With the additional complexities facing the logistics sector since leaving the EU, now more than ever is the time for hauliers and operators to ensure they are DVSA Operator Licence compliant. VARTAN Consultancy helps clients ensure their operational compliance and reap the business benefits achieved by running vehicles efficiently and safely. Peter Bennett, VARTAN’s recently…
Travelsafe, the Ipswich and Otley based taxi firm, is supporting the COVID-19 vaccine rollout by offering free transport to those in the clinically vulnerable category to get to their vaccination appointment. Recently acquired by new owner Jake Green, the company consists of a fleet of cars, vans and accessible vehicles, including 7 vehicles specifically designed…
UK logistics firm Waller Transport Services launches a bespoke digital tracking application to streamline the business and improve customer service. Developed by Ipswich agency SimpleClick, the new system called ‘Traffic’ combines a straightforward user interface with live GPS tracking and integrated invoicing to simplify every part of the freight forwarding process. ‘Traffic’ digitally tracks each…
Global logistics software specialist, Fargo Systems, has appointed Bimal Patel to the role of business development manager as part of its ongoing growth strategy. Bimal will be responsible for expanding the client database, working with companies keen to discover smarter ways of operating across their supply chains. In addition to providing greater value to Fargo’s…
Embracing a collaborative approach has landed Fargo Systems and Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) a finalist nomination in this year’s Supply Chain Excellence Awards. The two companies have been nominated as finalists in the award’s supply chain innovation category for a project undertaken in 2019. The million-pound plus project involved Fargo Systems signing two contracts…
Sackers has appointed well known Suffolk businessman Chris Gray as its chairman to support the business growth plans. Mr Gray has a wealth of knowledge in the shipping, ports and transport industry, which is a key part of Sackers’ business with its international trade arm. His 50 years in the sector, combined with his business…
Logistics firm Magnus Group has revealed its push into the ‘new normal’ will feature a further celebration of the company’s important family origins. Olly Magnus, CEO and son of the business’s founder, has appointed sister Emma as Head of HR. Just 12 months after the award-winning Suffolk-based firm was taken over by 47-year-old Olly, Emma…
Bury St Edmunds-based Cross Country Carriers Ltd has joined over 700 logistics businesses, all members of the UK’s eight major Pallet networks, to put their combined fleet of 23,500 vehicles at the government’s disposal. In an unprecedented move headed by the Association of Pallet Networks (APN), the networks have joined forces to offer their delivery…