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Addison Lee hails Volkswagen Multivan hybri...
Addison Lee, London’s largest private hire and taxi firm, has added 600 new Volkswagen Multivan hybrid vehicles to its fleet, reflecting its commitment to premium, sustainable transport solutions. The new hybrid vehicles will replace the diesel
Warburtons roll out four more electric Rena...
Following the successful deployment of its first 16 tonne electric truck in Enfield, Warburtons, the UK’s largest bakery brand, has taken delivery of a further four Renault Trucks E-Tech D16s. This investment demonstrates Warburtons commitment to
ATS Euromaster highlight the need for proac...
Continuing geo-political uncertainty in the Middle East, plus political instability closer to home with the prospect of a General Election later this year, along with the economic reverberations of the spreading Middle East crisis, will require
XPO Logistics named to run Weetabix multi-w...
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has been named a new logistics partner for the UK’s number one cereal brand, Weetabix. From the 27th of January, XPO will have
Darcia’s 10 years partnership with Pallet...
Palletways UK shares the inspirational story of one member owner, Oxfordshire-based Darcica’s Anthony Tattersall, a former Class 2 Palletways driver. From the driver’s seat to the helm of his own logistics company, Anthony’s journey shows resilience,
Record apprenticeship applications at Spars...
A Kent commercial vehicle dealership is celebrating their training academy during this year’s National Apprenticeship Week (February 5-11). Sparshatt Truck and Van has embraced the rise of automotive apprenticeships following a 200 per cent rise in
Four logistics and transport trends that wi...
In this thought piece from Chris Jones – EVP, Descartes Systems Group, explains the four logistics and transport trends that will shape retail success in 2024. Exiting the pandemic, 2023 was a transitional period for retailers and
Post-holiday road transport prices drop
January’s TEG Road Transport Price Index data has revealed a substantial decrease in overall haulage and courier prices over the past month, extending a four-year trend of declining prices following the Christmas peak season. The average
Chris Jones
As Executive Vice President, Industry and Services, Chris Jones is primarily responsible for Descartes industry thought-leadership activities and implementation services for Descartes’ solutions. With over 30 years of experience in the supply chain market, Chris has
PC Howard clinches Medium Business of the Y...
Peterborough-based logistics firm PC Howard, a Palletways member, marks a significant milestone in its growth strategy by winning the Medium Business of the Year trophy at the Peterborough Business Awards. The judging panel, comprised of industry
