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More government delay on pavement parking
The government held a consultation on giving powers to local authorities to ban pavement parking and the consultation was closed in November 2020. At present,…

Environment: Stagecoach ranked as the top transport operator
Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator has ranked higher than any other in the Road Transport group globally in the latest external assessment…

Stanlee Kelly
As the Technical Director of Crystal EV Charging, Stanlee leads a team of over 100 electrical engineers and project managers to deliver high-quality and cost-effective…

Embracing the electric future for fleets
Stanlee Kelly, Technical Director at Crystal EV, discusses why UK Fleet Managers should transition to electric vehicles sooner rather than later. As the UK continues…
Yodel acquired by Challenger Logistics Group
Yodel, a leading independent UK logistics provider, is pleased to announce that it has been acquired by YDLGP Limited (‘YDLGP’), a newly formed company, for…

Drivers’ hours changes for coach drivers operating in EU
The RHA has welcomed European Commission drivers’ hours provisional rule changes which will offer more operational flexibility on trips in the EU. Officials have agreed…

Warburtons adds 38 Tiger Trailers rigid box vans
Warburtons, Britain’s largest bakery brand, has chosen Tiger Trailers to provide 38 rigid box vans to join its nationwide fleet of vehicles delivering fresh bread…

Addison Lee hails Volkswagen Multivan hybrid in new fleet deal
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,…

Warburtons roll out four more electric Renault Trucks
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…

ATS Euromaster highlight the need for proactive fleet management
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…

XPO Logistics named to run Weetabix multi-warehousing operation
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…

Darcia’s 10 years partnership with Palletways
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…

Record apprenticeship applications at Sparshatt Truck & Van
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…

Four logistics and transport trends that will shape retail success in 2024
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.…

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…
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…

