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All Motor Transport articles in 2015 – Page 26
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ArticleBVRLA membership surges to 10-year high
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) gained over 70 new members in the first half of this year. Among the 73 firms to have joined since January are Arrow Self Drive, Asset Finance Solutions, MV Commercial and North East Truck & Van.The association’s membership has now reached a ...
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ArticleFreight sector needs TfL incentives now to boost low-emission fleet uptake, says FTA
The FTA has urged TfL to create immediate incentives for greener freight vehicles, such as a reduced Congestion Charge, if it wants to accelerate its vision of London becoming the ultra-low-emission vehicle capital of Europe.Speaking after TfL's launch of its Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle delivery plan this week, FTA climate ...
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Low-Emission Commercial Vehicle plan to stimulate uptake of greener fleets in London
Transport for London (TfL) yesterday (22 July) announced a series of measures for freight operators, businesses, manufactuers and local authorities to boost uptake of low-emission goods vehicles in the capital.In its Ultra Low Emission Vehicle Delivery Plan, TfL said it aimed to overcome the challenges and explore opportunities for stimulating ...
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GMB in pay talks for agency staff
The GMB union has started negotiations with agency Tempay about the rates of pay awarded to agency warehouse staff it supplies to DHL’s DC in Swindon run for Marks & Spencer.The move follows the legal claim launched in May by the union against Tempay, fellow agency Twenty Four Seven Recruitment ...
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DVLA check time goes to 21 days
The DVLA has extended the time period that third parties can view a driver’s licence records via an online code from 72 hours to 21 days in a “victory for common sense”.This move has been welcomed by industry, but online licence checking still remains a contentious issue among firms needing ...
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ArticleStowaway damage could cost £1bn, says RHA
The cost of spoiled loads as a result of stowaways getting into UK-bound vehicles could be as high as £1bn a year, the RHA has estimated. Assuming an average value of £30,000 per trailer, that total could be reached if just 1% of the 10,000 loads crossing the Channel every ...
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ArticleIndustry welcomes Calais safe zone, but wants more
Trade associations have welcomed plans for a new secure zone in Calais for UK-bound HGVs but highlighted that more needs to be done to deal with the migrant crisis that has erupted in recent weeks. Home secretary Theresa May told parliament last week: “A secure waiting area for 230 vehicles ...
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Public sector air quality champions urged to enter Energy Saving Trust Fleet Hero Awards
The Energy Saving Trust is looking to recognise the action being taking by local authorities and public sector bodies in reducing harmful emissions in urban areas through a new Air Quality Initiative Award.It is one of 11 categories at the 10th Energy Saving Trust Fleet Hero Awards that highlight best ...
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Profit all but wiped out at John Raymond Transport
South Wales haulier John Raymond Transport suffered a drop in pre-tax profit of over 99.7% in the last financial year, accounts lodged at Companies House have shown. Despite a 4.8% increase in turnover to £21.2m in the year to the end of September 2014 (2013: £20.2m), the company’s pre-tax profit ...
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London Gateway Logistics Centre opens its doors
DP World London Gateway’s logistics hub has this week been opened by transport minister Robert Goodwill.The first phase of the port’s Logistics Centre development, which is being operated by Southampton-based Import Services, comprises 180,000ft² of distribution and logistics space and 25,000ft² of office space.The DC was officially opened by the ...
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ArticleRumours of "Fresh" new Amazon service in London - but can it take the heat?
Image source: The VergeSpeculation is rife across online news platforms that Amazon plans to launch its grocery delivery service, Amazon Fresh, in London this September. But with a grocery delivery market already firmly in place in the UK, is there space for the retailer's foot in our door?The rumours, which ...
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UK cities can adopt viable last-mile delivery schemes for no cost by tapping into existing research
A series of last-mile logistics schemes trialled successfully across north-west Europe can be shared and rolled out across UK cities with little or no adaption cost, according to researchers.The LaMiLo project - which stands for last-mile logistics - was launched as a means to boost efficiency in the final leg ...
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Royal Mail sees UK turnover fall in Q1
Royal Mail has revealed that its UK operation saw a 2% year-on-year decline in turnover in the first quarter of its financial year, just a day after reports that the company submitted an objection to an ongoing Ofcom investigation into its pricing regulations emerged.While the revenue in UKPIL, Royal Mail’s ...
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ArticleTransport minister describes road haulage as "lifeblood" of British economy after driving HGVs
Road freight transport is the “lifeblood running through the veins of the British economy,” roads and freight minister Andrew Jones MP told MT this week. Jones was at the HORIBA-MIRA proving ground at the invitation of Motor Transport publisher Road Transport Media and Mercedes-Benz to get his first taste of ...
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Freight in the City Expo attracts big name exhibitors
The inaugural Freight in the City Expo is already attracting major industry manufacturers looking to demonstrate how fleets can be made, cleaner, safer and more efficient in their urban delivery operations.Daf, Volvo, Isuzu and Iveco will be bringing along their latest urban delivery vehicles for visitors to explore, while technology ...
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ArticleDHL seals logistics deal with MotoGP
DHL has signed a new three year logistics partnership with motorbike racing championship MotoGP.This latest partnership deal will see DHL transport 80 bikes and 350 tons of equipment approximately 90,000km, every season, for the teams and the championship organisers.DHL will also support the logistics needs of MotoGP’s sister championships Moto2 ...
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Palletways and Fortec strengthen networks with new members
Fortec and Palletways have recruited new members in a bid to strengthen their regional presences in a recovering economy.Redditch logistics firm S Walker Transport is the latest recruit to Palletways, whilst Fortec has signed up Eminence Logistics and Boxley Haulage to its network.S Walker Transport will handle consignments for Palletways ...
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ArticleACS&T boosts longer semi-trailer fleet
ACS&T has added 15 15.65m refrigerated longer semi-trailers to its fleet, following a successful trial with customer McCain.The 15 Montracon trailers take the number of trailers the food logistics specialist’s runs under the DfT trial to 18.The trailers will be based at ACS&T’s Scarborough depot and will mainly be used ...
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Fors sees increase in operators going for gold
Eighty seven companies have achieved gold Fors accreditation since its nationwide roll out in February this year.The scheme has seen a 129% rise in the number of companies achieving gold accreditation in the period, with over 21,700 vehicles now accredited with the Fors gold standard.The accreditation scheme, which aims to ...
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ArticleTranservice adds weight to RHA and Jobcentre Plus scheme
Transervice Express Transport has joined forces with RHA and Jobcentre Plus to help roll out a nationwide work experience scheme aimed at tackling the driver shortage crisis.The West Bromwich-based company will offer a rolling programme of onsite training to job seekers on the work experience programme. It also plans to ...