Latest Industry news – Page 122
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Ministers look to bypass Port of Calais to avoid post-Brexit queues
The British government wants to develop ports on the east coast of Britain so that the Port of Calais can be bypassed in the event of serious delays arising from the impact of Brexit.As firms warn that they will not be ready for the additional border checks that a Canada-style ...
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Industry slams DVSA decision to reject delegated testing to help tackle HGV testing backlog
DVSA is refusing to allow authorised testing facility operators (ATFs) to help clear a mounting backlog of thousands of annual HGV and trailer tests created by the Covid-19 lockdown - a move strongly condemned by both RHA and the ATF Operators Association (ATFOA) this week.The HGV annual tests are the ...
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RHA survey a “staggering snapshot” of struggling sector
The RHA’s claims of a “breakthrough” in its talks with ministers for extra support for the industry may come too late for many, as its own survey reveals thousands are now at risk of going bust.Responses to its surveys from companies running from one up to more than 50 HGVs ...
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Commerical vehicle finance sector reports 23% fall in new business during March
The commercial vehicle finance sector reported a fall in new business of 32% in March, reflecting the measures taken by the government to deal with the coronavirus crisis.New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) also showed that the plant and machinery finance sector saw a reduction in ...
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Government urged to boost biofuel production
The government has been urged to extend the Renewable Fuel Transport Obligation (RFTO) beyond 2020 in order to boost biofuel production and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil diesel.In a consultation response, the Gas Vehicle Network (GVN), which represents companies involved in gas-derived fuel production and gas-powered HGVs, said ...
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FTA launches business review to support logistics companies post-lockdown
An independent strategic business review has been launched by the FTA, aiming to get logistics companies back up and running in a post-lockdown world.With the government’s ‘back to work’ plans about to be revealed, the trade association said successful re-starting and scaling-up of operations will rely on a number of ...
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More than two thirds of transport firms will be forced to cut jobs, poll reveals
More than two-thirds of transport business owners now think they will have to make people redundant once the furloughing scheme has come to an end, according to a new poll.Asked: ‘Do you envisage having to make redundancies once the furlough scheme is lifted,’ 68% of respondents answered yes.This is a ...
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Shortlist announced for MT Fleet Truck of the Year 2020
The shortlist for the 2020 Motor Transport Fleet Truck of the Year has been revealed.The line up is:DAF XFMercedes-Benz ActrosScania R-seriesVolvo FHThe shortlist was chosen by a panel of fleet operators based on online presentations by all the major manufacturers of 6x2 tractor units.Although the XF has won the trophy ...
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Driver apprenticeship standard for Cat C+E licences due this summer
The long-awaited driver apprenticeship standard for Cat C+E licences is due to be published this summer, according to the FTA.It said its approval and rollout couldn’t come quickly enough in an industry plagued with skills shortages in recent years.The new standard should give operators the opportunity to draw down from ...
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AA reveals results of HGV driver behaviour poll
Only around one in 10 people believe HGV drivers’ behaviour on the roads has improved since the Coronavirus pandemic began, according to a poll carried out by the AA.The results from 19,732 respondents showed that 12% thought lorry drivers were better behaved now than before the lockdown.A quarter (25%) thought ...
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"Loan scheme failure means fifth of our members are close to collapse," FTA tells government
Continuing delays in the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) means operators are now on a cliff edge of financial ruin, the FTA has warned.It accused the Chancellor Rishi Sunak of not doing enough to help logistics firms, five weeks after he promised to take “all action necessary” to make ...
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HGV driver employment to slump by 50% in Q2 2020
Employment levels in transport and storage will be down by 15% by the end of the year and won’t fully recover until mid-2026, according to projections by Driver Require.The recruitment firm’s analysis into the impact of COVID-19 suggests that employment growth rates in the sector face a bleaker than average ...
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A14 upgrade open eight months ahead of schedule
The upgraded A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon scheme has opened eight months ahead of schedule, speeding up journey times and improving access to and from the UK’s largest container port.Highways England said work on the upgrade continued throughout the coronavirus outbreak, with measures introduced to ensure work was completed safely and ...
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Van registrations plummeted by a "shocking" 86% during April, SMMT reports
Figures for new van registrations in April reveal the “shocking” state of the sector after they plummeted by 86.2%.Just 3,387 light CVs joined UK roads during the month, 21,217 fewer than in April 2019, after the coronavirus effectively shut down the market.The SMMT said registrations of mid-sized vans weighing between ...
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Call for DVSA to delegate HGV testing to tackle backlog created by pandemic lockdown
The DVSA has been urged to introduce delegated private sector testing to tackle the mounting backlog of annual HGV tests which have been suspended during the COVID-19 lockdown.The call comes from the Authorised Testing Facility Operators Association (ATFOA) which is warning that a backlog of thousands of annual HGV tests, ...
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LENS partnership gives FTA members clearer view of supply chain opportunities
The FTA is partnering with freight exchange platform Haulage Exchange to help operators whose supply chains have been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic find additional workloads or carrier partners.Dubbed the Logistics Efficiency Network Solution (LENS) the service connects operators to loads needing transportation.Under the partnership FTA members can search Haulage ...
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Hauliers back events industry call for greater government support during pandemic
Events hauliers are backing a call for the government to provide greater support to the events industry as it struggles to survive the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has written to prime minister Boris Johnson calling for more action to protect the industry and ...
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Shortage of customs agents threatens border chaos, logistics industry warns government
The UK is in danger of failing to recruit the 50,000 customs agents needed to prevent major queues at its borders if it crashes out of Europe without a deal at the end of the year.The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is warning that the COVID-19 pandemic has delayed the ...
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Give logistics sector access to PPE to ensure economic recovery, says FTA
The logistics sector must be given access to PPE to ensure a successful return to work once the COVID-19 lockdown is ended, the FTA has warned.The association is calling on the government and Public Health England to give all supply chain workers clear direction on what PPE they need and ...
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Tyre specialist offers five-point checklist to maintain safety standards during pandemic
The relaxation of rules governing road transport means it is now more important than ever that drivers undertake thorough daily walk around checks and take corrective action where necessary, according to tyre firm Prometeon.The company has produced a five-point checklist to help drivers and operators inspect vehicle tyres and the ...