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Zero-emission HGVs exempt from UK’s reintroduced HGV Levy

Land transportation trans.info - 2023-08-03

In an article describing the reintroduced Levy, the UK Government confirmed that zero-emission lorries would be exempt: …

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Freight needs a long-term border solution, not Operation Brock, urges Logistics UK

Land transportation Logistics UK - 2023-08-03

As Operation Brock - a contraflow system designed to keep traffic in Kent moving when there is disruption to travel across the English Channel – once again caused delays to those traveling in Kent and across the UK border last weekend, b …

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Czech hauliers say higher diesel duty will benefit their Central European competitors

Land transportation trans.info - 2023-08-02

The Czech Government says it has increased the duty due to diesel prices dropping recently. Duty on diesel had been cut last year as a result of the rising prices seen following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. …

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France to loan Ukraine over €37m to rebuild railways

Land transportation RailFreight.com - 2023-08-01

The French government will loan €37,6m to Ukraine for the supply of rail tracks to rebuild the country’s infrastructure, significantly damaged since the Russian invasion. …

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Czech Republic short of as many as 2,000 lorry parking spaces, says haulage association

Land transportation trans.info - 2023-07-31

According to the Czech Republic’s Directorate of Roads and Highways (ŘSD), there are 3,185 lorry parking spaces available in the country. Another 236 are set to be built. …

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Rishi Sunak wants review of local traffic-reduction schemes

Land transportation Politico - 2023-07-30

Local schemes to reduce traffic in some U.K. neighborhoods will be reviewed by the central government as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leans into concerns about the impact of pollution-cutting measures on motorists. …

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41 driving schools join Madrid’s €600 grant scheme for HGV driving licenses

Land transportation trans.info - 2023-07-28

Supported by European funding and administered by the General Directorate of Training of the Community of Madrid, the programme aims to create employment opportunities while addressing the pressing need for skilled drivers in the region. …

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Second wildcat strike in Grafenhausen shines new light on continued human rights abuses in European road transport

Land transportation ETF: European Transport Worker's Federation - 2023-07-27

A second wildcat strike by truck drivers at a rest area in Grafenhausen, Germany, has brought renewed attention to the systemic issues plaguing the road transport industry in Europe, and the urgent need for intervention by government and …

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All-Island Rail Review: An opportunity that must be seized, says Logistics UK

Land transportation Logistics UK - 2023-07-27

The publication of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review identifies a much-needed vision for rail freight across the island of Ireland, according to Nichola Mallon – Logistics UK’s Head of Trade and Devolved Policy. …

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Renting a HGV without a driver: Denmark has transposed the EU regulation

Land transportation trans.info - 2023-07-26

The main purpose of the regulation is to implement Directive (EU) 2022/738 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 April 2022 amending Directive 2006/1/EC on the use of vehicles hired without drivers for the carriage of goods …

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