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The main trade provisions of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Winston & Strawn’s London partner Peter Crowther and associate Lisa Hatfield outline the key legal impacts of the UK-EU TCA on global trade. At 11pm…
Supply Chain and Logistics: Predictions for 2021
Changing buyer behaviours, increased demand, economic pressures – to say that 2020 was a challenging year would be a tremendous understatement. But will 2021 be…
What lessons can logistics firms learn from 2020?
Very few of us have managed to accomplish everything we’d hoped to do in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic stopped individuals and companies from pursuing many…
2020: Progress in the face of adversity
As we come to the end of what has been an extremely difficult and emotional year, it’s easy to forget just how much has been…
What does 2021 hold for supply chains?
2020 has been an extremely turbulent year, with the public, businesses and the supply chains that serve them feeling the effects. But how will the…
2021 Predictions – Fleets, EVs, and a Greener Future?
A number of questions were posed to David Savage, Geotab’s UK & Ireland MD around 2021 predictions, and key topics for the coming year. Here…
Is there a future for Charging Clean Air Zones?
The Clean Air Zone (CAZ) programme was designed to improve air quality through the acceleration of ultra-low and zero emission cars, vans, taxis, buses, and…
Petrol-Diesel Ban 2030: easing the transition to EV only fleets
With the government announcing a ban on new petrol or diesel vehicles in the UK from 2030, making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV)…
‘Mega-Lorries’ a positive step toward greener logistics
The government proposals to increase maximum HGV weight to 48 tonnes are a welcome step and should open up some much-needed conversations. There is no…
Tachograph rules made easy
If you are a truck driver or fleet operator, understanding tachograph regulations can be complicated. To save you from unnecessary fines or driving penalties, we…
What does the future of car ownership look like?
The world of mobility is rapidly evolving. Increasingly stringent environmental legislation has led to manufacturers designing and developing more sustainable and eco-friendly vehicles, while a…
Electric Vehicles: Is the UK grid ready for the electric revolution?
Covid-19 has significantly shifted consumer expectations and business functions as the pandemic forced people to adapt to a new way of living. Whilst auto sales…
Keeping the wheels turning in turbulent times
Road haulage is one of the biggest global industries, propelled by technological developments, economic growth, globalisation and the road skills of generations of dedicated drivers.…
How the connected vehicle offers solutions to today’s fleet challenges
Ever since the introduction of black boxes, which initially just shared a vehicle’s live location, the technology within our fleets has developed beyond recognition. Fleet…
What are the different types of Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles?
Once confined to hypothetical conversations and science labs, the electric vehicle (EV) has gradually become a frequent sight on UK roads thanks to developments in…
Keeping roadsides up to speed with vehicle surveyors
Roadworks of some form are encountered by many road-users daily. Despite being a cause of frustration and disruption to transport networks, they are an absolute…