All Industry News articles – Page 49
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MT ArticleBridgestone launches Webfleet AI Assistant at IAA Transportation 2024
Bridgestone’s fleet management solution Webfleet is debuting its new AI Assistant at IAA Transportation 2024, which uses artificial intelligence to allow operators to interact with their fleet data.
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MT ArticleChinese EV manufacturer BYD debuts 19 tonne electric truck at IAA Transportation 2024
Chinese EV manufacturer has launched its latest electric truck - the 19 tonne ETH8 - into the European market at IAA Transportation 2024.
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MT ArticleIndustry calls for swift decision as government launches review of post-Brexit border controls on fruit and vegetables
The government’s decision to delay the launch of post-Brexit physical checks on “medium risk” fruit and vegetables imported from the European Union for another six months has been given a qualified welcome by the logistics and haulage sectors.
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MT ArticleHow the transport industry can retain as well as recruit new HGV drivers - free webinar
Motor Transport in association with leading 3PL GXO is holding a free to watch webinar on 17 October 2024 to discuss the vital issue of how the road transport industry should be handling the recent influx of new drivers to ensure they are properly prepared for life ...
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MT ArticleFinnlines launches freight service from Finland to Sheerness
Finnlines is set to launch a new freight service from Finland to London Medway in Sheerness, with further connections available to Belgium, Spain, and Ireland.
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MT ArticlePost-Brexit border checks on fruit and vegetables delayed again as new government reviews impact
The UK government has delayed implementing post-Brexit physical checks on “medium risk” fruit and vegetables imported from the European Union for a further six months, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has announced.
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MT ArticleScottish Transaid Dinner raises more than £100,000 to support charity’s life-saving work
The transport and logistics industry has raised an impressive £100,681 at this year’s Scottish Transaid Dinner, aided by a charity auction, which included an Ifor Williams tipper trailer, which sold for £6,500.
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MT ArticleTesla Semi truck fire took 50,000 gallons of water and plane dumping fire retardant to extinguish
A Tesla Semi truck which crashed and burst into flames on a highway in Sacremento, California required firefighters to spray 50,000 gallons of water and an aircraft dropping fire retardant onto the area to finally bring the blaze under control.
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MT ArticleSpeculative logistics site completed near Heathrow
Real estate developer Panattoni has completed the speculative development of an 80,000sq ft last-mile logistics site near Heathrow.
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MT ArticleApprove Thames Crossing to boost UK economy, businesses urge government
British businesses have called on the government to approve plans for the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) to “drastically improve” lorry journeys in the region.
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MT ArticleHigh Court awards damages to widow of man killed in London RTA
A widow whose husband was killed when an HGV collided with his motorbike in London has successfully claimed for damages from the driver and his haulage firm in the High Court.
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MT ArticleTransaid promotes helmet safety at Indian conference
International transport charity Transaid presented its current work on motorcycle safety in Kenya to delegates at an injury prevention conference in New Delhi.
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MT ArticleMore choice for HGV drivers after OTRA’s tech snapped up
SNAP said it had strengthened its network with the acquisition of OTRA’s technology platforms, IT infrastructure and a portion of its truck parking network across Europe.
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MT ArticleUK could follow Oz with launch of eHGV financing model
Battery storage specialist Zenobē said it was looking to introduce a new EV shared charging infrastructure model in the UK following its launch in Australia.
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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.