The Forestry Haulier | Issue 3 | April 2022

THE

FORESTRY HAULIER TIMBER, EQUIPMENT AND FORESTRY ENGINEERING

APRIL 2022 y Issue 3 y www.theforestryhaulier.com y Find us on Facebook

Your Free Monthly Publication

IVECO S-WAY LNG FOR LOADS UP TO 50 TONNES

SPOTLIGHT ON

PAUL MILLAR TRANSPORT

12 ISSUES DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR FOR £15 P&P

EMMA MÄKINEN 2022 TRUCK GRAND PRIX

CONVOY TRUCK

DEDICATED TRUCK FESTIVALS Convoy Cymru: Pembrey Circuit 7-8th May 2022 Convoy on the Plain: Thruxton Circuit 9-10th July 2022 Convoy in the Park: Donnington Park 20-21 Aug 2022

DIESEL DUTY: UNSTAINABLE BURDEN ON BUSINESSES

FORESTRY ENGINEERS AND LOW GROUND PRESSURE CONTRACTORS

Fabrication

Forestry Conversions

Fabrication

Timb

Othe • • • • • • • • •

www.howieforestry.co.uk

WHAT WE DO:

2

• • • • • • • • • • • •

Fabrication Timber Crane Supply/Installation Forestry Conversions Weighing system installation/repair Autolube system installation/repair Timber bodies/bunks Hydraulic hose making/repairs On site repairs LOLER testing Full refurbishment of plant/machinery Fabrication Mobile welding Machinery alterations/modifications T: 01292 541145 | M: 07792 804 273 | E: info@howieforestry.co.uk

Forestry Conversions

Timber Crane Supply/Installation

The Forestry Haulier =

THE

FORESTRY HAULIER

WELCOME

TIMBER, EQUIPMENT AND FORESTRY ENGINEERING

Free Monthly Publication April 2022 | Issue 3 www.theforestryhaulier.com enquiries@theforestryhaulier.com

A digital version of The Forestry Haulier is available free on www.theforestryhaulier.com To advertise contact:

enquiries@theforestryhaulier.com

For businesses requiring free copies to distribute, or if you are interested in becoming a stockist of the magazine contact

After the latest madness surrounding diesel prices it is great to see that it is starting to come down again. It still has a long way to go, as I write this it is at the very overinflated price of £1.65 per litre, but it has just dropped by 10p. More must be done to safeguard UK businesses as it accounts for a third of the annual operating cost of an HGV and without it, goods cannot be delivered.

Spring has finally arrived and brought with it some warmer weather and much needed sunshine and as Covid restrictions continue to ease we are looking forward to getting out and about even more. If you have anything new, historic or unique you would like us to feature or have a good story to tell please get in touch.

enquiries@theforestryhaulier.com

Thanks for the great photos we have received, we have two prizes up for grabs from now on - the front cover photo wins a £25 Amazon gift voucher, and the star photo wins a £50 Amazon gift voucher, so keep them coming.

Cover Photo: Winning the £25 Amazon gift voucher this month is Rufus.

CONTENTS

Any photographs submitted to The Forestry Haulier will be considered as intended for publication.

Send photos to: photos@theforestryhaulier.com Registered Company name and address: Robert Easton Ltd, 272 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JR. The Forestry Haulier assumes no liability or responsibility for any inaccurate information, errors or omissions. The Forestry Haulier considers its sources reliable and verifies as much data as possible.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form without prior written permission of the Publisher.

© 2022 The Forestry Haulier.

All rights reserved.

6 Iveco S-WAY LNG 14 New Drivers First alternative fuel-powered vehicle for abnormal loads.

New HGV drivers set to enter workplace.

8 Autonomous

18 Test Track

9 Parking

20 The Family Way

10 Crossword

21 Truck Racing

12 Photo Gallery

22 Spotlight

Action needed to prevent hacking of driverless vehicles.

Why there is a lack of facilities for truckers.

Test your wits with our cryptic crossword.

Send in your photos: star photo wins £50 voucher.

Scania’s new circuit for testing autonomous vehicles.

When a passion for timber transport runs in the family.

Meet Iveco’s new truck racing driver.

This months spot light shines on Paul Millar Transport.

3

HGV OPERATORS CAN NOW USE AERODYNAMIC FEATURES AND LONGER CABS TO REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS

M

ore environmentally friendly heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) are allowed on Britain’s roads, thanks to new government regulations that came into effect in February 2022.

The new rules will allow haulage companies to choose vehicles with elongated cabs and aerodynamic features fitted on the back, which help reduce fuel consumption. A 2013 study estimated that these aerodynamic improvements to HGVs could result in fuel savings of 7% to 15%. The regulations come into force as the government continues

to deliver on its commitments to build back greener from the pandemic.

The design of elongated cabs also improves driver vision, boosting safety for other road users. The extra space means more comfort for the driver, such as by facilitating a larger bed in sleeper cabs.

Aerodynamic rear devices are flaps that are fitted on the back of trailers to reduce the vehicle’s aerodynamic drag without using up load space. They were previously not permitted for use on Great Britain’s roads under regulations that have been in place since 1986.

Roads Minister Baroness Vere said: “This is another brilliant step, not just in our efforts to reduce emissions across our transport network, but also to improve safety on our roads.

