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GOVERNMENT MINISTER SUPPORTS RHA DRIVE FOR BETTER TRUCK STOPS

Posted on 30th January 2023 at 11:53

GOVERNMENT MINISTER SUPPORTS RHA DRIVE FOR BETTER TRUCK STOPS

Roads Minister, Richard Holden joined Transport Focus, the RHA and Logistics UK at an event to highlight delivering truck stop improvements for lorry drivers.

Transport Focus has been surveying drivers on what they want from their rest stops. Secure parking with good toilet and washing facilities as well as food provision were the top responses.

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https://www.rha.uk.net/news/news-blogs-and-press-releases/news-updates/detail/government-minister-supports-rha-drive-for-better-truck-stops

Industrial action to impact freight movements

Posted on 26th January 2023 at 16:44

Industrial action to impact freight movements

We have received a notification from BIFA regarding the possibility of impacts to movement of freight through ports and airports as a result of planned industrial action by.

Industrial action is planned to take place on the 1st February 2023 involving members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union .

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P&O Ferries cuts carbon emissions by 85,000 tons

Posted on 16th January 2023 at 12:05

P&O Ferries cuts carbon emissions by 85,000 tons

P&O Ferries reduced its carbon footprint by 85,000 tons as it took advantage of new partnerships to sail less frequently and maximise the efficiency of its operations.

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https://www.multimodal.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=240:p-o-ferries-cuts-carbon-emissions-by-85-000-tons&catid=8:news&utm_source=feedotter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FO-01-13-2023&utm_content=httpswwwmultimodalorgukindexphpoptioncomcontentviewarticleid240poferriescutscarbonemissionsby85000tonscatid8news

Investing in new equipment

Posted on 9th January 2023 at 19:17

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.

BIFA names new Director General

Posted on 9th January 2023 at 10:21

BIFA names new Director General

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has named Stephen Parker as its new Director General to succeed Robert Keen, who will be retiring from full time employment with the trade association in 2023.

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https://www.multimodal.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=225:british-international-freight-association-names-new-director-general&catid=8:news&utm_source=feedotter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FO-01-06-2023&utm_content=httpswwwmultimodalorgukindexphpoptioncomcontentviewarticleid225britishinternationalfreightassociationnamesnewdirectorgeneralcatid8news

GOVERNMENT FUNDING TO IMPROVE TRUCK STOPS IS WELCOME – BUT NEW FACILITIES ARE VITAL

Posted on 30th November 2022 at 09:55

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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https://www.rha.uk.net/news/news-blogs-and-press-releases/news-updates/detail/government-funding-to-improve-truck-stops-is-welcome-but-new-facilities-are-vital

MP'S BACK RHA CALL FOR A 15PPL ESSENTIAL USER REBATE

Posted on 1st August 2022 at 10:25

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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https://www.rha.uk.net/news/news-blogs-and-press-releases/news-updates/detail/mps-back-rha-call-for-a-15ppl-essential-user-rebate

CALL FOR GOVERNMENT TO RECOGNISE MARITIME SECTOR AS BEST HOPE FOR LEVELLING-UP

Posted on 25th July 2022 at 09:57

CALL FOR GOVERNMENT TO RECOGNISE MARITIME SECTOR AS BEST HOPE FOR LEVELLING-UP

The new Chief Executive of one of the UK’s largest logistics firms has urged the government to embrace a partnership with port and maritime companies to help meet its objectives on levelling-up, net zero and economic growth.

Claudio Veritiero, who took over at Peel Ports Group in April, says that businesses in the sector are ideally placed to provide benefits and opportunities across these three national priorities, especially in the wake of Covid-19 and Brexit.

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https://www.multimodal.org.uk/article/call-government-recognise-maritime-sector-best-hope-levelling?utm_source=feedotter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FO-07-22-2022&utm_content=httpswwwmultimodalorgukarticlecallgovernmentrecognisemaritimesectorbesthopelevelling

FUEL TAX CUT VITAL TO REMOVE INFLATIONARY PRESSURES ON DELIVERY COSTS, SAYS LOGISTICS UK

Posted on 18th July 2022 at 09:58

FUEL TAX CUT VITAL TO REMOVE INFLATIONARY PRESSURES ON DELIVERY COSTS, SAYS LOGISTICS UK

As the inflationary pressures on business costs continue to soar, Logistics UK has called on Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi MP to take decisive action to protect the nation’s supply chain and prevent price rises in all sectors with the immediate introduction of a 6p per litre reduction in fuel duty

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https://forwardermagazine.com/fuel-tax-cut-vital-to-remove-inflationary-pressures-on-delivery-costs-says-logistics-uk/

GLOBAL FREIGHT FORWARDING REPORT PREDICTS CONTINUED GROWTH IN 2022

Posted on 18th July 2022 at 09:45

GLOBAL FREIGHT FORWARDING REPORT PREDICTS CONTINUED GROWTH IN 2022

According to Transport Intelligence, the global forwarding market exceeded pre-pandemic levels in 2021, but limited capacity and record-high freight rates present a challenging market. Ti predicts that the market will grow 5.7% in 2022, slowing to 3.7% by 2026.

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https://www.bifa.org/news/articles/2022/july/global-freight-forwarding-report-predicts-continued-growth-in-2022?l=y

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Posts tagged “Road Freight”

GOVERNMENT MINISTER SUPPORTS RHA DRIVE FOR BETTER TRUCK STOPS

Industrial action to impact freight movements

P&O Ferries cuts carbon emissions by 85,000 tons

Investing in new equipment

BIFA names new Director General

GOVERNMENT FUNDING TO IMPROVE TRUCK STOPS IS WELCOME – BUT NEW FACILITIES ARE VITAL

MP'S BACK RHA CALL FOR A 15PPL ESSENTIAL USER REBATE

CALL FOR GOVERNMENT TO RECOGNISE MARITIME SECTOR AS BEST HOPE FOR LEVELLING-UP

FUEL TAX CUT VITAL TO REMOVE INFLATIONARY PRESSURES ON DELIVERY COSTS, SAYS LOGISTICS UK

GLOBAL FREIGHT FORWARDING REPORT PREDICTS CONTINUED GROWTH IN 2022

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