Industry news – Page 50
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MT ArticleNew border controls could cost operators £1,100 per truck, estimate suggests
Delays caused by the implementation of new border controls between Dover and Calais could end up costing hauliers £1,100 per truck, Logistics UK has warned.
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MT ArticleAn eye on AI: fleet managers take to the tech
Fleet managers are embracing AI with almost half already using the revolutionary technology or are planning to in the next five years, according to research.
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MT ArticleUK CV manufacturing sees best July in 16 years as supply chain challenges ease, SMMT reveals
UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output soared 71.7% in July to reach 15,252 units, reversing four months of decline, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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MT ArticleMountpark gets green light for Ferrybridge Power Station redevelopment in West Yorkshire
Developer Mountpark has secured planning permission from Wakefield Council for the redevelopment of The Coal Yard at Ferrybridge Power Station in West Yorkshire.
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MT ArticleSunswap lands £17.3m of funding to accelerate roll out of trailer-top solar panels
Clean-tech start up Sunswap has secured £17.3m to accelerate the rollout of its zero-emission transport refrigeration technology across the UK and Europe.
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MT ArticleHaulage prices rose “significantly” in August, TEG Index reveals
Haulage prices rose “significantly” in August, according to the TEG Road Transport Index, which it is attributing in part to the 10% jump in haulage costs over the past year.
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MT ArticleNF Global Logistics beats Brexit red tape with help from Descartes
Freight forwarder NF Global Logistics has expanded its use of the Descartes e-Customs solution from Descartes Systems Group to manage customs compliance for groupage services across continental Europe.
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MT ArticlePump prices continue to fall “slowly” with regional variations, Allstar research reveals
Prices at the pump have been slowly falling, and market conditions are indicating a continued fall into early 2025, according to research by Allstar.
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MT ArticleGovernment urged to act quickly to deliver net-zero transport
The new council for net-zero transport has launched a strategic advisory group, which will enable organisations to provide evidence and make representations to inform the roadmap to net zero.
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MT ArticleMcCarron Coates board game highlights hauliers’ hierarchy risks
Fleet transport and commercial insurance broker McCarron Coates has created a board game to help truck and van fleet operators understand the implications of the Highway Code’s Hierarchy of Road Users, which requires HGV drivers to bear the greatest responsibility for collisions and accidents that occur on the country’s network.
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MT ArticleDon't miss CPC training deadline, Driver Hire Training warns HGV drivers
As the five year deadline for Driver CPC training approaches on 9 September, Driver Hire Training is urging drivers to make sure they do not miss the deadline.
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MT ArticleGovernment must clarify position on 2030 diesel van ban, says FleetCheck
The new government needs to urgently clarify if diesel van production will be banned by 2030 to prevent leaving fleets in an “impossible” situation, software and fleet management specialist FleetCheck warned this week.
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MT ArticlePanattoni tackles M23 warehousing shortage with two new developments at Brighton and Burgess Hill
Real estate developer Panattoni is tackling the under-supply of warehousing along the M23 corridor with the completion of two last-mile logistics parks at Brighton and Burgess Hill.
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MT ArticleLandmark ruling could drive robots into warehouses
An employment tribunal ruling that Next store staff should not be paid less than warehouse workers will accelerate the introduction of robotic solutions, according to an automation specialist.
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MT ArticleHauliers doing it for themselves with eHGV charging self-help group
A new self-help group ‘eHGV - a sustainable future’ has been created on LinkedIn by Swain Group MD Matthew Deer with the aim of fostering a community dedicated to discussing and advancing the future of eHGV charging infrastructure. “The purpose of this community is ...
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MT ArticleRenewable diesel available to users in the South East
Phillips 66 said it can now offer renewable diesel fuel direct from the Exolum terminal in Grays, Essex due to increased demand.
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MT ArticleFlexible rental offering from goplasticpallets.com
Pallet firm goplasticpallets.com has launched a new rental service to provide more choice and convenience for its customers.
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MT ArticleM62 closures will affect cross-country transport
Hauliers have been warned cross-Pennine transport will be affected next month when a key section of the M62 is closed for two full weekends.
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MT ArticleDAF joins international platform for booking charging points
DAF Trucks has joined HDV Booking, a new consortium working to establish a platform for reserving public charging points for trucks in Europe. The move aims to further increase the availability of fully electric DAF trucks, particularly for long-distance transport.