Bus franchising has been recommended as the “best way to improve the country network” by South Yorkshire’s mayor, Oliver Coppard. Since the introduction of The Bus Service Act 2017, bus franchising has emerged as the favourable model to elevate bus service quality, competition, and innovation. Since 2017, transport authorities outside of London have the powers to opt for franchising, and we are beginning to see this power utilised following the introduction of the franchising model in Greater Manchester. Major bus operators are now committed to supporting the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined A ..read more

IWLEX 2024 – Inside Warehouse Logistics : An exhibition representative of today’s world, shaped by the industry, for the industry. The Inside Warehouse Logistics Expo (IWLEX) 2024 is poised to redefine industry standards, bringing together a conglomerate of minds and expertise to propel the warehouse and logistics sector into a new era of innovation and inclusivity. Scheduled for the 14th and 15th of May at the NAEC in Stoneleigh, Coventry, this event promises a dynamic fusion of learning, networking, and business opportunities. At the heart of IWLEX 2024 lies its commitment to education and a ..read more

This year, Collard Group reaches the enviable 30-year milestone while also being named a finalist in the Fleet News Awards for “Excellence in Fleet Safety”. Considered one of the industry’s foremost enabling partners for construction projects nationwide, Collard Group (est. 1994) is a specialist recycling and waste management organisation that has increasingly developed an enviable reputation in the sector. We’ll take a closer look at the firm’s operations, strengths, and areas of corporate social responsibility to understand exactly what sets Collard apart from keen industry competitors.  ..read more

Alstom announces latest Community Project Fund recipients across the UK and Ireland From Glasgow to London, ten projects will benefit from a combined funding pot of over £140,000 Alstom staff also encouraged to use annual volunteering day to support beneficiaries Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has announced the recipients of its UK and Ireland 2023 Community Project Fund (CPF). Ten charities and community-led projects across the two countries will share more than £140,000 (€163,000), with Alstom employees also encouraged to use their annual volunteering day to offer ..read more

The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has launched its Election Manifesto for 2024 at a special Parliamentary Reception, hosted at the House of Commons by Ben Everitt MP and attended by Baroness Scott of Bybrook OBE, both of whom, along with Greg Smith MP and UKWA CEO Clare Bottle, gave speeches in support of the manifesto. UKWA members, the UKWA management board and Policy Team presented eight key ‘asks’ for the sector to MPs and stakeholders from relevant government departments, including the Department for Transport (DfT), Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ), and the Depar ..read more

The Port of Southampton welcomes two of the largest container vessels simultaneously 24K MegaMax “Manila Express” successfully Berths at Southampton For the first time, the Port of Southampton welcomes two of the World’s largest container vessels simultaneously. The Port’s highly skilled Marine Pilots successfully manoeuvred two ultra large container vessels into the terminal at DP World. Associated British Ports (ABP) has invested in widening the channel within the Western Docks, which has not only allowed the largest container vessels to pass the biggest cruise ships berthed in the Port, but ..read more

UK goods exports to EU tumbled £10.7bn in 2023. Brexit turmoil is not over yet, says ParcelHero. The UK’s official trade figures for Q4 2023 have been released, and they reveal the UK’s goods exports to the EU slumped from £196.7bn in 2022 to £186bn last year. The international delivery expert ParcelHero says new post-Brexit charges and red tape are likely to further damage UK goods exports this year. New Office for National Statistics (ONS) quarterly trade figures for October-December have been released, and the international delivery expert ParcelHero says they make depre ..read more

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