All Industry News articles – Page 46
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MT ArticleBin wagon blaze blamed on battery
A council on Merseyside has become the latest authority to warn about the dangers of disposing batteries in general waste after one of its bin wagons was set alight.
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MT ArticleBrigade presented with Kings Award for Enterprise in International Trade
Global vehicle safety systems supplier Brigade Electronics has welcomed the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, Lady Colgrain, to its headquarters to present the company with The King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.
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MT ArticleFourteen Grade A units on offer at Dagenham Logistics Hub
Fourteen new warehouse units are up for grabs after being completed by UK construction firm Glencar for urban property developer Chancerygate at its Dagenham Logistics Hub development..
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MT ArticleRe-booted Freight and Logistics APPG pledges to highlight sector’s critical role
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Freight and Logistics has been re-established following the General Election, bringing together parliamentarians and industry stakeholders from across the UK, to highlight the importance of the sector to the UK economy.
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MT ArticleMicrolise inks £2m worth of contracts with Goldstar, One Stop and Romac
Microlise Group has signed new and enlarged contracts with Goldstar, One Stop, and Romac, collectively representing a total value of over £2m.
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MT ArticleIncreasing fuel duty could drive inflation, Logistics UK warns Chancellor ahead of Budget
Removing the five pence per litre cut in fuel duty could drive inflationary cost pressures, raising prices for businesses and consumers, according to a submission from Logistics UK to the Treasury ahead of the autumn Budget on 30 October.
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MT ArticleTransport for London calls on hauliers to help it roll out capital’s EV charging infrastructure
Transport for London (TfL) is calling on hauliers to help it plan a shared charging infrastructure for the capital.
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MT ArticleBosch ramps up rollout of predictive road hazards service to include Mercedes-Benz trucks
Bosch is extending its predictive Road Hazard Service, which currently provides car drivers with real-time information about potential dangers en route, to include Mercedes-Benz trucks. The service, which will be available in Mercedes-Benz trucks from December, sees drivers receive real-time warnings about current events on their route, including information about ...
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MT ArticleBe ready for latest post-Brexit border controls or face delays, customs expert warns international hauliers
Cross-border hauliers need to be ready for the latest post-Brexit customs change for cargo coming from the EU to avoid facing significant delays and disruption, Colin Robb, Derry Bros head of operations and sales, is warning.
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MT ArticleRHA raises concerns over stowaway penalties with border chief
The RHA said it had lodged a submission to the independent chief inspector of borders and immigration (ICIBI) about its “very real concerns” regarding stowaway fines.
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MT ArticleImplications for operators following Next warehouse tribunal decision
Hauliers should review the pay rates for their male and female employees across the whole company after a tribunal ruled that Next store staff must be paid the same as warehouse workers, according to a specialist employment lawyer.
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MT ArticleReport identifies cold chain’s £14bn impact on economy
Energy costs in the cold chain sector soared by 46% last year, according to a new report.
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MT ArticleNew border controls could cost operators £1,100 per truck, estimate suggests
Delays caused by the implementation of new border controls between Dover and Calais could end up costing hauliers £1,100 per truck, Logistics UK has warned.
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MT ArticleAn eye on AI: fleet managers take to the tech
Fleet managers are embracing AI with almost half already using the revolutionary technology or are planning to in the next five years, according to research.
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MT ArticleUK CV manufacturing sees best July in 16 years as supply chain challenges ease, SMMT reveals
UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output soared 71.7% in July to reach 15,252 units, reversing four months of decline, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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MT ArticleMountpark gets green light for Ferrybridge Power Station redevelopment in West Yorkshire
Developer Mountpark has secured planning permission from Wakefield Council for the redevelopment of The Coal Yard at Ferrybridge Power Station in West Yorkshire.
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MT ArticleSunswap lands £17.3m of funding to accelerate roll out of trailer-top solar panels
Clean-tech start up Sunswap has secured £17.3m to accelerate the rollout of its zero-emission transport refrigeration technology across the UK and Europe.
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MT ArticleHaulage prices rose “significantly” in August, TEG Index reveals
Haulage prices rose “significantly” in August, according to the TEG Road Transport Index, which it is attributing in part to the 10% jump in haulage costs over the past year.
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MT ArticleNF Global Logistics beats Brexit red tape with help from Descartes
Freight forwarder NF Global Logistics has expanded its use of the Descartes e-Customs solution from Descartes Systems Group to manage customs compliance for groupage services across continental Europe.