Archive for September, 2019

  • AKI group delivers $1 million of annual transport savings with Paragon

    on Sep 9, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on AKI group delivers $1 million of annual transport savings with Paragon

    Al Khayyat Investments (the AKI Group) has achieved annual savings of more than $1 million by using Paragon’s routing and scheduling software to transform its in-house transport operation. The company has dramatically improved productivity and reduced costs since investing in the transport planning solution by better managing its vehicles and drivers that operate across the UAE. By increasing average deliveries per vehicle by 164%, the AKI Group has been able to lower the average cost per delivery by 65% and reduce fleet size by 38%

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  • IRHA calls for sensitivity on Brexit

    on Sep 3, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on IRHA calls for sensitivity on Brexit

    The Irish Road Haulage Association has called on industry bodies and political commentators to exercise high levels of sensitivity in their public comments on Brexit in the coming weeks

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  • FTAI says we need Europe to deliver logistics without borders

    on Sep 3, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on FTAI says we need Europe to deliver logistics without borders

    Businesses moving goods and services in Ireland and across Europe need the right trading environment at EU level to allow them to operate safely, efficiently and sustainably, according to FTA Ireland, the business organisation which speaks for the nation’s freight, passenger and logistics industries. This policy framework would also help to bring the talents and new skills the industry needs in a fast moving technological environment

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  • Dennis Distribution chooses Cartwright

    on Sep 2, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Dennis Distribution chooses Cartwright

    Well-established refrigeration transport specialist Dennis Distribution recently took delivery of eight new fridge trailers from leading trailer and commercial body manufacturer Cartwright and its decision has been endorsed by customer feedback about the quality of the trailers

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  • Councils call for powers to fine truckers is a cash generator

    on Sep 2, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Councils call for powers to fine truckers is a cash generator

    The Road Haulage Association says that a move to give councils powers to fine lorry drivers is about generating revenue. Local Government Association (LGA) has called on the Government to allow councils to enforce against moving traffic violations. Similar powers are already available to councils in London and Wales. RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett says that the LGA sees truckers as an easy target for cash-strapped councils to make up shortfalls in reduced central government funding. “It’s clear that this is all about raising cash. The LGA has gone out of its way to demonise

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  • FTA to help businesses tackle labour shortage with new event

    on Sep 2, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on FTA to help businesses tackle labour shortage with new event

    Thirty-six per cent of logistics companies anticipate long delays recruiting HGV drivers in the next 12 months, according to a 2019 survey by FTA, as the labour shortage across the sector reaches crisis point

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