Industry news – Page 49
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MT ArticleTesla Semi truck fire took 50,000 gallons of water and plane dumping fire retardant to extinguish
A Tesla Semi truck which crashed and burst into flames on a highway in Sacremento, California required firefighters to spray 50,000 gallons of water and an aircraft dropping fire retardant onto the area to finally bring the blaze under control.
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MT ArticleSpeculative logistics site completed near Heathrow
Real estate developer Panattoni has completed the speculative development of an 80,000sq ft last-mile logistics site near Heathrow.
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MT ArticleApprove Thames Crossing to boost UK economy, businesses urge government
British businesses have called on the government to approve plans for the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) to “drastically improve” lorry journeys in the region.
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MT ArticleHigh Court awards damages to widow of man killed in London RTA
A widow whose husband was killed when an HGV collided with his motorbike in London has successfully claimed for damages from the driver and his haulage firm in the High Court.
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MT ArticleTransaid promotes helmet safety at Indian conference
International transport charity Transaid presented its current work on motorcycle safety in Kenya to delegates at an injury prevention conference in New Delhi.
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MT ArticleMore choice for HGV drivers after OTRA’s tech snapped up
SNAP said it had strengthened its network with the acquisition of OTRA’s technology platforms, IT infrastructure and a portion of its truck parking network across Europe.
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MT ArticleUK could follow Oz with launch of eHGV financing model
Battery storage specialist Zenobē said it was looking to introduce a new EV shared charging infrastructure model in the UK following its launch in Australia.
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MT ArticleBin wagon blaze blamed on battery
A council on Merseyside has become the latest authority to warn about the dangers of disposing batteries in general waste after one of its bin wagons was set alight.
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MT ArticleBrigade presented with Kings Award for Enterprise in International Trade
Global vehicle safety systems supplier Brigade Electronics has welcomed the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, Lady Colgrain, to its headquarters to present the company with The King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.
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MT ArticleFourteen Grade A units on offer at Dagenham Logistics Hub
Fourteen new warehouse units are up for grabs after being completed by UK construction firm Glencar for urban property developer Chancerygate at its Dagenham Logistics Hub development..
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MT ArticleRe-booted Freight and Logistics APPG pledges to highlight sector’s critical role
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Freight and Logistics has been re-established following the General Election, bringing together parliamentarians and industry stakeholders from across the UK, to highlight the importance of the sector to the UK economy.
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MT ArticleMicrolise inks £2m worth of contracts with Goldstar, One Stop and Romac
Microlise Group has signed new and enlarged contracts with Goldstar, One Stop, and Romac, collectively representing a total value of over £2m.
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MT ArticleIncreasing fuel duty could drive inflation, Logistics UK warns Chancellor ahead of Budget
Removing the five pence per litre cut in fuel duty could drive inflationary cost pressures, raising prices for businesses and consumers, according to a submission from Logistics UK to the Treasury ahead of the autumn Budget on 30 October.
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MT ArticleTransport for London calls on hauliers to help it roll out capital’s EV charging infrastructure
Transport for London (TfL) is calling on hauliers to help it plan a shared charging infrastructure for the capital.
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MT ArticleBosch ramps up rollout of predictive road hazards service to include Mercedes-Benz trucks
Bosch is extending its predictive Road Hazard Service, which currently provides car drivers with real-time information about potential dangers en route, to include Mercedes-Benz trucks. The service, which will be available in Mercedes-Benz trucks from December, sees drivers receive real-time warnings about current events on their route, including information about ...
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MT ArticleBe ready for latest post-Brexit border controls or face delays, customs expert warns international hauliers
Cross-border hauliers need to be ready for the latest post-Brexit customs change for cargo coming from the EU to avoid facing significant delays and disruption, Colin Robb, Derry Bros head of operations and sales, is warning.
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MT ArticleRHA raises concerns over stowaway penalties with border chief
The RHA said it had lodged a submission to the independent chief inspector of borders and immigration (ICIBI) about its “very real concerns” regarding stowaway fines.
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MT ArticleImplications for operators following Next warehouse tribunal decision
Hauliers should review the pay rates for their male and female employees across the whole company after a tribunal ruled that Next store staff must be paid the same as warehouse workers, according to a specialist employment lawyer.
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MT ArticleReport identifies cold chain’s £14bn impact on economy
Energy costs in the cold chain sector soared by 46% last year, according to a new report.