P&O FERRIES position as market leader on Europe’s busiest ferry route between Dover and Calais saw rises across its network. From June to August 2023, P&O Ferries saw a 71% increase in freight volumes on […]
Mercedes-Benz has called for the cost of running diesel-powered trucks to be increased, to boost the appeal of zero-tailpipe-emission vehicles. The suggestion came after a Mercedes-Benz GenH2 prototype truck completed a 1,000km journey on one […]
The phase-out dates for diesel-powered HGVs could still change following the government’s announcement that it is to postpone its ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol cars, writes Chris Tindall. A spokesperson for […]
New and ‘onerous’ regulations on the use of longer semi-trailers (LSTs) are driving up running costs and creating inefficiencies, with some operators being forced to lay up their LSTs, RHA warned this week. The new […]
LORRY drivers will benefit from better roadside facilities, more secure parking and improved rest areas thanks to £8 million in government funding. A total of 39 roadside facility operators across England will each receive a […]
THE RHA has welcomed Cambridge City Council’s decision to scrap plans for a congestion charge in the city. The announcement comes after the RHA had campaigned for the proposal to be dropped. Chris Ashley, RHA […]
The Scottish government said it was pressing ahead with long delayed plans to dual more of the A9 trunk road between Perth and Inverness, with a £150m construction contract notice expected to be awarded next […]
GITI TIRE has launched its Mercury fleet management programme that offers online real-time reporting. A cloud-based system, it allows all work carried out by Giti Service Partners to be visible to the fleets 24/7 including […]
THE GOVERNMENT’S latest post-Brexit border check postponement will be no surprise, suggests accountancy group MHA, as the government is reluctant to place additional costs on businesses and risk pushing inflation higher. The most likely scenario […]
THE UK’s apprenticeship system needs a radical overhaul if businesses which make regular levy payments are to be able to train new recruits using these funds, stressed a report from business group Logistics UK. According […]
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