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Month: August 2020

Fortec addition strengthens Pall-Ex Group’s growth plans    

Pall-Ex Group has acquired the Fortec Distribution Network. Purchased by a new subsidiary company For-Ex Distribution Network Ltd, the network will remain trading as Fortec Distribution. It will continue to operate as a separate pallet network within the UK but be part of the overall Pall-Ex Group of companies.

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Start preparing for Brexit says Logistics UK

Logistics UK, the largest business group in the sector is urging organisations to start preparing for the UK’s departure from the EU at the end of the year.

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Simple steps haulage companies can take to improve safety

These are challenging times for logistics companies. Current events and uncertainty about what the future will bring are things that no haulage company can control. However, there is a persistent challenge that logistics operators do have the ability to control, and that is improving the safety of their fleet.

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New technology ensures maximum safety for Hardstaff fleet 

Hardstaff Barriers has installed the latest safety technology on two new HGVs ensuring that its entire fleet is as safe and efficient as can be.

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Panther Warehousing expands depot network

Premium white glove delivery specialist Panther Warehousing has expanded its national network of depots with the opening of a new site in Bracknell on August 1st to support its continued growth.

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HGV testing exemptions will help keep the economy moving – says Logistics UK

Following campaigning from Logistics UK (formerly FTA), the government has confirmed that the safest goods vehicles will be exempt from HGV tests for up to 12 months to help clear the backlog after testing services were stopped by DVSA during the coronavirus crisis.

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Growing demand for lone driver protection solutions  

Peoplesafe has seen a surge in demand for its personal safety solutions from the road transport and logistics sectors as businesses look to safeguard vulnerable delivery professionals. There are increasing dangers when making deliveries – such as the risk of being physically attacked or being struck at the roadside –...

Asset funder provides sustainable finance solutions for diesel-free refrigeration

First Asset Finance has teamed-up with Hultsteins, the Swedish and British hydraulic refrigeration manufacturer, to provide bespoke funding solutions for operators using Hultsteins’ diesel-free systems.

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