Archive for the ‘UK’ Category

  • Paragon opens office in China

    on Feb 14, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Paragon opens office in China

    Paragon, the UK’s leading provider of routing and scheduling software solutions, has set up a wholly owned subsidiary in Shanghai as part of its continued commitment to the Chinese market. This latest development will enable Paragon to contract directly with local businesses or international organisations operating within the country, supporting its global growth strategy

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  • Transport Exchange appeals to new generation

    on Feb 11, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Transport Exchange appeals to new generation

    Transport Exchange Group is seeing the emergence of a new generation of road transport professional that is embracing collaboration and technological innovation to drive growth. In fact, almost 300 hauliers, couriers, freight forwarders and logistics operators have joined the company’s leading freight trading exchanges during the past three months, while average daily activity through the platform amongst existing members has grown to more than 91 per cent

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  • SmartWitness and Corcra team up to offer integrated telematics and camera technology

    on Feb 11, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on SmartWitness and Corcra team up to offer integrated telematics and camera technology

    SmartWitness, vehicle CCTV specialists, and fleet management specialist Corcra have teamed up to provide what they believe is an ‘industry leading’ integrated telematics and camera technology product. Corcra have integrated  SmartWitness’ new forward facing KP1 camera system into their platform to offer a ‘unique solution’ for fleet managers

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  • IRHA wants Irish Ferries to foot Imogen storms bill

    on Feb 11, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on IRHA wants Irish Ferries to foot Imogen storms bill

    The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has called on Irish Ferries to accept liability for the  damage that haulage operators incurred on board the Epsilon, when the ferry sailed into  Storm Imogen while en route from Cherbourg in France

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  • Anglian Water expands vehicle tracking solution with Ctrack  

    on Feb 9, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Anglian Water expands vehicle tracking solution with Ctrack  

    Anglian Water has extended its vehicle tracking solution with Ctrack across a further 500 vans within its fleet having already achieved a host of benefits in terms of road safety, fuel efficiency and environmental responsibility. A year after the initial 750 vehicles were fitted, the number of road accidents across Anglian Water’s commercial fleet operation had fallen by 14 per cent, while fuel efficiency improved by 10 per cent and carbon emissions dropped by 4 per cent

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  • TyrePal helps hauliers save money

    on Feb 9, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on TyrePal helps hauliers save money

    TyrePal provides TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems) to businesses, freight carriers and commercial fleet operators, saving money and reduce accidents by monitoring tyre pressures

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  • FTA says cycle proposals must consider all road users

    on Feb 8, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA says cycle proposals must consider all road users

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the Mayor of London’s proposals for major new bike routes across the capital must consider the impact on all road users

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  • Better enforcement needed to combat drivers using mobile phones says FTA

    on Feb 8, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Better enforcement needed to combat drivers using mobile phones says FTA

    Responding to proposed changes to penalties on drivers using a hand-held mobile phone, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has said that better enforcement is needed before penalties are increased.  

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  • London transport plan should involve freight – says FTA

    on Feb 2, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on London transport plan should involve freight – says FTA

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says London mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan’s Vision for London offers the opportunity for the freight and logistics industry to help deliver many of its objectives

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  • RHA Calais incident reporting line now breaks down language barrier

    on Feb 2, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA Calais incident reporting line now breaks down language barrier

    The Road Haulage Association (@RHANews) continues to engage with UK-bound hauliers experiencing abuse, intimidation and attacks from migrants at Calais. As part of that engagement, the Association has extended the scope of its 24/7 Incident Reporting Line. It now uses technology that can instantly recognise a wide range of languages. Details of every call received can be now be logged accurately

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