Brexit, Black Friday and the Christmas rush mean there is extra demand for trailers in September. Our HGV trailer hire service provides additional storage on a short-term basis during this time of year. Consult our previous article on the subject for more information. Storage Trailers ● Box trailers – GRP panelled – Can be supplied with […]
Our team has summarised the latest developments and news stories of the UK supply chain sector to support our heavy goods clients. Funding for offshore wind projects confirmed The government has confirmed a new £100 million fund for companies in the offshore wind industry. As part of the Offshore Wind Industry Council, a joint government […]
There are some new developments in platooning and smart motorways here in the UK. To help both fleet owners and heavy haulage drivers, we’ve rounded up the latest heavy haulage updates. There are updates about platooning and UK smart motorway plans. Platooning in 2019 Last year, in May, we discussed the trial of a new platooning […]
According to the Food & Drink Federation, the food and drink industry is the biggest manufacturing sector in the United Kingdom. The industry has a turnover of £104 billion, with healthy food products a vital investment for 2019. To help our food logistics and supply chain customers, and anyone involved with trailer hire for food […]
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) came into effect in London this week (on the 8th of April). That’s why we at Leeds Trailers decided to provide an update. (See our previous congestion charges overview article). London London’s ULEZ is currently an area around the City and the City of Westminster. London now has […]
With Brexit looming and the UK’s import and export relationships outside the EU changing, we decided to round up the latest stories from UK ports. UKMPG launches growth plan for ports The UK Major Ports Group – representing the UK’s larger commercial ports- published a five-point plan for improving UK ports. The points […]
With Toshiba’s UK nuclear energy subsidiary NuGeneration officially entering administration in January, the team at Leeds Trailers decided to provide an overall update on power station plans in the UK. Moorside – Cumbria The Moorside Nuclear Power station plans were part of Toshiba’s subsidiary NuGeneration. With NuGeneration in administration, the future of Moorside is […]
With 2018 bringing the challenge of plastic overuse to light, 2019 is predicted to bring key changes to the UK’s chemical industry. Changes to the choice of which chemicals to manufacture and research into how to streamline the manufacturing process are set to dominate chemical manufacturing in 2019. As Leeds Trailers partners with bespoke tank […]
2018 was an important year for transport, logistics, haulage and supply chain. To commemorate this, we’ve put together a shortlist of the industry leaders and innovators. HGV voice Lesley O’Brien has been supporting the She’s RHA movement in 2018, as well as keeping HGV drivers up to date with career opportunities. Her way of keeping […]
At Leeds Trailers we look out for news and updates across different industries that are relevant to our clients. Here is a summary of the biggest construction projects that either started or were announced within the past year. Leeds Railway Station Expansion Buckingham Group has been tasked with implementing the £500m revamp of […]
