Government boost for logistics sector

The Government has announced funding worth £300,000 in an effort to encourage retention and recruitment of younger people into the logistics sector.

New HGV safety rules in London from 2024

Transport for London (TfL) has announced that starting from October 2024, heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) weighing over 12 tonnes will need to meet certain safety requirements to operate in Greater London.

Commercial vehicle production declines for second month

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing decreased by 3% to 9,822 units in March, marking a second consecutive monthly decline, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Euro NCAP plan for new Truck Safety rating scheme

Traditionally providing consumers with information on car safety, today Euro NCAP announces that the safety organisation will expand its scope even further to provide detailed safety information about the safety of heavy trucks via an innovative Truck Safe City and Highway rating scheme.

Logistics UK welcomes A6 upgrades

Logistics UK today (06 April) welcomes the opening of 25.5 kilometres of dual carriageway from Dungiven to Drumahoe following completion of Phase 2 of the much-needed upgrade to the A6. Nichola Mallon, Head of Trade and Devolved Policy at Logistics UK, comments.

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