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News Archive
March
CBI: Budget 'must nurture economic growth'
CATEGORY:
Manufacturing and Industrial
March 2010
The current government must use its last Budget before the election to nurture economic growth by supporting UK businesses, it has been claimed.
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'Crucial time' for British road transport firms
CATEGORY:
Strategic Logistics Planning
March 2010
UK road transport operators are facing a "crucial time" ahead of this year's election as the industry continues to battle the effects of the...
UK supermarkets 'prioritising transport efficiency'
CATEGORY:
Strategic Logistics Planning
March 2010
UK supermarkets are working towards a more efficient transport and supply chain system by slashing the number of lorries on the roads, an expert has c...
UK lorry drivers to receive eco-driver training
CATEGORY:
Transport
March 2010
Lorry drivers across the UK could receive eco-driver training as part of government plans to cut carbon emissions and reduce costs for transport firms...
Skills for Logistics receives new licence to operate
CATEGORY:
Strategic Logistics Planning
March 2010
The Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the logistics industry has been awarded a further trademark licence to continue operating following a "rigoro...
RHA slams plans for fuel duty increase
CATEGORY:
Transport
March 2010
The Road Haulage Association has slammed plans to increase fuel duty next month, branding the proposed hike as "grossly unfair" to the haula...
TV journalist to host inaugural Logistics Showcase
CATEGORY:
Strategic Logistics Planning
March 2010
Presenter and journalist Kate Silverton has been chosen to host the Freight Transport Association's inaugural Logistics Showcase next month.
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Renault trucks 'help boost cost reduction'
CATEGORY:
Reducing Costs
March 2010
An Ayrshire haulage company is reaping the benefits of improved efficiency and cost reduction after taking delivery of five new Renault trucks.
SMMT aims to help cut costs for transport firms
CATEGORY:
Transport
March 2010
Transport planning bosses are to be offered a lesson in fuel efficiency and cost reduction at an industry seminar later this month.
The Socie...
FTA backs funding for local transport strategies
CATEGORY:
Transport
March 2010
Government plans to abandon the current Congestion Transport Innovation Fund (CTIF) have been welcomed by the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
British firms 'set to miss out on wind farm transport projects'
CATEGORY:
Transport
March 2010
British logistics firms are set to miss out on major transport contracts as a result of a disputed loophole in European Union law, a leading trade bod...
Training 'is vital for transport firms' success'
CATEGORY:
Transport
March 2010
Continued investment in driver training and safety is vital to the success of any transport enterprise, an expert has claimed.
Steve Ellis, h...
Faster planning system for transport infrastructure projects
CATEGORY:
Transport
March 2010
A new planning process for major infrastructure is set to speed up the development of vital transport projects in the UK.
The system, which c...
Truck manufacturers prepare for Euro 6 standards
CATEGORY:
Transport
March 2010
Truck manufactures across the globe are gearing up for the introduction of the new Euro 6 emissions standards for newly-manufactured vehicles.
Government raises fines for road works disruption
CATEGORY:
Transport
March 2010
Transport planning bosses may welcome plans to introduce harsher penalties for firms that allow their road works to overrun.
New proposals la...
New truck boosts efficiency for UK pharmaceutical firm
CATEGORY:
Transport
March 2010
Transport planning bosses keen to improve cost reduction and boost overall efficiency may wish to follow the example of one British company.
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Government must commit to logistics sector, says FTA
CATEGORY:
Transport
March 2010
The government must commit to the logistics sector to secure a safer, greener and more prosperous future for the UK and its supply chain, it has been ...
Brake launches safety guide for transport planning chiefs
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
Road safety charity Brake has launched a new resource designed to help transport planning bosses improve safety and education for company drivers.
Morrisons unveils £1.5m supply chain project
CATEGORY:
Design to Outsource Logistics
February 2010
UK supermarket chain Morrisons has sealed a £1.5 million deal to help boost its supply chain and increase operational efficiency.
The fi...
DHL strikes new supply chain deal
CATEGORY:
Reducing Costs
February 2010
DHL has agreed a new logistics deal with Petroplus worth £30 million over the next five years.
The deal prolongs a continuing partnershi...
Transport spending 'should be made a priority'
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
Continued investment in the UK's transport infrastructure could provide an £85 billion boost to the economy over the next five years, it has been...
Night-time freight deliveries 'could slash transport costs'
CATEGORY:
Strategic Logistics Planning
February 2010
Increasing the number of night-time freight deliveries could ease congestion, slash transport costs and improve operations for businesses in the UK, i...
Volvo truck helps improve cost reduction
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
A Milton Keynes-based company is reaping the benefits of improved cost reduction and greater efficiency after adding a new Volvo truck to its fleet.
UK manufacturing levels tipped to rise
CATEGORY:
Strategic Logistics Planning
February 2010
Manufacturing levels in the UK are set to rise slightly as demand for British goods overseas continues to pick up, according to the latest estimates.<...
Commercial Vehicle Operator Show sees 'tremendous' interest
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
Transport planning bosses may still be struggling with the effects of the recession, but the popularity of the latest industry show suggests things co...
Fuel duty cut 'would help ease inflation'
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has challenged the government to help boost business and cut inflation by reducing fuel duty levels for haulie...
M6 toll price rises 'could impact supply chains'
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
The decision to increase prices for the M6 toll road could have major implications for transport firms and supply chains across Britain, it has been c...
RHA calls for end to fuel duty hikes
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
The government has been urged to reduce the burden on UK transport firms and boost the economy by bringing an end to the recent fuel duty rises.
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Adonis welcomes carbon reporting from logistics sector
CATEGORY:
Strategic Logistics Planning
February 2010
Secretary of state for transport Lord Adonis has offered his support for a proposal to publicly report the logistics sector's carbon footprint, which ...
RHA calls for better truck parking facilities at UK ports
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
The needs of road haulage operators in the UK have been "entirely overlooked" by the government's National Policy Statement on Ports (NPS), ...
FTA's Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme wins backing from Adonis
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
A new scheme from the Freight Transport Association (FTA) designed to help reduce road travel emissions has won backing from the secretary of state fo...
Businesses look to promote integration
CATEGORY:
Continuous Improvement
February 2010
A number of companies are hoping that their supply chain management skills will be able to help them succeed in a supply chain competition.
T...
Cadbury takeover 'could effect cocoa supply chain'
CATEGORY:
Improving Process
February 2010
Kraft Foods' buyout of UK chocolate maker Cadbury could have a lasting effect on the cocoa supply chain, experts have claimed.
The US-based f...
FTA to celebrate logistics sector's success
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
Logistics chiefs are being invited to celebrate the industry's continued success by attending the Freight Transport Association's (FTA) inaugural annu...
Impending oil crunch 'could threaten UK transport'
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
The UK could face a major hike in the cost of transport and consumer goods unless action is taken to address an impending "oil crunch", busi...
Cumbria to get new £4.6m road bridge
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
Haulage and logistics firms operating in Cumbria may welcome news of new government funding to help build a new bridge over the River Derwent.