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Investment in new Genset trailers 
 
As part of our investment strategy, we will soon be taking delivery of a batch of new Genset trailers to add to our fleet. We continue to invest in refreshing and adding to our current equipment in order to provide our customers with the best possible, all round service. This investment will help us support our customers further with additional refrigerated transport options. 
 
If you have any refrigerated transport requirements or Genset requirements, please get in touch with our team to find out more about how we can help. 
 
SHORT SEA BOOST FOR LONDON THAMESPORT 
 
The range of short sea container services available from Hutchison Ports London Thamesport is to be increased following the announcement by Viasea Shipping of a new service from the South East UK port. 
 
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PORT OF LIVERPOOL RANKED AS UK’S TOP PORT FOR PORT-CENTRIC LOGISTICS POTENTIAL 
 
The Port of Liverpool has been ranked as the UK’s top port for port-centric logistics potential in a new industry study. 
 
Property adviser Knight Frank analysed and ranked 41 UK ports based on 13 criteria, assessing their potential for future logistics investment and development, in its latest Future Gazing report. 
 
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DP World announces greenest ever year at Southampton 
 
DP World’s container terminal at Southampton enjoyed its greenest ever year in 2022 after delivering a 55% reduction in net carbon emissions from its fleet and installations. 
 
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Investing in new equipment 
 
As part of our growth and development strategy, we are constantly investing in new equipment to both refresh and grow our fleet. We recently added 3 new vehicles to our fleet, increasing capacity for our customers as well as adding more modern, fuel-efficient vehicles to the fleet. 
 
The new vehicles arrived with driver comforts such as Sat-Nav, fridges, microwaves and tv connections, to ensure our drivers have all the necessary comforts whilst they work hard to deliver for our customers. 
 
With more equipment due to arrive throughout 2023, we will continue to invest in order to provide the best working environment for our staff, as well as improving and developing our service offerings to our great customers. 
 
To find out more about how we can help with all your haulage and logistics requirements, please contact a member of our team who will be more than happy to help. 
 
Port of Felixstowe deploys first autonomous trucks 
 
In a ground-breaking move, Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe is believed to be the first port in Europe to introduce autonomous terminal tractor units (ATs) into mixed traffic container terminal operations. The first two battery-powered units to enter service at the UK’s largest container port have been supplied by manufacturer Westwell. 
 
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GOVERNMENT FUNDING TO IMPROVE TRUCK STOPS IS WELCOME – BUT NEW FACILITIES ARE VITAL 
 
The RHA has welcomed the Government’s announcement that they’re opening a match funding grant scheme to improve HGV driver facilities. 
 
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DP WORLD MOVES 10 MILLIONTH UNIT AT LONDON GATEWAY 
 
DP World has announced that its terminal at London Gateway has handled its 10 millionth container, just nine years after the smart logistics hub on the doorstep of the capital opened for business. 
 
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Port of Liverpool - Strike Action Confirmed 
 
Unite the Union has confirmed strike action is to take place at the Port of Liverpool between 06:00 Monday 19 September and 06:00 Monday 3 October. 
 
The move is designed to disrupt operations at the UK container port after a pay package of 8.3% was rejected by the union, and following demands for greater pay increases. 
 
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MP'S BACK RHA CALL FOR A 15PPL ESSENTIAL USER REBATE 
 
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Road Freight and Logistics has today called on the Government to introduce an immediate ‘essential user rebate’ of at least 15 pence per litre for road freight, coaches, and logistics operators in light of sky-high fuel prices and growing inflation. 
 
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