Greater Manchester Highway Works on the Key Route Network from 10/07/2020

While e-retail home delivery explodes, The Times newspaper reported Govt is considering measures to reduce online shopping – ‘a delivery charge’

Last week DfT published their 2019 Last Mile report. (we have listed it after the break). The Times then reported this week that the Government is considering a range of measures to reduce the impact of a boom in online shopping, including a compulsory delivery charge.

The increase in shopping means more delivery vans on British roads, while a boom in next-day delivery and some returns schemes mean that some people are unnecessarily over-ordering and returning things that they do not want, free of charge.

The DfT commissioned its science group to investigate the last mile of deliveries last year, and whether it can be improved. Figures show pollution levels from vans soared between 2007 and 2017, and the department said it was considering whether to introduce a new charge to reduce the ‘negative impacts of last mile delivery and encourage more sustainable online shopping behaviours’.

IOC raised concerns with the DfT while the ink was still wet

Greater Manchester Highway Works on the Key Route Network from 03/07/2020

 DfT announced Wed 01 June 2020 fast-track trials will test safety, while individually-owned scooters remain illegal on public roads.

Users will have chance to test their benefits, while government assesses impact on public spaces and the environment.

· government paves way for e-scooter rental trials to start as lockdown restrictions eased

· fast-tracked trials will test devices’ safety, green credentials and ability to reduce traffic

· safety helmets 'recommended'

From Mail Workshop two decades ago to Parcelhub in 2010

Whistl handling almost four billion items a year, has announced that Steve Marjoram has become the new Managing Director of Parcelhub. Marjoram, previously served as Finance Director at the company for 4 years and replaces Mark Rosenberg who has moved to an advisory role until the end of the year.

Greater Manchester Highway Works on the Key Route Network from 26/06/2020

HGV LEVY: ONE YEAR SUSPENSION TO SUPPORT HAULAGE LOGISTICS INDUSTRY

Philip Andrews, DfT, Deputy Director, I am writing to the IOC to let you know that the Government will be suspending the HGV Levy for 12 months, from 1 August. As you will appreciate, the haulage industry is critical to keeping the country moving and plays a key role in supporting our economy recovery and growth. The suspension of the Levy is intended to provide some relief to hauliers, given the difficulties faced by the sector during the pandemic.

DPD has confirmed that it is to partner with the London EV Company (LEVC) for a series of road trials ahead of the launch of the company's new VN5 Electric Van later this year.

IOC fellow, Dwain McDonald, DPD's CEO commented, ‘We are committed to having the greenest fleet in the UK, as soon as possible."