Logistics UK says government must prioritise the freight sector as a key foundation to economic growth, which was absent from the new government’s recently published industrial strategy, writes Carol Millett. The Invest 2035: The UK’s […]
The collapse of H. Parkinson Haulage can be traced back to a row with a former landlord, writes Chris Tindall. The landlord claimed the firm owed more than £1.6m in repairs, according to its administrator. […]
The Port of Greenock has officially unveiled its new £25m ship-to-shore cranes, writes Carol Millett, which aim to boost productivity and speed up container operations. Owner Peel Ports Clydeport welcomed guests to the port for […]
The current fuel duty freeze needs to remain the same or more operators will not survive the rising costs, according to the RHA. Ahead of the 30 October Budget and amid speculation that the Chancellor […]
InPost has acquired the remaining 70% of Menzies Distribution Limited for £60.4m, writes Carol Millett. This giving InPost total control over Menzies express and newstrade operations, in a move aimed at building its presence in […]
Last Friday (11 October) Transport News crowned the winners of the Northern Rewards at the Mercure Hotel in Manchester. The managing director of Earl Transport Peter Hughes claimed the coveted Industry Lifetime Achievement award while […]
John Templeton has sold his award-winning Superheroes truck and Scania 143 and powder tanker and revealed to Transport News he has a new project underway. Both trucks have won numerous trophies at Truckfest and the […]
Laws have been put in place so that the traffic commissioners (TCs) can regulate the use of autonomous HGVs in the future, writes Chris Tindall. In their latest annual report, the TCs said trials of […]
Those working in the road transport sector will be able to get statutory sick pay from the first day they are ill and claim unpaid parental leave from day one, in new plans aimed at […]
Reports that the introduction of the European Entry and Exit System (EES) is to be delayed has been welcomed by business group Logistics UK. The system, which will see passengers fingerprinted on entry to the […]
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