London, UK: UK commercial vehicle production fell 13.6% in February, with 7,980 vans, trucks and buses manufactured, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance follows a bumper February in 2019 when output grew by more than half ahead of key model changes, and reflects the cyclical …
London, UK: There is an estimated £20m of meat, fruit and vegetables in storage by food wholesalers unable to supply restaurants that have closed as part of measures to contain coronavirus. The Federation of Wholesale Distributors is calling on government to help with some form of tax relief on stock that cannot be sold. James …
Geneva, Switzerland: There is an alarming lack of coherent internatiuonal responses to the coronavirus outbreak. Last week, the IRU launched a global call for immediate and concerted action by governments and global organisations to ensure the flow of goods keeps moving and to stabilise mobility networks. The IRU says that despite reaching out to over …
Bath, UK: The global contract logistics market faces a downside cliff edge in 2020, as Covid-19 disruption strangles production and freezes retail, says a report by Transport Intelligence. The research from Transport Intelligence finds that the coronavirus outbreak has thrust the global contract logistics market into a near unprecedented state of uncertainty. The contract logistics market expanded …
Welwyn Garden City, UK: Tesco, Britain’s largest retailer, has added 52 new vans with inverter driven, electric E-200 fridges from Thermo King. Tesco wanted to increase the sustainability and flexibility of its home delivery fleet with refrigeration that operated when the van’s ignition was switched off: all features of the E-200. The E-200, unlike typical …
Birmingham, UK: Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone is due to be postponed and Birmingham City Council and Leeds City Council have requested postponements of their Clean Air Zones. The FTA has welcomed the decisions. Natalie Chapman, head of urban policy, FTA said: “Delaying the introduction of these schemes will allow businesses operating within the logistics sector …
Glasgow, Scotland: Research reveals modern cold stores energy usage is up to 85% lower than the currently accepted UK’s ‘Best Practice’ Guidelines figures, says Star Refrigeration. Research by Dr Andy Pearson, group managing director, Star Refrigeration, reveals that the energy consumption of a modern, well-maintained temperature-controlled storage facility can now be less than 30% of …
London. UK: The FTA has added its voice to calls to delay Brexit negotiations in the face of the coronavirus challenge. Earlier this week Cold Chain News reported that RHA chief executive Richard Burnett wrote to senior Cabinet minister Michael Gove MP to call for an extension to the UK’s transition period for leaving the …
Brecon, UK: Beacon Foods has taken opted for Gray & Adams bodies on its latest order for three trucks: two 26-tonne and one-18 tonne MAN. It’s the first time the company has used G&A. The bodies are dual compartments for multi-temperatures and used for raw and prepared foods. Beacon Foods advised Gray & Adams it …
Loans: Only half of businesses likely to take up government subsidised business loans Cash: Two-thirds of businesses have less than £50k cash and are likely to run out of money before Easter Revenues: 80% report falling revenues between 40-50% in March Time: 45% of owners believe it will take at least a year, if not …
Brussels, Belgium: Commercial vehicle registrations fell by 6.2% in the European Union in February, before the economic effects of the coronavirus outbreak became apparent. Demand decreased in all vehicle segments, apart from buses and coaches. With the exception of France where registration rose 1.6%, all major markets contracted last month: Germany by 7.6%, Spain by …
London, UK: Transport workers, especially drivers and warehouse staff, must have access to hygiene facilities, including hot and cold running water, when delivering to or collecting from business premises. In a united call, the FTA, RHA and Unite, are calling on those using the services of these workers to ensure that adequate hygiene facilities are …
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