I hope operators will make use of these new regulations, introducing vehicles with these features into their existing fleets to reduce fuel consumption and boost safety, as we build back better from COVID-19.”

Phil Lloyd, Logistics UK’s Head of Engineering Policy, said: “Allowing the use of aerodynamic features and elongated cabs on HGVs is fantastic news for our transport

BUSINESSES TO BENEFIT FROM EXTENSION TO PLUG-IN VAN AND TRUCK GRANTS

B

4

usinesses will be supported to make the switch to electric as the government commits to a 2-year extension of plug-in van and truck grants.

prices. Last year, industry figures showed the UK had the highest number of plug-in electric vans sold in Europe and there were around 4 times as many grant applications compared to 2020.

The move is expected to support the purchase of tens of thousands of greener vans and trucks, and will help make the UK less reliant on imports of foreign oil, improving the security of our energy supply and reducing our vulnerability to volatility in global energy

Existing grants have supported the purchase of more than 26,000 electric vans and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) across the UK since the programme launched in 2012. With nearly 5% of the UK’s CO2 emissions currently coming from vans, the 2-year extension to these

grants and the switch to greener vehicles is essential to support the government’s climate change and air quality commitments.

Government grants for electric vans and trucks has helped kickstart the market, which now offers more than 30 models of electric vans and trucks which qualify for such schemes.

Electric vehicles are becoming more popular and affordable, and the number of available

The Forestry Haulier = sector, which is looking to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.

“These features are vital in helping to reduce emissions and improve air quality and Logistics UK welcomes the design of elongated cabs that improve driver vision and provide drivers with much-needed additional comfort space.”

The Department for Transport has published good practice guidance on the use of aerodynamic rear devices on HGVs in urban and rural areas.

This follows separate legislation last year to allow greener, longer goods vehicles to be rolled out as the government responded to its consultation on longer-semi trailers reducing mileage, congestion and carbon emissions. www.gov.uk models will continue to rise, allowing more people and businesses to benefit from the lower running costs of greener vehicles. This government has committed £2.5 billion to vehicle grants and chargepoint infrastructure to support the transition to zero emission vehicles to date, and plug-in vehicle grant schemes have supported the purchase of over 450,000 ultra-low emission vehicles across the UK – including more than 300,000 zero emission vehicles.

As well as the extension to grant schemes, the government has also announced it will continue to allow drivers

MAN ACCELERATES CHANGE TO ZEROEMISSION DRIVE SYSTEMS

P

roduction of heavy-duty e-trucks in Munich is now scheduled to begin as early as the beginning of 2024 with prompt delivery of an initial 200 units. This is almost a year earlier than originally planned.

MAN recently presented a nearproduction prototype of the new electric truck to the public in Nuremberg. In addition to the new emission-free drives, MAN is developing comprehensive eMobility solutions that prepare customers for vehicle use at an early stage. “We need to drive the electrification of our fleet even faster. However, we will only succeed in ramping up e-mobility if we support our customers in their transition and convince them to do so.

To this end, we are creating integrated digital solutions and charging offers,” explains Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus. In addition to accelerating the ramp-up of electric mobility, the commercial vehicle manufacturer is intensifying its research into hydrogen mobility.

To this end, Bavarian MinisterPresident Markus Söder and Bavarian Minister of Economic Affairs Hubert Aiwanger have presented a funding commitment of 8.5 million euros for the “Bavarian Fleet” (Bayernflotte) project. In 2024, MAN trucks with hydrogen fuel cells are to prove their suitability at five customers in Bavaria. mantruckandbus.com

holding standard car driving licences to drive electric goods vans at a higher weight limit, up to 4.25 tonnes (compared to a 3.5 tonne limit for diesel vans). This takes into account the additional weight of electric vehicle batteries and makes it easier for businesses and drivers to make the switch.

From 1 April 2022, the threshold to claim the small truck grant of up to £16,000 will be increased from 3.5 tonnes to 4.25 tonnes.

Vans up to 4.25 tonnes will be able to claim the large van grant of up to £5,000. With the increasing number of large vans on the market, the move will ensure government targets support where it’s most needed, allowing for heavier and more costly trucks, up to 12 tonnes, to benefit from the higher grant funding. This change will ensure funding is focused on helping more polluting trucks to make the switch to a zero-emission future

To ensure funding and taxpayers’ money goes where it’s really needed and supports the transition to zero emission vehicles, eligibility criteria for existing plug-in vehicle grants will also be recategorised from the spring with a focus on heavier vehicles.

5

IVECO AND GRUBER LOGISTICS PRESENT THE IVECO S-WAY LNG FOR THE TRANSPORT OF ABNORMAL LOADS UP TO 50 TONNES

A

s part of their sustainability partnership agreement, IVECO and Gruber Logistics present the first alternative fuel-powered transport vehicle for abnormal loads up to 50 tonnes, the IVECO S-WAY LNG, which delivers operational and environmental efficiency. The use of alternative fuel transport solutions for the transportation of abnormal loads is an important milestone on the way to achieving the decarbonisation of the sector.

The transport of abnormal loads refers to the transport by road of goods exceeding the weight, dimension and/or safety limits prescribed by the Highway Code and which require special permits in order to be moved.

