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Logistics needs time to make a success of Brexit says FTA

on Jun 10, 20 • in UK, UK 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

PRM chooses Gray & Adams for 30th Anniversary trailers

on Jun 9, 20 • in UK, 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

NI logistics industry needs Brexit implementation period says FTA

on Jun 4, 20 • in UK, 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

Report calls for action on goods vehicle safety

on Jun 3, 20 • in UK, 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

DVSA confirms HGV text exemptions

on May 29, 20 • in UK, UK 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

Freshlinc places confidence in Michelin

on May 28, 20 • in UK, 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

Tapfreight chooses Mandata ePOD solution

on May 27, 20 • in UK, 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.

Germany votes to extend clean truck road user charge exemption

on May 27, 20 • in UK, 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

Advice on cleaning HGV cabs during the COVID-19 outbreak

on May 27, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Advice on cleaning HGV cabs during the COVID-19 outbreak

COVID-19 can be spread through contact with contaminated surfaces. Therefore, maintaining good hygiene and cleaning practices are essential, particularly in common working areas. Regular cleaning will reduce the risk of passing the infection on to other people; cleaning common work areas is important to limit the spread