A14 upgrade announcement brings early festive cheer for logistics
On 10th December 2019Following the announcement that Highways England has (9 December 2019) opened the Huntingdon Southern Bypass one year ahead of schedule, Natalie Chapman, Head of East of England, South of England and Urban Policy at FTA, comments: “Speaking on behalf of the UK logistics industry, FTA is thrilled Highways England has... Read more »
World’s best-known freight operator wins FTA special recognition award
On 10th December 2019FTA, the voice of the UK logistics sector, has named the world’s best-known logistics operator as the recipient of an FTA Special Recognition Award, in acknowledgement of the organisation’s promotion of excellence in freight management and distribution. Delivering one million tonnes of presents to 1.6 billion homes in a 24-hour... Read more »
3 Distribution Ltd invests for the long haul with six new Volvo FH tractor units
On 10th December 2019Kings Lynn based temperature controlled logistics specialists, 3 Distribution Ltd has put six new Volvo FH 500 tractor units into service. The trucks join a 24-vehicle fleet and will work across the UK. “Our company purchases all vehicles outright and we’re looking at Volvo trucks as a long term investment,... Read more »
A14 Huntingdon bypass opens
On 10th December 2019A new 12-mile bypass to the south of Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire has opened to traffic, Highways England announced yesterday (9 December). The new bypass runs between Ellington and Swavesey and is part of a project to upgrade 21 miles of the A14 between Cambridge and Huntingdon. With the new bypass... Read more »
MAN eTGE and MAN eTGM win “European Transport Award for Sustainability 2020”
On 9th December 2019“Transport” newspaper has presented the European Transport Award for Sustainability for the fifth time. Every two years, the awards give recognition to companies and products from the commercial vehicle industry which combine economic success with social responsibility and environmental protection in a special way – and whose sustainable actions lead... Read more »