General Transport & Distribution News

Rotherhithe-based ALD Logistics, has just completed a vehicle replacement programme that has seen the company move its once Mercedes LGV fleet to Volvo.

Parts specialist XPart has exceeded the sustainability targets set by its parent company Caterpillar Inc for the fourthyear running.

The cost of the January VAT rise may equate to a lot more than 2.5 per cent for many fleet operators, due to the hidden penalties incurred for late filing and making of payments.

APC Overnight has introduced a new time and cost saving integrated shipping label system to help customers with preparing and sending their next day deliveries.

Geodis UK Ltd, which trades in the UK under Geodis Calberson, has been certified as an authorised economic operator (AEO) by HM Revenue & Customs.

Transport and logistics company DSV has achieved SQAS, a safety and quality assessment for companies working with chemicals and dangerous goods, for its fourth UK site.

Wiltshire Council has launched a safe-driving scheme that could eventually be targeted at up to 5,000 employees who drive their own vehicles on work-related journeys.

Optrak Distribution Software has announced that Filshill, the Scottish convenience wholesale distributor, has gone live with the Optrak vehicle routing system.

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) says that the public must show understanding and support for the difficult job currently being carried out by lorry operators and, in particular, drivers, at this difficult time of adverse weather conditions.

Fraport Cargo Services (FCS) has presented AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) with its 'Best Cargo Performer 2010' award after the airline increased its freight volume through Frankfurt Airport by nearly 50%.

h2gogo Ltd has launched its on-board and on-demand hydrogen generator.