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Brigade Electronics calls for safety-led implementation of GSR 2 in UK legislation

Brigade Electronics, a global leader in commercial vehicle safety solutions, is urging the UK Government to ensure that any implementation of General Safety Regulation 2 (GSR 2) strengthens – not compromises – the UK’s position as a world leader in vehicle safety standards and protects UK industry. Currently, the European GSR 2 rules mandate additional safety features for new vehicles sold within the EU, as well as in NI under the Windsor Framework.
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Northumberland Logistics Leader Urges Fuel Tax Relief as Energy Costs Surge

A prominent figure in the North East transport sector has warned that skyrocketing oil prices are placing an unsustainable burden on the haulage industry. This trend will eventually force the price of everyday consumer goods to rise. Alan Ferguson, Executive Chairman of Cramlington based Fergusons Transport, is calling on the UK Government to temporarily slash fuel duty to help businesses navigate the current geopolitical instability in Iran.
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    FILE PHOTO: Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait …  March 1, according to the IMO, the UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre and …
  • UK households urged to stock up on nine items amid Iran conflict April 17, 2026
    … quot; on Iran, as Britain finds itself questioning … represents. Earlier this week, British Prime Minister Keir … . The PM told the Commons the UK must confront the Middle Eastern … Iran originally obstructed the crucial shipping route, which carries …
  • Liverpool and the Unmaking of Britain – book review April 17, 2026
    … decolonisation and the invention of the shipping container – saw their … Irish people fleeing the famine Britain had created in their country. The Irish … see only in Northern Ireland or Western Scotland … another phase in British capitalist development: post- …
  • Belgian officials intercept Israeli-bound arms shipment from Britain at Liege Airport April 16, 2026
    … two shipments of British military components destined … declared for transit. Shipping documents indicated the UK export codes … company with factories in Britain. A Walloon government spokesperson … embargoes by mislabeling cargo or exploiting transit hubs …
  • UK to spend months clearing up Trump’s Iran mess April 16, 2026
    Britain and its allies are … in Washington. Summit to keep shipping safe Keir Starmer and … impact of the conflict on ordinary British households. It emerged as … signed by finance ministers of the UK, Ireland, Australia, Japan, Sweden, the Netherlands, Finland …
  • UK economy surged before Iran conflict but stagflation now looms for Britain’s SMEs April 16, 2026
    … clip by the standards of a British economy that has spent … elevated energy costs and shipping disruption likely to act … she cautioned that normalising freight flows and energy production … for a “stronger, more resilient Britain”. For the millions of SME …

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  • Euroseas clinches 60% higher rate for feeder for next three years April 16, 2026
    Greece-based owner signs long charter extension for 2007-built boxship at $30,000 per day      Related StoriesPacific Basin axes alternative fuel newbuildsGreek shipowners urge world to ‘rise to the occasion’ with alternative to NZFFincantieri secures big order for LNG-powered cruiseships for Carnival 
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  • Middle East port update: Thursday, April 16 April 16, 2026
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  • Zim chief executive Glickman to step down amid Hapag-Lloyd takeover April 16, 2026
    Outgoing Zim chief had failed in attempt to buy the company he ran before Hapag-Lloyd’s $4.2bn takeover bid won board...      Related StoriesEuroseas clinches 60% higher rate for feeder for next three yearsPacific Basin axes alternative fuel newbuildsGreek shipowners urge world to ‘rise to the occasion’ with alternative to NZF 
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  • Risk to boxship demand rises ‘with every day’ Hormuz remains closed April 16, 2026
    The longer the Strait of Hormuz is shuttered, the greater the risk that economic fallout will curb container shipping demand...      Related StoriesUN body warns of ‘agrifood catastrophe’ amid fertiliser shortageBlockade and expiring Iran waiver pressure oil on water in AsiaHormuz closure pushes VLGC rates in US Gulf over $100K per day 
    Greg Miller
  • Containership charter market stays bullish as rates for smaller vessels continue to rise April 15, 2026
    Singapore-based carrier SeaLead has offhired and relet several vessels following MEG service curtailments, with all ships quickly securing new charters...      Related StoriesEuroseas clinches 60% higher rate for feeder for next three yearsPacific Basin axes alternative fuel newbuildsGreek shipowners urge world to ‘rise to the occasion’ with alternative to NZF 
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    In Saudi Arabia, most airlines now operate from Dammam, except Emirates      Related StoriesZim chief executive Glickman to step down amid Hapag-Lloyd takeoverRussian LNG heads to India as Hormuz crisis dwindles import optionsHong Kong’s Wah Kwong launches bulker unit, targets 60-vessel fleet by 2030 
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