10 Apr
Press Release, Transport

Brigade Electronics calls for safety-led implementation of GSR 2 in UK legislation

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Brigade Electronics, a global leader in commercial vehicle safety solutions, is urging the UK Government to ensure that any implementation of General Safety Regulation 2 (GSR 2) strengthens – not compromises – the UK’s position as a world leader in vehicle safety standards and protects UK industry. Currently, the European GSR 2 rules mandate additional safety features for new vehicles sold within the EU, as well as in NI under the Windsor Framework.
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08 Apr
Fuel Prices

Northumberland Logistics Leader Urges Fuel Tax Relief as Energy Costs Surge

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A prominent figure in the North East transport sector has warned that skyrocketing oil prices are placing an unsustainable burden on the haulage industry. This trend will eventually force the price of everyday consumer goods to rise. Alan Ferguson, Executive Chairman of Cramlington based Fergusons Transport, is calling on the UK Government to temporarily slash fuel duty to help businesses navigate the current geopolitical instability in Iran.
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07 Apr
Transport

Sustainable Automation: Driving Efficiency, Reducing Waste, and Powering a Greener Future

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Sustainability is no longer optional. Customers expect it, regulators demand it and leadership teams can no longer treat environmental responsibility as separate from business performance. Automation in warehousing and manufacturing has traditionally been about productivity and reducing labour costs, but today it’s under scrutiny for its environmental impact. Rising energy consumption, stricter regulations and stakeholder expectations are forcing organisations to think differently. By Dan Migliozzi, Sales Director for the UK, EU and North America, at AGITO Global.
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