All Industry News articles – Page 42
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MT ArticleCall for more truck parking investment after government package announced
Logistics UK has urged the government to spend more on lorry parking in the UK after an announcement this week that £14m would be spent on improvements.
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MT ArticleDP World plans for £1bn London Gateway expansion back on track
Global logistics giant DP World has today announced a £1bn expansion of London Gateway, after threatening to pull the deal last week, after two government ministers criticised the employment practices of its subsidiary P&O Ferries.
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MT Article‘Business down the pan’: PT Hire in administration
Truck hire company PT Hire has entered administration, with insolvency experts citing “mechanical issues” with its fleet as a primary reason for its collapse.
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MT ArticleWidespread ignorance about careless or inconsiderate driving offence
The vast majority of people are unaware HGV drivers can be punished more severely than others for careless driving, or that you can face a prison sentence for the offence, research has revealed.
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MT ArticleRoads to hell: M42 and A12 voted worst in England
The M42 has been voted the worst motorway in England, thanks to an abundance of roadworks, poor road quality and reduced speed limits “for no apparent reason”.
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MT ArticleMental health in haulage must be addressed
A “silent epidemic” of depression and mental health problems among HGV drivers must be tackled if the industry is to keep the economy ticking over, according to digital marketplace SNAP.
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MT ArticleHauliers not protecting themselves from climate change impact
More companies in transport and storage were affected by flooding in the last year than any other sector and yet only a fraction have assessed the risks of climate change to their business, according to new figures.
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MT ArticlePowers introduced for TCs to regulate autonomous trucks
Laws have been put in place so that the traffic commissioners are able to regulate the use of autonomous HGVs in the future.
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MT ArticleBorder biometric checks delayed again
Reports that the introduction of the European entry and exit system (EES) has been delayed again beyond next month is “good news for business”, according to Logistics UK.
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MT ArticleSchmitz Cargobull recruits first network training and support manager for UK & Ireland business
Schmitz Cargobull has appointed David Darrington to the newly created role of network training and support manager UK & Ireland.
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MT ArticleZeus inks freight management partnership with Apollo Tyres
Freight management specialist Zeus has signed a partnership with Apollo Tyres to streamline the tyre manufacturer’s global supply chain with its freight management solution Zeus Command AI.
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MT Article Leyland Trucks ramps up a gear to raise almost £15,000 for local causes
Leyland Trucks colleagues joined forces with multiple co-sponsors and the Lancashire community to raise almost £15,000 through a series of fun, family-friendly, competitive sporting events, held this summer.
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MT ArticleGovernment gives green light to £100m Immingham freight terminal scheme
Transport secretary Louise Haigh has given the go-ahead to Associated British Ports’ (ABP’s) application to build a £100m freight terminal at the Port of Immingham in North Lincolnshire.
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MT ArticlePort of Greenock speeds up container operations with new £25m cranes
The Port of Greenock has officially unveiled its new £25m ship-to-shore cranes which aim to boost productivity and speed up container operations.
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MT ArticleDelay to Lower Thames Crossing “deeply concerning”, warns Logistics UK
Logistics UK has added its voice to a growing list of concerned industry stakeholders condemning the government’s move to further delay a decision on whether to greenlight the Lower Thames crossing.
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MT ArticleNovice kayakers complete gruelling channel crossing for Transaid
An intrepid trio from Asset Alliance Group have completed their kayaking challenge, paddling across the English Channel in rough seas to raise funds for Transaid.
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MT ArticleAs Lower Thames Crossing delayed yet again RHA urges government to give project the green light
The RHA is urging the government to give the Lower Thames Crossing near London the go-ahead after the Transport Secretary yesterday announced yet another delay to the scheme.
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MT ArticleSolar-powered asset tracker launched to help prevent cargo theft
Queclink Wireless Solutions has introduced a solar-powered asset tracker that has been specifically developed for cross-border road and intermodal freight transport operations.
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MT ArticleGuest Motor Group and Sherwood Truck and Van merge operations
Iveco dealerships Guest Motor Group and Sherwood Truck and Van are merging their operations in a move which sees Sherwood rebranding as Guest Truck and Van.
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MT ArticleDemand for new vans rises in September but EV uptake falls again, SMMT reveals
Whilst Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew for the second month running in September, up 8.3% to record the best performance for the month in four years, new BEV registrations fell for the fourth successive month.