The performance of heavy

goods vehicles powered by liquid methane (standard loads up to 24 tonnes) is comparable to that of dieselpowered vehicles. However, there remains a difference in engine power, which may have an impact on the vehicles’ performance on particularly difficult uphill slopes or when transporting loads that

INDUSTRY WELCOMES LATEST GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

I 6

n response to the government’s announcement on the extension of the plug-in van grant and Category B licence derogation, and upcoming changes to the plug-in van (PiVG) and truck grant (PiTG) weight thresholds, Denise Beedell, Public Policy Manager at Logistics UK, comments: “Given the current pressures on

public finances, Logistics UK is pleased to see the government has heeded our calls to provide support to help the van sector meet net zero targets, and that the level of funding within this announcement demonstrates a clear recognition of the importance of this essential sector.”

The government’s

exceed weight limits. Thanks to the dedication of Gruber Logistics, this obstacle has been overcome by creating the logistical conditions necessary to introduce alternative fuels to the abnormal load sector. In fact, following an initial testing period, liquid methane vehicles are now in operation on routes between Germany and the UK announcement includes a decision to continue the Category B licence derogation for alternatively fuelled vehicles, which allows vans of this type with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GWV) of up to 4.25 tonnes to be driven on a standard car driving licence, compared to a 3.5 tonne limit for diesel vans, recognising the additional weight of the batteries.

Ms Beedell comments: “The derogation is seen by van operators as a vital measure to support the decarbonisation of

The Forestry Haulier =

O

TIO

N

from the Kreuztal area, one of Gruber Logistics’ main sites in Germany. The loads being transported vary in weight between 30 and 50 tonnes.

IR

Ö

Wireless system Trådlöst Trådl system syste

NEW!

•

Easy management

•

Optimised weight distribution per stack

TOUCH • Lätthanterlig administration

• Lätthanterlig administration • Data extraction by Can-Bus, SCREEN NYHET! NYHET! • Optimerad axellastfördelning 232, Bluetooth, QR Code, •RS Optimerad axellastfördelnin Mounting on top TOUCH seat or in cab, IP6 TOUCH USB stick, printing....

• Dataöverföring via • Dataöverföring via SCREEN SCREEN BUS-Can, BUS-Can, RS 232, USB, QR-kod, RS 232, USB, QR-k 7

IN- OCH UTVÄNDNING IN- OCH UTVÄNDNING MONTERING, IP67 MONTERING, IP67

SMS, e-post...

SMS, e-post...

4T

4T

8T

16T

32 standard model

34 standard model

4 standard model

4T 8T

8T 16T 16T

34 standard- 34 standard-4 standard- 4 standard32 standard- 32 standardmodeller modeller modeller modeller modeller modeller

DYNAMIC WEIGHING

Approved by TÜV SÜD in accordance with the Machine Directive 2006/42/EC and ISO 12100.

“Although the amount of individual grants payable per van over 3.5t has reduced from £16,000 to £5,000, this reclassification within the grant thresholds means that operators purchasing alternatively fuelled vans up to 4.25t will now be eligible for up to one thousand plug-in van grants per year, instead of only 25 plug-in truck grants.”

Ö

Godkänd av TÜV SÜD i enlighet med maskindirektivet 2006/42/EC och ISO 12100.

the van fleet; it will give commercial vehicle operators confidence in investing in zero emission technology. This announcement also should encourage more training providers to offer the compulsory five-hour training course required to be fully compliant before driving using the derogation.

IR

RE

Michael Gruber, Head of the XTL division at Gruber Logistics, confirmed: “We often see just the problems instead of the solutions. It will be possible for LNG, and later BioLNG, to be widely used in the abnormal load sector, but in order to make this happen, we must change our working methods, change routes, change how we drive, etc. These and other issues must be tackled in order to successfully implement ECO innovations on a large scale, even in areas we could never before have imagined it were possible.”

Fabrizio Buffa, IVECO Italy Market Alternative Propulsions Manager, says: “Together with Gruber Logistics, our IVECO S-WAY LNG are on the road leading to the decarbonisation of the world of transport – now including even abnormal load transport, an important milestone for the sector. The use of natural gas, particularly in its bio version, is essential in achieving immediate, efficient results; as evidenced by a recent study by the Italian National Research Council (CNR), a heavy goods vehicle powered by Bio-LNG can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 121% compared to a diesel equivalent.” www.iveco.com

M

RE

LSE

IN

FOR ALL TYPES OF CRANES, DYNAMISK VÄGNING DYNAMISK VÄGNING EXCAVATORS AND ROTATORS FÖR ALLA TYPER AV KRANAR, FÖR ALLA TYPER AV KRANAR, GRÄVMASKINER OCH ROTATORER GRÄVMASKINER OCH ROTATORE 4T, 8T, 16T and 32 Tons + tailor-made 4T, 8T, 16T och 32 Tons + skräddarsydda

4T, 8T, 16T och 32 Tons + skräddarsydda

RELIABILITY AND PÅLITLIGHET OCH NOGGRANNHET PÅLITLIGHET OCHACCURACY NOGGRANNH FÖR EN OPTIMERAD NYTTOLAST FÖR ENOPTIMISED OPTIMERAD NYTTOLAST FOR AN PAYLOAD

YEAR WARRANTY 3 3ÅRS 3GARANTI ÅRS GARANTI

Parts and labour, backfrån to factory Steelyard Peson på reservdelar och arbetskostnader Steelyard Pesons fabrik. på reservdelar och arbetskostnader från Steelyard Pesons fab

