All Industry News articles – Page 56
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ArticleLocal council applies for power to fine HGV drivers for traffic violations
A council in Northamptonshire wants to get hold of powers normally reserved for the police to enforce traffic offences against HGVs.Following a change in the law earlier this year, local authorities can now apply to the Department for Transport for the power to enforce against traffic contraventions.North Northamptonshire Council said ...
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ArticleWinter World Cup and Christmas could deliver major challenge for FMCG, Palletways predicts
The European FMCG market could see an “unparalleled twin peak” of consumer demand in the fourth quarter of 2022 as a winter World Cup and Christmas arrive back-to-back for the first time, according to Palletways.The network’s pallet movement figures across Europe show a 16% jump in pallets in the three ...
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ArticleNew MT research explores how operators use camera, telematics and smart tachograph technology
Cameras, telematics and smart tachographs can bring a range of operational benefits to HGV operators ready to embrace new technology.Brand-new commissioned research by Motor Transport and sister title Commercial Motor looks at the way HGV operators are deploying such technology on their fleets and the operational changes it brings to ...
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ArticleIsara Capital Management launches £300m investment fund to transform “inefficient” food supply chain
Investment firm Isara Capital Management has launched a £300m debut fund as part of plans to transform the “inherently inefficient” food supply chains across the UK, Ireland and Western Europe.Announcing the venture, the Leeds-based investment firm said this week it wants to help stabilise the food supply chain which has ...
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ArticleWork completes on Chancerygate's Gemini8 business park in Warrington
Commercial property developer Chancerygate and global real estate investment and development firm Hines have completed their Gemini8 Business Park scheme in Warrington, the joint venture announced this week.The 119,600sq ft development is situated on the final plot at the site, and comes with 18 high specification Grade A units ranging ...
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ArticleFleetCheck donates software to support police spy truck operation
PC Mark Russell from Warwickshire Police pictured in the HGV used as part of Operation Tramline. Picture by Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures Ltd 07813022858 27/01/2021Sgt Carl Stafford from Warwickshire Police Force pictured with the HGV used as part of Operation Tramline. Picture by Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures Ltd 07813022858 27/01/2021FleetCheck is ...
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ArticleHGV manufacturers slam plans to launch Euro-7 emissions standard
Truck makers have criticised new pollutant emission standards for HGVs proposed by the European Commission (EC) and said they risk slowing down the transition to zero-emission transport.The Euro-7 standards are currently due to be implemented in 2027 for heavy goods vehicles, but the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) said there ...
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ArticleLogistics UK makes new plea for cut in fuel duty
Logistics UK has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer urging him to cut fuel duty in next week’s budget, in order to provide hauliers with financial stability while they transition to cleaner alternatives.Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce tax rises and spending cuts totalling up to £60 billion ...
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ArticleLiverpool port operators cancel further strike action after 9% pay rise
Strike action at the port of Liverpool has ended after a pay deal of 9% was struck with the Unite union.The port said an agreement had also been reached to implement a new pay structure for port operators and this, along with an increase to the night shift allowance, enhanced ...
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ArticleHauliers hit out at Sturgeon over Scottish ferry disruption
Scotland’s first minister insisted the government is “absolutely committed” to delivering two new ferries for services to island communities, despite them being at least five years late and the building costs soaring.Giving evidence to the public audit committee, Nicola Sturgeon also denied that the awarding of the contract in 2015 ...
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ArticleHGVs running on hydrogen would need just seven refuelling stations, claims vehicle producer ahead of powertrain launch
As few as seven hydrogen refuelling stations are required to cover the majority of UK HGV movements, according to the Glasgow-based commercial vehicle developer HVS.Speaking ahead of the unveiling of a technology demonstrator (pictured) to showcase its fully functional hydrogen-electric powertrain next week, HVS head of sustainability and CSR, Daniel ...
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ArticleAutumn Statement: Cut fuel duty to ease cost of living and boost economy, RHA urges Chancellor
Ahead of next Thursday’s Autumn Statement, the RHA is calling on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to introduce a fuel duty rebate for HGVs of at least 15p per litre to help bring down prices.The RHA is also urging the government to extend the Energy Bills Relief Scheme for a further six ...
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ArticleFormer MAN chief technology officer joins Volta Trucks as director
Volta Trucks has appointed Dr Karl Viktor Schaller, former MAN chief technology officer, to its board of directors, as it begins the production of its first full-electric Volta Zero prototype vehicles.Dr Schaller brings a wealth of experience to Volta Trucks, having held a number of executive and board positions in ...
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Van registrations "shackled" as supply shortages continue, warns SMMT
The UK’s light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by -18.4% in October, as supply shortages continued to restrict global production and availability, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).Van registrations hit the lowest level for October since 2012, despite robust demand, falling -16.5% below the pre-pandemic five-year ...
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UK paving way on drone deliveries, new study reveals
The UK is leading the pack on the adoption of drone and autonomous vehicle technology but lags behind a number of European countries on other key metrics, according to a new study.The European Delivery Innovator Index, conducted by return loads platform Courier Exchange, analysed data on various metrics connecting the ...
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ArticleOne man dead, another injured after stabbing at FedEx depot
FedEx has paid tribute to one of its employees who was stabbed to death in a shocking attack at its Rotherham warehouse on Wednesday morning (2 November).Emergency services were called to the depot in Hellaby at 9.39am to reports of a disturbance.Upon arrival, Philip Woodcock (pictured), 60, was found with ...
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ArticleOne in five transport firms have 'run out of cash', new government data reveals
Almost a fifth of transport and storage businesses have no cash reserves left, raising concerns there could be another repeat of the City Link disaster on Christmas Eve 2014.Government figures showed that 19.2% of transport companies – almost one in five – admitted they had run out of cash last ...
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ArticleThe Algorithm People secures £2.2m funding package to drive growth
Route optimisation specialists The Algorithm People (TAP) said it had secured £2.2m of funding from investors, which will accelerate its scale-up plans and drive growth.This latest funding builds on last year’s announcement of a multi-million-dollar injection from tech investors and came as the company delivered 256% growth in annually recurring ...
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Article'Make food and pharmaceuticals critical industries,' Cold Chain Federation urges government
The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has sought urgent reassurance from the government that food and pharmaceutical goods will be treated as critical industries not only through this winter, but also beyond.It has written to the Chancellor, plus newly appointed cabinet ministers, to confirm that the provision of support to the ...
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ArticleIndustry helps raise £230,000 for Transaid with cycle ride through Malawi
A five-day cycle ride through the searing heat of Malawi by a group of logistics professionals has helped raise more than £230,000 for international transport charity Transaid.Clive Brooks (pictured), MD of Palletline-owned ABE Ledbury, joined others from the industry to brave temperatures of over 30°C and take part in Cycle ...