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Cartwright Brothers celebrates 80 years of ...
Established in 1944 by the four original Cartwright brothers, John, James, William and Keith, the Lincolnshire based haulage company is now run by the second generation and cousins, John and Jamie Cartwright. To celebrate the landmark,
Logistics UK calls for a minister dedicated...
In the relentless pursuit of an optimised and robust logistics and supply chain sector, Logistics UK has taken a bold stance in its latest election manifesto. The organisation fervently advocates for the establishment of a dedicated
Newcastle University enhances utility fleet...
Newcastle University has bolstered its fleet of utility vehicles through procuring two Goupil G4s from the UK’s leading electric utility vehicle supplier and manufacturer, Bradshaw EV. The vehicles have been acquired by Newcastle University’s Grounds Maintenance
Rural roads are becoming more deadly again
NFU Mutual has announced plans to create a Code for Countryside Roads, to bring together ‘expert knowledge and advice to make rural roads safer for everyone’. The code forms part of the organisation’s 2023 Rural Road
RHA Parliamentary reception – government ...
More than 200 guests attended the RHA’s Parliamentary Reception at the Palace of Westminster on 10 January. Hauliers, coach operators, stakeholders and parliamentarians heard from the roads minister and other key figures at the rescheduled annual
2023: The year hydrogen gathered momentum
ANGI Energy Systems (‘ANGI’), a Vontier (NYSE: VNT) company and leading global provider of critical technologies and solutions to decarbonize the mobility ecosystem looks back at 2023, the year hydrogen fuel for heavy transport gathered momentum.
Five transportation industry trends to watc...
2023 has been challenging for the global transportation market. Interest rates rose sky-high to combat inflation, leaving many economies teetering on the brink of a recession. Meanwhile, load givers and receivers are again prioritising cost-cutting following
Wincanton to be acquired by CEVA Logistics
In a significant development within the British logistics sector, CEVA Logistics has acquired Wincanton, marking a strategic move that is set to reshape the industry landscape. The acquisition, finalised in recent months, brings together two prominent
Browns looks no further than Mercedes-Benz ...
Driver appeal, competitive running costs – and the promise of top-quality back-up from the Dealer next door – persuaded Browns Distribution to invest in its first Mercedes-Benz trucks. The three Actros tractor units were supplied eStar
Fuelling innovation in aftermarket
One section of the motor trade is benefitting from the cost-of-living crisis: with consumers keeping their cars for longer, independent repairers are in huge demand. But they are also under pressure. Older cars need more repairs.