7

Förmore mer information För mer information fråga din fråga din For information ordinarie timmerbilspåbyggare eller ordinarie timmerbilspåbyggare eller contact Howie Forestry Solutions on 01292 kontakta vår engelsktalande kontakta vår engelsktalande kontakt- kontakt541145 / 07792 / person på mob.:804273 +33 822 (0)673 418 822 person på mob.: +33 (0)673 418 info@howieforestry.co.uk eller commercial@steelyard-peson.com eller commercial@steelyard-peson.com

www.steelyard-peson.com/en www.steelyard-peson.com/ www.steelyard-peson.com/en www.steelyard-peson.com www.steelyard-peson.com

facebook.com facebook.com/steelyardpeson

GOVERNMENT ACTION NEEDED TO ENSURE INSURANCE AGAINST MAJOR HACKING OF DRIVERLESS VEHICLES, EXPERTS WARN

G

overnment action is needed so driverless vehicles can be insured against malicious hacks which could have potentially catastrophic consequences, a study says.

which victims may seek redress.

Traditional vehicle insurance wouldn’t cover the mass hacking of driverless cars, and an incident like this could cost the industry tens of billions of pounds.

The software in driverless vehicles will make it possible for them to communicate with each other. It is being used and tested on public transport around the world, and is likely to be available to private vehicles in the future. This technology can help improve transport safety, but hacking could result in accidents and damage to fleets of vehicles, financial loss, deaths and personal injury.

Hackers could target vehicles via their regular software updates.

Without appropriate insurance systems driverless vehicles could pose too great a danger to road users if the vehicles suffered serious software defects or were subject to malicious hacking.

Existing systems of liability are deficient or inapplicable to vehicles which operate without a driver in control.

Dr Channon said: “It’s impossible to measure the risk of driverless vehicles being hacked, but it’s important to be prepared. We suggest the introduction of an insurance backed Maliciously Compromised Connected Vehicle Agreement to compensate low cost hacks and a government backed guarantee fund to compensate high-cost hacks.

This would remove a potentially onerous burden on manufacturers and would enable the deployment and advancement of driverless vehicles in the UK.

The research, published in the journal Computer Law & Security Review, was carried out

by Matthew Channon from the University of Exeter and James

“If manufacturers are required to pick up the burden of compensating victims of masshacking, major disruptions to innovation would be likely.

Experts have called for the creation of a national compensatory body in the UK offering a guarantee fund from

Marson from Sheffield Hallam University.

FORD FACING TIPPER TRUCK AND VAN SHORTAGES AS VFS WORKERS IN EASTLEIGH TO STRIKE OVER PAY

W

orkers employed at the south coast firm VFS Southampton Ltd, who assemble tipper trucks and vans for Ford, have announced extensive strike action in a dispute over pay.

8

The workers, who are members of Unite, the UK’s leading union,

voted overwhelmingly for the action after VFS imposed a pay award which the company claims is worth 3.65 per cent but, with the RPI (retail price index) rate of inflation currently standing at 7.8 per cent and set to rise further, is in reality a pay cut. VFS also assembles large vehicles for Mercedes so the

strikes will hit both companies with delays to the delivery of vehicles. Unite’s members will hold a 24-hour strike on Tuesday 29 March with a further six strike periods scheduled for a total of 25 days until mid-June.

During the strikes, picket lines will be in place at the company’s

The Forestry Haulier = Disputes could result in litigation costs for both manufacturer and insurer.

“Public confidence requires a system to be available in the event of hacking or mass hacking which compensates people and also does not stifle or limit continuing development and innovation.”

Dr Marson said, “The UK intends to play a leading role in the development and roll-out of connected and autonomous vehicles. It was the first country to establish a statutory liability framework for the introduction of autonomous vehicles onto national roads. If it wishes to continue playing a leading role in this sector, it has the opportunity by creating an insurance fund for victims of mass-hacked vehicles. This would not only protect road users and pedestrians in the event of injury following a hacking event, but would also give confidence to insurers to provide cover for a new and largely untested market.” www.exeter.ac.uk Chickenhall Lane factory in Eastleigh, Hampshire.

Unite regional officer Scott Kemp said: “Our members are taking strike action as a last resort. Strike action will inevitably cause severe disruption to VFS’s clients, but even at this late stage stoppages could still be avoided if the employer returns to the negotiating table with an improved pay offer.” www.unitetheunion.org

WHY AREN’T THERE MORE PARKING SPACES FOR TRUCKERS?

D

espite the fact that the UK currently has a shortage of more than 100,000 qualified truck drivers and that vacancies are rising faster than on the continent, the country’s facilities for truckers are still sorely lacking. It’s no secret that truckers aren’t really treated very well in the UK, with less investment in parking infrastructure, showering facilities and other trucking necessities in comparison to European offerings. Drivers and hauliers have been campaigning for better facilities for years, so why is parking still an issue?

PLANNING PERMISSION BLOCKS

Duncan Buchanan, Policy Director of the RHA, told the Telegraph in September 2021 that the biggest obstacle to the construction of lorry parks comes from “NIMBY councils”, and residents campaigning against new developments in their local area - while neglecting to consider the economic benefits a local truck stop could bring. Of course, not all plans for lorry parks are rejected unfairly.

