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Stena Line sponsors Shamrock Solstice Festival

on Apr 10, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Stena Line sponsors Shamrock Solstice Festival

Irish singing Sensation Nathan Carter surprised patients and staff recently at Craigavon Area Hospital as he officially launched the inaugural Shamrock Solstice Festival, sponsored by Stena Line. Nathan will headline the festival to be held in Shamrock Park, Portadown on Saturday 23 June

Kane strengthens team at FTA

on Apr 9, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Kane strengthens team at FTA

Jerry Kane has been appointed as Commercial Director at the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the UK’s leading association representing the interests of the UK logistics sector

Truck platooning team to speak at Microlise Transport Conference

on Apr 7, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Truck platooning team to speak at Microlise Transport Conference

The leader of the world’s first platooning trials to take place in a live operating environment will take to the stage on May 16 at the Microlise Transport Conference, giving an update on the findings so far

Paragon expands on the back of strong growth

on Apr 5, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Paragon expands on the back of strong growth

Paragon Software Systems has increased its team by almost 10% to handle significant demand for its range of routing and scheduling, home delivery and electronic proof of delivery software. The company has created development, support and administration roles, to ensure it can continue to provide excellent service levels for both new and existing customers

A year to give logistics the certainty it needs – says FTA

on Apr 3, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on A year to give logistics the certainty it needs – says FTA

With a year until the UK’s departure from the European Union, the Freight Transport Association is urging the government to up the pace on the negotiation of trading arrangements, or risk damaging integrated supply chains.

£220m upgrade is overdue says Freight Transport Association

on Apr 1, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on £220m upgrade is overdue says Freight Transport Association

The Freight Transport Association, the leading body representing the logistics industry, has welcomed today’s appointment of a consortium to deliver the A6 dual carriageway scheme between Derry and Dungiven.

Cleanest lorries to benefit from cut in HGV levy

on Mar 28, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Cleanest lorries to benefit from cut in HGV levy

Haulage firms will pay less under the HGV levy for using cleaner lorries from next year, while those operating lorries that do not meet the latest emissions standards will be expected to pay more, according to the Driver and Vehicle Services Agency (DVSA) The DVSA says the latest emissions standards will encourage hauliers to use less polluting vehicles and help improve air quality

Josam introduces Mercedes-Benz updgrade kits

on Mar 28, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Josam introduces Mercedes-Benz updgrade kits

Josam, represented by AES UK has introduced two Mercedes-Benz approved upgrade kits for customers with existing Josam equipment

Gray & Adams reveals CV Show line-up

on Mar 27, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Gray & Adams reveals CV Show line-up

Sustainability and aerodynamic efficiency will be the theme when the UK’s leading manufacturer of temperature-controlled semi-trailers and bodywork returns to the Commercial Vehicle Show next month (24-26 April)

Insurance savings potential of connected vehicle cameras revealed

on Mar 27, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Insurance savings potential of connected vehicle cameras revealed

Connected vehicle cameras are having a dramatic impact on the cost and lifecycle of insurance claims according to Intelligent Telematics and Plexus Law, so could save the commercial fleet sector many millions of pounds each year. Following the analysis of 4,000 vehicles fitted with the SureCam 3G forward-facing device, it was found that there was a 50% reduction in average claims costs and a 15% increase in the average speed of resolution when compared to vans and HGVs operating without a camera