Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • New special finance options launched by MV Asset Finance

    on Mar 26, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on New special finance options launched by MV Asset Finance

    MV Asset Finance has fast-tracked a new package of support measures that can be specially tailored to meet individual customer needs. 

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  • Dennison Commercials offers Contact Free Services

    on Mar 26, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Dennison Commercials offers Contact Free Services

    Dennison Commercials, celebrating 50-years in business in 2020, has introduced a suite of Contact Free Services to enable the Volvo dealership to continue operating through the COVID-19 crisis

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  • Green lanes should mean go for freight says FTA

    on Mar 26, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Green lanes should mean go for freight says FTA

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has urged all EU member states to act upon the EU guidelines on green lanes for goods at borders, in order to ensure the continuous flow of trade and support essential services, keep shops full and protect the economy

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    Trailer manufacturer, Montracon has taken the decision to close its factories in the UK and Ireland as a result of the COVID-19 crisis

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  • FTA calls for Brexit transition extension

    on Mar 25, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA calls for Brexit transition extension

    The challenges posed by the COVID-19 virus will make the effective implementation of any new legislation impossible in the short term, says FTA, the business group representing the logistics sector. As a result, the industry is petitioning government urgently to seek an extension to the current transition period for leaving the European Union, as well as suspending other planned domestic legislation which will impact the logistics sector

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  • Lorries exempted from MOT testing for three months

    on Mar 24, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Lorries exempted from MOT testing for three months

    In reaction to COVID-19 the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed that all MOT testing of lorries and trailers has been suspended

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  • TIMOCOM expands access to logistics system

    on Mar 24, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on TIMOCOM expands access to logistics system

    TIMOCOM, the leading freight and warehousing exchange is playing its part in maintaining supply chains by expanding access to its logistics system in light of the current crisis

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  • Orderwise offers £1.8m in free licences to support customers

    on Mar 24, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Orderwise offers £1.8m in free licences to support customers

    A tech company which provides business management software for more than 1,500 companies across the UK is offering additional user licenses for free to customers

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  • Suspension of HGV testing in Northern Ireland is pragmatic says FTA NI

    on Mar 23, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Suspension of HGV testing in Northern Ireland is pragmatic says FTA NI

    The decision to suspend HGV testing in Northern Ireland has been welcomed by FTA

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  • RHA welcomes extension of Drivers’ Hours relaxation

    on Mar 23, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on RHA welcomes extension of Drivers’ Hours relaxation

    Following calls between RHA chief executive Richard Burnett and Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, the Department for Transport has announced that the current limited Drivers’ Hours relaxation will apply to all road haulage operations from 00.01hrs on Monday 23 March until 23.59hrs on Tuesday 21 April 2020. This is a further recognition of the importance of road freight in providing all that is needed to keep our shops, hospitals, manufacturers and the rest of economy moving during the coronavirus pandemic by relaxing the Drivers’ Hours regulations. Commenting, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said: “This is a blanket relaxation covering all sectors

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