Yet, considering the frequency at which the construction of lorry parks is either delayed or rejected, it becomes obvious that local authorities don’t consider HGV facilities good for the community.

CARS MAKE MORE MONEY

The UK is one of the only

countries in the world that has a policy of opening major motorways with zero places to legally stop. As the government ended its involvement in service station planning and moved to sell land adjacent to motorways, businesses were more willing to invest. But as service stations moved from service provision to profit-chasing, they soon realised that hauliers don’t bring in as much cash as a family on a day out. In short, why provide showers, places to rest and ample parking for HGVs – which don’t make much money – when you could pack every available space with toys, gifts, and fast food for families on the road?

NEGATIVE STEREOTYPES

A deeper, cultural issue that may encourage the rejection of lorry park planning permission is the amount of negativity aimed at lorry drivers and HGVs in the UK. Large trucks and HGVs are associated with more dangerous roads, smelly pollution and traffic jams. In 2021, the villages of Farnham, Towcester, Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft have all implemented HGV bans. These schemes mean HGV drivers will have to take longer routes to avoid these locations, therefore increasing carbon emissions and the length of time they spend on the road between rest stops. www.truckstuff.co.uk

9

PRIORITISE THE UK BORDER TO KEEP TRADE MOVING, LOGISTICS UK WARNS GOVERNMENT

T

arrangements with the EU since the Withdrawal Agreement was signed,” she says, “but the imposition of new import checks this summer and introduction of new border processes could have a significant impact on the ability of UK businesses to trade effectively in the future.

he recent publication of Public Accounts Committee report “EU Exit: UK Border Post transition” shows that government needs to place an urgent focus on arrangements at the nation’s borders if trade and passenger traffic is not to grind to a halt from this summer onwards. As Sarah Laouadi, the organisation’s head of European policy explains, while the logistics sector has made huge strides in preparation for new border arrangements, there is still much to do to keep the UK trading with its closest business market.

“The new EES passport checking system needs urgent attention, as it currently would require drivers to leave their vehicles and cross live traffic lanes in ports and terminals to undergo passport checks. Not only would this create safety risks, but it will have a severe impact on the time it takes to cross the border and knock-on effects on traffic flows on both sides of the Channel. As we know,

“Our industry has made huge strides in preparing for new border and customs

independent modelling has previously shown that a twominute delay at the border could create up to 29 miles of queuing traffic and while some friction is unavoidable after the UK’s departure from the EU, the potential time that the new system would take could be disastrous for the UK’s highly interconnected supply chains.

And with passenger volumes due to rise as the summer approaches, this delay would impact consumers as well.”

As Ms Laouadi continues, the industry has made huge strides in preparing for new import checks on goods coming from the EU, despite the pressures placed on the sector by Covid-19. “Businesses moving

CROSSWORD 1

2

3

4

5

Across

6

7 8

1.

4.

8.

9.

9

10 11

12 13

14 15

16

17

18

19

10

22

20

21

23

Hold up at the mill To support the load Form of radar Protects the cab and the pillows 10. Made by Jane Fondas late brother 14. A bird for loading logs 16. Owner of Scania AB 18. Old Bullfighting truck 19. Tonnage of largest Electric Scania timber truck 20. Alternative fuel 21. This company’s products secure your load 22. Old Kesla 23. Illuminating or dry wood

Down 1. The trailer little girls play with 2. Full to the top 3. Where three foot lengths are stored 5. Command or place 6. Preview for a film 7. Provides extra traction in wintry conditions 11. Rough voice or forest road 12. It measures or detects 13. A friendly crane with digits A cheap mechanic that 15. prevents squeaking 17. Spot on 18. This lorry isn’t for boys

The Forestry Haulier =

goods from the EU to the UK have been working hard to prepare for the new EU import requirements, but there is still much to be clarified by government: While government seems to be confident that all planned Border Control Posts (BCPs) will be built and staffed in time for July - albeit with interim arrangements and temporary facilities in certain cases - our main concern is the lack of details about the type of commodities that will be accepted at each location, which is crucial for businesses to rearrange their routes and operations if necessary. This information should be available by now. The operational changes we are talking about cannot be delivered at the last minute. We would like the UK Government to show leadership on this to bring together all involved parties including the operators of BCPs and deliver the information the logistics industry needs to successfully

navigate the next stages of import controls.”

Most important, according to Ms Laouadi, is to achieve the ambition to move from the “Day one” arrangements to the best possible border procedures. The 2025 border strategy has the potential to reduce the costs of trading, which did increase for EU imports and exports as a result of EU Exit procedures; it will also equally benefit UK businesses trading with the rest of the world. The speed at which these border reforms are introduced is crucial. There is no doubt the transformations proposed by government in its Border Strategy have great potential, but we believe some of these should be delivered even before 2025. Our sector is at the heart of every facet of the UK’s economy and now is the time for government to give UK importers and exporters the conditions to thrive.” www.logistics.org.uk

SUDOKU 9 3 6

2

3 9 6 2 4 5 7 3 8 1 9 6 8 9 5

4 2 6 3 2 8 3 5

8

3 1 9

2 1

VOLVO TRUCKS

N

ew statistics show that Volvo Trucks was the market leader for heavy all-electric trucks in Europe 2021 with a market share of 42%. In 2021 the company took orders, including letters of intent to buy, for more than 1,100 electric trucks worldwide. www.volvotrucks.com

SOLUTIONS SORT FOR REST AND BE THANKFUL WORK

T

ransport Minister Jenny Gilruth recently met the A83 Task Force to discuss the wide range of work to identify a solution to the challenges at the Rest and Be Thankful.

