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News Archive

 January 2010

UK outlines commitment to high-speed rail

CATEGORY: 
Transport
January 2010
The UK's transport secretary has outlined plans to help make 2010 "the year of high-speed rail" in Britain.

Andrew Adonis said the ...

Highways Agency scheme helps keep traffic flowing

CATEGORY: 
Transport
January 2010
The Highways Agency has been praised for its efforts in helping to ease congestion caused by abandoned, broken down and accident-damaged vehicles on U...

Transport planning: Motorists urged to watch out for potholes

CATEGORY: 
Transport
January 2010
Motorists have been warned to be aware of the threat posed by "invisible" potholes on the roads this winter as the number of accidents conti...

FTA launches new road transport law guide

CATEGORY: 
Transport
January 2010
Transport planning bosses are being urged to read up on the latest rules and regulations to avoid any unwanted fines or accidents in 2010.

Th...

Hauliers face increase in Tamar Bridge tolls

CATEGORY: 
Transport
January 2010
Haulage firms using the Tamar Bridge in south-west England could face a major increase in toll charges if new proposals are given the go-ahead.

RHA 'concerned' by testing station progress

CATEGORY: 
Transport
January 2010
The lack of progress in developing new HGV testing stations is forcing many transport planning bosses to shell out on extra costs during the recession...

RHA hits out at financial standing 'bombshell'

CATEGORY: 
Transport
January 2010
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has hit out at what it calls "one of the biggest bombshells ever" to hit UK transport planning bosses.

Logistics sector bids to slash carbon footprint

CATEGORY: 
Transport
January 2010
Transport planning bosses are being invited to sign up for a new initiative designed to help cut the carbon footprint of the UK's logistics sector.

UK hauliers battle through the snow

CATEGORY: 
Transport
January 2010
Heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures may be bringing chaos to the UK, but hauliers are continuing to ensure that life goes on as normal, it has be...

Transport planning: Digital dashboards 'could pose safety risk'

CATEGORY: 
Transport
January 2010
The introduction of digital dashboards to new vehicles could pose a major risk to the safety of drivers across the UK, a leading motoring group has wa...

HGV demand drops sharply through 2009

CATEGORY: 
Transport
January 2010
Demand for new trucks continues to fall as transport planning bosses remain cautious over capital spending, the latest figures indicate.

Acco...

Retailers 'set for tough 2010'

CATEGORY: 
Inventory Management
January 2010
UK retailers may need to make changes to their inventory strategies in the coming months as the industry faces up to "a very tough" 2010.

Commercial vehicle sector 'needs greater support'

CATEGORY: 
Transport
January 2010
European policymakers must take all possible steps to improve business confidence and boost the struggling commercial vehicle sector, a leading indust...

Young business drivers 'should get better training'

CATEGORY: 
Transport
January 2010
Transport planning bosses across the UK have called for young drivers to face nationally recognised tests before being allowed to drive on business.

Businesses should stay cautious during 'patchy' recovery

CATEGORY: 
Strategic Logistics Planning
January 2010
Business leaders and logistics chiefs should remain cautious during the coming months as the UK readies itself for a "patchy" economic recov...

RHA issues reminder over workforce agreements

CATEGORY: 
Transport
January 2010
Transport planning bosses have been reminded of the need to ensure their workforce agreements are valid and up to date.

According to the Road...

Government drive to tackle glass ceiling

CATEGORY: 
Government and Public Sector
January 2010

The government is taking action to tackle a glass ceiling on social mobility, using such plans to help boost growth.

The new Unleashing ...

DHL reaches supply chain deal

CATEGORY: 
Strategic Logistics Planning
January 2010
A new logistics deal has been agreed between DHL and Debenhams.

The two firms are continuing a partnership that has lasted for 12 years so fa...

Iveco reaches new logistics deal

CATEGORY: 
Improving Service
January 2010
Truck and bus manufacturer Iveco has confirmed the renewal of its current logistics deal with Kuehne + Nagel.

The latest deal will see the fi...

BP streamlines IT supply chain

CATEGORY: 
Reducing Costs
January 2010
British Petroleum (BP) has announced it will adapt its supply chain strategy in order to achieve a cost reduction of £20 million.

The co...

Logistics companies recognised at supply chain awards

CATEGORY: 
Best Practice
January 2010
The winners of the 2009 British International Freight Association (BIFA) awards have been announced.

Revealed at an annual lunch held yesterd...

Germany tops logistics table

CATEGORY: 
Strategic Logistics Planning
January 2010
Germany has topped a global ranking of trade logistics conducted by the World Bank.

The ranking, which listed 155 countries, was based on the...

Supply chain investment 'helps growth'

CATEGORY: 
Reducing Costs
January 2010
Continued investment in supply chain facilities has helped PZ Cussons to achieve a strong performance in the first half of its financial year, despite...

Volvo Trucks ups capacity

CATEGORY: 
Improving Service
January 2010
Volvo Trucks has confirmed it has increased its production capacity as demand for its products continues to rise.

The company said that produ...

Business Car of the year revealed

CATEGORY: 
Best Practice
January 2010
The Business Car of the Year, voted for by readers of BusinessCar magazine, has been revealed.

The Volkswagen Golf walked away with the accol...

Supply chain project reveals savings potential

CATEGORY: 
Reducing Costs
January 2010
A project involving logistics experts, farmers, hauliers and millers has revealed that making supply chain efficiency improvements could result in mil...

Cadbury takeover 'highlights importance of logistics'

CATEGORY: 
Strategic Logistics Planning
January 2010
The takeover of Cadbury by UK food firm Kraft highlights the benefits that combined logistics could bring, it has been claimed.

Industry publ...

Jobs boost 'could boost supply chain'

CATEGORY: 
Improving Service
January 2010
An increase in the number of workers at Nissan's Sunderland factory could help to boost employment across every stage of the firm's supply chain, the ...
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