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DP World extends carbon inset scheme

Posted on 4th June 2025 at 19:03
 
DP World extends carbon inset scheme 
 
DP World has issued the first certificates from its groundbreaking Carbon Inset Programme, after more than 150,000 import containers were registered since its launch in January. 
 
The trial, which began on 1 January 2025, is the first of its kind anywhere in the world. It rewards cargo owners with 50kg CO2e of carbon credits for every loaded import container moved through DP World’s UK terminals. These credits help companies tackle Scope 3 emissions in their supply chains. 
 
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Freight crime spirals out of control as value of goods stolen rises to over £100 million

Posted on 17th March 2025 at 18:59
 
Freight crime spirals out of control as value of goods stolen rises to over £100 million 
 
Freight crime spirals out of control as the value of goods stolen rises to over £100 million 
 
2024 saw a significant rise in the value of goods stolen from lorries – up nearly two-thirds to £111.5 million. 
Freight crime is at record levels with loses exceeding £1 billion since 2020. 
 
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RHA launches industry wide Net Zero survey

Posted on 11th March 2025 at 13:27
 
RHA launches industry wide Net Zero survey 
 
The RHA has launched an industry wide survey on Net Zero. The new survey which seeks input from across the road transport sector will be open until April and will help to inform the association's work with Government and other stakeholders involved in delivering HGV, coach and van decarbonisation. 
 
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Government unveils plans for HGV charging infrastructure

Posted on 7th March 2025 at 11:58
 
Government unveils plans for HGV charging infrastructure 
 
The government have announced 54 new infrastructure hubs at the recent ZEHID progress summit. Charging infrastructure is due to be strategically located across England, Scotland and Wales with a mixture of semi-public depot charging and public charging on motorways and A-roads. 
 
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RHA report: 200,000 HGV drivers needed in next 5 years

Posted on 4th February 2025 at 13:34
 
RHA report: 200,000 HGV drivers needed in next 5 years 
 
A new report from the RHA entitled ‘Lorry drivers – the vital link – attracting, training and retaining key workers in the UK supply chain’ highlights the need for 40,000 new drivers per year over the next five years. 
 
This report warns that the UK’s logistics industry will require 40,000 new HGV drivers annually for the next five years – to meet growing demand and to avoid a potential future driver shortage. 
 
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Strategic infrastructure projects are vital to driving growth, says Logistics UK

Posted on 4th February 2025 at 13:14
 
Strategic infrastructure projects are vital to driving growth, says Logistics UK 
 
The government’s support for nationally significant infrastructure projects, including Heathrow’s third runway and the Lower Thames Crossing, is the type of government action industry has been urging for a long time, according to Logistics UK, one of the biggest business groups in the UK. 
 
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Chancellor backs Lower Thames Crossing

Posted on 4th February 2025 at 13:02
 
Chancellor backs Lower Thames Crossing 
 
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, set out the government’s commitment to delivering the Lower Thames Crossing. 
 
She said: “We will work with a private sector to deliver the infrastructure that our country desperately needs. This includes the Lower Thames Crossing which will improve connectivity at Dover, Felixstowe and Harwich, alleviating severe congestion as goods destined to export come from the North, and the Midlands and across the country to markets overseas. 
 
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Truckstop upgrade funding support announced

Posted on 14th October 2024 at 18:29
 
Truckstop upgrade funding support announced 
 
The UK Government have announced further grants awarded to truck stops to improve toilets, showers, security, rest areas and more. 
 
The funding is from the third year of the HGV parking and driver welfare grant scheme, which will come in addition to £8 million from industry, for a total funding boost of £12.5 million to improve truckstops. 
 
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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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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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