Industry news – Page 31
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MT ArticleCILT (UK) urges government to tackle looming fuel duty black hole
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT (UK)) is urging the government to start talks with experts to tackle the impending black hole in income from fuel duty which is set to get deeper with the increasing shift towards electric vehicles.
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MT ArticleOver £5.43m of goods disrupted by Heathrow shut down, warns Parcelhero.
The closure of Heathrow Airport last Friday disrupted the supply of over £5.43m of goods, including limited shelf life products such as pharmaceuticals and fresh foods, international delivery expert Parcelhero is warning.
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MT ArticleGovernment gives green light to Lower Thames Crossing
The government has given planning permission for the Lower Thames Crossing project today (25 March), in a move aimed at driving growth by tackling congestion at Dartford and improving connectivity between the South East, the Midlands and the North.
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MT ArticleLeyland Trucks donates DAF XD to Cornwall College to support armed forces training
Leyland Trucks has gifted a DAF XD to Cornwall College’s motor vehicle training programme, reinforcing its commitment to supporting military personnel through its Armed Forces Covenant pledge.
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MT ArticleEU ditches plans to allow 17-year-old trainee lorry drivers but learners still allowed to drink alcohol
Plans requiring all EU countries to allow 17-year-olds to train to drive a lorry have been dropped by the European Commission in favour of making this an option.
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MT ArticleFan favourites back on menu after renovation at Britain’s oldest truck stop
The mission to bring Britain’s oldest truck stop up to date continues with a brand-new state-of-the-art kitchen.
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MT ArticlePanattoni and Newport Logistics Fund to develop major facility in Milton Keynes
Logistics real estate developer Panattoni, in partnership with Newport Logistics Fund III, is to develop a 100,000sq ft speculative facility in Milton Keynes.
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FeaturesAct on pothole plague or lose funding, PM warns councils, as DfT announces £4.8bn for major roads
Every council in England must publish how many potholes they’ve filled or lose road cash, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced, on the same day as Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander revealed £4.8bn of roads funding for 2025/6.
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MT ArticleWarehouse ‘sprinkler malfunction’ caused £20K damage to books ahead of administration
A creditor for freight forwarder Tailormade Logistics, which collapsed into administration in February, has criticised the company after more than £20,000 worth of goods were damaged in its warehouse in the run-up to its insolvency.
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MT ArticleNorthgate revenues up, but profits hit by strong RVs
Northgate Vehicle Hire saw revenues increase by 28.2% to £551,000 in the year ending 30 April 2024.
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MT ArticleConstruction of UK’s largest container port to commence
DP world’s £1bn expansion project at London Gateway will start in May, with construction of two new shipping berths and a second rail terminal.
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MT ArticleNew GB/NI parcel movement rules delayed until May
A delay in the introduction of the next phase of the Windsor Framework must be used to provide clarity and awareness to hauliers over what is expected of them, according to business groups.
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MT ArticleVertellus boosts senior team with new appointments
CV contract hire company Vertellus has appointed a new business development director and a head of marketing to help accelerate its growth.
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MT ArticleHGV driver shortage eases but much more needs to be done, warns Logistics UK
The number of HGV drivers in employment rose 13% year-on-year in the final quarter of 2024, according to the latest data from the Labour Force Survey, however Logistics UK is warning that the industry’s skills shortage is not over.
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MT ArticleProlog Fulfilment extends partnership with Luna Daly bodycare brand
Prolog Fulfilment has extended its partnership with Luna Daly, building on a two-year partnership with the body care brand which has seen a 100% increase in direct-to-consumer sales (DTC).
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MT ArticleMP tables Bill to tackle serious organised freight crime
The Labour MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth, Rachel Taylor MP, has today tabled a Bill in parliament calling for action to tackle organised freight crime.
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MT ArticleWinner of Microlise Overall Driver of the Year 2025 award revealed
Unipart Logistics driver Graham Pagett has won the coveted Microlise Overall Driver of the Year award, after impressing the judges with his exceptional driving skills and dedication, the technology provider has revealed.
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MT ArticleWake up to the cost of diesel spillages, new National Highways guide warns operators
Operators whose fleets have never suffered a diesel spillage have little idea of the substantial costs they and their driver could face, which can amount to thousands of pounds and result in prosecution and higher insurance premiums.
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MT ArticleChippenham Pit Stop expands truck parking facilities and strengthens site security
Chippenham Pit Stop has addded another 63 secure HGV parking spaces, as part of a £2m investment to enhance the truck stop’s facilities and security.
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MT Article£17bn black hole in roads repair bill
The backlog of repairs for disintegrating roads in England and Wales has reached new heights, with carriageways resurfaced on average once every 93 years.