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Logistics sector report shows recovery signs
Much has been made in the past year of the shortage of HGV drivers and other logistics workers. But after a challenging 12 months for the sector, a new report...
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Opinion
Easing skill shortages and protecting supply chain
With more than 45,000 HGV driver tests outstanding at DVSA as a result of the Covid-19 lockdowns, Logistics UK is today pressing government to introduce a seasonal visa for European...
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Leading renewable fuel supplier valued at £120m as it announces plans to list
...alone, expand into other European markets, and include hydrogen and electricity as part of a full-service infrastructure offering for green refuelling of HGVs. Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) account for 18%...
Market Report
Vehicle batteries: An alternative approach that REDUCES the infrastructure challenge
...mobility for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) was unlikely. Amongst several fundamental problems, a lack of on-road charging infrastructure, coupled with the time taken to charge constantly operating vehicles were the...
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Veterans into Logistics Charity Announced shortlisted for multiple awards
Veterans into Logistics – a charity that trains and mentors veterans into new careers as HGV drivers – has been shortlisted for three awards across two award ceremonies. This is...
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Certas Energy’s ‘golden triangle’ partnership
On Friday 11th October, Certas Energy opened its latest HGV refuelling site at the Red Lion Truckstop in Northamptonshire’s ‘golden triangle’ of logistics for over 30 years. Featuring eight high-speed...
Opinion
Fuel duty freeze welcomed across sector
...single biggest running costs in operating a large fleet of HGVs: our own research indicates it accounts for more than 30% of an HGV’s operating cost and is a commodity...
News
Bunkering site for Holyhead Port
The RoadKing truck stop at Holyhead Port which will soon have the addition of a Certas Energy state-of-the-art bunkering site The port of Holyhead will have a brand-new 24-hour HGV...
Opinion
Funding will accelerate alternative fuels
...of HGVs: Logistics UK’s own research indicates that fuel accounts for more than 30% of HGV’s operating costs. And with many logistics businesses facing increased costs due to spiralling drivers’...
Analysis
Analysing the driver recruitment market: Noz Miah of Aim Recruit
...some companies cover the expenses of such training, I believe government funding is crucial to subsidise the initial costs of obtaining HGV1, HGV2, or ADR licenses.” What does the future...
Analysis
Fuelling success: a distributor overcoming talent and driver shortages
...and retention challenges.” The demand for skilled candidates soared, creating bottlenecks, especially in securing qualified HGV drivers. Like many other companies in the industry, WP Group encountered frustrations as the...
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Asda Awards Night raises over 50K for Veterans into Logistics
...has empowered hundreds of military veterans by providing them with fully funded HGV driver training and support into employment. An inspirational journey Darren Wright spoke emotionally about his inspirational journey...
Analysis
Replacement trucks: what will be the future fuels?
...which is only 9 years away. The Government has also pledged that all new HGVs sold in the UK will be zero-emission by 2040, with a deadline of 2035 for...
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Argent expands low carbon fuel operation to accelerate fleet decarbonisation
Argent Fuels is accelerating its support of green energy by expanding access to its High Blend Biodiesel. The expansion will facilitate supply of its carbon-saving fuel to bus, coach, HGV...
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Certas Energy named Alternative Fuel Provider of the Year for 2023
...Provider of the Year’ for 2023. “As the first fuel distributor in the UK to provide HVO to HGV refuelling bunkers, we’re honoured to be recognised by the fleet sector...
Insight
Sector decarbonisation: The future transport energy mix
...supply infrastructure. The technology will have a role to play, especially where considerations around battery weight (HGVs), range (HGVs and long-distance buses and coaches) and route gradient/engine torque are pertinent. ...
Insight
Overcoming challenges: building a better future for the chemical supply chain
...EU workers. This has led to a labour shortage in the chemical supply chain, with the lack of HGV drivers proving a specific problem, albeit a chronic and global phenomenon....
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Urban charges and lorry bans – planning ahead
Between early 2019 and the end of 2020, cities across the UK will start levying prohibitively high charges on older HGVs and vans, for air quality reasons. This autumn’s FTA...