Clearview Intelligence solution cuts congestion at Heathrow
Highways and Transport Solutions provider Clearview Intelligence has implemented a multiple-technology solution to improve efficiency at a major logistics area at Heathrow Airport. The Shoreham Road World Cargo facility is formed by a u-shaped link road to access airport-related warehousing, but has been plagued by congestion and difficulties being able to find suitable parking for […]
Teletrac Navman joins forces with Reflex Vehicle Hire
After a successful initial contract, Reflex Vehicle Hire has committed to operating its entire fleet through TN360, the next generation fleet management solution by Teletrac Navman, as well as equip all vehicles with the business’ AI-powered smart dashcams and supporting hardware. By the end of 2023, almost a third of all vehicles available to hire […]
Longer lorries being allowed on British roads
The Government has announced longer lorries will be introduced to roads, which it says delivers on the “priority to grow the economy, boost productivity, slash road emissions, and support supply chains”. Legislation will be laid today to roll out the vehicles on British roads from 31 May. The longer lorries will be able to transport consumer […]
Zero Emission HGV market “shackled by absence of infrastructure and lack of plan”
The heavy goods vehicle sector is calling for an urgent, government-led strategy to drive uptake of zero emission trucks to meet decarbonisation targets. With just over a decade until the first end of sale deadline for the UK’s predominantly diesel HGVs, new analysis from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has found Britain’s strategic […]
New industry and Government forum launched to boost freight decarbonisation and innovation
The Government says measures to help boost the freight sector are moving forward with a new Government-industry forum launched to help the sector decarbonise and ensure its long-term sustainability. Established as part of the Future of Freight plan, the Freight Energy Forum is meeting today (5 April) to bring Government and industry together to support […]
Grid Smarter Cities helps deliver new logistics solution for the Thames
With goods transportation into central London becoming increasingly slow, difficult and expensive, the Port of London Authority and Uber Boat by Thames Clippers have announced Thames Clippers Logistics – a part of London’s Cross River Partnership’s first daily, multi-supplier, river freight along the Thames. Working with ITS kerbside management experts Grid Smarter Cities, the Port […]
Chancellor reminded of balancing act for logistics providers
Ahead of the budget tomorrow (Wednesday) the Chancellor has been reminded that the finer details of his statement could mean the difference between those who can, and those who struggle to stay afloat. Barney Goffer, UK Product Manager at Teletrac Navman UK has written an open message to Jeremy Hunt reminding him that, for fleet […]
Port of Felixstowe deploys first driverless trucks
The Port of Felixstowe has announced it introduced autonomous terminal tractor units (ATs) into mixed traffic container terminal operations, believed to be the first implementation of its kind in Europe. The first two battery-powered units to enter service at the UK’s largest container port have been supplied by manufacturer Westwell. Commenting on the new equipment, […]
£100m being spent to improve HGV facilities
The Roads Minister says lorry drivers will benefit from improved and safer rest areas and roadside facilities thanks to up to £100 million investment from industry and Government. Richard Holden has announced that from today (24 November), truck-stop and road service operators can bid for a share of the £32.5 million match-funding pot from the […]
Road transport prices reach new highs for 2022, despite falling fuel prices
The average price-per-mile for UK haulage vehicles rose by 1 point this month, to 117.8 points in August, after showing signs of falling midway through the month. This follows the trend of previous years: there hasn’t been an August price fall since the TEG index began in 2019. The overall price-per-mile for road freight has […]
