All Industry News articles – Page 58
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ArticlePML MD brands Dartford bridge protest “irresponsible, irrational and incredibly dangerous”
Perishable goods haulier PML has heavily criticised the climate change group Just Stop Oil after its supporters scaled the masts of the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing and caused widespread disruption to drivers.MD Mike Parr said the actions of the group were “irresponsible, irrational and incredibly dangerous” ...
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ArticleHGV drivers using M6Toll in record numbers
The operator of the M6 toll road said this year had seen some of the highest volumes of HGV traffic ever recorded on its road, with operators making the most of the largely congestion-free route.Based on data from its analytics team, Midland Expressway (MEL) said August and September had seen ...
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ArticleMini-budget U-turn: What it means for retailers and their logistics partners
New Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s almost wholesale dismantling of last month’s mini-Budget may protect UK businesses from a markets meltdown, but the handbrake-turn will still cause pain for firms and their delivery partners, warned ParcelHero.Former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s growth plan announced last month prompted financial chaos, with the value of the ...
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ArticleLockerbie Lorry Park to close
A strategically important truck stop in Scotland is to close at the end of this month, raising concerns about where HGV drivers can safely park up.The Lockerbie Lorry Park, adjacent to the A74 and between junctions 16 and 17, has space for 160 HGVs and a 24-hour café.In recent months ...
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ArticleFelixstowe strikes had less impact than expected, port authorities claim
The recent strike action at Felixstowe port did not significantly disrupt supply chains because customers had managed to plan ahead, according to the port.Workers at the container terminal downed tools in two lots of industrial action this year after union members rejected an imposed pay offer.Negotiations have currently stalled, but ...
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ArticlePeel Ports in new row with Unite after claiming less than 25% of workforce voted for strikes
Peel Ports has asked Unite to give all employees at the port of Liverpool the opportunity to vote on its current pay offer, after concerns were raised that the union was relying on a “show-of-hands” involving a fraction of the workforce.The operator of Liverpool port said a significant number of ...
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ArticleGlencar granted funding to build major new logistics hub in Sheffield
Construction firm Glencar has been awarded its second contract in succession by investors Trammell Crow Company (TCC) to build a 367,000sq ft logistics facility at its site in Sheffield.The project includes site access improvements, estate roads, an 83m deep service yard with HGV and trailer parking, car parks, landscaping and ...
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September marks first growth in van registrations this year, SMMT reveals
Britain’s van market grew by almost 11% in September - the first month to see growth in van registrations this year - according to the latest research from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).SMMT said that the uptick in LCV registrations, which saw overall van registrations during the ...
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ArticleIndustry dual cycle challenge raises £230,000 for Transaid
Cycle Malawi 2022 marked a return to the country which hosted Transaid’s first ever cycle challenge in 2006A team of 40 riders drawn from the transport and logistics industry has completed a 505km cycle challenge across southern Malawi in soaring temperatures, pedalling through the spectacular Liwonde National Park to raise ...
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ArticleNorthern Ireland hauliers plead with Brussels to help ease post-Brexit trade restrictions
As the British Government made overtures to Brussels last week in a bid to settle differences over the Northern Ireland Protocol, a delegation of hauliers, led by the RHA met with senior officials at the European Commission in Brussels.The delegation of RHA members was organised by RHA’s Northern Ireland policy ...
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ArticleAquarius IT unveils new brand identity and logo
Aquarius IT has launched a new brand identity and logo which it says reflects the company’s digital evolution and its aim to offer “forward-thinking” fleet compliance and data management systems for the road transport industry.The company has also launched a new website which showcases the company’s full portfolio of digital ...
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ArticleHaulage prices rise in September but fall against 2021 rates, TEG report reveals
Haulage prices rose by 3% in September but dropped 11% year-on-year, according to the latest TEG Price Index report.This is the largest annual decrease in haulage prices since TEG Price Index records began in January 2019, the report revealed.The index attributes the fall to an easing of the driver shortage ...
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ArticleDP World London Gateway to boost capacity with fourth berth
Work has started on site to build a new fourth berth at DP World’s London Gateway smart logistics hub.The £350m project, which is expected to be completed in 2024, will lift London Gateway’s capacity by a third, allowing it to reportedly handle more of the world’s largest vessels than any ...
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ArticleAlliance Automotive Group swoops for Panattoni logistics facility in Rotherham
One of the largest ever speculative logistics buildings in the north of England has been snapped up by CV parts distributor Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) from real estate developer Panattoni.The pre-lease agreement means AAG will occupy a 630,000sq ft facility on the Panattoni park in Rotherham.Construction has just begun with ...
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ArticleGlobal crane contest puts UK entrant on a high
The UK’s entrant into the World Crane Championship recorded his personal best score before being defeated by the reigning champion in the quarter finals.Trevor Tack (pictured) was competing for the third time in the global finals at the IAA in Hannover after qualifying at the Road Transport Expo earlier this ...
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ArticleInland border points in Warrington and Ebbsfleet to close earlier than planned
Inland border facilities (IBFs) in Warrington and Ebbsfleet will close earlier than planned, according to HM Revenue and Customs.It said testing at the Sevington and Holyhead IBFs showed that these larger facilities could handle all IBF traffic without the support of the smaller sites.Therefore Ebbsfleet and Warrington IBFs will close ...
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ArticleJohn Raymond Transport sees 2021 turnover nearly double but profits slide
Welsh haulage firm John Raymond Transport increased turnover by 42.8% last year and said it was optimistic about the future despite uncertainty over economic conditions.For the year ending 31 December 2021 the Bridgend company reported revenues of £29.7m, up from £20.8m the year before.However, pre-tax profit fell by 36.1%, from ...
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ArticleMid-market retailers 'acutely concerned' by supply chain issues, new Wincanton research reveals
Around one in seven retailers think they do not have a resilient supply chain, which is jeopardising their ability to deliver products to customers efficiently.The research, conducted by Wincanton, involved polling 250 senior leaders of major retail and e-commerce businesses across the UK.It found 99% of respondents believed improving the ...
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ArticleNew DVSA probe finds level of driving offences and dangerous vehicles "totally unacceptable"
A GB-wide operation targeting high risk vehicles found one in 10 had the most dangerous mechanical issues, according to the DVSA.The serious faults uncovered on HGVs and light commercial vehicles included problems with steering, suspension, wheels, tyres and brakes.The DVSA said all of these issues were dangerous enough to affect ...
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ArticlePolice target trucks on M1 in crackdown on organised people smuggling
Lorry drivers in Northamptonshire have been given advice by the police about organised immigration crime and what they can do if they have concerns.Officers worked with the DVSA to speak to HGV drivers using the M1 near Crick as part of a week of action tackling serious and organised crime.Vehicles ...