The plan for Greater Manchester's clean air zone, which is to see older, more polluting vehicles pay to drive in and around the Greater Manchester area, will be referred back to the government for review.

Greater Manchester CAZ zone referred to government for review

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<p class="Article__Headline__Desc">A sudden, heavy snowstorm in the Czech Republic today resulted in a serious motorway accident involving dozens of cars and HGVs. Fortunately, there are no reports of any fatalities or serious injuries.</p>

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Snowstorm in Czech Republic causes motorway accident involving dozens of cars and HGVs

A ‘Driver Health Calculator' created by UK car leasing company Select Car Leasing estimates that full-time HGV drivers face a noticeably higher risk of health issues than the average motorist.

New ‘Driver Health Calculator’ says truckers face 43% risk of “poor quality of life”

German truck rental company Trucktat GmbH has revealed its modification to the cabin of a Renault T520 Evolution HGV. The company says the cabin design is a response to calls for improved working conditions amid the Europe-wide shortage of lorry drivers.

Truck rental firm unveils new HGV cab aimed at bettering driver conditions

The Spanish haulage association has called for increased monitoring of foreign hauliers, citing figures that show Eastern European haulage firms are gaining an even bigger share of Spain's domestic and international transport market.

Spanish haulage association wants more monitoring of foreign hauliers

Heppner Transport and Logistics, who specialises in international goods transportation in and out of France, has announced the acquisition of the Brussels-based family-run business DINA Logistics. Heppner says the acquisition forms part of its international growth strategy and bid to strengthen its capacity in Belgium and in the Benelux market as a whole.

Heppner Transport and Logistics acquires DINA Logistics

The UK Government has announced the opening of three haulier advice sites in Spain to help road transport firms with the extra requirements entailed by Brexit. 

UK Government opens 3 haulier advice sites in Spain

A new training scheme introduced by logistics company Pall-Ex’s, named ‘Warehouse to Wheels', has seen the first of the firm's warehouse staff successfully become a shunter driver. The programme is thereby helping the company deal with the highly publicised driver shortage in Britain.

Pall-Ex internal training scheme sees 1st warehouse worker become shunter driver

Trans.eu, a leading digital freight platforms and marketplaces vendor in Europe, has announced the launch of its <a href="https://cargoon.eu/en/demo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">new CargoON road transport management system</a>. The company says the new offering allows shippers not only to manage transport on their own and gain additional capacity, but also to natively combine contract and spot business. 

CargoON road transport management system is a “digital revolution,” says Trans.eu

It is no secret that Brexit has increased the demand for customs services in the UK. It might nonetheless surprise some to learn that this demand has been to such an extent that LinkedIn data shows the profession of customs officer is now fastest-growing job title in the country. The fact that the job of import specialist is 3rd on the list also arguably shows the impact of Brexit. 

Gregor Gowans