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Operators invited to free Direct Vision Standard Roadshow
Operators are invited to attend a free-of-charge roadshow providing need-to-know information for fleets looking to comply with TfL’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) Progressive Safe System, which comes into force in October. This interactive event, hosted by Motor Transport and Brigade Electronics, will allow you to learn from the experts, ask ...
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Transport and storage sector driving economic recovery, latest ONS data reveals
The transport and storage sector’s strong performance is playing a key role in helping the UK come out of recession, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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A call to the new mayors – focus on freight
The recent local elections saw the election of ten mayors across England.
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RHA named as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work
The RHA has been recognised as one of the UK’s best employers by achieving recognition in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work.
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TG Lynes brings its Tevva truck to the streets of London
Heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes has become one of the first businesses to operate a 7.5-tonne electric Tevva truck on the streets of London.
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Nike signs 20-year lease for vast UK logistics campus at Magna Park Corby
Nike has signed a 20-year lease agreement with developer GLP for a new state-of-the-art UK logistics campus and national supply chain hub at Magna Park Corby.
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Call for hauliers to give themselves a JOLT and join trial of electric trucks
A call for hauliers to join a nationwide trial of electric HGVs aimed at helping operators decarbonise their fleets, is being made by the The Centre for Sustainable Road Freight (SRF).
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Pedal Me becomes first cargo bike operator to gain FORS accreditation
FORS is expanding into the cargo bikes sector, making London-based Pedal Me its first accredited pedal bike fleet operator.
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Partnership launches “fastest ever” container service between Ireland and North America
Shipping company ACL is promising that its new transatlantic service, launched in partnership with BG Freight Line and Peel Ports Group, will have transit times up to two weeks faster than any similar service travelling between Dublin/Belfast and North America, via a UK or European transhipment port.
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Second M25 closure this weekend
Drivers are being reminded the M25 between junctions 9 and 10 will be closed from tonight (Friday 10 May) until Monday morning while engineers install a new bridge.
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Continental increases mileage and energy efficiency with latest Eco Gen 5 tyre
Continental has launched its latest truck tyre, the Conti Eco Gen 5. Designed for regional and long-distance haulage, compared with the previous Conti EcoPlus Gen3+ and Conti EcoRegional Gen3+, it’s said to offer better mileage and lower rolling resistance. The tyre was created with the lowest overall ...
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Crewe logistics facility gets multi-million pound investment
Real estate company Hillwood has secured £33m from investors Cain International to develop a 335,000sq ft industrial storage facility in Crewe.
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First Prometeon branded tyres unveiled
Prometeon has unveiled the first ever range of tyres to carry its own branding since the company was founded in 2017.
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Scottish hydrogen hub gets the green light
Energy firm GreenPower has had its planning application approved for a hydrogen production and distribution centre on the west coast of Scotland.
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RHA: vital upgrade of A66 must go ahead
The RHA has said it remained optimistic that a £1.5bn upgrade of the A66 would go ahead, after a campaign group launched a legal challenge against the project.
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ArrowXL leaps ahead with new employee training programme
ArrowXL has launched an online employee training and development programme as part of efforts to foster “a culture of continuous learning and excellence”.
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Row erupts over Packfleet’s change in payment model
Electric vehicle courier Packfleet has defended claims that it is trying to fire drivers and force them to become self-employed, saying it was ensuring workers would be paid at least the real living wage.
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Expansion plans at Sittingbourne logistics park
Panattoni said it is submitting a planning application for a 128,000 sq ft unit in Kent after acquiring an additional 10 acres at its net zero logistics park, G Park Sittingbourne.
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ABE Ledbury spies new opportunities with Hazchem Network membership
ABE Ledbury has joined The Hazchem Network, taking on the work of two former members and covering the HR, LD, SY7-8 and GL14-19 postcodes.
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Brick hurled from A66 bridge smashes lorry windscreen
A skip truck driver had a lucky escape after a brick was thrown at his vehicle from a bridge in Middlesbrough, smashing his windscreen.