Freight operators in Scotland are protesting about the government cutting the funding for Freight Facilities Grants by 62.5%. The funds are to help operators transfer freight from road to rail. The Rail Freight Group (RFG) said the reduced budget would undermine the government’s plan to hit carbon emissions reduction targets, and would discourage manufacturers and [...]
Posted: January 26th, 2012 under freight, General, Scotland.
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The Scottish Government and Transport Scotland plans to announce proposals which should keep freight and passengers mowing in the event of a freeze. Large sections of the country were at a standstill last winter, leading to frustration for motorists and disruption of the logistics supply chain. Measures may include stacking lorries at the side of [...]
Posted: August 31st, 2011 under freight, Logistics, Scotland.
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