On the design process, five consultants have now been invited to tender for the next stage of the work to design a long-term solution with five options currently under consideration for the preferred

route at Glen Croe.

In recognition of the disruptive closures at the Rest and Be Thankful, plans are being progressed for a medium term resilient route through Glen Croe, with finalised proposals expected this Autumn.

To help inform the design work, discussions have been held with the Norwegian Government to learn lessons from their wide

experience of constructing tunnels. Norway’s roads network contains many tunnels due to the landscape of the country, which is similar to that found at the Rest and Be Thankful. As such Transport Scotland has been keen to learn about Norway’s processes and methods for developing and constructing tunnelling projects. www.transport.gov.scot

11

SEND IN YOUR SNAPS To share your photos with us

Email: photos@theforestryhaulier.com | Whatsapp: 07951 473 846

Star photo wins a £50 Amazon voucher.

Dave Stewart

In Cairnbaan, Argyll getting loaded Craig Mckerral

S TA R PHOTO

Wins a £50 Amazon voucher

12

The Forestry Haulier = Craig Mckerral

The Forestry Haulier

Greg Crawford

David Stewart

Rufus

Rufus

13

HUNDREDS OF NEW HGV DRIVERS SET TO ENTER WORKFORCE WITH DRIVER ACADEMY GROUP TRAINING

M

ore than 700 individuals are now on their way to starting a new career in HGV driving, thanks to training coordinated by the Driver Academy Group, a consortium comprising of Logistics UK, Manpower and HGVC as part of the Department for Education’s initiative to deliver funded Skills Bootcamps across England to help overcome the nation’s driver shortage.

Of those who applied for places to the consortium’s Skills Bootcamps, more than 7% are women (it is estimated that female HGV drivers represent just 2% of those in the profession) and one quarter are from non-white ethnic backgrounds. David Jordan, Deputy Operations Director – Services at Logistics UK,

comments: “We are overwhelmed with the interest in this training, and most crucially, the makeup of applicants. This is a positive step forward for an industry that has struggled historically to recruit women and those from more diverse backgrounds.

We are pleased the percentage of female applicants outstrips the industry average, but we recognise more work needs to be done to attract more women.

There are so few females in the profession, despite the benefits of the flexible working patterns and controlled hours which professional driving can provide, crucial to fit around childcare and other commitments.

training or a licence upgrade, do apply for your Bootcamp place now and take this time-limited opportunity to receive part- or fully-funded training.”

“Whether you are looking to kickstart a brand-new career in HGV driving, or you are an existing driver seeking refresher

For more information, including details on how to apply, please visit www.hgv.academy

The consortium is in the midst of processing a further 4,000 applications to the courses.

Free courses are available for individuals with no experience wishing to start a career in HGV driving. Companies looking to upskill existing drivers can apply for Government funding of 70% of the scheme’s cost. The Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life.

C

NG Fuels has announced the opening of the world’s largest public access biomethane refuelling station in Avonmouth, near Bristol.

14

WORLD’S LARGEST BIOMETHANE REFUELLING STATION OPENS IN AVONMOUTH

Located near the M4/M5 junction just outside Bristol, the site is capable of refuelling 80 HGVs per hour from 14 high-speed dispensers, making it the largest public access biomethane refuelling station in the world. When fully utilised, the station will cut 70,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year

The Forestry Haulier =

CUT DIESEL DUTY TO PROTECT UK ECONOMY, LOGISTICS UK URGES GOVERNMENT

S

ky high fuel prices are placing an unstainable burden on UK businesses and the government must introduce a temporary reduction in diesel fuel duty to protect the economy, according to one of the UK’s biggest business groups, Logistics UK. Writing to Rishi Sunak MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, ahead of the Budget 2022, Elizabeth de Jong, the business group’s Director of Policy, comments: “Logistics businesses, which operate on very narrow margins of around 1%, are currently facing significant increases in the price of fuel. These additional costs cannot be absorbed by logistics operators and it is unavoidable that much of these cost rises will need to be passed on to end customers as a result. Fuel is the single biggest expense incurred by

by taking diesel HGVs off the road. The site is part of CNG Fuels’ nationwide network of eight renewable biomethane refuelling stations which covers the length and breadth of the country, enabling low carbon deliveries from Inverness all the way down to Cornwall. The company is aiming to build 12 additional stations each year to cater for growing demand.

Demand for renewable biomethane has increased by 1,000% over the last five years

logistics operators – it accounts for a third of the annual operating cost of an HGV and without it, goods cannot be delivered to their destinations.

Logistics UK is urging Rishi Sunak MP to cut diesel fuel duty in the next budget. This reduction could be temporary and reviewed in the Autumn Statement, should fuel prices have fallen.”

Crude oil was trading at its highest level for 14 years on 8 March 2022. The cost of crude oil has risen by 12% since the start of the Ukrainian conflict, and 41% since the start of the year, and the price of diesel is 24% higher at the forecourt year on year. Logistics UK estimates that just one penny increase in duty adds around £470 per year to the cost of running one truck.

