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FTA launches strategic supply chain consultancy practice

FTA, the business group which represents the logistics industry, has strengthened its consultancy offering for businesses across the supply chain with the launch of a new strategic consultancy arm.

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Devil is in the detail on Brexit – says FTA

FTA, the only business group that represents all of the logistics industry, is calling on the government to answer critical questions about our future trading arrangements with the EU after the Brexit transition period. This follows comments at the weekend from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, suggesting a...

Paragon enhances last-mile fulfilment software

Paragon Software Systems has enhanced its modular, last-mile fulfilment software with developments that will help retailers to offer more competitive delivery propositions. These updates to Paragon HDX are part of the company’s commitment to helping retailers better compete in the two-man home delivery marketplace where customer expectations continue to grow...

RHA describes Oxford Zero Emission Zone as absurd

Charging trucks to enter a zero-emission zone in Oxford will put firms at risk, warns the Road Haulage Association.

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 RHA publishes vision to decarbonise freight and logistics

The Road Haulage Association’s (RHA) strategy paper setting out the Association’s approach to decarbonising the freight and logistics sector has been published.

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IVECO customer opens Gasrec refuelling facility to support Stralis NP 460 tractor units

Sittingbourne-based Nicholls Transport says the environmental and business case for running heavy trucks on natural gas means now is the right time to start the transition away from diesel. Together with Gasrec, the firm has opened a refuelling station for pumping liquified natural gas (LNG) from its Kent base, which...

SDC Trailers launches Freespan Curtainsider in UK

SDC Trailers has unveiled its Freespan Curtainsider in the UK, on the back of outstanding results in the Irish market.

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UK ratifies e-CMR protocol

The UK has ratified the e-CMR protocol, which allows national and international transports from and to the United Kingdom to be done with digital consignment notes.

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Tips on planning a conference

For anybody who is planning a conference, they will obviously have a lot to think about. Of course, there is the planning of the actual events that are going to occur on the day. But aside from this, there are aspects, such as who is going to be invited, the...

Plans won’t ease M4 gridlock – says RHA

The Road Haqulage Association (RHA) has urged the Welsh Government to reinstate plans for an M4 Relief Road that would reduce congestion in South Wales.

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Wincanton adds all-electric FUSO eCanter to fleet  

Demonstrating the company’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact, Wincanton is operating an all-electric Daimler Trucks FUSO eCanter as part of its work with sportswear giant adidas.

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A successful year for Van Excellence

Tens of thousands of vans on the UK’s roads are now being operated to the highest standards of safety, compliance and efficiency, thanks to the work undertaken by the members of Van Excellence, a voluntary scheme administered by FTA and sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans. FTA is pleased to announce 2019...