Road

MPs debate lack of resources to tackle freight crime

The TT Club says that the House of Commons debate in December highlighted the lack of resources specifically targeted at fighting freight crime.    The insurer says that the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) is under-supported and under-funded. Its specialist freight crime investigation team currently has just one full-time serving police officer on secondment, a part-time analyst and a part-time data entry clerk and does not have the resources to tackle ... [+]

Product safety rules for NI trade from 13 December

The EU Regulation on General Product Safety (GPSR) could affect some GB businesses selling goods in Northern Ireland. From 13 December, says the Road Haulage Association. GPSR introduces some new requirements on traceability which means that businesses selling from GB into the EU and into ... [+]

Forces award for The Pink Link

Huddersfield Palletways member, The Pink Link, has gained a Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award. It recognises the company’s  commitment to supporting those who have served, and continue to serve, our country – including veterans, reservists and their families. The ERS scheme celebrates ... [+]

Multimodal opens 2025 registrations

Organisers of the Multimodal exhibition in Birmingham have opened visitor registrations for the 2025 event, which takes place on 17-19 June  at the NEC. Multimodal is launching an AI Clinic on the main floor of the event which aims to be a ‘one stop shop’, debunking ... [+]

Delivered Duty Paid service pays off for Europa customer

UK lighting and furnishing company Tyson says that Europa Road’s Europa Flow Delivered Duty Paid service has drastically simplified its operations since adopting it in 2021. The company says that having experienced delayed shipments and extensive administrative and customs paperwork, plus increased duty payments due to ... [+]

From the Royal Signals to the road

When former Royal Signals serviceman Craig Wells left the army, he was described as “the most qualified unemployed person I’ve seen” by his Job Centre rep. But after a long battle to find work, he set up T&B Solutions in Redcar, Teesside with one vehicle. Ten ... [+]

Car carrier opens German hub

Vehicle logistics specialist Ontime Automotive has opened a new subsidiary and facility in Germany.The hub at Bergheim, near Cologne, is close to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, the largest in Europe for vehicle transhipments and will provide covered storage and technical support, mirroring the activities of ... [+]

High praise for UK funded tracking system in East Africa

A UK-funded cargo tracking system has been praised in a flagship report about digital innovation in trade facilitation. The UK-funded cargo tracking system Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS) in East Africa has been singled out for praise in a report by TradeMark Africa’s Trade Development ... [+]

Irish Freight Solutions takes mental health message nationwide

Bolton-based Irish Freight Solutions has partnered with education specialists Whysup to champion mental health and wellbeing. IFS will dedicate one of its trailers to promote Whysup's work in addiction and mental health awareness as Christmas approaches, a challenging time for many people dealing with mental health ... [+]

New product rules could hit GB-NI trade, warn hauliers

The Road Haulage Association is warning that some small and medium-sized businesses in Great Britain will have to stop selling to customers in Northern Ireland from 13 December as new EU General Product Safety Rules (GSPR) are applied to the province. RHA says it wrote to ... [+]