Tunbridge Wells, UK: Changes to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence brought in this week are welcome, says the Freight Transport Association. It welcomed recognition that in a highly regulated industry no two drivers are the same, and the CPC can now tailor training to meet individuals’ needs. James Firth, head of road freight regulation, FTA, …
Arlington, Virginia, USA: Coldstorage occupancy in Europe remains high in the second quarter, according to a Global Cold Chain Alliance report. “There is a limited stock turn for food services goods, while retail and distribution for home deliveries and e-commerce, that have boomed during the pandemic, are running at a good pace,” it says. Organic …
Horstmar, Germany: Schmitz Cargobull has won the Best Brand 2020 in the refrigerated body category of the award scheme run by German business magazines Fernfahrer, Lastauto Omnibus, and Trans Aktuel. More than 8,100 readers of the magazines cast their votes in the awards.“The readers made a truly smart decision by voting for the S.KO Cool …
Beijing, China: Refrigerated vehicle sales increased 27% from 2018 to 2019, according to statistics from the Cold Chain Logistics Committee of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing. More than half of these sales were light trucks, the most frequently sold in China. However, refrigerated vehicles are gradually evolving towards either heavy-duty or light-duty vehicles, …
Tunbridge Wells, UK: The Freight Transport Association is changing its name to Logistics UK this month. Nothing else changes, just the name, says. David Wells, chief executive, FTA. “FTA is strong because of its size and scale and because we already represent all of logistics, a very large sector critical to the success of UK …
Tunbridge Wells, UK: The government’s proposal to establish ten freeports in the UK has the potential to unlock significant opportunities for international trade, the Freight Transport Association says. But it warns that key questions need to be addressed. Zoe McLernon, multimodal policy manager, FTA, said the association welcomed new opportunities for international trade, economic activity, …
Tunbridge Wells, UK: Entries are open to the FTA Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme Leadership in Emissions Reduction Award. Natalie Chapman, head of policy FTA, said: “This award is the perfect opportunity to recognise and celebrate the company which, through the use of alternative fuels and improved fuel efficiency, is making a significant contribution towards a greener future and paving the way for others to follow.” The closing date …
London, UK: The government is to review the current heavy vehicle testing provision over the coming months. Ministers say the review will focus on understanding whether current roadworthiness testing is fit for purpose and provide evidence as to whether it supports or hinders the effective operation of the haulage and logistics industries. In a letter …
London, UK: The coronavirus epidemic has led to reducing stockpiles, redeployment of Brexit-related staff and cashflow seriously depleted, the Institute for Government warns in a new report. The report says 61% of businesses surveyed had made no preparations for the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December. Last-minute preparations will be difficult for …
Ashford, Kent: More details have emerged about the government’s decision to buy a 27-acre site near Ashford, Kent, with the transport minister admitting that it could be used as a border control post and a temporary lorry park. In a letter to residents living near the site, the Department for Transport (DfT) said it was …
Arlington, Virginia, USA: The 2020 International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses Convention and the 2020 Global Cold Chain Alliance Cold Chain Conference & Expo have been cancelled by the organiser, the Global Cold Chain Alliance. The three-day event, cancelled because of the coronavuris pandemic, was scheduled for 30 August at Bonita Springs , Florida, United States. …
London, UK: Hours spent on the road by UK commercial drivers dropped by more than half (55%) between mid-February and April due to lockdown measures implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Anonymous data from the Verizon Connect Reveal platform shows how initial lockdown measures affected commercial vehicle use in the UK and European countries. …
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