Tunbridge Wells, UK: Logistics businesses need part-time working as part of the furloughing scheme from the end of May, rather than waiting until August, as currently planned, says the FTA. “The furloughing scheme has been a lifeline for logistics businesses across the country, many of which have suffered a dramatic loss of all revenue thanks …
Arlington, Virginia, USA: The European cold chain sector is showing resilience in the face of measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic, says the Global Cold Chain Alliance. In terms of operational efficiency, cold chain operators across Europe have successfully adopted new working routines, including strict protective measures for workers, the Alliance says in its latest …
Hedehusene, Denmark: DSV has strengthened its partnerships with a number of leading universities to help its customers transition to the smart, connected and sustainable supply chains of the future. Supply chains are more complex, more interconnected and more important than ever before, with millions of individuals and thousands of companies working together to manufacture and …
London, UK: The introduction of all clean air zones will be delayed until 2021, according to a letter from Environment, Food and Rural Affairs minister Rebecca Pow. In her letter to the FTA she confirmed that the implementation of the schemes will be postponed until at least January 2021. Natalie Chapman, head of urban policy, …
Tunbridge Wells, UK: Industry urgently needs clarity on the Covid-19 furloughing scheme, as well as other financial arrangements for businesses facing hardship and collapse as a result of the current pandemic, says the FTA. In a joint letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Business Secretary, David Wells, chief executive, DTA, called for …
Geneva, Switzerland: The International Road Transport Union and the International Transport Workers’ Federation have jointly calledg for support from governments for supply chains to remain connected during the Covid-19 pandemic. The organisation wants road transport designation as a key service, recognition of the vital role of drivers, and protection of key workers during the Covid-19 …
London, UK: On Friday, the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered the third UK Budget in nine days that contained more packages to help businesses deal with the consequences of the coronavirus. Sunak’s first package announced to Parliament on 11 March set aside £12bn for dealing with the virus. As the scale of …
London, UK: The industry has hit out the chancellor of the exchequer’s decision to remove the red diesel subsidy from refrigerated vehicles, arguing that it will impose “devastating costs on to hard-pressed hauliers”. The Chancellor Rishi Sunak made the announcement in the March Budget, choosing to maintain the freeze for fuel duty paid by motorists …
London, UK: The coronavirus has reached into every part of business and the temperature-controlled logistics sector is no exception. Food and pharmaceuticals dominate temperature-controlled logistics and both have seen demand increase as a result of the virus spread. The challenge for the industry is not decimated business volumes such as that which the airline industry …
Peterborough, UK: The Road Haulage Association is imploring the government to pledge immediate financial support for hauliers who face going out of business because of the coronavirus crisis. RHA chief executive Richard Burnett warned transport secretary Grant Shapps that there is the possibility of retail and food outlet closures in the weeks to come, driving …
London, UK: In another financial blow to businesses from the corona virus, business may not be able to claim for losses incurred by the outbreak, despite the reclassification of the disease as a “notifiable disease”. Businesses may also have to foot the bill for the extension of statutory sick pay of £94.25 a week to …
London, UK: The UK government has responded to the threat posed by the corona virus with an action plan. Government analysis suggest that up to a fifth of the national workforce could be absent from work if the virus spreads. The measures would only be rolled out if the virus moved beyond the currently designated …
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