Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • FTA urges customs rethink

    on Jun 10, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA urges customs rethink

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA), which represents the UK’s freight and logistics industry, has called for the new government to review its decision to leave the EU Customs Union, given the confusion caused by the results of the General Election and lack of a clear mandate from British voters. 

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  • Supply chain at the heart of a successful Brexit – says FTAI

    on Jun 10, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Supply chain at the heart of a successful Brexit – says FTAI

    A hard Brexit, with no consideration for the flow of goods into and out of the country, would be disastrous for Ireland, according to Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI), the country’s leading membership association representing companies within the supply chain

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  • Paragon introduces multi-skilled driver update

    on Jun 8, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Paragon introduces multi-skilled driver update

    Paragon has enhanced its route optimisation software to help transport planners simplify the process of managing multi-skilled driver teams. The new functionality will allow accredited drivers to be considered for standard deliveries if spare capacity exists towards the end of the planning process.  This added flexibility will enable plans to use all available resources to increase drops per day and reduce mileage. It has been introduced in response to growing demand from delivery operations looking to differentiate their offering with a wider range of added value services, or field service companies looking to maximise use of their

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  • No stopping Lumag’s own brake pad range

    on Jun 8, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on No stopping Lumag’s own brake pad range

    Leading global OE manufacturer and aftermarket supplier of brake friction products Lumag has added to its own brand of brake pads, Breck. This expansion will further showcase Lumag’s leading braking technology for passenger and commercial vehicles, also increasing its car parc coverage

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  • Hard-hitting FTA film focuses on van safety

    on Jun 5, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Hard-hitting FTA film focuses on van safety

    A thought-provoking film featuring the death of a child in a van collision has been released by the Freight Transport Association (FTA)– the UK’s biggest freight transport membership organisation – to highlight the importance of safety and compliance in van operations

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  • European Commission set to modernise mobility and transport

    on Jun 5, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on European Commission set to modernise mobility and transport

    The European Commission is taking action to modernise European mobility and transport. The aim is to help the sector to remain competitive in a socially fair transition towards clean energy and digitalisation

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  • Train HGV drivers to C+E with government funding – says RHA

    on Jun 1, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Train HGV drivers to C+E with government funding – says RHA

    Funding to train HGV drivers to C+E level is a game-changer for the new LGV driver apprenticeship, says the Road Haulage Association

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  • Governments must manage transition to driverless trucks

    on May 31, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Governments must manage transition to driverless trucks

    Governments must consider ways to manage the transition to driverless trucks in order to avoid potential social disruption from job losses, says a new report published by the International Transport Forum (ITF) with three partner organisations

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  • RHA calls for military deployment at Calais

    on May 30, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on RHA calls for military deployment at Calais

    The Road Haulage Association is urging the French Prime Minister, Edouard Philippe,  to deploy the Military to restore law and order to the Calais area

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  • New E-Truck series by Nokian Tyres

    on May 29, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on New E-Truck series by Nokian Tyres

    As most transport professionals know, the cheapest tyre is seldom the most economical one. The tyre is expected to cover as much distance as possible while being quiet, safe and comfortable to drive

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  • Actros delivers for Air Products Ireland

    on May 29, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Actros delivers for Air Products Ireland

    The recent addition of four new Actros 2545LS ClassicSpace 6×2 tractor units has seen world-leading industrial gases company Air Products make further investments in its Irish fleet of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles

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  • Migrant mayhem causing more misery for UK-bound hauliers

    on May 28, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Migrant mayhem causing more misery for UK-bound hauliers

    The Road Haulage Association is deeply concerned for the lives of UK-bound hauliers who, for the third summer in succession, are falling victim to migrants, intent on reaching UK shores

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