In recent years, Bullet Express has successfully transitioned from being amongst Scotland’s most prominent logistics companies into a firm capable of connecting supply chains on a global scale. Founded in 1990 by David McCutcheon and Gary Smith, Bullet Express began life as a same-day delivery company with the simple mission of becoming Scotland’s number one logistics partner. Over the years to follow, Bullet Express arguably achieved its original mission, becoming one of the most active and reputable logistics partners in Scotland; moreover, the company expanded its core capabilities into off ..read more

Rolls-Royce announces IndiGo has agreed to place an order for 60 Trent XWB-84 engines. This is the first ever agreement for Rolls-Royce with this leading Indian airline. As part of the deal, the health and maintenance of the engines will be covered by Rolls-Royce’s comprehensive TotalCare service. Flying to more than 110 domestic and international destinations, IndiGo flew 100 million passengers in 2023 and is among the fastest growing airlines in the world. The new order will power the airline’s expansion plans, particularly its growing footprint on international routes. Ewen McDonald, Chief ..read more

Boasting a nationwide network of depots and an expansive team in excess of 180 skilled individuals, Tardis Environmental supports construction clients across the country.  Known best for the provision of high quality, portable toilets for the construction industry, Tardis Environmental (est. 1991) is a multifaceted environmental services company with expansive capabilities. Attuned to the needs of the modern construction site, the company has developed a range of complementary services, including: waste tanker services (including fabrication capabilities), water services, and portable toi ..read more

UK Export Finance and Barclays helps medical supplier send lifelines around the world Leicester business Unimed Procurement Services secured government-backed financing to help it deliver life-saving medical equipment around the world. Supported by UK Export Finance, Unimed Procurement Services secured a £1.3 million financing package from Barclays in 2023. Unimed supplies governments, NGOs, research institutions and hospitals with medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and medicine. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Leicester, the business has since established offices across Europe, Asia an ..read more

T&J Haulage continues investments into its safety, environmental, and service commitments as it builds off 40 years of industry success.    T&J Haulage (est. 1984) is an organisation which has grown from humble origins into being one of the UK’s most prolific grain hauliers. Although initially starting out with a single Leyland Roadtrain tractor coupled with a Craven Task trailer in 1984, T&J Haulage has enjoyed explosive growth over its 40 years of operations – primarily thanks to the standard of service on offer and award-winning nature. At present T&J haulage ..read more

Anything to declare? Ensuring efficiency in cross-border logistics : In our globalised economy, an incredible volume of goods crosses international borders every day. While displaying key information on parcels is essential for clearing customs, many countries are tightening regulations to stop fraudulent, dangerous and illegal goods entering their markets. In most cases, sellers are now required to submit parcel data to customs or postal services before sending, but providing this can be costly and time consuming. With such high volumes of parcels entering the country, it can be difficult to ..read more

In a bid to drive operational efficiencies, enhance services, and take the thriving business to the next level, Ziegler UK has recently completed the move to its brand new super-hub at DP World’s London Gateway Logistics Park.   Founded back in 1908, Ziegler Group is a prominent global logistics service provider (with expertise spanning multimodal transport by road, ocean, air, rail, and inland waterway) with nigh-on unrivalled scope and operational capabilities. Boasting a global network spanning 156 branches, across 16 countries, and more than 3,200 highly skilled employees, the co ..read more

New trailers support certified B-Corporation Hunt’s Food Group’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. Hunt’s Food Group, a certified B Corporation that manufactures and sells over 10,000 products, has recently added three bespoke Gray & Adams LST trailers to its fleet to support its night trunk distribution network. Operating across the South of England, Hunt’s specified the trailers to enhance route optimisation, aid efficiencies, and support its carbon reduction ambitions. Hunt’s Food Group feature in T&L issue 262. Click to read Collaborating with Gray & Adams and Carrie ..read more

~ To propel future growth of its Welsh ports~ Leading port operator Associated British Ports (ABP), and one of the biggest commercial landowners in the UK, has appointed global property consultancy Knight Frank as joint marketing agents for its five ports in South Wales. Knight Frank joins property agency Jenkins Best in promoting business opportunities and attracting investment and occupiers for the ports at Barry, Cardiff, Newport, Port Talbot and Swansea. In 2021, ABP announced its long-term Future Ports: Wales Vision strategy centred around decarbonising energy, manufacturing and logistics ..read more

Knorr-Bremse is strengthening especially its resilient rail business The acquisition is accretive from the beginning  By acquiring one of the market leaders in North America, Knorr-Bremse is  increasing its overall revenue share in the aftermarket business and the region    By entering the global rail control, command, and signalling (CCS) technology  market, the total addressable rail market volume for Knorr-Bremse will increase  by up to € 20 billion in the medium term Acquisition underscores the clear plan for implementing the Group-wide  “BOOST 2026 ..read more