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Month: October 2020

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Industry slams plan to enlarge London congestion charge zone

October 30, 2020 Chris Tindall

Another significant blow to the transport sector could come in the form of an extension of the Capital’s congestion charge zone, which has been suggested as a means of bailing out Transport for London (TfL).

Industry News

DVSA warns of further clampdown on tyres aged 10 years and older

October 30, 2020 Chris Tindall

Hauliers should expect to receive an S-mark prohibition and face a follow-up investigation if enforcement officers discover a tyre aged 10 years or older fitted to front axles from next year.

Industry News

No-deal Brexit would leave HGV operators short of EU access permits, lawyer warns

October 30, 2020 Chris Tindall

A transport lawyer has added his voice to growing concerns that there will not be enough HGV access permits for operators wanting to enter the EU in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

News

Ikea defends staff pay freeze amid “significant” slump in sales

October 30, 2020 Chris Tindall

Ikea said its decision not to give staff a pay rise this year reflected its focus on protecting key workers’ livelihoods, as it battles “one of the most challenging times” in the company’s history.

News

Yodel shrugs off Christmas strike threat over “insulting” pay offer

October 30, 2020 Chris Tindall

Yodel said it was surprised that the GMB union was threatening strike action among drivers this Christmas in a row over pay and said it was confident the matter would be settled.

Industry News

Death crash HGV driver jailed but campaign to scrap Smart motorways continues

October 29, 2020 Chris Tindall

The widow of a man killed on the M1 when he was struck by an HGV travelling at 56mph said it wouldn’t have happened if Smart motorways hadn’t been introduced.

News

Kuehne+Nagel road logistics unit returns to profit in Q3

October 29, 2020 Chris Tindall

Kuehne+Nagel said it experienced a “significant increase” in shipments within its road logistics division in the third quarter and demand for domestic transport in European countries reached pre-crisis levels.

News

Yodel results mask “unprecedented growth” as pandemic drives turnaround

October 29, 2020 Chris Tindall

Yodel said it was on course to become profitable in the year ending June 2021 – a first in its 10-year history.

News

Slam Transport orders 10 Volvo tractor units to handle Amazon parcel distribution

October 29, 2020 Chris Tindall

Coventry-based Slam Transport said Volvo had ticked all the boxes after ordering 10 FH with I-Save 4×2 tractor units.

Viewpoint

Internet of Things can safely improve efficiency of logistics operations

October 29, 2020 Admin Support

Supply chains are constantly battling challenges, with unforeseen delays, restrictions and thefts causing disruption at every turn. More recently, the pandemic threatened the continuity of supply chains more severely than any event in recent memory.

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Pandemic online bubble has burst, warns ParcelHero

by Carol Millett in Industry News

UK e-commerce sales have fallen to their lowest level since the online boom started in March 2020, home delivery specialist ParcelHero reported this week.
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