All Industry News articles – Page 160
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ArticleNon-employed and part-time workers to get new basic rights
The government said this week that part-time, agency and flexible staff will get new basic rights at work in line with recommendations made in the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices. It makes the UK one of the first countries in the world to propose giving casual workers so much ...
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Haulage permits bill a contingency plan, with trade deal still Brexit priority, says Grayling
The new government bill making provisions for a no-deal trade arrangement when the UK leaves the EU next year is merely a contingency plan, with plans for a trade agreement still firmly on the table, transport secretary Chris Grayling has assured the industry.The government released its Haulage Permits and Trailer ...
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Earned Recognition: will the DVSA's flagship scheme see wider adoption and what are its pros and cons?
The DVSA’s Earned Recognition scheme has finally moved into its pilot stage after a protracted build up. Many moons ago, the DVSA set itself the target of attracting 40 operators before it would move to a live scheme. It has now revealed the 20 operators plus coach and bus operators ...
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AdBlue cheat crackdown sees three hauliers punished by the traffic commissioners
Traffic commissioner (TC) Kevin Rooney has likened the use of AdBlue emulators on HGVs to fitting magnets to interfere with tachographs as the third haulier within a month was punished for cheating emission rules.In Bristol, West of England TC Rooney disqualified Patrick McNally from being a transport manager for a ...
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ArticleProposed congestion charge for HGVs at Port of Dover met with 'incredulity'
A proposed congestion charge on HGVs using the Port of Dover has been met with "incredulity" by the trade associations, which warned such a charge could jeopardise British trading relationships.Dover District Council will propose a £1 charge on HGVs using the port at a meeting tonight (31 January), in order ...
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FTA backs Manston Airport as vital temporary contingency for Operation Stack
The FTA has come out in favour of Manston Airport as a short to medium term contingency for Operation Stack, after it was revealed the government had paid approaching £6m to rent it.The figure was finally released after an internal review was conducted of the DfT decision not to release ...
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ArticleWincanton, DPD, John Lewis and Cemex part of DVSA's earned recognition pilot
DVSA has published the names of the first operators taking part in its flagship earned recognition pilot, with Wincanton, DPD and John Lewis among the 20-strong cohort.The likes of supermarket chain Sainsbury's, leasing and rental firm Fraikin, construction materials firm Cemex, wholesaler 3663 Transport and BT Fleet are also part ...
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Article‘No deal’ Brexit could see gridlock at Dover port costing hauliers £500m, warns Labour
Labour has warned that failure to strike an agreement with the EU in time for Brexit in 2019 will see the South East of England grind to a halt as trucks are queued back from Dover.With Port of Dover projections forecasting trucks passing through the port will increase by more ...
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Amazon threat to e-commerce market but not innovating as fast as perceived, says Metapack founder
Amazon is a "10 tonne gorilla in the room" in the e-commerce market according to the founder of Metapack, who publicly called out the threat of the online retailer to the market for the first time.Speaking at The Delivery Conference in London today (30 January), Patrick Wall said: "We are ...
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ArticleEurotunnel freight service sets new daily traffic record
Eurotunnel’s Le Shuttle Freight service set an all-time record for daily traffic last week.The service transported a total of 7,023 trucks in both directions on the 25 January; an increase of 3% compared with the previous record.The previous record dates back to 13 March 2008, just before the financial crisis.Eurotunnel ...
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ArticleGovernment has paid close to £6m in rent to Manston Airport owners as an unused Operation Stack alternative
The government has paid the owners of Manston Airport in Kent more than £5.7m to retain it as an emergency lorry parking area if Operation Stack is used.The figure was finally released after an internal review was conducted of the DfT decision not to release the figure.Senior civil servant Anthony ...
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Innovate UK to discuss Low Emission Freight and Logistics Trial at Microlise Transport Conference
Delegates will hear an update on the government's £20m Low Emission Freight and Logistics Trials at the Microlise Transport Conference. A talk from Innovate UK will outline developments from the programme, which runs projects on electric commercial vehicles and hydrogen hybrids, and what the future holds for them.Venn Chesterton, Innovate ...
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ArticleLarge warehouse take up plummets in 2017
Take-up of large warehouses in 2017 fell by 36% compared to the year before, according to new research from property agent JLL.The company’s 'UK Big Box Industrial and Logistics Market' report found that 15.4 million ft2 of good quality Grade A space was leased or sold during the year in ...
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Interested in alternative fuels for your fleet? LoCITY has them all under one roof
UK freight operators interested in alternative fuels and retrofit technology to reduce fleet emissions are invited to a free-to-attend LoCITY event on 20 March.The event is the largest in a series of four roadshows, provided by TfL, which will bring together operators, vehicle manufacturers and technology experts to explore market-ready ...
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ArticleNumber of substandard bridges unfit for HGVs on the rise, RAC Foundation finds
The number of bridges unable to carry HGVs is on the rise, according to the RAC Foundation, which recently found that thousands of bridges across Great Britain could be categorized as substandard.The charity compiled data from 204 local authorities, which found that 3,441 (4.6%) bridges in England, Scotland and Wales ...
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Fowler Welch spends £2m on Spalding depot refurbishment
Food distribution specialist Fowler Welch has spent £2m on a major refurbishment of its temperature controlled depot in Spalding, fuelled by a growth in business which saw the company boost turnover by 13% last year.The investment programme, which is expected to be completed by spring this year, includes the refurbishment ...
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DfT ministerial line-up confirmed after cabinet reshuffle
Jesse Norman remains minister for road freight at the DfT, as the line up of ministers and their responsibilities was finalised after Theresa May’s cabinet reshuffle.Norman has maintained his role as minister for road freight and roads, and is also responsible for electric and autonomous vehicles; walking and cycling; and ...
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ArticleEmergency refuge areas row reignites, as AA survey suggests public has concerns about Smart Motorway project
The House of Commons Transport Committee has renewed its call for longer and more frequent emergency refuge areas on all-lane running (ALR) schemes, after an AA survey revealed more than a fifth of drivers rate ALR motorways as dangerous.The survey of 20,000 drivers, published this week, saw 22% of respondents ...
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ArticleMoody Logistics spends big in a bid to see warehousing benefit
Electrical contractor Paul Beattie and Caroline Moody, MD of Moody Logistics (right), review the Cross-Desk facility plans.Moody Logistics is spending half a million pounds to boost productivity at its base in Cramlington, Northumberland.The company is constructing a 12,000ft² addition to its facility at the Bolam Business Park to increase capacity ...
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Road freight sector outperforms wider logistics sector
The road freight sector put in a steady end of year performance in 2017, with sales, employment and wages up while the company failure rate fell.According to the latest quarterly Creditsafe Watchdog report, which looked at the performance of over 110,000 companies in the transport and logistics sector, sales rose ...