Transport and Distribution News for Freight Forwarding, Haulage, 3PL/4PL & Contract Distribution in Europe

London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) would damage small businesses while delivering limited air quality improvements, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the business representing all of logistics.

Oman Air Cargo has gone live with CHAMP’s Traxon cargoHUB solution after adopting the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) electronic air waybill (e-AWB) standard in replacement of the paper air waybill. The airline has partnered with CHAMP for its global messaging needs.

EV Cargo, the UK privately-owned logistics group, has announced a series of executive and management appointments after a successful group-wide festive trading period.

Softbox, provider of temperature control packaging for the life science and logistics industries, has announced changes to the structure of its leadership team to enhance the company’s continued growth in Europe and India.

John Lewis & Partners has implemented Paragon’s Live Management software to increase the efficiency of its nationwide operation.

Three Bibby Distribution employees have been recognised for their dedication to supporting good causes as the logistics specialist and its parent company celebrates raising more than £10m for charity.

Yorkshire-based cold storage and transport business The Reed Boardall Group Limited has once again achieved strong results despite operating in a highly competitive market with rising costs. The company grew turnover to £61.6m in its last financial year (ending 31 March 2018), a 2.3% rise in revenues from £60.2m last year.

Valeo and Autotalks, provider of V2X (Vehicle to Everything) communication solutions, will display global V2X capabilities integrated in Telematics platform at the upcoming CES 2019.

Hefty fines, criminal investigations, consumer backlash and job losses hit the business headlines in 2018 with the impact of some major corporate scandals leaving shockwaves across several sectors.

When it comes to pulling pork, food producer Cranswick plc relies on the unrivalled quality and durability of Gray & Adams’ temperature-controlled semi-trailers.

Robins & Day, the manufacturer-owned car dealership group, has consolidated its vehicle tracking capabilities with the adoption of an advanced telematics solution from Ctrack by Inseego.