Archive for the ‘UK’ Category

  • Devil is in the detail on Brexit – says FTA

    on Jan 20, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Devil is in the detail on Brexit – says FTA

    FTA, the only business group that represents all of the logistics industry, is calling on the government to answer critical questions about our future trading arrangements with the EU after the Brexit transition period. This follows comments at the weekend from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, suggesting a hardening in the government’s approach to Brexit, and that industry has had more than enough time to prepare. 

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  • Paragon enhances last-mile fulfilment software

    on Jan 9, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Paragon enhances last-mile fulfilment software

    Paragon Software Systems has enhanced its modular, last-mile fulfilment software with developments that will help retailers to offer more competitive delivery propositions. These updates to Paragon HDX are part of the company’s commitment to helping retailers better compete in the two-man home delivery marketplace where customer expectations continue to grow exponentially

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  • RHA describes Oxford Zero Emission Zone as absurd

    on Jan 9, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on RHA describes Oxford Zero Emission Zone as absurd

    Charging trucks to enter a zero-emission zone in Oxford will put firms at risk, warns the Road Haulage Association

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  •  RHA publishes vision to decarbonise freight and logistics

    on Jan 7, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on  RHA publishes vision to decarbonise freight and logistics

    The Road Haulage Association’s (RHA)  strategy paper setting out the Association’s approach to decarbonising the freight and logistics sector has been published

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  • IVECO customer opens Gasrec refuelling facility

    on Jan 7, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on IVECO customer opens Gasrec refuelling facility

    Sittingbourne-based Nicholls Transport says the environmental and business case for running heavy trucks on natural gas means now is the right time to start the transition away from diesel. Together with Gasrec, the firm has opened a refuelling station for pumping liquified natural gas (LNG) from its Kent base, which will be used to support an initial order for 10 Stralis NP 460 6×2 tractor units from local dealer Haynes Trucks

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  • SDC Trailers launches Freespan Curtainsider in UK

    on Jan 6, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on SDC Trailers launches Freespan Curtainsider in UK

    SDC Trailers has unveiled its Freespan Curtainsider in the UK, on the back of outstanding results in the Irish market

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  • UK ratifies e-CMR protocol

    on Jan 2, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on UK ratifies e-CMR protocol

    The UK has ratified the e-CMR protocol, which allows national and international transports from and to the United Kingdom to be done with digital consignment notes

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  • Plans won’t ease M4 gridlock – says RHA

    on Dec 19, 19 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Plans won’t ease M4 gridlock – says RHA

    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has urged the Welsh Government to reinstate plans for an M4 Relief Road that would reduce congestion in South Wales

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  • Wincanton adds all-electric FUSO eCanter to fleet

    on Dec 17, 19 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Wincanton adds all-electric FUSO eCanter to fleet

    Demonstrating the company’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact, Wincanton is operating an all-electric Daimler Trucks FUSO eCanter as part of its work with sportswear giant adidas

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  • Van Excellence celebrates another successful year   

    on Dec 17, 19 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Van Excellence celebrates another successful year   

    Tens of thousands of vans on the UK’s roads are now being operated to the highest standards of safety, compliance and efficiency, thanks to the work undertaken by the members of Van Excellence, a voluntary scheme administered by FTA and sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans. FTA is pleased to announce 2019 was another successful year with 91 companies achieving Van Excellence Operator Accreditation.  

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