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Product Care chooses Paragon’s fleXipod

on Jan 28, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Product Care chooses Paragon’s fleXipod

Product Care, a high-quality delivery and aftercare service, is increasing the efficiency of its operational and customer service processes with the adoption of an advanced electronic proof of delivery solution. The company will use Paragon’s fleXipod software to gain increased visibility of field activity and enhance control over its one-and two-man home delivery service for electrical goods

Calais blockade demonstrates threat to trade says FTA

on Jan 28, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Calais blockade demonstrates threat to trade says FTA

The recent blockade of the Port of Calais by French fishermen showed how disruptions of cross-Channel traffic after Brexit could have a serious impact on the UK’s trading relationships, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA)

Neglected roads cost hauliers millions and need urgent investment

on Jan 28, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Neglected roads cost hauliers millions and need urgent investment

The Road Haulage Association fully supports the RAC report that links vehicle breakdowns to potholes. Commenting, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said: “Pothole-related breakdowns are bad news for all road users. However, the cost to road hauliers in particular is considerable

RHA and DVSA appeal for evidence of problems at ATFs

on Jan 23, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA and DVSA appeal for evidence of problems at ATFs

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) and the Driver & Vehicles Services Agency (DVSA has met to discuss serious ongoing problems with ATF testing and concerns over on-road enforcement

New Irish Ferries’ cruise ferry W. B. Yeats named

on Jan 21, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on New Irish Ferries’ cruise ferry W. B. Yeats named

The completed hull of the new Irish Ferries cruise ferry W. B. Yeats was launched into the water on Friday, 19th January, 2018) at the shipyard of Flensburger Schiffbau–Gesellschaft in Flensburg, Germany where the vessel is being built

Brampton Skips rolls out ContiPressureCheck

on Jan 17, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Brampton Skips rolls out ContiPressureCheck

Cumbrian waste specialist, Brampton Skips, is rolling out ContiPressureCheck™ across its fleet. Brampton Skips Fleet Manager, Neil McPhillips, believes the Continental Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) offers two key benefits for the company’s 20-strong fleet of rigids

Devil in the detail – says RHA

on Jan 16, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Devil in the detail – says RHA

Transport for the North has launched its draft Strategic Transport Plan, which sets out a vision to boost the North of England’s economy through a 30-year transport investment programme.

French President calls for more action on Calais migrant crisis

on Jan 16, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on French President calls for more action on Calais migrant crisis

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Calais on Tuesday, January 16 and called on the UK to take in more migrants and spend more on border security

New Schmitz Cargobull trailers provide red hot performance

on Jan 15, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on New Schmitz Cargobull trailers provide red hot performance

Brian Yeardley Continental’s live event division TRUCKINGBY has taken delivery of seven additional Schmitz Cargobull MEGA box & curtainsider low-ride trailers, to transport light, staging and video equipment across Europe for world renowned bands including Coldplay, J Hus, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Weezer

Driver shortage the biggest challenge – says Paragon survey

on Jan 14, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Driver shortage the biggest challenge – says Paragon survey

The ongoing driver shortage is by far the most significant challenge facing the road transport sector in 2018 and a growing cause for concern amongst logistics operations according to the findings of Paragon Software Systems’ annual UK customer survey. Almost half of all respondents (46.4%) stated that the lack of drivers and other skilled workers across the industry was the biggest barrier to success, up by over a third (36.8%) when compared to the previous year’s results