UK logistics industry ready to serve the nation for Black Friday, says Logistics UK
On 26th November 2020Society’s lockdown heroes – logistics businesses – are ready to step up once again for the nation and deliver on what is expected to be the UK’s busiest Black Friday this year. Online retail sales as a percentage of total sales are already up by 44% from September 2019* as... Read more »
Response from David Wells, Chief Executive of Logistics UK RE DVSA comments
On 26th November 2020In response to remarks made by Gareth Llewellyn, outgoing head of the DVSA in front of the Commons Transport Select Committee (25 November 2020), David Wells, Chief Executive of Logistics UK, said: “To say the Traffic Commissioner service is ‘anachronistic’ and the haulage industry does not need its support totally... Read more »
Retailer B&M increases its fleet with another order from longstanding supplier Tiger Trailers
On 26th November 2020Leading variety retailer, B&M, has taken delivery of over twenty more Tiger trailers to further strengthen its sizeable fleet, warehouse and store portfolios as an essential business that has remained open during both UK lockdowns. Tiger Trailers’ latest B&M order comprises twenty-one straightframe fixed double deck wedge vans, which each... Read more »
Spending Spree means Spring Budget will have to raise £60-80bn in Tax Hikes Just to Stay Still!
On 26th November 2020Howard Cox, Founder of FairFuelUk said: “It looks like welcome spending on roads for motorists and hauliers, but there’s no hiding the huge tax gap of up to £80billion to fund the Chancellor’s ‘spending heavy’ plan. Something will have to give. We have been reliably told by Treasury sources that, UK’s... Read more »
Microlise joins MAKE UK to support connected manufacturing
On 26th November 2020Microlise has joined manufacturers’ organisation MAKE UK, becoming a member alongside the UK’s leading manufacturers and innovators. With significant expertise in the area of connected technology and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Microlise looks forward to collaborating with and supporting members, particularly as the supply chain landscape and trading... Read more »
