All Industry News articles – Page 6
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MT ArticleWholesale gas price rise in aftermath of Iran attacks
Gas prices soared to four-year highs after Iran attacked a gas field in Qatar, damaging facilities that produce 17% of QatarEnergy’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity.
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MT ArticlePolice survey examines freight crime threats and trends
Freight operators are being encouraged to fill out a police-led survey examining the threat posed by serious organised acquisitive crime (SOAC) in the UK.
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MT ArticleMAN invests record €300m in service network
MAN Truck & Bus plans to invest around €300m (£259.2m) in expanding its European service network by 2030, the largest investment of its kind in MAN’s history.
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MT ArticleRHA calls for higher manufacturer CO2 emission targets and more operator support as consultation closes
The freight industry has pushed back against government plans to cut CO₂ emissions from new HGVs, warning that key proposals are “impractical” without urgent investment in infrastructure and financial support.
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MT ArticleGovernment youth employment drive “a lifeline for next generation” says Logistics UK
The government’s employment drive to support young people into work, announced this week, is a lifeline for the next generation, providing funding that will enable logistics businesses to attract new talent and future proof the industry, according to Ben Fletcher, Logistics UK chief executive,
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MT ArticleRHA urges Scottish government to better support road transport sector
The RHA has published its Scottish Manifesto, Driving Scotland, setting out priorities for the next Scottish Government to support the road transport sector.
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MT Article£18bn twelve-year backlog of pothole repairs, despite extra funding, ALARM survey reveals
Local authorities in England and Wales now face a record £18.62bn backlog of carriageway repairs that would take 12 years to clear, despite an increase in funding, according to this year’s Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey.
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MT ArticleTake urgent action on fuel duty to protect UK haulage, APN tells government
The Chancellor must reduce fuel duty immediately to protect essential services to the UK economy, the Association of Pallet Networks (APN) said this week.
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MT ArticleBrighton bags biggest pothole pot
Brighton and Hove receives more additional funding for pothole repairs than anywhere else in the country, according to a new study.
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MT ArticleFuel group accuses ministers of fanning the flames in row over forecourt prices
A row has erupted over “inflammatory language” used by government ministers criticising fuel retailers ratcheting up the cost of petrol and diesel – resulting in a trade group pulling out of a Downing Street meeting.
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MT ArticleChancellor warns oil price profiteering will not be tolerated
The government said it “will not tolerate” fuel companies exploiting the current conflict in the Middle East and that the competition watchdog is poised to take action over undue price increases.
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MT ArticleIndustry’s letter to No. 10 attracts widespread parliamentary support
An open letter to the Prime Minister by the RHA demanding HGV drivers get access to more safe and secure roadside facilities has been signed by 115 Parliamentarians.
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MT ArticleFleetSafe reinforces commercial leadership team
Video-led telematics developer FleetSafe has appointed Sopp+Sopp founder Jamie Sopp as vice president.
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MT ArticleUK van registrations see “modest” rise in February but surge in EV demand still off target
UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations rose by a modest 1.1% in February, with 14,641 vans, pickups and 4x4s joining the road, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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MT ArticleAre truck drivers respected? Drivers speak out on SNAP’s online survey
Digital solutions provider SNAP has been asking UK drivers on its social media site whether truck drivers are respected.
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MT ArticleIVECO launches AI-powered stolen vehicle recovery service
Truck and van manufacturer IVECO has launched a new connected security service designed to help operators recover stolen vehicles more quickly and reduce disruption to fleet operations.
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MT ArticleHarris MAXUS UK appoints Gary Brown as sales director to accelerate UK growth drive
Harris MAXUS UK has appointed Gary Brown as its UK sales director in a move aimed at strengthening the leadership team and driving further growth in the UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market.
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MT ArticleRHA seeks urgent talks with Reeves after 16.25% fuel price surge
The RHA has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves requesting an urgent meeting, warning that a 16.25% spike in bulk fuel prices over the past seven days poses a serious risk to the UK economy, household costs and the viability of haulage businesses.