Industry news – Page 94
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MT ArticleChancellor calms fears over plan to hike fuel duty by 23%
Proposals to increase fuel duty by an unprecedented 23% in a matter of months and buried in an official report have “alarmed” the industry and would stifle economic activity, according to hauliers.The detail, hidden in a report by the Office of Budgetary Responsibility (OBR) and not raised during the Chancellor’s ...
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MT ArticlePallet volumes 10% above pre-pandemic levels, APN reports
The Association of Pallet Networks (APN) has heralded a “post Covid” world for its sector after benchmarking figures revealed less volatility, more stable growth and better operational performances.According to its YTD results, total pallet volumes in 2022 have so far been 10% above pre-pandemic levels.The pallet sector has also seen ...
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MT ArticleAutumn Statement: EVs to be taxed but industry welcomes continued infrastructure investment
The industry has applauded the Chancellor’s commitment to continue investing in infrastructure projects in his autumn statement, but raised concerns that the transition to EVs has been compromised by removing the exemption on vehicle excise duty.Jeremy Hunt said electric vehicles will no longer be exempt from VED from 2025 in ...
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MT ArticleRevealed - the most bashed bridges in Britain
A railway bridge in Cambridgeshire has been named as the most bashed in Britain after drivers struck the structure 33 times in the last year.The Stonea Road bridge on the B1098 topped a list released by Network Rail as it ramps up its ‘Wise Up, Size Up’ campaign to urge ...
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MT ArticleTransaid hails Clipper head of driver training for record-breaking support
The head of driver training at Clipper Logistics, now part of GXO, has recently completed a record four overseas secondments for international charity Transaid.Jon Aspden’s two-week project in Ghana follows earlier trips to Tanzania and Zambia in 2009, 2012 and 2020 and saw him working with four trainers based in ...
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MT ArticleLocal council applies for power to fine HGV drivers for traffic violations
A council in Northamptonshire wants to get hold of powers normally reserved for the police to enforce traffic offences against HGVs.Following a change in the law earlier this year, local authorities can now apply to the Department for Transport for the power to enforce against traffic contraventions.North Northamptonshire Council said ...
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MT ArticleWinter World Cup and Christmas could deliver major challenge for FMCG, Palletways predicts
The European FMCG market could see an “unparalleled twin peak” of consumer demand in the fourth quarter of 2022 as a winter World Cup and Christmas arrive back-to-back for the first time, according to Palletways.The network’s pallet movement figures across Europe show a 16% jump in pallets in the three ...
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MT ArticleNew MT research explores how operators use camera, telematics and smart tachograph technology
Cameras, telematics and smart tachographs can bring a range of operational benefits to HGV operators ready to embrace new technology.Brand-new commissioned research by Motor Transport and sister title Commercial Motor looks at the way HGV operators are deploying such technology on their fleets and the operational changes it brings to ...
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MT ArticleIsara Capital Management launches £300m investment fund to transform “inefficient” food supply chain
Investment firm Isara Capital Management has launched a £300m debut fund as part of plans to transform the “inherently inefficient” food supply chains across the UK, Ireland and Western Europe.Announcing the venture, the Leeds-based investment firm said this week it wants to help stabilise the food supply chain which has ...
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MT ArticleWork completes on Chancerygate's Gemini8 business park in Warrington
Commercial property developer Chancerygate and global real estate investment and development firm Hines have completed their Gemini8 Business Park scheme in Warrington, the joint venture announced this week.The 119,600sq ft development is situated on the final plot at the site, and comes with 18 high specification Grade A units ranging ...
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MT ArticleFleetCheck donates software to support police spy truck operation
PC Mark Russell from Warwickshire Police pictured in the HGV used as part of Operation Tramline. Picture by Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures Ltd 07813022858 27/01/2021Sgt Carl Stafford from Warwickshire Police Force pictured with the HGV used as part of Operation Tramline. Picture by Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures Ltd 07813022858 27/01/2021FleetCheck is ...
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MT ArticleHGV manufacturers slam plans to launch Euro-7 emissions standard
Truck makers have criticised new pollutant emission standards for HGVs proposed by the European Commission (EC) and said they risk slowing down the transition to zero-emission transport.The Euro-7 standards are currently due to be implemented in 2027 for heavy goods vehicles, but the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) said there ...
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MT ArticleLogistics UK makes new plea for cut in fuel duty
Logistics UK has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer urging him to cut fuel duty in next week’s budget, in order to provide hauliers with financial stability while they transition to cleaner alternatives.Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce tax rises and spending cuts totalling up to £60 billion ...
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MT ArticleLiverpool port operators cancel further strike action after 9% pay rise
Strike action at the port of Liverpool has ended after a pay deal of 9% was struck with the Unite union.The port said an agreement had also been reached to implement a new pay structure for port operators and this, along with an increase to the night shift allowance, enhanced ...
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MT ArticleHauliers hit out at Sturgeon over Scottish ferry disruption
Scotland’s first minister insisted the government is “absolutely committed” to delivering two new ferries for services to island communities, despite them being at least five years late and the building costs soaring.Giving evidence to the public audit committee, Nicola Sturgeon also denied that the awarding of the contract in 2015 ...
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MT ArticleHGVs running on hydrogen would need just seven refuelling stations, claims vehicle producer ahead of powertrain launch
As few as seven hydrogen refuelling stations are required to cover the majority of UK HGV movements, according to the Glasgow-based commercial vehicle developer HVS.Speaking ahead of the unveiling of a technology demonstrator (pictured) to showcase its fully functional hydrogen-electric powertrain next week, HVS head of sustainability and CSR, Daniel ...
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MT ArticleAutumn Statement: Cut fuel duty to ease cost of living and boost economy, RHA urges Chancellor
Ahead of next Thursday’s Autumn Statement, the RHA is calling on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to introduce a fuel duty rebate for HGVs of at least 15p per litre to help bring down prices.The RHA is also urging the government to extend the Energy Bills Relief Scheme for a further six ...
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MT ArticleFormer MAN chief technology officer joins Volta Trucks as director
Volta Trucks has appointed Dr Karl Viktor Schaller, former MAN chief technology officer, to its board of directors, as it begins the production of its first full-electric Volta Zero prototype vehicles.Dr Schaller brings a wealth of experience to Volta Trucks, having held a number of executive and board positions in ...
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Van registrations "shackled" as supply shortages continue, warns SMMT
The UK’s light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by -18.4% in October, as supply shortages continued to restrict global production and availability, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).Van registrations hit the lowest level for October since 2012, despite robust demand, falling -16.5% below the pre-pandemic five-year ...
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UK paving way on drone deliveries, new study reveals
The UK is leading the pack on the adoption of drone and autonomous vehicle technology but lags behind a number of European countries on other key metrics, according to a new study.The European Delivery Innovator Index, conducted by return loads platform Courier Exchange, analysed data on various metrics connecting the ...