Introduction As the impacts of climate change continue to pose significant challenges for infrastructure maintenance, Network Rail unveils its comprehensive spending plans for Control Period 7. Spanning from April 2024 to March 2029, this ambitious five-year strategy...
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Truck stops to be upgraded
Introduction Truck stops across England are set to undergo a significant upgrade, thanks to a collaborative effort between industry players and the government. With a combined investment of £16.5 million, 38 HGV rest areas will see substantial improvements aimed at...
Digital skills gap found in the logistics sector
Introduction As the world becomes increasingly digitised, industries are facing a pressing need to adapt to technological advancements. The logistics sector, a cornerstone of the UK economy, is no exception. Recent findings from a report by Neos Networks have unveiled...
Generation logistics receives another year of government funding
Last year the government launched the Generation Logistics campaign, which aims to improve recruitment and retention in the logistics sector. This year the government has made the decision to provide the campaign with another year of funding. This time the government...
Rail emissions less than previously thought
In the fight against climate change, reducing carbon emissions has become a top priority. Transportation is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and reducing carbon emissions in this area will be key to achieving net zero. There has recently been some...
HGV driver shortage eased towards the end of 2022
HGV skills bootcamps Recent figures have revealed that job vacancies in the haulage sector decreased by 15.3% in the final quarter (October to December) of 2022. It is thought that the HGV driver shortage in the UK is still almost 50,000 but it is believed that these...
Logistics UK ask the government to extend fuel duty cut
Ahead of the 2023 Spring Budget, Logistics UK has submitted its industry recommendations and concerns to the government. In this document, the main concern was the reported disproportionate rise in fuel duty compared to inflation. Logistics UK has proposed retaining...
UK truck stops receive funding to improve services
Government announces £100m funding to improve truck stop facilities On 24th November the UK government announced a £100m package to improve HGV/truck facilities. Service station grant scheme Part of this funding will be used to open a grant scheme worth £32.5m to...
Time & money saving tips for transport businesses
Introduction The sharp increase in inflation is causing most businesses to review their current costs and look at ways they can save time and money. Costs for energy and fuel have risen significantly in recent times which is increasing the running costs of businesses...
Network Rail Spending Plans 2024 – 2029
Introduction As the impacts of climate change continue to pose significant challenges for infrastructure maintenance, Network Rail unveils its comprehensive spending plans for Control Period 7. Spanning from April 2024 to March 2029, this ambitious five-year strategy...
Truck stops to be upgraded
Introduction Truck stops across England are set to undergo a significant upgrade, thanks to a collaborative effort between industry players and the government. With a combined investment of £16.5 million, 38 HGV rest areas will see substantial improvements aimed at...
Digital skills gap found in the logistics sector
Introduction As the world becomes increasingly digitised, industries are facing a pressing need to adapt to technological advancements. The logistics sector, a cornerstone of the UK economy, is no exception. Recent findings from a report by Neos Networks have unveiled...