Industry News

Operation Brock to launch three days before Brexit deadline

October 15, 2019 Carol Millett

Operation Brock will come into force on October 28, three days ahead of the UK’s withdrawal date from the EU, DfT has announced.

No-deal Brexit would see Stranraer’s port used as lorry park

October 10, 2019 Chris Tindall

The disused port of Stranraer in Scotland will be used as a lorry park for up to 300 HGVs in order to mitigate the “significant economic shock” brought about by a no-deal Brexit.

Evidence points to raising single carriageway HGV speed limits in Scotland

October 8, 2019 support

Better productivity and safety were the standout elements of a report published by the DfT assessing the impact of raising the speed limit for trucks over 7.5t GVW in England and Wales, writes Transport News editor Kevin Swallow.

Cut in import tariffs for new trucks after no-deal Brexit ‘not enough’, industry insists

October 8, 2019 Chris Tindall

A reduction in import tariffs for new trucks in the event of a no-deal Brexit will still cripple UK haulage, according to manufacturers and trade associations.

Official government advice on trading with the EU after Brexit

October 7, 2019 support

The UK is due to leave the EU on 31 October. The government is taking steps to help businesses to prepare for Brexit and has drawn up a list of actions logistics operators should be doing for themselves. The government is: Allocating an additional £2.1bn for no-deal Brexit preparations, doubling funding for this year (HMT total funding for Brexit is £6.3 billion). This includes £108m to support businesses to get ready; Creating a £10m Brexit Readiness Fund for trade associations […]

New road tax would cover lost fuel revenue in shift to electric vehicles

October 7, 2019 Tim Wallace

The Institute for Fiscal Studies has recommended a new system of road pricing to compensate for the £28bn loss in revenue from fuel duty as the UK makes the gradual shift to electric vehicles.

RHA to host seminars to prepare hauliers for no-deal Brexit

October 3, 2019 Tim Wallace

A nationwide programme of roadshows and webinars has been launched by the RHA to prepare haulage companies for a no-deal Brexit.

TRATON sees super efficient diesel alongside battery electric as the route to a low carbon future

October 3, 2019 Steve Hobson

The TRATON group, which includes Scania and MAN, believes the EU’s target of cutting carbon emissions from heavy trucks over 16 tonnes by 15% by 2025 can be achieved largely with conventional engine technology but the much tougher target of a 30% reduction by 2030 will require significant sales of alternative drive trains, mainly battery electric.

Sector skills shortage ‘a ticking timebomb’

October 3, 2019 Chris Tindall

Changing the perception of logistics and overhauling recruitment strategies is crucial to tackling labour shortages and stopping the “ticking timebomb” of a devastating skills shortage, according to the FTA.

Customs checks in Northern Ireland bad for business, RHA warns

October 2, 2019 Carol Millett

The RHA is warning that customs posts on either side of the Irish border would harm the economy.

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, ...

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