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[ March 26, 2019 ] RHA accuses minister of complacency for failing to tackle multiplicity of clean air zone charges Industry News
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[ March 25, 2019 ] Rising fuel prices forcing firms to freeze recruitment and vehicle upgrades, according to FairFuelUK and FTA survey Industry News
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RHA accuses minister of complacency for failing to tackle multiplicity of clean air zone charges

March 26, 2019 Carol Millett

The RHA has labelled transport minister Jesse Norman as complacent after he belatedly revealed plans to create a national charging infrastructure to prevent the creation of a “patchwork” of clean air zones (CAZs) with differing charges and regulations.

Rising fuel prices forcing firms to freeze recruitment and vehicle upgrades, according to FairFuelUK and FTA survey

March 25, 2019 Carol Millett

Rising fuel costs are forcing logistics businesses to freeze recruitment, lay-off staff and delay vehicle upgrades, according to a new study from FairFuelUK (FFUK) and FTA.

No-deal tariffs would be ‘absolutely dreadful’ for truck makers and buyers

March 21, 2019 Chris Tindall

Leaving the EU without a deal would be “absolutely dreadful” for truck makers and buyers alike, making new vehicle acquisition prohibitively expensive, according to manufacturers.

Brexit: Public Accounts Committee lambasts DfT for failing UK road transport

March 12, 2019 Carol Millett

The DfT has been lambasted by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for failing to ensure sufficient cross-channel freight capacity in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

Pallet-Track founders sell controlling stake in network to TPA Capital

March 11, 2019 Chris Druce

Private equity company TPA Capital has taken a controlling stake in Wolverhampton-based Pallet-Track.

FTA and business trade groups send joint letter calling for a TfL freight chief

March 11, 2019 Hayley Pink

FTA, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) have called on the mayor of London to appoint a dedicated freight commissioner.

Freight operators urged to have their say on logistical challenges in the South-East

March 8, 2019 Hayley Pink

Freight operators that move goods to, from or across the South East are being asked for their views on the key logistical challenges they face to help shape a new transport strategy for the region.

RHA confident of green light from the tribunal in regards truck price-fixing action

March 6, 2019 Steve Hobson

The RHA’s proposed collective claim for compensation over price-fixing by a cartel of truck manufacturers is well placed to get the green light to proceed from the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), according to a solicitor working on the case.

SDC Truck and Trailer Parts expands into England with new Warrington branch

March 6, 2019 Carol Millett

Northern Irish firm SDC Truck and Trailer Parts has opened its first branch in England in response to growing demand.

Cost of disorderly Brexit to logistics industry could be £6.7bn by 2024, new report claims

March 6, 2019 Carol Millett

A disorderly Brexit could see the UK logistics sector suffer losses of £6.7bn a year by 2024, according to a report published today (6 March).