Industry news – Page 109
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Plan to slash 90,000 Whitehall jobs threatens driver testing and road safety, Logistics UK warns
The Prime Minister’s proposed civil service recruitment freeze could see the UK’s HGV driver shortage escalate, if staff managing the backlog of driver testing cannot be recruited, Logistics UK is warning.Road safety could also be compromised if planned resourcing for heavy vehicle checks is halted and any staff shortage could ...
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MT ArticleGovernment cracks down on companies for creating “plague of potholes”
Utility companies that leave potholes in the UK’s roads will be penalised under new government measures that will come into force in April 2023.The government said the new measures aim to prevent thousands of potholes being left behind by utility companies nationwide and ensuring more roads are resurfaced to a ...
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MT ArticleRegister now for the Microlise Transport Conference 2022
With a fantastic line-up of speakers, a packed workshop programme and over 1,000 delegates in the auditorium, the Microlise Transport Conference is not to be missed.Register Now and join us for what promises to be an unmissable event!STELLAR SPEAKERS - On the stage hosted by Technology presenter Spencer Kelly we ...
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Smart motorways are the safest roads, according to new National Highways data
Smart motorways are the safest roads on the strategic road network, in terms of serious or fatal casualties, according to new analysis from National Highways (NH).The new data was published this week in NH's Smart Motorway Stocktake – the Second Year Progress Report, along with information on the progress of ...
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Electric van registrations surge as overall LCV registrations fall by almost a third in April
New electric van registrations increased by over half in April as UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations declined by almost a third.According to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), new electric van registrations increased by 52.7% year-on-year to 919 units in April - ...
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Zero emissions freight trial welcomed by Zemo Partnership
The Zemo Partnership has welcomed the government announcement of over £200m funding for an extensive zero emission road freight (ZERF) demonstrator programme.Andy Eastlake, Zemo Partnership's chief executive said: "We welcome this important step on the way to a zero emission HGV fleet in the UK. With many of our members ...
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MT ArticleNew logistics building goes beyond zero emissions with roof top solar array
Leading logistics park developer Prologis has completed what it said is the UK’s first logistics property to go beyond net zero carbon in its construction and operation and generate more clean electricity than it consumes.Located on Prologis Apex Park near Daventry, the 435,000sq ft unit will be UK logistics centre ...
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Drink driving HGV driver will go to prison
A court in Scotland has refused an appeal by an HGV driver jailed for drink driving after he claimed he should have been ordered to undertake unpaid work instead.Timothy Humphreys was jailed in January for six months after driving his artic for 20 miles along the A90 while more than ...
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Fourth time lucky: P&O's Pride of Kent finally passes inspection
P&O Ferries' Pride of Kent, which sails across the Dover Straits to Calais, has been deemed fit to sail, after being inspected for the fourth time by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).The ship's clean bill of health should allow P&O to increase capacity at Dover, with another vessel - ...
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Greater London hit with soaring road freight costs
Greater London is being hit by rising road freight costs that are double that of the rest of the UK, new research has revealed.According to the Transport Exchange Group's latest Road Transport Price index, the average price-per-mile for haulage and courier vehicles in Greater London jumped by 11.6 points from ...
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Industry joins with National Grid to propose low cost, rapid roll-out of charging infrastructure
A small boost to the Government’s £950m Rapid Charging Fund (RCF) could deliver enough capacity for on-route HGV charging and hydrogen refuelling at all motorway service areas (MSAs) in England, according to an analysis by National Grid.The RCF was launched under the government's Project Rapid which aims to deliver six ...
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MT ArticleEvents operators allowed free movement between UK and EU under new registration scheme
Hauliers involved in music, sporting and cultural events will be able to move their vehicles freely between the UK and the EU after the government said it was introducing new measures this summer.A dual registration scheme will allow operators with a base in this country and in another one outside ...
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MT ArticleMcColl's saved by Morrisons to bring relief to parcels sector
McColl’s has been rescued out of administration by Morrisons after it beat off a rival offer for the convenience store and newsagent chain.The deal means all 16,000 staff will transfer over to Morrisons, along with 1,100 shops, and the supermarket has also agreed to rescue the McColl’s Retail Group’s two ...
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MT ArticleTreasury to consider action on fuel costs after meeting with RHA member
Richard Meads, director of Meads Construction, has met with Treasury financial secretary Lucy Frazer to raise concerns about the rising cost of fuel.Meads Construction, which is an RHA member, runs 20 trucks as part of a construction and groundworks business.At the meeting, arranged by RHA, Meads told Frazer that the ...
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MT ArticleSeven in ten logistics operators report escalating costs as fuel prices soar, Logistics UK survey finds
Almost three quarters (71%) of UK logistics companies suffered escalating transportation costs in the first quarter of 2022, compared to the same period a year ago, according to Logistics UK’s May 2022 Performance Tracker.In addition, 40% of respondents said costs had climbed by 25% or more, as operators continue to ...
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MT ArticleThe Algorithm People (TAP) partners with software firm to enhance 'Fleet as a Service' platform
Tech specialists The Algorithm People (TAP) has joined forces with software firm AFD to help transport companies achieve even greater savings and efficiencies.TAP said its My Transport Planner optimisation service had been combined with AFD’s geocoding technology and in trials it saw a combined 24% reduction in mileage and 17% ...
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MT ArticleNew online portal can measure range and charging time of electric HGVs
Operators can now calculate the range, charge times and environmental benefits of battery electric trucks via a new web-based resource.Cenex said the portal will give fleet and transport managers the confidence that electric vehicles can meet operational demand by calculating range and charging times.It is taking data from the 12-month, ...
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MT ArticleContinental to showcase comprehensive tyre offering at Road Transport Expo 2022
Continental will showcase the breadth and diversity of its ‘multi-solution service’ for commercial fleets at the inaugural Road Transport Expo 2022 (RTX) show in June.Held at the NAEC Stoneleigh exhibition space in Warwickshire, RTX will unite all road haulage divisions under one roof and showcase suppliers involved in the supply ...
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MT ArticleLogistics UK works with government on major new scheme to bring new blood to sector
The government and Logistics UK will launch a new initiative to attract more people into the haulage industry as part of continued efforts to plug a skills gap.Speaking to MPs on the Transport Select Committee, secretary of state Grant Shapps (pictured) said the work it had done to help resolve ...
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MT ArticleRoad freight rates hit record high with further spikes likely
Freight rates are expected to remain high for most of this year due to a potent mixture of reduced cross channel capacity, business uncertainty, soaring fuel prices and the war in Ukraine, according to analysts.Data from Transport Intelligence, Upply and the IRU showed that the road freight rates index for ...