety and visibility of riders globally. This strategic alliance highlights Flare’s unwavering commitment to pioneering safety solutions and fostering a safe environment for all road users. Bolt, which operates a micromobility fleet of 230,000 vehicles in more than 300 cities and 25 countries across Europe, has recently announced it is looking at the potential of introducing its scooters and e-bikes to the UK as a number of ..read more

The Pallet LOOP, a member of BSW Group, today announced it is manufacturing tens of thousands of its distinctive bright green, circular economy pallets in readiness for them entering the building materials supply chain from May. The news follows the landmark announcement, last week, that British Gypsum is to become the first building products manufacturer to transport its materials on LOOP pallets. British Gypsum – one of the most respected brands in British construction – will start distributing its bagged plaster and accessories on The Pallet LOOP’s green coloured pallets in May; with produc ..read more

Family-run waste disposal and recycling specialist, Lostock Skip Hire, has taken delivery of four new Renault Trucks, the first to join the 30-strong fleet. Two C440 8×4, one D12 Low 4×2 and one D18 High 4×2 will operate out of Lostock Skip Hire’s base in Horwich, Bolton and its satellite depot in Leyland, delivering and collecting skips from a mixture of domestic and commercial customers covering a large area of Greater Manchester and Lancashire. A long-time customer of a competing truck manufacturer, Lostock Skip Hire decided to diversify its vehicle maintenance by choosing Renault Trucks, i ..read more