February 2020 Archives

Allison Kemp elected chair of FTA’s Road Freight Council

February 17, 2020 Tim Wallace

AIM Commercial Services MD Allison Kemp has been elected chair of the FTA’s Road Freight Council.

New M20 barrier will be marked improvement on Operation Brock, government insists

February 17, 2020 Tim Wallace

A movable concrete barrier on the M20 that can be set up “within hours” to keep Kent’s roads moving at times of cross-channel disruption will be on standby from later this year, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced today (Monday 17 February).

Network Rail chair and DVSA National Enforcement lead announced as first two speakers for Microlise Conference on 20 May

February 17, 2020 Sponsored Support

Essential, immersive and industry-focused – The Microlise Transport Conference continues to pack a punch…

Almost 700 jobs threatened as M&S prepares to close Long Eaton and Thorncliffe hubs

February 17, 2020 Carol Millett

Marks and Spencer is to close two major distribution centres in Derbyshire and Sheffield, putting 662 jobs at risk.

Yusen Logistics launches Northampton cross-dock facility

February 17, 2020 Chris Tindall

Yusen Logistics has commenced operations of its new cross-dock facility in Northampton, which is expected to bolster its expansion plans over the next five years.

West of England councils mull congestion charges as traffic from toll-free Severn Crossing spikes

February 17, 2020 Carol Millett

Local councils near the Severn Crossing are considering congestion charges to cope with rising traffic levels triggered by the scrapping of tolls on the bridge.

Digital innovations on the road ahead in 2020

February 16, 2020 Admin Support

New technologies are accelerating the pace of change for businesses across Europe, with many businesses unsure how developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, data analytics and other innovations will impact their operations in 2020.

“Stop moving electric vehicle goalposts,” haulier tells government

February 14, 2020 Tim Wallace

London haulier ELB Partners has hit out at the government for “moving the goalposts” on plans to phase out diesel engines.

Ditch Islington hub plans, council leader tells Ocado chief Tim Steiner

February 14, 2020 Carol Millett

The leader of Islington Council is calling on Ocado chief Tim Steiner to drop plans for a major distribution hub due to be built next to a primary school of 500 children.

Don’t adopt England’s “inflexible” CAZ framework, RHA warns Wales

February 14, 2020 Carol Millett

Hauliers are calling on the Welsh government not to follow England in creating “expensive” and “inflexible” clean air zones.

LoCITY Fuels in Action helps freight operators understand market for alternative fuels

By Christopher Walton and Colin Barnett A Fuels in Action event at Kempton Park in Surrey last week (20 March) was the ...

Shell opens second hydrogen fuel pump, but remains focused on full ‘mosaic’ of alternative fuels

By the end of 2018, Shell will have opened three new hydrogen refuelling pumps on sites around London.But the fuel giant says ...

Electric vehicle uptake would improve with better distributor and operator collaboration

Improved collaboration between electric vehicle operators and electricity distributors will see a substantial increase of battery-powered vehicles on the roads of London, ...

LoCITY Fuels in Action helps

Posted by Admin on Mar 28, 20181

Shell opens second hydrogen fuel

Posted by Emma Shone on Mar 28, 20182

Electric vehicle uptake would improve

Posted by Christopher Walton on Mar 22, 20183

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