Clean Air Zones (CAZ) are areas in the UK that have been introduced by local authorities to improve air-quality by introducing fees for drivers. In a daring bid to reduce emissions, Clean Air Zones were first proposed in 2015, and have finally come into force this year. They fit into the UK’s target to be […]
As part of our nod to International Women’s Day, we’ve taken the opportunity to talk to our very own Karen Cusick about her role at The Barnes Group, her career journey and her advice to other women considering joining the sector. What is your job title at The Barnes Group and where are you based? […]
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’re talking about something that we truly love – logistics! An opportunistic and exciting employment path, here we’ll discuss five things there is to love about this industry and why logistics is a great career. Working In Logistics – What’s Not To Love? We may be a little […]
Have you ever considered a career in logistics? It’s no big secret that the logistics sector has a skills gap, largely a generational one. Research from Unite shows that just 1% of HGV drivers in the UK are aged under 25. Not only this, but there’s a proven gender disparity in the logistics industry too. […]
Here we are again, 2019 is drawing to a close and it feels like just yesterday when we wrote our blog last year, preparing for what 2019 had in store. This past year has seen a great deal of back and forth on multiple variations of Brexit deals. Before 2018 came to a close, […]
Clean Air Zones (CAZs) – they seem to be cropping up in proposals all over the country. CAZs are areas where action is being taken to improve air quality and lower congestion, making for more sustainable logistics. Designed for cities or certain areas with high levels of urbanisation, Clean Air Zones are attempting to tackle […]
The logistics industry is typically male dominated, with female employees making up just 2% of the global sector. However, at Barnes Logistics we don’t see it as so. Women in varied positions make up a large chunk of our valued workforce, and we are always invested in encouraging more women into logistics. How can we […]
Barnes Logistics, one of the UK’s leading logistics and warehousing companies, has announced that it has acquired an additional four Scania tractor units to add to its growing fleet of vehicles. The new vehicles will be based at the company’s Durham depot where they will service clients in the region and help manage the high […]
Barnes Logistics, one of the UK’s leading logistics and warehousing companies, has announced that it has acquired an additional eight Scania tractor units to add to its growing fleet of vehicles. The new vehicles were purchased to help service the demand the company is experiencing for its logistics and distribution operations. The new 44 tonne […]
