ASDA begins introducing 167 Tiger Trailers moving decks ASDA, a leading UK supermarket, is midway through welcoming to its fleet an initial order of 167 new vehicles manufactured by Tiger Trailers, comprised 147 tri-axle box van moving deck double decks for UK operation, and 20 for the retailer’s Northern Ireland ferry-use operations. Tiger’s new trailer solution for Asda provides up to a 44-pallet carrying capacity, and incorporates a ¾ length moving deck for versatility, powered by the Cheshire manufacturer’s in-house, 4-ram hydraulic system. The three vibrant livery variations and memorable ..read more

Lightweight Fuel Cell Solutions for Motorsport & Aviation : Red Bull Advanced Technologies and AVL join forces to develop High-Power-Density Fuel Cell Technology Red Bull and AVL join forces in developing cutting-edge lightweight fuel cell technology Due to ultra-high power density and lightweight design the technology is to be two-thirds lighter than conventional fuel cell systems The partnership fosters the application of sustainable hydrogen-powered propulsion systems in high-performance automotive, motorsport and aviation Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the high-performance arm of Re ..read more

Following on from continued commercial success, Moran Logistics is well-positioned to grow the business and is actively looking at ways to operate with greater sustainability. Moran Logistics featured in T&L issue 261. Click to read You may remember Moran Logistics from prior issues of Transport & Logistics Magazine. When we last spoke with the company, ambitious plans were in place to drive expansive growth across the operation in line with the rising demand for temperature-controlled logistics services. Furthermore, the company announced its plan to expand investment into key operati ..read more

Armstrong Logistics Ltd has developed consolidated logistics centres in Hinckley and Lutterworth, Leicestershire and Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Armstrong Logistics featured in T&L issue 261. Click to read In the dynamic landscape of retail logistics, Armstrong Logistics Ltd stands out as a pioneering force, spearheading innovative solutions and redefining industry standards. With consolidated logistics centres strategically located in Hinckley, Lutterworth, and Doncaster, the company has cemented its position as a trusted partner in the bustling UK retail market. At the heart of its succe ..read more

Back once again for Glastonbury 2024: National Express announce more coach services to Worthy Farm from 109 UK locations Thousands more festival goers from across the UK can enjoy convenient and affordable travel to the summer’s biggest music festival thanks to increased services from coach operator, National Express.  As the official coach travel partner of Glastonbury Festival, National Express has added 34 more departures this year to meet demand, taking the total number of locations served to 109. The company is expected to carry over 20% more passengers compared with 2023 ..read more

Siemens Mobility secures first place on rail signalling and control framework for the UK Siemens Mobility has secured first place on Network Rail’s Train Control Systems Framework (TCSF). Company set for a share of contracts to be awarded from the £4bn framework, which will see thousands of miles of Britain’s rail network upgraded over the next decade. Siemens Mobility will deliver both digital and conventional signalling and control systems to transform rail travel in Britain. Siemens Mobility will continue to work in partnership with Network Rail to transform rail travel across Britain afte ..read more

Vision Logistics featured in T&L issue 261. Click to read Coming away with wins at both the Logistics UK Awards, and Logistics Warehouse and Supply Chain Awards, Vision Logistics starts 2024 on strong footing. Founded back in 2000, Vision Logistics is an industry-leading specialist in the provision of bespoke logistics solutions for: healthcare, ecommerce, and experiential marketing; in particular, the company is known most for its work across the healthcare sector, handling deliveries into care homes and direct to patients. Yet, despite achieving substantial success within the healthcare ..read more

GTS Logistics’ MD Tony Prescott was named ‘‘Business Leader of the Year’ at the Logistics UK Awards, as the company continues to set new benchmarks in the sector. GTS Logistics featured in T&L issue 261. Click to read GTS Logistics UK has, since its inception eight years ago, been driven by a commitment to reduce carbon emissions within the supply chain. In less than a decade, it has made great strides. It has saved millions of kilograms in CO2 for a growing number of clients, including big-name brands like supermarket chain Aldi. Its intermodal operations have successfully cut carbon emis ..read more

Maritime Organization : E-ships Must Find Their Bearings, Industrial bearings support electrified maritime transportation The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set ambitious targets to at least halve greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry by 2050, compared to 2008’s levels. E-mobility will be integral in this move towards sustainability. But the need to deliver sustainable high-performance over long ranges will put extra pressure on components in electric propulsion systems. Here, Chris Johnson, managing director at SMB Bearings, explores the essential role of ..read more

New figures reveal that more transportation & storage sector businesses are ‘very concerned’ about the impact of climate change than any other sector. However, many have not taken steps towards cutting emissions and are lagging far behind in vital AI technological investment, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero. New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show more transportation & storage sector companies (16.1%) said they were ‘very concerned’ about the impact of climate change than any other business sector. However, the home delivery expert Parcelh ..read more