Archive for the ‘UK’ Category

  • Palletways member celebrates 80th anniversary

    on Jan 3, 24 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Palletways member celebrates 80th anniversary

    In a testament to its resilience and adaptability, Cartwright Bros (Haulage) Ltd in Lincolnshire, a member of the Palletways network, has commemorated its 80th anniversary – a milestone that reflects the company’s commitment to excellence and its ability to navigate the evolving dynamics of the logistics sector

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  • Stena Line signs major Heysham deal with Peel Ports

    on Dec 19, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Stena Line signs major Heysham deal with Peel Ports

    Leading ferry and port operator, Stena Line has signed a significant deal with Peel Ports Group, a major UK port operator, to operate from Heysham Port for the next 77-years until 2100. The Swedish ferry company runs a twice daily freight service from Belfast-Heysham providing a vital trade corridor between Northern Ireland and the rest of the

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  • Stena Line to launch new freight route

    on Dec 18, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Stena Line to launch new freight route

    Stena Line has confirmed plans to launch a new freight service between Dublin and Birkenhead (Liverpool) starting mid-February

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  • Prioritise operators’ needs to help meet net zero ambitions, says RHA

    on Dec 13, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Prioritise operators’ needs to help meet net zero ambitions, says RHA

    The RHA is calling for an HGV and coach infrastructure plan that supports the needs of operators on the journey to net zero

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  • MEPs have backed new rules to reduce road transport emissions

    on Dec 5, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on MEPs have backed new rules to reduce road transport emissions

    MEPs have agreed with the levels proposed by the European Commission for pollutant emissions (such as nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and ammonia) for passenger cars and have proposed an additional breakdown of emissions into three categories for light commercial vehicles based on their weight. The adopted text proposes stricter limits for exhaust emissions by buses and HGVs, including levels set for real driving emissions

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  • EU ready to revise HGV driving licence rules

    on Dec 5, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on EU ready to revise HGV driving licence rules

    The European Commission’s proposal to revise the driving licence rules provides the possibility to remove some of the major barriers to attracting more talent to the EU pool of drivers, according to the International Road Transport Union

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  • Johnsons Hotel Linen chooses Tiger Trailers

    on Dec 4, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Johnsons Hotel Linen chooses Tiger Trailers

    Johnsons Hotel Linen, one of the UK’s largest hotel laundry hire and service providers, has begun introducing to its fleet fifty-two rigids and three fixed double decks manufactured by Tiger Trailers, with an emphasis on durability to meet its demanding operations

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  • Preparing for Peak Season Precision

    on Nov 29, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Preparing for Peak Season Precision

    Preparing for the rise and fall in demand around peak season shopping is nothing new to retailers – certainly not for pure-play ecommerce brands who are reliant on what is often a single, make-or-break, touchpoint with their consumer audience: the point of order fulfilment. 

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  • IRU calls for standard salary calculation template

    on Nov 29, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on IRU calls for standard salary calculation template

    The International Road Transport Union (IRU) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) have asked the European Commission to develop a standard salary calculation template for HGV drivers across Europe

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  • Transport companies and unions sign sustainability and just transition pact

    on Nov 28, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Transport companies and unions sign sustainability and just transition pact

    The IRU and ITF have reinforced their commitment to drive a just transition and improve the accessibility and attractiveness of the commercial driver profession with a Just Transition for Transport pledge

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