All Industry News articles – Page 42
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ArticleMercedes Benz Trucks to offer one UK customer a bespoke Actros L Edition 3
Mercedes Benz Trucks is collaborating with Kuda Automotive to create a unique version of the Actros L Edition 3 for one lucky UK customer, after displaying the vehicle at the recent Road Transport Expo (RTX).The manufacturer is planning to build just 400 Actros L Edition 3 vehicles world-wide, of which ...
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ArticleRHA slams police over 'inconsistent' stance on abnormal load movements
Police forces are not taking a joined-up approach to abnormal load movements and are ignoring legislative guidance on moving heavy or large cargo, the RHA said.It said hauliers were complaining that some police forces have imposed blanket movement embargoes and this was piling bureaucracy and cost on transport firms.The RHA ...
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ArticleP&O Ferries signs new Ro-Ro deals to bolster North Sea freight routes
P&O Ferries said freight customers could continue to rely on its services across the North Sea after it signed a three-year charter agreement with Bore on Ro-Ro vessels MS Norsky and MS Norstream.The two ships play a vital role in linking customers to P&O Ferries’ Zeebrugge hub and unlocking access ...
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ArticleGlencar gets green light for Click Aylesford warehouse project
A six-unit industrial warehouse development close to the M20 in Kent covering 302,844sq ft has been given the go-ahead, with completion due by August 2024.Construction firm Glencar said it had been appointed by Wrenbridge and investor Bridges Fund Management to start work on the development in Aylesford, named Click Aylesford.The ...
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ArticlePanattoni begins work on Brighton last-mile logistics depot
Real estate developer Panattoni has begun developing another large logistics development on its industrial estate in Brighton.The 268,063sq ft last-mile logistics depot will comprise seven units, each ranging from 19,834 sq ft to 55,632 sq ft and are being built to a BREEAM ‘excellent’ rating and an EPC rating of ...
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ArticleBreakdown firm TNS 365 opens new call centre to tackle spike in demand
Emergency breakdown specialist TNS 365 has opened a new call centre in Greater Manchester in response to increased demand for its services.Founder and director Adam Drake said: “Our clients rely on our call-handling team to keep response times to a minimum when reacting to any breakdown or equipment failure situation.“We ...
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ArticleTIP to sell more than 400 vehicles a year from new Warrington site
TIP Group has launched a used truck sales division at a new site in Warrington.The latest addition to its portfolio of services, TIP Used offers used trucks to both trade and retail customers and vehicles will be promoted via the TIP Used website, as well as on Truck Locator and ...
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ArticleDfT launches freight and logistics consultation amid supply chain planning shake-up
A consultation into the planning system to prevent vital freight developments being stopped in their tracks has been launched by the government.It said it wanted to ensure the planning needs of the freight and logistics sector were properly and effectively considered.Last year the department for transport (DfT) published a report ...
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ArticleDVSA chief backs plans to address TCs' function
The DVSA’s chief executive told an influential group of MPs it would be working with the government on proposals to address the current role of the traffic commissioners.A recent review into the function of the TCs made 12 recommendations, including replacing them with one independent tribunal body, overhauling the current ...
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Article'Plan now for new customs rules,' HMRC warns hauliers
Operators involved in exporting goods have been warned to use the summer to get to grips with the government’s new customs declaration process, before its introduction in November.HMRC delayed the introduction of the new customs declaration service (CDS) in October last year after accepting there was not enough time for ...
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ArticleAggregate Industries partners with Simon Gibson Transport and Lomas Distribution on new cement tanker training
Aggregate Industries and its Lafarge Cement business have partnered with hauliers Simon Gibson Transport and Lomas Distribution to produce a new training package.The move aims to address what they say is a significant industry gap for cement tanker driver training.The new Cement Drivers Skills Qualification (CDSQ) has received CPC accreditation ...
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ArticleNew trustees for Transaid as it chairity announces new African cycle challenge
Transaid has appointed three new trustees to its board and sees it grow to 14 members in its 25th anniversary year. The move follows two earlier appointments in February and March.The three new appointments replaced long-standing trustees who have stepped down and two additional members have been taken on to ...
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ArticleRise in popularity of electric scooters poses extra dangers around HGVs
ShutterstockThe rise in use of electric scooters is leading to increasing numbers of accidents involving HGVs, with riders largely unaware of the number of blind spots on a lorry - according to digital platform SNAP.It said truck drivers were facing new threats as the number of urban road users soars; ...
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ArticleRoad Transport Expo 2023 is back with a bang at NAEC Stoneleigh
Road Transport Expo 2023 (RTX) opened for business today at NAEC Stoneleigh, with its ‘all about the truck focus’ obvious from the moment visitors entered the site.The award-winning show, now in its second year, provides an ideal platform to bring together fleet operators, manufacturers and industry experts in one vast ...
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Cold chain operators “more resilient” following Covid-19, survey reveals
Nearly three quarters of UK cold chain operators say the sector has become “more resilient” after battling the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, but they warn that recruitment remains a challenge.According to a survey by the Cold Chain Federation, almost 75% of respondents, when asked about the long-term effects of ...
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ArticleRHA slams government over 'inadequate' apprenticeship grant for HGV technicians
The government has left Heavy Vehicle Technician apprenticeships high and dry with an “inadequate” funding increase which fails to cover the cost of running the courses, the RHA warned this week.The association welcomed the government’s decision to hike funding for HGV C+E apprenticeship from £7,000 to £8,000 but said its ...
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Industry challenges and emerging trends to be explored at Road Transport Expo's Knowledge Zone
Industry challenges and emerging trends for the year ahead will be hotly debated on this year’s Road Transport Expo (RTX) Knowledge Zone stage.On Friday 30 June at 10am, a session called ‘State of the Industry 2023’ will provide insight into the business confidence of operators and their views on a ...
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ArticleTruck safety and DVS in the spotlight at the Road Transport Expo
London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and the wider issue of truck safety is to be a hot topic at next week’s Road Transport Expo (RTX).A panel discussion looking at the way operators are adapting to ever-tightening truck safety rules will take place on the RTX Knowledge Zone on Wednesday 28 ...
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ArticleLinde Material Handling UK unveils demo theatre
Linde Material Handling (UK) has launched a purpose-built demonstration theatre which will be used to showcase its trucks and their capabilities.More than 40 customers and visitors attended the launch at Linde MH UK’s site in West Bromwich where they were treated to live demonstrations of the latest trucks and technology ...
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ArticleWebfleet launches trailer management tool for long haul operators
Fleet management solutions provider Webfleet has launched Webfleet Trailer which is designed to help long haul operators monitor the health of their trailer fleets.Webfleet Trailer operates by flagging trailer malfunctions and maintenance tasks, helping to cut trailer downtimes and extend the trailer’s life.The trailer management solution is fully integrated into ...