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Rising costs and lack of drivers means it's still a bumpy road for hauliers

Posted on 22nd April 2024 at 21:02

Rising costs and lack of drivers means it's still a bumpy road for hauliers

The road haulage sector is still facing rising operational costs, and transport companies have “little choice” but to pass the increase to shippers.

Yesterday’s Transport Intelligence (Ti) road freight survey echoes what has long been reported about the industry.

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https://theloadstar.com/rising-costs-and-lack-of-drivers-means-its-still-a-bumpy-road-for-hauliers/

DP WORLD ACHIEVES 66% INCREASE IN FREIGHT MOVING FROM ROAD TO RAIL AT ITS SOUTHAMPTON HUB

Posted on 15th April 2024 at 19:02

DP WORLD ACHIEVES 66% INCREASE IN FREIGHT MOVING FROM ROAD TO RAIL AT ITS SOUTHAMPTON HUB

The Modal Shift Programme trial, introduced last September, is designed to increase the attractiveness of intermodal rail for customers through carefully considered financial incentives. From September to February the share of freight units being moved by rail instead of road at DP World Southampton has increased by two-thirds, from 21% to 35%.

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https://www.multimodal.org.uk/article/dp-world-achieves-66-increase-in-freight-moving-from-road-to-rail-at-its-southampton-hub?utm_source=feedotter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FO-04-12-2024&utm_content=httpswwwmultimodalorgukarticledpworldachieves66increaseinfreightmovingfromroadtorailatitssouthamptonhub

Truckstops get multi-million pound makeover in second tranche of funding

Posted on 4th March 2024 at 18:13

Truckstops get multi-million pound makeover in second tranche of funding

A further £16.5m is being spent on improving lorry parking facilities and increasing spaces for HGVs across England, the department for transport (DfT) has announced.

Roads minister Guy Opperman said 38 truckstops will be upgraded with new showers and restaurants, as well as better lighting and secure fencing so drivers can feel safer and sleep with greater peace of mind.

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https://motortransport.co.uk/truckstops-get-multi-million-pound-makeover-in-second-tranche-of-funding/18181.article

WEC LINES ENTERS THE REFRIGERATED CONTAINER MARKET

Posted on 4th March 2024 at 17:28

WEC LINES ENTERS THE REFRIGERATED CONTAINER MARKET

WEC Lines is entering the refrigerated container market by adding the first batch of 50 brand new 45ft High-Cube Pallet-Wide refrigerated container (reefer) units to its extensive container fleet, solidifying its commitment towards providing comprehensive transport solutions to meet client demand.

Please click on the below link to read more.

https://www.multimodal.org.uk/article/wec-lines-enters-the-refrigerated-container-market?utm_source=feedotter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FO-03-01-2024&utm_content=httpswwwmultimodalorgukarticleweclinesenterstherefrigeratedcontainermarket

More than three quarters of logistics chiefs report workforce shortage, Descartes study reveals

Posted on 6th February 2024 at 12:15

More than three quarters of logistics chiefs report workforce shortage, Descartes study reveals

Over three quarters of supply chain and logistics leaders are experiencing notable workforce shortages in their operations, with more than a third characterising the resource shortage they face as either high or extreme, according to a study by Descartes Systems Group.

Please click on the below link to read more.

https://motortransport.co.uk/industry-news/more-than-three-quarters-of-logistics-chiefs-report-workforce-shortage-descartes-study-reveals/17972.article

DP WORLD RAISES INCENTIVE TO £100 FOR CUSTOMERS SWITCHING FREIGHT FROM ROAD TO RAIL

Posted on 6th February 2024 at 11:30

DP WORLD RAISES INCENTIVE TO £100 FOR CUSTOMERS SWITCHING FREIGHT FROM ROAD TO RAIL

DP World is increasing its financial incentive by almost 50 per cent for customers taking advantage of its ‘Modal Shift Programme’. The scheme was introduced in September last year and is designed to increase the attractiveness of intermodal rail for customers through carefully considered financial incentives.

Please click on the below link to read more.

https://www.multimodal.org.uk/article/dp-world-raises-incentive-to-gbp100-for-customers-switching-freight-from-road-to-rail

Government looks to roll out PumpWatch scheme to prevent forecourt fuel hikes

Posted on 23rd January 2024 at 15:46

Government looks to roll out PumpWatch scheme to prevent forecourt fuel hikes

The government is proposing to roll out FairFuelUK’s PumpWatch across Britain’s forecourts as a way of preventing unfair fuel price rises.

The proposal would see see forecourts across the country legally required to share live information on their pump prices within 30 minutes of any change in price, which could save motorists 3p per litre on fuel by helping them find the best deal at the pump.

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https://motortransport.co.uk/government-looks-to-roll-out-pumpwatch-scheme-to-prevent-forecourt-fuel-hikes/17807.article

New equipment added to fleet

Posted on 23rd January 2024 at 15:36

New equipment added to fleet

We recently took delivery of a brand new MAN TGX 26.520 to add to our growing fleet. This is the first MAN vehicle we have added to the fleet for over 10 years, and we hope to be adding more in the near future.

This addition reinforces our commitment to investing into new equipment to align with our growth strategy, whilst improving our service offering to our customers.

We are also committed to reducing our carbon footprint and adding more fuel efficient, lower emission producing vehicles to our fleet. This new addition as well as others, reaffirms this commitment for the long-term future sustainability of our operations.

GOVERNMENT SETS TARGET TO GROW RAIL FREIGHT BY AT LEAST 75%

Posted on 2nd January 2024 at 15:53

GOVERNMENT SETS TARGET TO GROW RAIL FREIGHT BY AT LEAST 75%

Even more vital goods will be transported across the UK by rail, following an ambitious target announced by Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, to grow rail freight by at least 75%.

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https://www.multimodal.org.uk/article/government-sets-ambitious-target-to-grow-rail-freight-by-at-least-75?utm_source=feedotter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FO-12-21-2023&utm_content=httpswwwmultimodalorgukarticlegovernmentsetsambitioustargettogrowrailfreightbyatleast75

NOX EMISSIONS FROM HGVS FALLS BY 70%

Posted on 2nd January 2024 at 15:45

NOX EMISSIONS FROM HGVS FALLS BY 70%

RHA estimates that NOx from HGVs has been slashed by around 70 percent since 2013.

The improvements can largely be attributed to the introduction of cleaner Euro VI trucks onto the UK’s roads in the last decade.

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https://www.multimodal.org.uk/article/nox-emissions-from-hgvs-falls-by-70?utm_source=feedotter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FO-01-01-2024&utm_content=httpswwwmultimodalorgukarticlenoxemissionsfromhgvsfallsby70

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Posts tagged “Logistics”

Rising costs and lack of drivers means it's still a bumpy road for hauliers

DP WORLD ACHIEVES 66% INCREASE IN FREIGHT MOVING FROM ROAD TO RAIL AT ITS SOUTHAMPTON HUB

Truckstops get multi-million pound makeover in second tranche of funding

WEC LINES ENTERS THE REFRIGERATED CONTAINER MARKET

More than three quarters of logistics chiefs report workforce shortage, Descartes study reveals

DP WORLD RAISES INCENTIVE TO £100 FOR CUSTOMERS SWITCHING FREIGHT FROM ROAD TO RAIL

Government looks to roll out PumpWatch scheme to prevent forecourt fuel hikes

New equipment added to fleet

GOVERNMENT SETS TARGET TO GROW RAIL FREIGHT BY AT LEAST 75%

NOX EMISSIONS FROM HGVS FALLS BY 70%

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