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Logistics industry warns pm of No Deal threat to UK trade 

Ahead of Parliament’s meaningful vote this evening (12 March 2019) on Prime Minister Theresa May’s proposed deal with the EU, the UK’s logistics industry has reminded politicians that a No Deal Brexit would break her promise made in January 2017 to keep trade as frictionless as possible.

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Truckers caught up in French customs dispute magnet for migrants

The Road Haulage Association is very concerned that French customs action is leaving lorry drivers vulnerable to migrant attacks.

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Driving Walkers forward

Europa Road, a dedicated division of ambitious and innovative logistics provider Europa Worldwide Group, is celebrating a 14 year partnership with Walkers Shortbread – the ‘world’s finest shortbread brand’.

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Stena Line increases focus on equality and inclusion

Stena Line has launched a new sustainability focus area – Equality and Inclusion. This is part of the company’s increased commitment to creating a sustainable working environment and an important step on the journey towards becoming a leader in sustainable shipping.

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Business organisations call for London freight commissioner

Leading business organisations FTA (Freight Transport Association), the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Federation of Small Businesses are calling for the Mayor of London to appoint a dedicated Freight Commissioner to support the implementation of his transport strategy. Reacting to the publication of his Freight Action Plan,...

RHA says UK not Brexit ready

With only 17 working days left until the UK leaves the European Union, the Road Haulage Association is deeply concerned at the complete and utter lack of clarity that remains with regards to border crossing process to the European mainland and beyond.

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Temporary market access plan met with caution by RHA

The Road Haulage Association, has cautiously welcomed the news from the Department for Transport that the European Parliament and EU member states plan to allow UK hauliers temporary market access for UK – EU trade without ECMT permits in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

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Hauliers reminded to register their trailers for post-Brexit travel

Hauliers are being reminded that they mys register their travels for EU travel post-Brexit.

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Labcraft shines brightly at CV Show 2019

Labcraft, the industry-leading designers and manufacturers of LED lighting for commercial vehicles is presenting three market-proven lighting solutions at this year’s CV show which, says the company, set a higher standard in safety and illumination for truck, trailer, van and emergency vehicle lighting.

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SmartWitness to launch three software solutions at CV Show

SmartWitness is launching three new and upgraded video telematics software solutions for the CV Show 2019 – SmartView, SmartGuard and SmartAPI.

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Some relief for hauliers in EU contingency says FTA

Following two years of intense lobbying on the issue by the association, FTA has welcomed today’s (4 March 2019) provisional agreement between the European Parliament and Member States to allow UK hauliers market access without ECMT permits for certain transport operations in the event of a No Deal departure from...

Truck Parking Europe launches Book & Pay in UK

Truck Parking Europe has launched its new Book & Pay feature in the UK market for secure truck parking.

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