Direct Vision Standard (DVS) changes in 2024. What do you need to know? Since its launch in March 2021, Transport for London (TFL) has embarked upon its strategy to eliminate all deaths and serious injuries on London’s transport network by 2041.
Perennial Freight, a leading Irish road transport specialist with daily services to the UK and mainland Europe, has adopted a sophisticated multi-camera system to support driver welfare, reduce insurance costs and operate responsibly. The company has teamed up with Camera Telematics to roll out the technology solution across 85 HGVs that operate from three locations in the Republic of Ireland.
“A certain amount of noise from commercial or industrial premises is to be expected but we have always been very aware of the fact that excessive or unreasonable sound could constitute a problem for the people that live in the houses nearby, especially if the noise continues through the night,” explains Danny Ivatt, Histon Sweet Spreads’ Site Services and FLT Supervisor.
The launch has been announced of a new UK-based robotics and automation company which is focused on the design and build of sustainable robotic load handing and parcel sortation solutions for logistics warehouses, parcel handling facilities, manufacturing sites and e-commerce fulfilment centres.
Rushlift GSE, the specialist airport ground support equipment and services provider, celebrates International Women in Engineering Day, 23rd June 2024, by recognising the important role women play in maintaining highly specialised vehicles and support equipment in the aviation sector.
FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has teamed up with the Metropolitan Police, so that officers from the force’s Commercial Vehicle Unit (CVU) can undertake FORS training as part of efforts to foster better relations with fleet operators.
Renault Trucks has announced the UK debut of its first right-hand drive E-Tech T at the Road Transport Expo 2024, taking place from 4th to 6th June at NAEC Stoneleigh. The fully electric E-Tech T is part of a lineup showcasing Renault Trucks’ commitment to decarbonising transport, including the latest E-Tech vehicles with zero tailpipe emissions ranging from 3.1 to 44 tonnes, alongside a range of HVO-compatible diesel vehicles.
Technology innovation will be taking centre stage on Derry Bros Shipping & Customs Clearance’s stand (3023) at Multimodal, the UK’s leading supply chain conference and logistics exhibition. The company will be showcasing its comprehensive range of managed freight and transport solutions, as well as launching some exciting updates to its digital customs clearance platform, Digicom.
Hillwood’s EU Industrial Club IV and Cain International are excited to announce the successful finalisation of a £33 million loan for a new 335,000 sq ft industrial storage facility in Crewe, UK, known as “Crewe 335.”
A new £1.3 million competition aimed at revolutionising the transport sector, bolstering the economy, and stimulating innovation was inaugurated today, 17 April 2024.
