Haulage News & Transport News

FTA Ireland officials have stated they would be satisfied with an extension on the Brexit transition period which would mean transport firms and other logistics companies would be able to better prepare for the UK’s departure from the EU. In an extended transition period, better deals will have an opportunity to arise which could ultimately benefit trading through the country on a whole.

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There has been much concern in the haulage industry regarding Brexit, where it’s going, what the government’s plans are and how it will impact the movement of goods on an international scale. The meetings between the UK and EU recently have been unable to resolve the concerns regarding a hard border in Northern Ireland if an agreement cannot be met which has caused concern for many involved parties.

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John Lewis claim entire fleet will be biomethane powered by 2028


Retail power house John Lewis has confirmed that their vehicles moving goods will no longer be diesel fuelled by 2028 in an effort to help the environment. With over 500 vehicles moving goods, these would all need to be replaced in favour of trucks that use renewable fuel: biomethane.

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A true David and Goliath battle is brewing in Birmingham this month, as local industrial and commercial floor matting retailer, First Mats gets set to take on iconic department store Selfridges for the prestigious Retailer of the Year award. 

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A new plan has been put in place to reduce air pollution in the city, these plans would see lorry drivers charged £50 a day for access to the city.

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The plans for another Thames crossing have been on the cards for quite some time in an attempt to combat the build-up of traffic that continuously causes mayhem for drivers using the QE2 bridge, in addition to the heavily criticised dart charge that recently increased in price for some drivers.

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Japanese PM: Shinzo Abe has stated that a Trans-Pacific partnership deal would be on the table with the UK following Brexit, the PM went on to say the country would be welcomed with “open arms”.

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Both the Freight Transport Association and Road Haulage Association have stated their position on Chancellor Phillip Hammond’s budget statement set to be delivered on the 29th of October. They have called on the chancellor to cut fuel duty during the statement at the end of the month.

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Returnloads.net & Warehouse Exchange shortlisted in FTA Logistics Awards 2018 

Returnloads.net & The Warehouse Exchange are celebrating after being named as a finalist in the 2018 FTA Logistics Awards.  The awards, organised by the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the only business group representing all of logistics, celebrate supply chain leadership and excellence and recognise leaders who have made a significant contribution to the industry, either as individuals or as businesses.  Returnloads.net has been shortlisted in the ‘Logistics Partner of the Year’ category.

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Despite drivers expressing their frustration with the Dartford Crossing as well as a petition to stop charges taking place across the bridge gaining almost 10,000 signatures, the Crossing’s discount offered to drivers will suffer from a decrease from 33% to just 20% which will increase costs for drivers using the bridge.

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Speaking on the proposal from Cabinet which suggested imposing updated immigration laws for EU nationals, the RHA felt this change would have a very negative impact for the haulage industry. The Migration Advisory Committee suggested the UK adopt a skills-based system, but this could possibly fail to meet the requirements of UK firms after the UK leaves the EU.

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The Department for Exiting the EU have described what a no-deal Brexit could mean for haulage firms, with a considerable impact to a route through the EU that the UK relies on for movement of fresh fruit and veg in and out of the country.
 

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While there has only been a rendered image to reveal the vehicle, it gives drivers a better idea of what to expect when the vehicle finally goes on sale. The electric motors power the wheels of the HGV directly, making this the first vehicle of its kind provided by Hyundai.
 

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Recent research has revealed one in eight of road accidents are caused by vehicles being too close to the driver ahead of them, this has factored into over 100 deaths or serious injuries every year.

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Areas of Scotland have been hit by severe wind conditions, due to the arrival of Storm Ali in the UK. This has caused traffic chaos, as well as power outages across the country. The storm has also disrupted rail and ferry travel. Winds of 91.7 MPH were recorded across the Tay Road bridge, close to some of Scotland’s heaviest traffic.

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During the next 35 years, British traffic is predicted to rise by 50%, new research found. Meanwhile, C02 emissions are set to fall by over 80%.

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The DVSA has launched new efforts to catch truckers using AdBlue emissions cheat devices which have forged their vehicle’s emissions in an effort to avoid costs for a vehicle with worse emissions than those going on record. Research showed that there was a lack of compliance across various regions of the UK.

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Following Brexit, drivers could be required to apply for international driving permits if they plan to drive in European countries if a no-deal Brexit occurs in March 2019. This would have an impact for traders, tourists as well as British nationals living in in a European country.

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The government has unveiled a plan which will support drivers in efforts to avoid traffic, delays and roadworks. 

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Returnloads Warehouse Exchange About to break through the 3,000 Member Level

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The Road Haulage Association have raised for international hauliers as a no-deal Brexit starts to seem inevitable. 

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Lorries will face a ban from four roads within Sheffield as the local council sketched appropriate areas for HGV across the city.

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Figures produced by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) states that truck sales within the UK have fallen by just under 10%, at 10,670 registrations in Q2 of 2018.

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An updated EU plan is to exclude ports in France from updated shipping routes which would link Ireland with the continent is considered “scandalous and unacceptable” by the Northern French president.

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