Despite the recent recovery in the global economy, countries across the globe still find themselves in somewhat of a housing crisis. The answer could be to utilise shipping containers for both home and work spaces. In the past, people may have shied away from container living as low ceilings and many walls can give off […]
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Royal Mail launch proposal to revise small parcel size
Sep
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Royal Mail have recently launched a consultation process, the purpose of which is to amend the Inland Letter Post Scheme in relation to universal parcels. More specifically – it plans to revise the exception to the Small Parcel format which was introduced in April 2013. The new exception hopes to extend the dimensions of what […]
Road haulage operators start campaign to stop A14 road tolls
Sep
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The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has stepped up its campaign opposing the proposed implementation of a toll road on the A14. The campaign hopes to highlight that a toll on the road would put them at a disadvantage to hauliers located in other areas of the country. Jack Semple, the RHA’s Director of Policy said, […]
Are flying drones the future of goods transportation?
Sep
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During his recent TED talk, Andreas Raptopoulos, CEO and co-owner of Matternet, detailed his vision for the future of goods transport. Raptopoulos believes that Matternet’s proposed network of small drones can supply the 1 billion people on the planet who don’t have year round access to a road network. Rather than spending the next 50 […]
Ford launch battery-powered version of their best selling car
Sep
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The Ford Focus Electric can reach top speeds of 85mph and travel up to 100 miles on a single The electric car movement is finally getting traction after years of travelling in the slow lane. Supporters of electric transport will see the car giant’s release as a major coup for the industry. The car comes […]
Mayor of London proposes Safer Lorry Charge to protect cyclists
Sep
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Mayor of London, Boris Johnson recently proposed a ‘Safer Lorry Charge’ aimed at protecting the many cyclists in the nation’s capital. Any LGV not fitted with the correct cyclist protective equipment could face heavy fines under the new proposal. The purpose of the charge is to reduce the number of cyclists involved in accidents in […]
Truck drivers putting themselves at risk by not using safety belts
Sep
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A new study carried out by Volvo has found that half of truck drivers do not use their safety belts. The survey interviewed 700 truck drivers in Sweden – a country with a reputation for being more safety-conscious than most. In the EU alone, over 7000 lives would be saved every year if more road […]
Fancy a pint whilst posting your parcel?
Aug
28
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A pub in a small town in East Sussex is offering punters the chance to grab a pint whilst posting their mail, as The Nutley Arms, Nutley, becomes an outreach site for post office services. The establishment near Uckfield will receive regular visits from the sub-postmistress of Ridgewood Post Office, Sue Gothard, during the week […]
How are truck drivers viewed by the public?
Aug
23
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A bit of Friday Fun. Truck drivers have had to put up with many stereotypes over the years, how many of those in the classic comedy video above are actually true? Even roadside cafes have to pass health and safety tests these days!
Britain’s most expensive parking space goes on sale
Aug
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Britain’s most expensive parking space has gone on sale for the eye-watering price of £300,000 – almost twice the price of the average home in England and Wales, which stands at £162,000. For your money you could get a rather uninspiring 11ft by 21ft open air spot, with each square foot costing £1,299. The parking […]