October 2023

JW Suckling enjoyed a calmer year in 2022 as the Covid-19 pandemic receded and HGV driver shortages lessened, with volumes bouncing back and new customers onboarded, the company has revealed. JW Suckling, which specialises in fuel tanker haulage services, has its headquarters in Laindon, Essex and a regional office in Grangemouth, Scotland. It employs over […]

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For the second year running, North West logistics firm, Fagan & Whalley, have successfully maintained their AA-grade rating from the Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS) for both of their warehouses. The audit, which took place in August, saw the Lancashire-based warehouses, Burnley Bridge and Frontier Park, receive the highest BRCGS grade available, underlining Fagan […]

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Logistics UK is warning that businesses are not ready for new customs rules and checks on goods moving between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, which were launched yesterday (1 October) under the Windsor Framework. The Windsor Framework was introduced earlier this year in a bid to iron out the border delays between Britain and Northern […]

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Independent asset supplier Dawsongroup is taking delivery of an order for 170 trailers from Dennison Trailers. The current order, for 100 sliding bogie skeletal trailers, 50 12-lock platform skeletal trailers and 20 pillarless curtainsiders, is the result of three years of discussions between James Dennison, managing director of the British manufacturer and Dawsongroup. The sliding […]

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Turnover at Peter Green Haulage increased by almost 30% last year. Latest financial figures for the Somerset transport firm showed that in the year ending 31 December 2022 its turnover rose to £25.8m, an increase from £19.9m in 2021. Gross profit also increased by 10.6% to £4.9m. However, its pre-tax profit fell by £430,000 to […]

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A retrofit solution that converts a diesel van to electric at the touch of a button has been launched by EV supplier Bedeo. It said the RE-100 range extender enabled companies with large fleets of vans, often with major conversions such as refrigeration units and bespoke fit outs, to retain them for longer while transitioning […]

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Schmitz Cargobull said it was investing in research and development and expanding its aftersales after reporting a profit for the 2022/23 financial year. The trailer maker said the period was marked by political and economic crises and yet it still managed to increase turnover by 13% to €2.6bn (£2.3bn) and report earnings before interest and […]

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Evri teamed up with charity Mencap to support people with learning disabilities find a role in transport – and it has now offered one work experience candidate a permanent role in its warehouse division. The parcel delivery firm said it was so impressed by Tyrique – Ty – Shakes’ work ethic after a six-week placement […]

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