Policy

News from the Society of Operations Engineers: A new scheme from the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) is helping engineering firms demonstrate competence and deliver professional development. SOE’s Corporate Partner scheme accredits companies’ in-house training programmes, ensuring they meet high industry standards and deliver…

Continued progress by the automotive and transport sector on cutting emissions cannot come at the expense of an industrial renaissance, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has said in an open letter ahead of its European summit. Writing to European…

Volkswagen will start construction on a new factory in Poland at the end of this year which the successor to the Crafter will be built from 2016. The 220 hectare site in Września will create at least 2,300 jobs, says…

The move to give manufacturers greater freedom in truck design to improve safety and economy took another step forward today (18 March). The Transport Committee of the European Parliament voted in favour of proposals allowing for longer cabins and combinations,…

News from Freight Transport Association: There is still an opportunity to book for the Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence conferences, which return on two dates in April following the popularity of last year’s events. The Van Excellence conference is the perfect…

Emissions from light commercial vehicles fell by 1.2% in 2013 to an average of 186.1g/km of CO2, according to a new report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Vans under two tonnes have already met the 2020 target…

A new push towards gas-powered HGVs was started today as the Department for Transport set out papers and recommendations on their use to lower carbon emissions, cut fuel costs and potentially improve air quality. The recommendations were drawn up by…

Following National Apprenticeship Week and a warning from the CBI that many sectors face a skills vacuum, Transport News Brief takes a look at the need for talent and training at the sharp end of the logistics sector.   Operators…

A petition calling for a three pence per litre cut in fuel duty has been delivered to the door of 10 Downing Street ahead of next week’s budget on 19 March. The petition was presented by Rob Flello, Labour member…

Engineering and manufacturing face a ‘growing skills vacuum’ unless careers in the sectors can be made more attractive, a new report from the Confederation of British Industry says. The CBI is calling for a cut in tuition fees in science,…