Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • Manston truck trial will need to be repeated says RHA

    on Jan 7, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Manston truck trial will need to be repeated says RHA

    Today’s Kent truck trial at Manston Airport, part of the county’s Operation Brock contingency plan in the event of hold ups at the port of Dover has been a success in as much as 89 HGVs trucks now know what to do in the event of lengthy, local traffic queues between Manston and Dover

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  • Roadside payments are changing

    on Jan 3, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Roadside payments are changing

    The Driver & Vehicle Services Agency (DVSA) has confirmed a change to the way roadside payments are collected

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  • Hauliers must advance their Brexit preparations – says FTAI

    on Jan 3, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Hauliers must advance their Brexit preparations – says FTAI

    With only three months to go until Brexit, hauliers should take immediate action to advance their preparations or risk increased delays, red tape and costs in doing future business, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), the leading organisation representing the country’s logistics industry

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  • More ferries are not a Brexit silver bullet

    on Jan 2, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on More ferries are not a Brexit silver bullet

    An increase in freight ferry services won’t resolve a no-deal Brexit border queue crisis, according to the Road Haulage Association

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  • Transport Manager Seminar Ireland 2019

    on Jan 2, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Transport Manager Seminar Ireland 2019

    FTA Ireland is set to hold its annual Transport Manager Seminar at Johnstown House Hotel, Enfield, Co. Meath on Tuesday, March

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  • FORS launch new fuel management and winter driving guides

    on Dec 19, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on FORS launch new fuel management and winter driving guides

    The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has unveiled two new guides offering advice on both fuel management and winter driving.  The new ‘FORS Fuel Management guide’ and ‘FORS Winter guide for HGV drivers’ are both now available to download and share with drivers, as handy in-cab reminders of both how to effectively manage fuel use and tips on seasonal driving

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  • FTA Ireland welcomes UK Common Transit Convention invitation

    on Dec 18, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on FTA Ireland welcomes UK Common Transit Convention invitation

    FTA Ireland has welcomed news that the UK has been invited to join the Common Transit Convention (CTC) in its own right once the country leaves the European Union

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  • EU Member States agree on new vehicle safety standards

    on Dec 17, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on EU Member States agree on new vehicle safety standards

    The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has welcomed the endorsement by EU ministers of industry of a new package of mandatory minimum vehicle safety standards

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  • New range of ratchet type axle stands from Sealey

    on Dec 17, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on New range of ratchet type axle stands from Sealey

    Sealey’s new range of ratchet type axle stands have cast iron support posts and tough steel plate welded bases. The angled teeth in the posts prevent accidental release of the load – the more weight that is applied, the tighter the post is locked

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  • DVSA givies hauliers No Deal Brexit advice

    on Dec 15, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on DVSA givies hauliers No Deal Brexit advice

    The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is warning hauliers that in the event of a “No Deal” Brexit they may need an ECMT permit to continue operating in the EU after 29 March

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  • IRHA wants moratorium on Ross proposals

    on Dec 15, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on IRHA wants moratorium on Ross proposals

    The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has has called on the Government to place a moratorium on new proposals being proposed by Transport Minister Shane Ross to increase the penalties for road traffic offences

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  • Descartes presents solutions to key logistics challenges

    on Dec 12, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Descartes presents solutions to key logistics challenges

    Last month Descartes Systems UK welcomed 135 logistics professionals to its UK Customer and Partner event. Held at the RAF Museum in London, the agenda for the day focused on overcoming challenges and taking advantage of opportunities in logistics

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