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Logistics UK Search For Transport Manager Of The Year
A new competition administered by Logistics UK has been launched to find the very best transport managers within the industry.
Hydrogen Vs Battery Trucks | £240m Competition Launched To Find Out Which Is The Way Forward
The UK government has announced more than £200m ($243m) of funding for a three-year ‘comparative’ demonstration programme to determine whether hydrogen-powered fuel cells or batteries would be the best zero-emission solution for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
Chinese Port congestion likely to cause supply chain delays
COVID lockdown’s in China are continuing to wreak havoc with port congestion in China’s main Ports and subsequent worldwide trade. According to Bloomberg a backlog of up to 500 container ships are waiting to enter the ports.
Route To Net Zero Is Unclear, Admits Logistics UK
Logistics UK has urged the government to provide clarity on the route to net zero for the logistics industry, in a recently
Tachographs: Increase Awareness On Records To Avoid Fines Says RHA
The RHA is calling on hauliers to be aware of the need for every driver to have 28 days of comprehensive records to avoid £300 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN).
Fuel Retailers Pocketing 5ppl Fuel Duty Cut According To RAC
Research conducted by the RAC has suggested that many fuel retailers have not passed on the 5ppl fuel duty reduction onto consumers. As the country battles the highest diesel prices ever seen, the analysis has indicated retailers’ margins were 4ppl higher in April than they were in March.
Volvo Announces Autonomous Freight Transport Solution
Volvo Autonomous Solutions (VAS) has announced a new hub-to-hub autonomous transport technology that aims to address the growing demand for freight movement across North America. Does this mean we could be looking at similar in the United Kingdom sooner than we think?
Music And Touring Industry Specialist Hauliers Granted Free Movement
Hauliers serving music concerts, sports and cultural events will be able to move their vehicles freely between Great Britain and the EU from late summer.
Scania Releases Financials For Q1 2022
Swedish truck and bus manufacturer Scania has released it preliminary financial report covering the first 3 months of the year. The results have been characterized by volatility in global markets exemplified by global economic factors.