Logistics UK is one of the UK’s as brands across the country urgently seek to cut haulage emissions in line with the UK’s net zero strategy. The demand is predicted to increase five-fold over the next five years as the UK’s 2040 ban on the sale of new diesel HGVs approaches.

The new station is closely situated to existing customers, such as Royal Mail, Warburtons and Amazon, helping major household brands to slash haulage emissions and align

leading business groups, representing logistics businesses which are vital to keeping the UK trading, and more than seven million people directly employed in the making, selling and moving of goods.

With COVID-19, Brexit, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK plc. Logistics UK supports, shapes and stands up for safe and efficient logistics, and is the only business group which represents the whole industry, with members from the road, rail, sea and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods. www.logistics.org.uk with the UK’s net zero targets.

Lidl supermarket is the latest brand to convert its fleets to renewable biomethane.

The site joins eight existing refuelling stations already operated by CNG Fuels, with most of the country already within a 300-mile range of a CNG Fuels refuelling station. By 2023, the company will have 20 large public access stations in operation to meet the exponential growth in demand.

15

C

aledonian Logistics opted for the best of both worlds with its latest fleet order, choosing MercedesBenz Actros trucks in rigid and tractor unit form.

The Aberdeenshire-based company’s 35 new vehicles are being supplied by local Dealer BLS Truck & Van and are the subject of contract hire agreements with MercedesBenz Finance.

Most are replacing trucks by two other manufacturers that have reached the ends of their contract hire terms. However, Caledonian Logistics is also

CALEDONIAN LOGISTICS TURNS TO BLS TRUCK & VAN FOR 35 NEW MERCEDES-BENZ ACTROS increasing its total fleet strength by a couple of vehicles, to 80.

The 16 tractor units are now in service. All are 2551 models with flat-floored BigSpace cabs. Their 12.8-litre in-line six-cylinder engines generate 375 kW (510 hp) and drive through smooth and fuelefficient 12-speed Mercedes PowerShift automated manual transmissions.

Based at the operator’s headquarters in Kintore, and at depots in Inverness and Cumbernauld, these vehicles are making nightly trucking runs to the Palletways hub in Lichfield,

Staffordshire – Caledonian Logistics has been a member of the national delivery network for more than 20 years. This high-mileage application that will see each truck average around 320,000 km per year.

The rigids, meanwhile, have been earmarked for local collections and deliveries. The first two to be delivered are both 18-tonne 1827 models with curtainside bodies by Truckcraft, of Stalybridge, Cheshire. They have 7.7-litre engines, rated at 200 kW (272 hp), and 2.3-metre StreamSpace sleeper cabs.

They will be joined over the

PETERBILT OFFERS NEW 18-SPEED PACCAR TX-18 AUTOMATED TRANSMISSION

P

16

eterbilt Motors Company is pleased to announce the addition of the allnew PACCAR TX-18 and TX-18 Pro automated transmissions to the family of PACCAR TX transmissions. The TX-18 Transmission is available in Peterbilt Models 567, 389 and 579 equipped with PACCAR MX engines. The PACCAR TX-18 was built from the ground up to provide excellent productivity, efficiency

The Forestry Haulier = coming weeks by another 12 identical vehicles, and four 26-tonne Actros 2536 variants with 10.7-litre, six-cylinder engines that produce 265 kW (360 hp).

“We’ve had Mercedes-Benz trucks on the fleet before – indeed we’re running some Atego 7.5-tonners at the moment,” revealed Managing Director Derek Mitchell. “But it’s been four or five years since we last acquired an Actros.

“We’ve returned to MercedesBenz with this order in part because we were offered shorter lead times than rival brands could quote, but also because Dealer BLS Truck & Van has made great strides since taking over the franchise for the north of Scotland.

“The Dealer offers a high level of customer service. Sales Executive Chris Dyer handled this order very professionally and we’ve been given all the promises we were seeking in and uptime for a superior driver experience. The TX-18 is designed to work exclusively with the PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines. It is the perfect workhorse for a variety of vocational applications including heavy haul, dump truck, and cranes. The combination of the TX-18 transmission and the MX engine provides up to 1,850 lb. ft of torque and is rated up to 140,000 lb. GCWR. The PACCAR TX-18 transmission features a high-pressure diecast aluminum casing, one-piece

terms of back-up.”

our choice of Actros.”

He explained: “Our trucks are on timed runs. This means any work needs to be completed to a tight schedule, so they’re back on the road exactly when we expect. We have every confidence that the BLS team will keep the fleet on the road, where it belongs.”

Founded in 1999, Caledonian Logistics has grown into a business that employs 142 people but is still family-run – Mr Mitchell’s son, Scott, is now a Director. Over the last couple of decades as a member of the Palletways network, the operator has gone from handling 600 pallets per month, to well over 13,000 today.

Mr Mitchell continued: “The Actros has always been a fine vehicle and that remains the case – I’ve ridden in one of the new units as a passenger on a run down to Cumbernauld and found it very comfortable. The 510 hp engines we specified mean they are never short of power, and while we have yet to measure their economy figures accurately the early signs on both diesel and AdBlue consumption appear promising.

