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ArticleUKWA chief calls on government for sector support at annual Parliamentary Luncheon
The UK Warehousing Association reiterated its call for the government to appoint a Logistics Minister and urged it to support a roll out of commercial rooftop solar power and reform apprenticeships, at its recent Annual House of Lords Luncheon.
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ArticleLogistics must be at the heart of any successful industrial strategy, Logistics UK warns government
Logistics UK is calling on the government to prioritise the logistics sector as a key foundation to economic growth, following the publication of the new government’s industrial strategy, which fails to list logistics in its list of eight growth-driving sectors.
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ArticleTwo fifths of truck drivers suffer from depression, research reveals
Two-fifths of truck drivers are suffering from depression, with many citing isolation and long hours as key contributors to mental health challenges, acccoring to new research.
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ArticleCurbs on levy funding will hit specialist logistics roles
Plans to restrict levy funding of level 7 apprenticeships – equivalent to a master’s degree – have been branded a major blow to logistics employers requiring skilled employees.
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ArticleFake HGV reflective tape comes under industry spotlight
Operators are being warned to avoid counterfeit conspicuity tapes flooding the market, which pose a serious risk to road users and could result in legal action.
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ArticleRHA: fuel duty increase could push hauliers to the wall
The current fuel duty freeze must be maintained or many more businesses in the haulage sector will not survive the rising costs, according to the RHA.
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ArticleMAN hails ‘electric era’ with first eTGX delivery
MAN said it had reached a milestone after it delivered its first electric heavy-duty HGV, 100 years after it presented its first diesel truck.
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ArticleAlliance Automotive partners with training firm to upskill vehicle technicians
Autotech Training has entered into partnership with CV parts distributor Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) to supply garages with a range of training courses and upskill its network.
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ArticleTIP top tech? Trial begins of carbon zero fridge power system
TIP is trialling novel axle energy recuperation technology to provide decarbonised refrigeration power in the cold chain sector.
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ArticleBack-to-back cycle challenges raise £225,000 for Transaid
Two Transaid cycle challenges in the UK and Kenya, involving teams from across the logistics industry, have raised more than £225,000 towards the international development organisation’s projects in sub-Saharan Africa.
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ArticleCenex calls on hauliers to take part in survey on shared EV charging at depots
Cenex is calling on fleet operators to take part in a survey to assess operators’ charging needs, as part of a wider mission looking at the feasability of developing shared EV charging at hauliers’ depots.
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ArticleCall for more truck parking investment after government package announced
Logistics UK has urged the government to spend more on lorry parking in the UK after an announcement this week that £14m would be spent on improvements.
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ArticleDP World plans for £1bn London Gateway expansion back on track
Global logistics giant DP World has today announced a £1bn expansion of London Gateway, after threatening to pull the deal last week, after two government ministers criticised the employment practices of its subsidiary P&O Ferries.
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Article‘Business down the pan’: PT Hire in administration
Truck hire company PT Hire has entered administration, with insolvency experts citing “mechanical issues” with its fleet as a primary reason for its collapse.
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ArticleWidespread ignorance about careless or inconsiderate driving offence
The vast majority of people are unaware HGV drivers can be punished more severely than others for careless driving, or that you can face a prison sentence for the offence, research has revealed.
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ArticleRoads to hell: M42 and A12 voted worst in England
The M42 has been voted the worst motorway in England, thanks to an abundance of roadworks, poor road quality and reduced speed limits “for no apparent reason”.
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ArticleMental health in haulage must be addressed
A “silent epidemic” of depression and mental health problems among HGV drivers must be tackled if the industry is to keep the economy ticking over, according to digital marketplace SNAP.
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ArticleHauliers not protecting themselves from climate change impact
More companies in transport and storage were affected by flooding in the last year than any other sector and yet only a fraction have assessed the risks of climate change to their business, according to new figures.
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ArticlePowers introduced for TCs to regulate autonomous trucks
Laws have been put in place so that the traffic commissioners are able to regulate the use of autonomous HGVs in the future.
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ArticleBorder biometric checks delayed again
Reports that the introduction of the European entry and exit system (EES) has been delayed again beyond next month is “good news for business”, according to Logistics UK.