Industry news – Page 59
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MT ArticleMay sees marked rise in road haulage and courier prices, TEG Road Transport Index shows
The TEG Road Transport Index saw a marked increase in courier and road haulage prices in May, at a rate not seen since 2021.
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MT ArticleContinental launches ’Tyre IQ’ hub for fleet operators at RTX
Tyre manufacturer Continental has launched a new hub for advice, guidance, data and training at this year’s Road Transport Expo (RTX), which is taking place this week at NAEC Stoneleigh from 4-6 June.
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MT ArticleDP World ramps up bid to replace thousands of truck journeys with rail freight at Southampton
DP World is encouraging freight owners to transport their goods by rail from Southampton, in a bid to take thousands of trucks off the UK’s roads and create a 40% rail freight share in 2026.
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MT ArticleNext government must tackle HGV parking crisis, RHA warns
As lorry parking capacity in the UK reaches “crisis levels”, improving HGV driver facilities must be a key priority for the next government, RHA warned this week.
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MT ArticleSouthampton ID card system “the last thing” hauliers need
New driver safety and security measures at Southampton Port have been criticised for being a cash cow that sets an unwelcome precedent at other terminals.
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MT ArticleCompetition launched to find country’s coolest cab
The search is on for the UK’s coolest cab, with lorry drivers encouraged to share their amazing interiors and favourite cab features for the chance to snap up a prize bundle worth over £200.
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MT ArticleHunts Food pursues efficiency gains with new fleet additions
Hunts Food Group will add 13 DAF trucks and 12 Mercedes-Benz vans to its fleet this year, all using Carrier Supra refrigeration units.
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MT ArticleeFREIGHT 2030 consortium announces founding members to shape industry’s zero-emissions future
The eFREIGHT 2030 consortium, part of the government’s zero emission demonstrator programme, has announced the 13 members who will shape the future of decarbonised haulage.
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MT ArticleRitchies HGV Training Centre in administration
Scottish specialist training firm Ritchies HGV Training Centre has collapsed into administration with dozens of employees made redundant.
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MT ArticleEmission-free strategies the top concern among fleet decision makers
Around 40% of light fleet decision makers say implementing zero emissions policies will be their number one challenge over the next three years, according to a new survey.
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MT ArticleGeneration Logistics Week launches to tackle sector’s skills gap
Generation Logistics has announced the launch of its first Generation Logistics Week.
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MT ArticleNew AFP Tax and Regulation Manifesto aims to end confusion over electric vans
A revised Tax and Regulation Manifesto is being launched today (29 May) by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) ahead of the General Election on 4 July. New additions include finally resolving ongoing confusion over regulations surrounding 4.25 tonne electric vans, new benefit in kind taxation tables up to 2030, ...
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MT ArticleLogistics trio acquire freight software business
Davies Turner, Woodland Group and the Cardinal Partnership have created a holding company to purchase freight software specialist Forward Computers.
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MT ArticleOnly one week until Road Transport Expo 2024 opens to visitors at NAEC Stoneleigh
There’s only one week to go until Road Transport Expo 2024 (RTX) opens its doors to visitors at NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire on 4 June.
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MT ArticleTeletrac Navman launches electric fleet transition platform for “overwhelmed” operators
Telematics specialist Teletrac Navman has revealed major updates to its alternative energy product portfolio to enable fleet managers to strategically plan, implement and track the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) to multi-fuel capabilities.
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MT ArticleIndustry calls for Minister of Logistics in next government
As the nation gears up for a general election in just under six weeks, Logistics UK has repeated its call for the appointment of a logistics minister in the next government.
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MT ArticleSecond HQ move in three years for TFI following growth spurt
Trailer Freight International (TFI) has moved to a new one-and-a-half acre HQ in West Bromwich after outgrowing its previous home in Walsall.
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MT ArticleAchievements celebrated at APC annual awards
The APC marked its 30th anniversary at an awards ceremony celebrating the achievements and successes of individuals and its depot members.
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MT ArticleRegulations to overhaul Driver CPC submitted to Parliament
Training firm Driver Hire has welcomed changes to the Driver CPC that are intended to make it more flexible and attractive to professional drivers.
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MT ArticleGive hauliers more time to prepare for London’s new Direct Vision Standard, RHA pleads
RHA is calling on Transport for London (TfL) to give hauliers a grace period of at least 12 months to upgrade their trucks to meet the new, tougher Direct Vision Standard criteria, due to be implented in October this year.