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SPONSORED: All you need to know about the Direct Vision Standard coming into effect this year

2020-01-09T09:00:00Z

The Direct Vision Standard (DVS) is the first legislation of its kind. From 26 October 2020, all goods vehicles over 12 tonnes will require a permit to drive into Greater London, including vehicles from outside the UK.Enforced by Transport for London (TfL), the legislation is based on a ‘star rating’ ...

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Sponsored: Volvo Trucks - Is LNG right for your business?

2019-11-26T08:56:00Z

Changes in regulation, developments in new technology and rising diesel costs are prompting haulage operators to seriously consider non-diesel alternatives. A number of factors mean that LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) is increasingly proving to be a good and viable option, not just in terms of lowering environmental impact but also ...

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Sponsored: Volvo Trucks autonomous vehicle excites visitors at Freight in the City Expo

2019-11-12T16:05:00Z

Continuing to drive progress in next-generation transport solutions, Volvo Trucks autonomous, electric and connected vehicle – Vera – made its UK début at the recent Freight in the City Expo.Designed for regular and repetitive tasks, Vera is controlled via a central hub which monitors parameters such as vehicle location, load ...

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Sponsored: RHA to host seminars to prepare hauliers for no-deal Brexit

2019-10-03T14:50:00Z

A nationwide programme of roadshows and webinars has been launched by the RHA to prepare haulage companies for a no-deal Brexit.Starting on 7 October, the trade association will host 66 seminars across 22 locations which will examine the impact on border management and the movement of goods in the event ...

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Sponsored: Volvo Trucks - 'Sustainability will be won or lost in cities'

2018-12-12T10:20:00Z

Cities play a critical role in both causing and potentially solving many of today's sustainability challenges, says Professor Xuemei Bai, a leading expert and thought leader on urbanisation and sustainability and the latest recipient of the 2018 Volvo Environment Prize for her work in creating new cities and transforming existing ...

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Sponsored: Volvo Trucks - air quality under the urban microscope

2018-11-28T09:12:00Z

There can be no mistaking that the brand and reputation of diesel as a fuel for commercial vehicles has been damaged in recent years. Indeed, one effect of the 2015 ‘Dieselgate’ scandal has been to shine a light not just on diesel cars, but on all diesel-powered vehicles and the ...

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Sponsored: Volvo Trucks - LNG is cleaner, greener, and not as taxing as you may think

2018-11-13T15:47:00Z

Many operators and manufacturers are pleased with the news in Chancellor Phillip Hammond’s Budget speech last month that the difference in duty for diesel in comparison with alternative fuels such as CNG and LNG has been extended for a further eight years from 2024 to 2032, with a further review ...

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SPONSORED: Europa Road Shows Motion through Animation

2018-09-05T09:32:00Z

The UK’s largest independent freight forwarder has unveiled its latest video for its road freight division – an animated mini film which brings to life how Europa Road ‘makes road freight simple.’The 90 second animation captures how the business has created the most efficient road freight system for distributing goods ...

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SPONSORED: 'We Are Europa' – video celebrates passion for logistics

2017-03-23T15:26:00Z

Leading independent logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group has launched an innovative video to showcase the real people behind the on-going successes of the business as they tell the story of four years of challenge, courage and ambition.The video is filmed at Europa’s site in Dartford, a £30m facility which is ...