Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that fuel duty will be remained frozen for a further year, writes Peter Brown. Chief executive of business group Logistics UK David Wells OBE welcomed the news: “The Chancellor’s decision […]
Total parcel volumes increased last year, writes Carol Millett, with the likes of Amazon and DHL topping the customer satisfaction list. Ofcom’s latest Post Monitoring Report revealed that total parcel volumes increased by 8.3% to […]
The Malcolm Group delivered an increase in pre-tax profit through 2023 despite a dip in turnover, writes Carol Millett, thanks to strict fiscal management. Reporting its results for the year to 31 January 2024, the […]
The senior traffic commissioner (STC) is to put advice about avoiding bridge strikes available to all operators on the traffic commissioners’ website as it remained a serious industry issue, writes Chris Tindall. Bridges strikes by […]
The next phase of the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) starts on 28 October 2024, and operators are being urged to check whether their vehicles require a permit, writes Chris Tindall. Companies running HGVs over 12 […]
Scotland’s iconic McGhee’s Family Bakers has updated their fleet with a 12 new MAN TGE delivery vehicles, writes Peter Brown. Decked out in the firms’ traditional livery, the TGE vans are powered by the four […]
Logistics UK says government must prioritise the freight sector as a key foundation to economic growth, which was absent from the new government’s recently published industrial strategy, writes Carol Millett. The Invest 2035: The UK’s […]
The collapse of H. Parkinson Haulage can be traced back to a row with a former landlord, writes Chris Tindall. The landlord claimed the firm owed more than £1.6m in repairs, according to its administrator. […]
The Port of Greenock has officially unveiled its new £25m ship-to-shore cranes, writes Carol Millett, which aim to boost productivity and speed up container operations. Owner Peel Ports Clydeport welcomed guests to the port for […]
The current fuel duty freeze needs to remain the same or more operators will not survive the rising costs, according to the RHA. Ahead of the 30 October Budget and amid speculation that the Chancellor […]
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