All Industry News articles – Page 17
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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.
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MT ArticleThree quarters of logistics firms expect to be disrupted by tariffs, HSBC UK survey finds
Over three quarters of logistics businesses expect to be disproportionately disrupted by changes to global tariffs, according to a survey published this week by HSBC UK.
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MT ArticleSegro launches refurbished Segro Centre Dagenham offering cross-dock facilities
Warehouse developer Segro has officially launched Segro Centre Dagenham, a newly refurbished, cross-dock logistics facility, located in East London.
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MT ArticleTruck donations by Malcolm Group and Asset Alliance fuel driver training in Zambia
Three HGVs donated to international development organisation Transaid by The Malcolm Group and Asset Alliance have entered service at the Industrial Training Centre (ITC) in Lusaka.
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FCZ ArticleElectric vans and trucks no longer exempt from London’s congestion charge, under TfL plans
Electric vans and trucks will no longer be exempt from London’s congestion charge, under proposals put forward today (27 May) by Transport for London (TfL).
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MT ArticleWelsh government warns of six months of disruption on M4 as five bridges upgraded
The Welsh government is warning drivers of possible disruption, delays and diversions on the M4 between junctions 37 and 38 near Pyle, during major road works which begin on 9 June and continue for six months.
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MT ArticleApplication in for 3m sq ft West Mids logistics park
Plans to build a £343m logistics park in North Warwickshire to drive the region’s economic growth have been lodged with the council.
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MT ArticleMcCulla Ireland snapped up by European investors
Cold chain transport and storage family firm McCulla Ireland has been bought by investors promising to build Europe’s largest temperature-controlled business.
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MT ArticleRHA calls for investment in roads to service housebuilding boom
The government must prioritise spending on road infrastructure projects that connect communities and reduce congestion after announcing ambitious plans to build 1.5m new homes, the RHA said.
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MT ArticlePartnership aims to prevent HGV wheel detachment
Hexagon Leasing has partnered with a firm specialising in preventing wheel detachment and is offering the product to all customers opting for new lease 18-tonne+ vehicles.
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MT ArticleCouncils get advice on final mile logistics support
Local authorities are being offered advice about how to drive improvements to local logistics operations and help support economic activity.
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MT ArticleCall for lorries to continue using Severn Bridge as ban looms
HGV drivers must be allowed to use the M48 Severn Bridge from the end of this month despite its deteriorating state, or congestion will become “unacceptable”, according to Monmouthshire County Council.
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MT ArticleHGV Skills Bootcamps axed
The government is axing its HGV driver training programme after just three years, despite the ongoing HGV driver shortage crisis.