Archive for 2020

  • Logistics needs time to make a success of Brexit says FTA

    on Jun 10, 20 • in General News • with Comments Off on Logistics needs time to make a success of Brexit says FTA

    Business must be allowed sufficient time to prepare for whatever Brexit agreement is reached between the EU and UK, according to FTA, the business group representing the logistics industry.  As the latest round of talks between the two sides concludes with no progress announced, and indications given that there may not be a formal agreement between the two sides until October at the earliest,  the organisation has written to Michael Gove MP to insist that there is sufficient time allowed at the end of the negotiations to enable the industry charged with keeping Britain trading

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  • FTA wants continued extension of delivery hours

    on Jun 9, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on FTA wants continued extension of delivery hours

    The continued extension of delivery hours is vital to support the nation’s economic and societal recovery from the COVID-19 outbreak, according to FTA, one of the UK’s biggest business groups. With ‘non-essential retail’ opening from 15 June 2020, and the government’s active travel plans coming to fruition, continued flexibility in delivery times will be essential to meet soaring demand for products while respecting social distancing rules

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  • PRM chooses Gray & Adams for 30th Anniversary trailers

    on Jun 9, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on PRM chooses Gray & Adams for 30th Anniversary trailers

    For over 30 years PRM Group has mastered the challenge of market penetration as they work with over 35 leading brands providing a route to the retail market, wholesale and foods service sectors along with third party logistics throughout UK and Ireland

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  • NI logistics industry needs Brexit implementation period says FTA

    on Jun 4, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on NI logistics industry needs Brexit implementation period says FTA

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling for government to request an implementation period for whatever Brexit agreement is reached in negotiations, to enable the industry to adopt and adapt to new trading practices with the EU.  This must include consideration of how the Northern Ireland Protocol can be implemented to protect NI’s trading relationships

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  • Report calls for action on goods vehicle safety

    on Jun 3, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Report calls for action on goods vehicle safety

    One in four road deaths in the European Union are the consequence of a collision involving a goods vehicle, according to the European Transport Safety Council, authors of a new report on the safety of goods transport by road

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  • Out With The Old And In With The New For Your Business

    on Jun 2, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Out With The Old And In With The New For Your Business

    It’s time to say goodbye to the ways of the past when it comes to your business and move forward. Make way for the new things and embrace them with open arms. Not all business owners are willing to do this, but we highly recommend that you do if you’re experiencing any kind of negative trend in your business, or just if you think that it’s time for something different. In this article, we’re going to be looking at some of the things that you should replace, so keep reading if you want to find

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  • DVSA confirms HGV text exemptions

    on May 29, 20 • in General News • with Comments Off on DVSA confirms HGV text exemptions

    Heavy vehicles due for annual test in June, will receive a three month exemption from needing an annual test, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed

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  • Strategy for managing York’s economic recovery

    on May 29, 20 • in General News • with Comments Off on Strategy for managing York’s economic recovery

    Further details on how City of York Council is supporting businesses through a new Economic Recovery – Transport and Place Strategy –  which will help accelerate rebuilding a healthy and inclusive economy, launches next month

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  • Freshlinc places confidence in Michelin

    on May 28, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Freshlinc places confidence in Michelin

    FreshLinc Group – one of the UK’s biggest logistics firms, with a combined fleet of approximately 400 commercial vehicles – is now running exclusively on Michelin tyres after moving its entire bulk transport fleet onto its existing tyre management contract with the manufacturer

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  • How you can succeed in the haulage industry

    on May 28, 20 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on How you can succeed in the haulage industry

    There’s a lot of potential in the haulage industry, now arguably more than ever. In this increasingly globalised world, goods have to be transported with even more frequency. It’s not hard to see why so many people are curious about setting up their own haulage company. But of course, if you’re going to do this then you’ll need to know something pretty important: competition can be tough! While there’s a lot of potential to build a successful haulage industry, the truth is that it’s also more than possible to fail. In this blog, we’ll take

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  • Tapfreight chooses Mandata ePOD solution

    on May 27, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Tapfreight chooses Mandata ePOD solution

    As a result of the Covid-19 crisis, many hauliers are having to change processes and adapt systems to keep their drivers safe and wheels turning. 

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  • Germany votes to extend clean truck road user charge exemption

    on May 27, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Germany votes to extend clean truck road user charge exemption

    The German Parliament has voted to extend the existing exemption from road usercharges for clean trucks, powered by CNG, LNG and electricity, until

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