Critical Issues

The Road Haulage Association is disappointed at the news that sees the opening of the first 'motorway pub' at the Beaconsfield service area at junction 2 of the M40.

By Adrian Chamberlain, Chief Executive of Achilles.

2013 was the year supply chain disruptions hit the headlines - from the Bangladesh factory disaster, to the horse meat scandal and ethics issues at several mobile phone companies.

Male drivers are being urged to get plenty of sleep and take regular breaks, as research from Brake and Direct Line reveals a horrifying 45% admit 'head-nodding' at the wheel - meaning they have been asleep briefly, risking appalling crashes.

Tracking systems offer an important and underused lifeline to improving driver safety, says vehicle tracking provider RAM Tracking, as it highlights the value of driver training.

The UK's first Petroleum Driver Passport became fully operational on schedule as of January 1st 2014. Training centres have been able to apply for PDP approval from September 2013 and now driver training applications can begin.

Dr Ross Moloney, the new CEO of Skills for Logistics, sets out his vision and how he wants to leverage the organisation's capabilities by working in partnership with the sector to help make the UK the best logistics centre in the world.

New research from the iOpener Institute for People and Performance, which analysed responses from over 30,000 professionals, reveals significant differences between personal productivity levels in different countries and industry sectors.

Global logistics provider, Kuehne + Nagel, has been contracted by Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), a business segment of Terex Corporation, to provide global transportation management and supporting services for its North American Genie aerial work platform equipment and Terex® light towers.

MetaPack, the provider of intelligent delivery solutions for eCommerce and Multi-Channel retailers, has announced the acquisition of European shipping provider, Xlogics Group.

Meachers Global Logistics, the UK independent providers of logistics services, is purchasing 7 new tractor units and 24 new trailers at a price tag in the region of £1 million.

Brake, the road safety charity, has published a new report for fleet managers on maintaining safe vehicles. Sponsored by Licence Bureau and published through Brake's Fleet Safety Forum, the report contains results of a Brake survey of fleets' management of vehicle safety, and gives guidance on how fleet managers can ensure vehicles are safely maintained.