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Continental launches microsite explaining the latest CO₂ emissions regulations

Continental has just launched a microsite containing useful information about the latest CO₂ emissions regulation for heavy goods vehicles and the simulation tool for trucks called VECTO – short for Vehicle Energy Consumption Calculation Tool.

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Temperature-controlled operator goes diesel-free for longer life

Swedish long-haul operator Abbekås Åkeri (Abekkas Haulage) has fitted a Hultsteins Ecogen system to one of their 25.25m refrigerated drawbar vehicles which, says the company, is expected to extend the working life of the two diesel fridges, while at the same time making significant cuts in fuel consumption and harmful...

Package of measures to support transport sector

The European Commission has adopted a package of measures, which it says will provide significant relief to the transport sector by solving practical problems, removing administrative burdens, and increasing flexibility.

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UNECE and IRU offer recommendations on cross border operations

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and International Road Transport Union (IRU) have issued a series of recommendations for border crossing operations during COVID 19, drawing on the benefits offered by tried and tested UN Conventions.

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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme must help Britain back to work says FTA

The Freight Transport Association (FTA), the business group which represents the logistics industry, has urged the government to use the next stage of its Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) to ease business back to work after the COVID-19 crisis, to prevent significant job losses and avoid decimating recovery plans for...

FTA becomes UK provider of electronic consignment notes  

FTA, the only business group representing all of the logistics sector, has been selected by TransFollow as a UK distributor of eCMR, the electronic version of consignment notes.

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Hauliers hit hard by pandemic need more government help

The RHA has urged the Government to do more to help hauliers recover from the COVID-19 crisis.

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How engine oil can help keep vehicle fleets on the road

Vehicle downtime can be a costly inconvenience, especially during busy periods and in the current climate, no transport business can afford to have their vehicles off the road.

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FTA learns Cat C+E apprenticeship standard has been approved

FTA, the business organisation representing the logistics sector, has learned that the long-awaited LGD Driver Apprenticeship Standard for Cat C+E licences, is to be published this summer.

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FTA warns of back to work challenges

While the UK remains in lockdown to limit the spread of COVID-19, government ministers are preparing to issue their “back to work” plans to restart the economy. And according to FTA, the business group which represents the logistics industry, these plans will create both opportunity and risk for businesses keen...

Queen’s Award winners launch another innovative compliance-control product

TruTac, the leading tachograph and compliance software provider, who recently received a Queen’s Award for Innovation, have launched a brand-new fleet system for the planning and management of HGV and PSV vehicle maintenance and compliance.

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Entries open for FTA’s Logistics Awards 2020

Entries to FTA’s annual Logistics Awards, sponsored by Port of Dover, are now open and with submissions already flooding in, the business group is urging anyone wishing to apply to submit their application now to be considered for one of the logistics industry’s most prestigious awards. FTA’s annual celebration is...