Business Needs Action, Not Words, To Make Brexit A Success, Says FTA.
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Business Needs Action, Not Words, To Make Brexit A Success, Says FTA.

After a week of frenetic political developments, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging politicians to refocus on the needs of business if Brexit is to be a…

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Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme Ideal Route For Road To Zero Initiative.
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Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme Ideal Route For Road To Zero Initiative.

The Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme (LERS) – spearheaded by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) and sponsored by Bridgestone – has announced its support of the Government’s ambition to…

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Schmitz Cargobull Brings Telematics To Every Trailer With New Retrofit Service.
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Schmitz Cargobull Brings Telematics To Every Trailer With New Retrofit Service.

Schmitz Cargobull UK and Ireland has launched a telematics retrofit programme that can turn any reefer into a ‘smart’ trailer. Schmitz Cargobull’s TrailerConnect system – which offers real-time…

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Maersk And SheTrades Sign A Memorandum Of Understanding To Connect Women Via A Global Network.
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Maersk And SheTrades Sign A Memorandum Of Understanding To Connect Women Via A Global Network.

Maersk has made a public commitment to empower women in trade, in signing a significant agreement with SheTrades Global. Anita de Werd, Global Head Marketing and Business Development…

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IVECO Launches First Pure Gas Powered 6×2 Tractor Unit For 44-Tonne Operation.
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IVECO Launches First Pure Gas Powered 6×2 Tractor Unit For 44-Tonne Operation.

Today marks the launch of the UK’s most eagerly-anticipated natural gas truck with the global debut of the new IVECO Stralis NP 460 6×2 tractor unit. The vehicle…

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New Tachograph Download Service From Mandata.
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New Tachograph Download Service From Mandata.

A new digital tachograph download service, which significantly improves the systemised capture of driver and vehicle tacho data, has been launched by transport management technology specialists, Mandata Ltd.…

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15% Less: Logistics Industry Commits To Ambitious Carbon Reduction Target By 2025.
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15% Less: Logistics Industry Commits To Ambitious Carbon Reduction Target By 2025.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA), the largest membership body in the UK logistics sector, has agreed to support a short-term government target of reducing carbon emissions from HGVs…

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Rhenus Home Delivery Acquires Dutch Freight Forwarder Jos Dusseldorp Transport.
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Rhenus Home Delivery Acquires Dutch Freight Forwarder Jos Dusseldorp Transport.

Rhenus Home Delivery, the specialist for delivering goods to final customers, signed the purchase agreement to acquire the Jos Dusseldorp Transport company on 14 June 2018; the latter…

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Vehicle To Future-Proof Firm’s London Deliveries Ahead Of City’s Upcoming Ultra-Low Emission Zone.
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Vehicle To Future-Proof Firm’s London Deliveries Ahead Of City’s Upcoming Ultra-Low Emission Zone.

International logistics firm Arcese has taken delivery of a 6.5-tonne IVECO Daily Natural Power chassis cab, the first gas-powered light commercial vehicle to join its UK fleet. Its…

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Wincanton Partners With ZigZag To Boost Returns Capability.
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Wincanton Partners With ZigZag To Boost Returns Capability.

Wincanton, the largest British logistics company, has announced a new strategic partnership with ZigZag, a company which offers a comprehensive, end to end returns solution to the retail…

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