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RHA raises concerns over stowaway penalties with border chief
The RHA said it had lodged a submission to the independent chief inspector of borders and immigration (ICIBI) about its “very real concerns” regarding stowaway fines.
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Implications for operators following Next warehouse tribunal decision
Hauliers should review the pay rates for their male and female employees across the whole company after a tribunal ruled that Next store staff must be paid the same as warehouse workers, according to a specialist employment lawyer.
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Report identifies cold chain’s £14bn impact on economy
Energy costs in the cold chain sector soared by 46% last year, according to a new report.
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New border controls could cost operators £1,100 per truck, estimate suggests
Delays caused by the implementation of new border controls between Dover and Calais could end up costing hauliers £1,100 per truck, Logistics UK has warned.
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An eye on AI: fleet managers take to the tech
Fleet managers are embracing AI with almost half already using the revolutionary technology or are planning to in the next five years, according to research.
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UK CV manufacturing sees best July in 16 years as supply chain challenges ease, SMMT reveals
UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output soared 71.7% in July to reach 15,252 units, reversing four months of decline, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Mountpark gets green light for Ferrybridge Power Station redevelopment in West Yorkshire
Developer Mountpark has secured planning permission from Wakefield Council for the redevelopment of The Coal Yard at Ferrybridge Power Station in West Yorkshire.
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Sunswap lands £17.3m of funding to accelerate roll out of trailer-top solar panels
Clean-tech start up Sunswap has secured £17.3m to accelerate the rollout of its zero-emission transport refrigeration technology across the UK and Europe.
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Haulage prices rose “significantly” in August, TEG Index reveals
Haulage prices rose “significantly” in August, according to the TEG Road Transport Index, which it is attributing in part to the 10% jump in haulage costs over the past year.
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NF Global Logistics beats Brexit red tape with help from Descartes
Freight forwarder NF Global Logistics has expanded its use of the Descartes e-Customs solution from Descartes Systems Group to manage customs compliance for groupage services across continental Europe.
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Pump prices continue to fall “slowly” with regional variations, Allstar research reveals
Prices at the pump have been slowly falling, and market conditions are indicating a continued fall into early 2025, according to research by Allstar.
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Government urged to act quickly to deliver net-zero transport
The new council for net-zero transport has launched a strategic advisory group, which will enable organisations to provide evidence and make representations to inform the roadmap to net zero.
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McCarron Coates board game highlights hauliers’ hierarchy risks
Fleet transport and commercial insurance broker McCarron Coates has created a board game to help truck and van fleet operators understand the implications of the Highway Code’s Hierarchy of Road Users, which requires HGV drivers to bear the greatest responsibility for collisions and accidents that occur on the country’s network.
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Don't miss CPC training deadline, Driver Hire Training warns HGV drivers
As the five year deadline for Driver CPC training approaches on 9 September, Driver Hire Training is urging drivers to make sure they do not miss the deadline.
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Government must clarify position on 2030 diesel van ban, says FleetCheck
The new government needs to urgently clarify if diesel van production will be banned by 2030 to prevent leaving fleets in an “impossible” situation, software and fleet management specialist FleetCheck warned this week.
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Panattoni tackles M23 warehousing shortage with two new developments at Brighton and Burgess Hill
Real estate developer Panattoni is tackling the under-supply of warehousing along the M23 corridor with the completion of two last-mile logistics parks at Brighton and Burgess Hill.
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Landmark ruling could drive robots into warehouses
An employment tribunal ruling that Next store staff should not be paid less than warehouse workers will accelerate the introduction of robotic solutions, according to an automation specialist.
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Hauliers doing it for themselves with eHGV charging self-help group
A new self-help group ‘eHGV - a sustainable future’ has been created on LinkedIn by Swain Group MD Matthew Deer with the aim of fostering a community dedicated to discussing and advancing the future of eHGV charging infrastructure. “The purpose of this community is ...
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Renewable diesel available to users in the South East
Phillips 66 said it can now offer renewable diesel fuel direct from the Exolum terminal in Grays, Essex due to increased demand.