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A new project funded by the UK government and industry has proven that autonomous vehicles can operate in London’s crowded streets safely and under every-day conditions.

DKV Euro Service has appointed Peter Meier as new chief financial officer with effect from 2 January, 2020. He succeeds Dr Werner Grünewald, who will leave the company on 31 December, 2019.

Intercontinental Group of Markham in Ontario, Canada has announced the appointment of Jay Ryan as the company’s vice president of International Operations and Administration.

A new networking group for the moving industry has emerged.

Drivers of lorries weighing more than 7.5 tonnes heading for Eurotunnel or the Port of Dover on the M20 should follow signs directing them onto the coastbound carriageway of the M20 between junction 8 for Maidstone and junction 9 for Ashford.

DKV, one of Europe’s leading fuel services providers to the haulage and logistics industries, has appointed Michel van Doorn as sales manager financial services.

Wincanton-based Armishaws Removals has recently taken delivery of four Maxi Mover low loader Peugeot vans, taking its small move fleet up to twelve.

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The latest TwentyCi Property & Homemover Report for Q3 2019 shows a ‘slow and steady’ UK property market over the last quarter, apart from an 8% increase in exchanges amongst young first time buyers.

Volvo Trucks has recently launched its Volvo Flexi-Gold Contract, a new usage-based service contract where monthly fees are aligned with actual mileage.

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The DfT and DVSA are asking for views to help them understand UK hauliers' awareness and how prepared they are for changes if the UK leaves the EU.

Prohire Limited, the commercial vehicle contract hire and fleet management company, has launched its new website, which includes several new features to aid customers with real time account management.

Employers should encourage staff to declare their medical history before travelling for business, to avoid potentially costly and complex healthcare issues once abroad, warns Towergate Health & Protection.

Daimler Trucks is further expanding its field tests for medium and heavy-duty e-trucks in North America.

A group of Europe’s leading smart EV charging providers; Allego, EVBox, NewMotion, Charge4Europe, Chargemap and ChargePoint, signed a letter of intent on 1 October pledging to open up their networks in the Nordic countries and the UK by the end of 2019.

Following the recent appointment of Jimmy Bruzzese as president & CEO, the Swiss Moving Company has announced a number of new appointments.

Gerson Relocation has announced the appointment of Tracey Neuville to its Client Services team in the UK.

Both the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and the Freight Transport Association (FTA) have reacted angrily to the UK government’s announcement that a 16% tariff will be imposed on new HGVs following a no-deal Brexit.