The Mayor of London has announced a new vehicle scrappage scheme to help eligible Londoners prepare for the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) across all London boroughs from 29 August 2023.  The scrappage scheme is open for applications from 30 January 2023.

TfL updates scrappage scheme ahead of August’s ULEZ expansion

Using depot location, vehicle management, and freight volume data, Pall-Ex Group says it has managed to develop a solution to London's significant last-mile delivery challenges. With the London Project, the group says it can provide its members with a commercial advantage, increase profitability, drive fuel efficiency, and ensure sector-leading service levels for the network’s ever-growing customer base.

Pall-Ex Group cooperation helping to alleviate London’s delivery obstacles

A French haulier has been issued 333 fines in just two weeks for not having paid <a href="https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/low-emission-zone/your-vehicle-and-lez" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">London's low-emission zone (LEZ) charge</a> and the congestion charge. The haulier is looking into challenging the penalties, which collectively come to €205,000.

Haulier receives over 300 LEZ and congestion charge fines totalling €205,000 in just 2 weeks

Французский дальнобойщик Лео Таккоен надолго запомнит свои поездки в Лондон. Водитель получил  333 штрафа на общую сумму 205 тыс. евро за пересечение в британской столице "Зоны сверхнизких выбросов вредных веществ" (ULEZ) на своем большегрузе.

Водитель грузовика получил 333 штрафа на сумму 205 тыс. евро

The Mayor of London has confirmed the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) from the end of August 2023. HGVs will still have to meet the same LEZ standards or pay the same LEZ charges as today, confirmed the Mayor's office.

HGVs will pay London’s current LEZ charges under extended ULEZ scheme

The cargo bike sharing scheme OurBike was born to give businesses and residents a viable sustainable transport alternative in the midst of the increasing challenges of last-mile delivery. In this Trans.INFO exclusive, Alper Muduroglu, founder of OurBike, shares his motives behind the launch of the scheme and explains why it is beneficial for businesses to give cargo bikes a go.

Cargo biking share scheme in London removes cost and storage barriers for local businesses

After the first year of Direct Vision Standard enforcement in London, the city has seen a reduction in fatal collisions where vision is cited as a contributing factor, according to the latest figures published by Transport for London. Tighter standards are now planned to be introduced from October 2024.

London to raise DVS standards as new figures show fall in fatal collisions

Transport for London (TfL) has begun issuing fines to vehicles that drive across the white lines of cycle lanes from today. English councils can also apply for similar powers.

HGV drivers crossing cycle lane lines can now be fined £160 in London, other areas may follow

Moving light freight on the River Thames has enormous potential for creating new jobs, easing congestion and air pollution, finds the latest report commissioned by the Thames Estuary Growth Board and Port of London Authority.

Enormous potential in moving light freight on River Thames, new study finds

While Hamburg has lost its place in the top 5, Rotterdam is second, London third on the latest Leading Maritime Cities ranking published by the international classification society DNV and the Norwegian consultancy Menon Economics. Not surprisingly, Singapore is and has been the number one for many years.