All Industry News articles – Page 16
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MT ArticleProcess begins for two new freight ferries serving Northern Isles
Two new freight flex vessels serving the Aberdeen to Kirkwall/Lerwick route will bring improved capacity and faster speeds according to the Scottish government, which has launched a procurement process.
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MT ArticleGovernment sets out new vision for ports as freight traffic projected to soar
Freight traffic at UK ports is forecast to grow by more than five million tonnes over the next decade and by 33m tonnes by 2050, according to the government.
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MT ArticleNew name for fuel card provider as it hits 40
Fuel card firm International Diesel Services is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a new name and a pledge to double the number of truck dedicated sites in its network.
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MT ArticleLightfoot recruits new chief revenue officer
Fleet tech specialist Lightfoot has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of David Savage as its chief revenue officer.
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MT ArticleJail for drunk lorry driver four times over the limit
An HGV driver who was almost four times over the drink drive limit has been given a nine-month prison sentence.
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MT ArticleAlan Moody retires as chairman from Moody Logistics
Moody Logistics’ chairman, Alan Moody, has stepped down from the role following a lifetime of service to the family business.
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MT ArticleLogistics “unstoppable force” for economic growth, says roads minister
The UK logistics sector “lies at the heart of government’s plan for change” and is an “unstoppable force for economic growth”, according Lilian Greenwood, Minister for the Future of Roads, during her keynote address at Logistics UK’s inaugural annual conference, at the QEII Conference Centre in London today (4 June).
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MT ArticleLymm Truckwash granted planning permission for site expansion
Family-owned Lymm Truckwash has been granted permission to expand its facility by 50%, with the addition of two more wash bays.
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MT ArticleGeotab and Vitality launch platform that rewards safe driving
Connected vehicle solution specialist Geotab has teamed up with health and wellness expert Vitality to reward fleet drivers who set high safety standards.
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MT ArticleMay transport prices climb as haulage demand continues to grow, TEG Price Index reveals
May saw a further increase to the TEG Price Index, which rose 4.4 points (3.55%) to 128.2. Year-on-year the index also increased 4.4 points (3.55%), according to the latest report.
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MT ArticleRHA welcomes launch of new abnormal load movement guidance
New national guidance to make the management of abnormal load movements across the UK more co-ordinated and efficent has been released today (3 June) by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), in collaboration with the Abnormal Loads Group (ALG).
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MT ArticleEuro Commercials expands into England with acquisition of City West Commercials
South Wales truck dealer Euro Commercials has officially completed the acquisition of City West Commercials, in a move which sees it expand its business across the Welsh border into the South West of England
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MT ArticleHGV and van net zero phase out dates at risk without urgent action, RHA survey reveals
Substantial support will be needed to help transport businesses decarbonise and to meet the UK’s diesel lorry phase out dates, the RHA is warning, following an industry wide survey.
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MT ArticleFruit and veg import checks scrapped ahead of UK-EU deal, government reveals
The government will scrap border checks on fruit and veg imported from the European Union, in an early move to ease trade, ahead of its new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) deal with the EU.
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MT ArticleDelivery drivers pay the price as van insurance soars, Go.Compare survey reveals
Delivery couriers are paying the most expensive van insurance premiums in the UK, forking out an average of £1,689 a year - £1,307 more than a handyman, who has the cheapest median policy price at just £382, according to a survey by Go.Compare.
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MT ArticleDfT launches new standards to help fleet operators prevent cargo theft and terrorist attacks
The DfT has launched new standards to help fleet operators better protect their vehicles, assets and personnel from theft, hijacking or being targeted for terrorist purposes.
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MT ArticleLondon’s road casualties at ‘lowest levels’ and DVS is playing a part
Six lives are being saved in London every year due to the Direct Vision Standard (DVS), new figures showed.
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MT ArticleNew congestion charge proposals a deterrent for hauliers serving London
Plans to start charging electric trucks and vans that enter London’s congestion charging zone will penalise operators that have invested in significantly cleaner fleet vehicles, according to Logistics UK.
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MT ArticleGovernment urged to press ahead with A66 upgrade
Hauliers in North Yorkshire recently met with Rishi Sunak MP to discuss the A66 dualling upgrade and key infrastructure investment in the region.
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MT ArticleSummer diversions in place on Rest and Be Thankful
Hauliers travelling through the Glen Croe valley in Scotland have been warned diversions will be in place on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful this summer as essential ground investigation work continues.