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Concerns are mounting that UK traders will switch back to customs platform CHIEF as IT platforms struggle to interface with its successor, CDS.

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Road Freight and Logistics has today called on the Government to introduce an immediate ‘essential user rebate’ of at least 15 pence per litre for road freight, coaches, and logistics operators in light of sky-high fuel prices and growing inflation.

Fuel prices that had already substantially increased due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine surged even higher in the UK yesterday, prompting both the RHA and the RAC to urge the government to take action. However, merely pleading with the government is not enough for one haulier, who believes the industry needs to send a strong message by parking up their vehicles. The theory is that if such a campaign could be coordinated with enough trucking companies, it would wreak havoc with supply chains and force the government’s hand. Despite similar actions abroad yielding results, doubts nonetheless remain as to how many hauliers would be willing to unite behind the cause.

Multi-award-winning express distribution network Palletforce is continuing the celebrations this week having reached the significant landmark of delivering 50 million pallets of freight since its inception in 2001.

"The new benchmark in efficiency, safety and driver comfort and recently was voted International Truck of the Year 2022."