All Industry News articles – Page 137
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MT ArticleGovernment's patch and mend road strategy has failed, new report claims
The government’s strategy for roads funding has been branded “a failure” after money was used repeatedly to fill in potholes and not address the resilience of the network, according to a report.The Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) said inconsistent funding has resulted in wasteful patch and mend repairs, with local authorities ...
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MT ArticleTen hauliers a week fined for carrying illegal immigrants
Solicitors Smith Bowyer Clarke (SBC) said it was currently dealing with 10 cases per week where hauliers were seeking legal advice after receiving fines for having stowaways inside their vehicles.It comes as vehicle security firm TrailerLock warned that attempts to stowaway inside unsecure trailers had increased due to the significant ...
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MT ArticleSuspension of driver and vehicle testing shrinks DVSA finances
The extent of the pandemic’s impact on DVSA coffers has been revealed in a Parliamentary minute, which confirmed that the testing and enforcement agency will not be making a return in this financial year.The Treasury minute, dated 31 March, stated: “The Secretary of State for Transport, being the responsible Minister, ...
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Has your business risen to the training challenge during the Covid-19 pandemic?
The Covid-19 pandemic has made staff training a number one priority for logistics firms to ensure operations continue seamlessly and employees and customers remain safe. But during the past 12 months, live training has been challenging and many operators have had to create innovative ways to deliver essential guidance to ...
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MT ArticleSuez Canal log jam of ships poses threat to UK supply chain, experts warn
International delivery specialist ParcelHero is warning of delays to Amazon and other e-commerce orders following the log jam created in the Suez Canal by the stranded cargo ship, EverGiven, which was finally refloated yesterday (29 March).David Jinks, ParcelHero’s head of consumer research, said: “The 200,000-tonne EverGiven was carrying 18,300 containers, ...
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MT ArticleMatrix in £60m partnership with Bridges Fund Management
Telematics and software provider Matrix Telematics has inked a £60m partnership deal with sustainable investments firm Bridges Fund Management.The deal sees the existing management team remain under the leadership of chief executive Mark Packman, who founded Matrix in 2001 with Wayne Shillito.The Cheshire-based business uses data captured from in-vehicle telematics ...
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MT ArticleThurrock Services hot spot for cargo thefts in 2020, NAVCIS reveals
Half of all HGV, freight and cargo crimes in 2020 occurred at unsecured road side parking, with almost a quarter taking place at motorway service areas (MSAs), according to the freight division of the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NAVCIS).In its latest annual cargo crime report, NAVCIS revealed that the ...
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MT ArticleTransaid back in the saddle with launch of fundraising 'Way of the Roses' Cycle Challenge 2021
Transaid is calling on transport and logistics professionals to dust off their Lycra, polish their saddles and gear up for its epic coast-to-coast 2021 UK Cycle Challenge.The 170-mile ‘Way of the Roses’ challenge – Transaid’s sixth UK cycling event – will see up to 40 participants take part in the ...
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MT ArticleUK commercial vehicle production hits “grim” record low in February, SMMT reveals
UK commercial vehicle manufacturing output fell for the fifth month in a row, down by 45.4% in February, as supply chain shortages, new customs processes and prolonged global lockdown measures hit output - resulting in the worst February on record.The decline saw 4,308 units built, according to the latest figures ...
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MT ArticleHauliers face £2,000 fine for entering UK without testing for Covid-19
Hauliers entering the UK without proof of a negative Covid-19 test could be fined £2,000 from April 6, the government is warning.Announcing the move, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said it would help keep track of any future coronavirus variants of concern.The new rule applies to HGV drivers and crews and ...
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MT ArticleMotorway services lack of security questioned by RHA
The RHA has criticised motorway services areas for their “appalling” security after Welcome Break admitted it did not have CCTV installed at Newport Pagnell services, which could have caught thieves that stole £36,000 of whisky.In an email to Essex haulier KBC Logistics, Welcome Break’s data protection officer said it was ...
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Transport secretary orders safety review of smart motorways
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps MP has commissioned the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) to independently review safety data relating to smart motorways, amid growing concerns that the roads are dangerous.In a written statement to Parliament, Shapps also said he was delaying the publication of a progress report from Highways ...
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MT Article'Sort out groupage and parcel delays to EU,' Lords report urges government
The government must resolve groupage and parcel service issues to the EU after evidence showed that high rates and increased paperwork were threatening the profitability of SMEs, according to a Lords report.The EU Goods sub-committee said higher haulage rates and issues with groupage and parcel delivery services were piling the ...
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MT ArticlePolice slam truck drivers after 307 offences detected in major crackdown
Police have highlighted “the sheer number of offences” committed by lorry drivers after officers in Norfolk used an HGV cab to spot offenders.The vast majority of vehicles pulled over on the A14, A11, A12 and A47 during the five-day operation earlier this month were HGVs and smaller goods vehicles, with ...
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MT ArticleHGV driver arrested on M11 after stowaway rings police for help
An HGV driver was arrested on the M11 after a stowaway inside his lorry rang the police for help.Cambridgeshire police said the driver was arrested on suspicion of assisting illegal entry into the UK but has since been interviewed and will face no further action.The incident occurred on 20 March ...
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MT ArticleTruck driver with £37.6m haul of cocaine stashed in tyres jailed for 19 years
A German truck driver has been jailed for 19 years after he attempted to bring almost half a tonne of cocaine into the UK hidden in his lorry load of tyres.Kawus Rafiei, 57, was sentenced after being found guilty at Canterbury Crown Court of attempting to import Class A drugs ...
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MT ArticleOur live events make a comeback as Covid-19 restrictions ease
If you’re anything like us, you’ll be champing at the bit to be surrounded by people you don’t live with and fortunately, we have a bumper programme of Covid-safe events planned throughout 2021 ensuring you can re-introduce socialising and networking into your schedule.From truck racing and golf to exhibitions and ...
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MT ArticleDigital supply chain giant FourKites sets sights on UK after $100m cash injection
Supply chain visibility platform FourKites has announced a new $100m (£73m) funding to help expand into the UK and wider Europe.It said the funding will enable it to offer a "bold new vision for the future of global digital supply chains across the UK", spanning transportation, warehouses, stores, trucks and ...
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MT ArticleVisionTrack names new head of corporate sales
VisionTrack has strengthened its senior management team with James Littlechild joining the video telematics specialist as head of corporate sales.The company said the appointment will support its ongoing expansion with Littlechild responsible for developing strategic relationships with large enterprise fleets.He has 15 years of experience selling software, hardware, IT services ...
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MT ArticleLogistics training centre to launch in Lutterworth this summer
A new logistics and supply chain training and research facility is coming to the Magna Park development in Lutterworth, Leicestershire.The Centre for Logistics Education and Research (CLEAR) will be launched this summer and aims to help the sector address key challenges as the UK moves towards economic recovery and renewed ...