The decarbonisation of Toyota’s operations continues with the launch of heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell trucks on the company’s European logistics routes. The vehicles, built by VDL Groep and equipped with Toyota fuel cell modules, are being used to transport parts and accessories from Toyota’s European Parts Centre in Diest, Belgium – including items that … [Read more...]
Call to review EV law in Britain & Europe
The National Franchised Dealers Association is urging the new Labour Government to meet with representatives of the automotive retail sector at the Labour Party Conference and do more to stimulate the market for electric vehicles. The NFDA’s is calling for action in three essential areas to support the industry’s growth and sustainability: 1. Stimulating … [Read more...]
Keeping staff is now a priority
With 41% of the workforce considering leaving their employer this year, investing in people will be essential in overcoming recent recruitment issues facing the automotive industry, says Birmingham-based national vehicle movement and inspection firm, DMN Logistics. Recruitment continues to plague the industry, particularly the vehicle logistics sector. … [Read more...]
Logistics UK Welsh safety conference
Logistics UK’s popular Transport Manager conference is coming to the St Pierre Marriott, Chepstow on 25 November 2021. The event will highlight key issues for anyone involved in running vehicle fleets, provide professional advice, and help managers remain compliant and up to speed on the latest legislative developments. Topics to be covered at the … [Read more...]
Tradelines 9 December
Aston Martin is seeing “phenomenal” demand, with a rebound in China, said the company’s executive chairman and billionaire investor Lawrence Stroll. “Demand right now is phenomenal,” he told the Financial Times’ The Future of the Car digital conference, adding “China really returned first and strongest, and is gangbusters.” GKN Automotive is strengthening … [Read more...]
Warning over cutting corners on driver checks
Transport and logistics companies must not cut corners on new staff hurredly engaged to meet demands as a result of a spike in work with the Coronavirus-19 epidemic. With statistics from LinkedIn revealing that delivery drivers and warehouse workers are among the roles that have received the highest number of applications during the Coronavirus lockdown, … [Read more...]
Logistics industry can meet delivery challenges
The business group which represents the logistics industry is reassuring UK consumers and businesses that the supply chain is capable of handling challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as Elizabeth de Jong, FTA’s Policy Director, is keen to point out, the integrity of the supply chain can only be maintained with the support of government and … [Read more...]
Budget of hope to smooth rough ride ahead
The Budget provides something for today’s and tomorrow’s drivers, said RAC head of policy Nicholas Lyes. “Today the Chancellor has given a boost to drivers of today’s vehicles with a fuel duty freeze while also investing in tomorrow with funding for rapid charging hubs for electric vehicles, an extension to the plug-in car grant, funding to repair Britain’s … [Read more...]
Driver shortages hitting logistics and supplies
Driver shortages continue to present one of the most significant challenges when it comes to the delivery of logistics operations. Customer demand is greater than ever, with expectations for the provision of faster and more frequent deliveries sitting high on the agenda. Logistics businesses need to rethink the way they attract, engage and retain the right … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 May
Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford said 20mph speed limits should be the default in residential areas. Speaking in the Assembly, he said main arterial roads could have 30mph limits but residential areas should be lower. Fatal road accidents are this year increasing in Cheshire. In 2018, 46 people lost their lives as a result of a road traffic … [Read more...]
