Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • TotalKare set to return to Tip-Ex

    on Apr 17, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on TotalKare set to return to Tip-Ex

    TotalKare is making a long-awaited return to Tip-Ex 2019 after it revealed an eye-catching joint display with a global manufacturer of hydraulic equipment and truck parts

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  • Renault Truck Eco-Driver event proves great success

    on Apr 17, 19 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Renault Truck Eco-Driver event proves great success

    Renault Trucks Ireland’s Eco-Driver competition, which was held at the Irish Road Haulage Association’s annual conference, at the Slieve Russell, Hotel in Cavan recently proved to be a great success with many drivers taking part in the competition

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  • Ctrack launches ultra compact tracking devices  

    on Apr 15, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Ctrack launches ultra compact tracking devices  

    Ctrack by Inseego has introduced two wireless tracking devices to extend its range of battery-powered telematics solutions. The BX500 and BX600 units are ideal for use in all HGVs and vans, as well as non-powered assets including trailers, containers and even cargo. The ultra-compact size – just 137mm and 97mm in length respectively – and lightweight nature of both devices means they can be easily fitted and concealed, whatever the tracking requirement

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  • Stena Edda floats out in China

    on Apr 15, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Stena Edda floats out in China

    Leading ferry company Stena Line has achieved another major milestone in its fleet investment program with the ‘float out’ ceremony of the second vessel in its next generation E-Flexer series

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  • Freeway gets the Go-Ahead in Ireland

    on Apr 15, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Freeway gets the Go-Ahead in Ireland

    Bus operator, Go-Ahead Ireland, is launching Freeway Fleet Systems’ bespoke fleet management software into its Irish operation

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  • IRU leads discussions on the future of automated road freight transport

    on Apr 14, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on IRU leads discussions on the future of automated road freight transport

    Automation technologies and their potential to transform the road freight transport business were explored in a session jointly organised by the International Road Transport (IRU) and Volvo at the European Conference on Connected and Automated Driving (EUCAD 2019), the flagship event on automation in the

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  • Lorries at sea – urgent safety advice

    on Apr 13, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Lorries at sea – urgent safety advice

    Urgent safety advice has been issued by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) to all lorry drivers who use ferries

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  • FTA addresses skills shortage

    on Apr 13, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on FTA addresses skills shortage

    Logistics businesses should take the chance to speak out against the worsening skills shortage, according to FTA, as it calls on industry to support the call for evidence launched by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Road Freight and Logistics

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  • Highways England chief to address Microlise Transport Conference

    on Apr 13, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Highways England chief to address Microlise Transport Conference

    Elliot Shaw, Executive Director of Strategy and Planning at Highways England, is set to address 1,200 delegates at the Microlise Transport Conference in May

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  • Paragon enhances fleXipod with track my driver functionality

    on Apr 11, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Paragon enhances fleXipod with track my driver functionality

     Paragon has enhanced its fleXipod proof of delivery system with a map-based track my driver service. This functionality enables logistics operations to provide customers with access to live status updates on the progress of their delivery. Logistics operations will benefit from improved first-time delivery success, increased customer confidence and reduced inbound calls volumes

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  • Brexit on the brink

    on Apr 10, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Brexit on the brink

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is reminding logistics businesses that, at this stage, Friday is still the legal date for the UK to leave the European Union.  With that in mind, FTA is advising all businesses with EU supply chains to activate their No Deal readiness plans for possible implementation this weekend

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  • ProVision Go showcased at IRHA conference

    on Apr 9, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on ProVision Go showcased at IRHA conference

    ProVision, joint sponsors of the IRHA conference at the Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell in Co. Cavan last weekend showcased its new ProVision Go app over the weekend

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