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P&O Ferries reports highest annual freight volumes on Zeebrugge-Tilbury route

P&O Ferries has reported that it carried more freight between Zeebrugge and Tilbury in 2017 than in any other year in the decade long history of the route.

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RHA issues advice on keeping safe in high winds

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has issued advice to haulage operators on how to keep safe while driving in high winds.

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Asset Alliance Group supplies 50 Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated trailers

Asset Alliance Group has supplied 50 Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated trailers to the joint venture between Morgan McLernon and Culina Group, as an extension of its existing rental and contract hire work with the logistics experts.

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Renault launches high-tech workshop system in UK

Renault Trucks has begun the roll out of its Optiplanner electronic workshop and fleet management system.

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Linwood firm refused transport licence

A Linwood transport firm, AK Express Scotland Ltd, has been refused permission to operate HGVs from Lanark and Paisley by industry regulator Joan Aitken.

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Stena Line wins prestigious award

At this year’s Gala CIO Awards 2017 in Sweden, Stena Line was awarded the coveted ‘Digital Project of the Year’ for its AI venture.

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Acumen Distribution adds five Longer Semi-Trailers to fleet

Acumen Distribution is preparing to deploy an additional five Longer Semi-Trailers (LSTs) on new contracts, after seizing the opportunity to obtain additional permits to grow its fleet of 15.65m curtainsiders to 24 units.

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Bibby Distribution’s use of telematics improves fuel efficiency

Bibby Distribution’s use of telematics to create tailored driver training has improved its fuel economy by 10 per cent and reduced its CO2emissions by 11 per cent – savings directly benefiting its customers.

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Erosion of trust leads to transport licence revocation

East of England Traffic Commissioner, Richard Turfitt, has reminded the commercial vehicle industry that trust is fundamental to operator licensing, after a Kettering firm lost its licence for failing to comply with the basic requirements.

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Michelin solutions launches four digital services for the road transport industry

Michelin solutions has launched four innovative digital services for the road transport industry designed to maximise efficiency by making easy work of laborious tasks and incentivising staff.

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Volvo Trucks introduces new battery system

Volvo Trucks is introducing a new battery system for its FH and FM ranges, which provides sufficient power for all in-cab functions while also reducing the risk of standstill due to discharged batteries.

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RHA sets the record straight on driver shortage

There has been a lot of speculation in the media recently about the HGV driver shortage, the possibility of Christmas delay disasters, and post-Brexit supply chain disruption as a result. The RHA is therefore keen to set the record straight.

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