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Latest Industry news – Page 216
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Fear that London LGV ban plan could spread
Plans to ban LGVs from entering London during the busiest times of the day could be adopted by other cities across the UK, experts have said.The proposal is one of a range of measures included in London mayor Boris Johnson’s blueprint for cycling in the capital that are targeted at ...
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ArticleFortec looks forward with new appointments
Fortec truck at Magna ParkThe Fortec Pallet Distribution Network has made two key appointments as it looks to enhance its corporate business and image.Marcus Fischer, previously financial director at the network, has become commercial director to focus on driving forward Fortec’s corporate division this year.Fischer described the development of the ...
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ArticleMartin Foley - 'driving force behind North-West transport' - dies aged 65
Martin Foley, described by friends and colleagues as the “driving force behind many transport companies in the North West”, has died aged 65 after a long illness. Foley helped set up Callteam in the early 1980s winning a coveted contract with Kelloggs, before moving on to be a director of JF ...
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Industry welcomes promise of a fairer deal on pre-packs
The RHA has welcomed the government’s decision to investigate the pre-pack administration process after the Insolvency Service announced a review that aims to make the procedure more transparent for creditors.RHA chief executive Geoff Dunning told MT the review needs to look into balancing the needs of both creditors and the ...
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ArticlePallet networks set new volume record
Pallet networks achieved record volume last year , with almost 16 million pallets processed though the UK's collection of central hubs.This was a 4.1% increase in total volume on 2011, according to new data from the Association of Pallet Networks (APN).The growth rate was slightly down on the previous period ...
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FTA shoots down idea that operators could self-test their vehicles
The FTA has poured cold water on suggestions that operators could perform annual roadworthiness tests on their own vehicles.Allowing operators with testing facilities to carry out MOTs on their own vehicles and those they maintain on behalf of others is a measure supported by the RHA and British Vehicle Rental ...
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Signs that expected Euro-5 sales spike is underway
Operators appear to be ramping-up their Euro-5 purchasing activity ahead of the Euro-6 emissions deadline, a leading financing and vehicle leasing company has said.Despite the poor sales performance in the first two months of 2013, CVS has claimed there are now signs that operators are starting to loosen the purse ...
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ArticleFTA and Everywoman help attract and develop female logistics talent
FTA and Everywoman have joined forces to create a year-round programme of activity that operators can adopt to help them attract, retain and develop female employees.Launched today (8 March) to coincide with International Women’s Day, the FTA Everywoman Accelerate Programme incorporates Everywoman's range of services into three packages - ...
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ArticleLondon Gateway looks to save road miles
London Gateway claimed it saved 9,000 lorry journeys after accepting a single “mega delivery” of aggregate by cargo ship.The 90,000-tonnes of material will be used to construct a gate complex at the port, due to open later this year.London Gateway engineering director Andrew Bowen explained that the aggregate was going ...
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ArticleRHA welcomes relaxed rules for car transporters
The RHA has welcomed the DfT’s decision to relax cabotage rules for car transporter firms during the new number-plate peaks in March and September, but warned that it should not be extended to other sectors.Roads minister Stephen Hammond said his decision to relax the rules and allow car transporters from ...
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Operators warned to check diesel temperature
Operators should check the temperature of their bulk diesel deliveries, as hot fuel may be costing them as much as 1ppl, according to Neil Robertson, sales and marketing director at independent fuel supplier Prax Petroleum.Fuel volume is measured at a standard 15C, so if fuel is delivered at, say, 18C ...
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ArticleHead of UK Pallets takes early retirement
UK PalletsThe head of UK Pallets has left the business after more than seven years in his role, Motortransport.co.uk has learnt.Terry Richards, who was previously MD of parent company Business Post (now UK Mail) joined the pallet division as MD in November 2005.This week (4 March) Graeme Wilson, UK Pallets ...
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Article40 MPs sign FFUK letter urging the chancellor to cut fuel duty
FairFuelUK and its backers were joined by 100 MPs at the Houses of Parliament on Monday [4 March], where 40 MPs signed a letter calling upon the chancellor to cut fuel duty.The letter, which appeared in The Times today, was signed by MPs including Robert Halfon, Conservative MP Caroline Nokes ...
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ArticlePallet networks commended over work on load-restraint guide
A prime mover in the development of vehicle load security rules has praised pallet networks and their members for their response to the issue.Nina Day, senior engineer at the Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL), told MT the pallet network sector’s engagement and the resulting constructive dialogue means the burden of ...
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ArticleDrivers ignorant of rules says senior TC Bell
There is a huge amount of ignorance among drivers over the drivers’ hours rules and tachograph regulations, says senior TC Beverley Bell.At a debate organised by recruitment agency Search Consultancy last month, she told operators that most of the drivers she encounters do not understand the rules.“You’re not very good ...
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TfL sets up dedicated Freight Delivery Unit
Freight has been given greater prominence by TfL with the creation of a free-standing Freight Delivery Unit.Led by Ian Wainwright, TfL’s road freight programme manager during London 2012, the new unit will work closely with industry partners to build on the lessons learned from the Games."Freight is being taken more ...
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FTA and RHA welcome the introduction of HGV Road User Levy Act
The FTA and RHA have welcomed the HGV Road User Levy Act, which became law yesterday (28 February).From April 2014, all LGVs weighing more than 12 tonnes will be charged up to £1,000 per year to use Britain’s roads. UK operators will be compensated through a reduction in VED, of ...
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OFT continues investigation into sale of Mercedes vehicles
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has confirmed it is still investigating two further alleged infringements of competition law, as part of the investigation it began in 2010 into Mercedes-Benz UK and five of its commercial vehicle dealers.Last week the OFT revealed it had reached a settlement with Mercedes-Benz ...
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Online retailers should increase number of delivery options, says GFS
Global Freight Solutions (GFS) has called on online retailers to increase the number of delivery options they offer consumers and consider using more third party carriers, as demand from internet shoppers and pressure on carrier capacity continues to grow.The GFS Review 2012 shows that B2B volumes fell by 2% ...
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ArticleFTA call on chancellor to cut fuel duty, while ensuring HGV levy is fair
TfL has set up a dedicated Freight Delivery UnitBoth the FTA and the RHA have now urged the chancellor to prioritise cutting fuel duty and ensuring the HGV Road User Levy does not negatively impact on UK operators.Revealing its submission ahead of the Budget next month, the FTA said it ...