Lorry facilities and green freight innovation receives £14 million boost

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - The UK government has announced a significant investment to improve rest areas for lorry drivers and drive innovation in the freight sector. Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood revealed that 23 successful applicants will receive up to mp;amp;pound;4.5 million in government funding to enhance truckstops and working conditions for HGV drivers. The investment, which totals mp;amp;pound;12.5 million when combined with mp;amp;pound;8 million from industry, will create 430 new lorry parking spaces across England. This expansion aims to reduce congestion in town centres and roadside parking. Nota...