“The drivers are certainly pleased with their new trucks, which look very smart out on the road in our colours. Overall, therefore, we’re delighted with serviceable input shaft, helical gearing, precision lubrication system, extreme duty clutch and an integrated clutch housing.

The PACCAR TX-18 can be configured with an optional transmission cooler to help keep it operating efficiently in the most demanding of workloads.

The transmission features 4 application-specific calibrations and comes standard with two PTO openings capable of a combined 160 hp.

The TX-18 has excellent

“Recent years have seen a lot of uncertainty across all sectors of the economy, with first Brexit and then the Covid-19 pandemic,” continued Mr Mitchell. “But goods must be kept moving and the haulage industry has had to play its part.

“Demand for our services has remained strong, which is why we continue to invest in more new trucks. These latest vehicles will help us maintain the efficient service on which Caledonian Logistics prides itself.” www.mbtrucks.co.uk low-speed maneuverability with small, even gear steps through all eighteen forward speeds to ensure a smooth driving experience. A highspeed reverse with up to 6 configurable speeds is available in the TX-18 Pro to increase productivity in demanding applications. An automotivestyle, stalk-mounted shifter with Drive, Neutral, Reverse and Manual modes ensure the operation of the TX-18 is simple and intuitive. www.peterbilt.com

17

SCANIA INVESTS IN NEW TEST TRACK

T

here is a rapid development of autonomous and electrified vehicles. Scania therefore plans a new test track where future vehicles will be tested and driven as a part of Scania’s research and development operations.

“We evaluate and examine the possibility to build a test track adapted for future vehicles to meet the demand in autonomous and electrification we see is on its way,” says Anders Williamsson, Head of Industrial Operations, Scania.

Scania’s investment of about 975 million SEK will see a new test track, as well as an extension of existing ones.

“We continue to invest locally in Södertälje, to be close to the whole chain with production, development and testing. It is vital for Scania, but also important for the cluster of vehicles in the greater Stockholm region and for Sweden’s ability to take lead in the development of sustainable transport solutions,” says Williamsson.

18

If Scania’s application to the count administrative board (Länsstyrelsen) is accepted, the ambition is to begin the work during 2022, and is expected to last until at least 2026. www.scania.com

MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN THE WORKPLACE

T

he Traffic Commissioner for the East of England made comments on mental health issues facing drivers.

In a recent public inquiry. a recent case, whilst the Traffic Commissioner for the East of England, Richard Turfitt, found William Morris of Linline Transport to have lost his good repute, he took account of some wider health issues, facing the industry.

The operator and Transport Manager had encountered mental health challenges for some time, made worse by the challenging conditions of the pandemic. Like many operators and drivers contributing to the national effort, he continued to work as a ‘key worker’ during the first lock down. The uncertainty of the pandemic and the lack of understanding about how the virus was transmitted, coupled with issues

around container haulage, further impacted on his health.

The commissioner acknowledged that the availability and health of professional drivers is rightly a matter of national concern, given the reliance placed on the transport industries. It is important to recognise the additional pressures placed on drivers. HSE’s publicly available guidance defines stress as ‘the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them’. It recognised that those suffering from stress may not be best placed to make decisions about any necessary control measures.

The commissioner said “Drivers must feel able to report issues with their health and to talk about their problems. Driving can be a solitary job, placing drivers at even greater risk.

Goods vehicles are essential for

delivering products, upon which our economy and society rely, but those vehicles are useless without qualified and healthy drivers. As a society, we must not lose sight of the importance of the driver and that driver’s welfare; that includes their mental health. That challenge needs to be recognised across what frustratingly continues to be a male-dominated industry, and where evidence tells us that it may be harder to challenge societal expectations and gender stereotypes.”

DETAILS Mr Morris is to be disqualified from holding or obtaining an Operator’s Licence for a period of 5 years under section 28 of the Transport Act 1985 and his vocational entitlement for driving is suspended for a period of 12 months.

For advice and guidance on mental health, visit Every Mind Matters. www.nhs.uk/everymind-matters/

METTRON WEIGHBRIDGES A world leader in weighbridges

METTRON WEIGHING Tel: 01782 816730 / 07966364701 Email: mettronweighing@aol.com

HIRE • SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS • CALIBRATIONS • SOFTWARE

19

WHEN A PASSION FOR TIMBER TRANSPORT RUNS IN THE FAMILY

K

uljetus Laurikkala is a family business that has transported wood for four generations. Olli-Matti Laurikkala visited Alucar with his father in 1996 to pick up his first timber truck. In the autumn of 2021, it was his turn to make the same trip with his own son Niko. The family business, trucks, Alucar and the whole industry has changed remarkably during this time, but the shine of your first own truck never dims.

Kuljetus Laurikkala transports wood in Liminka, near Oulu.

Multiple Laurikkala trucks are on the roads in this region and the company has a dozen employees. Olli-Matti has followed in the footsteps of his grandfather and father and succeeded in growing the business significantly. “Our revenue has quadrupled. We have grown mainly because it is what our customers have wanted. Everything must be so grand and beautiful nowadays,” he smiles.

20

It is the continuity of the business for the next generation, rather than the success, and the passion his sons, Niko and Roope, have for the industry that warms his heart.

“My sons have been free to choose, but I probably would have been a little sad if they had chosen differently. It is not the easiest and smoothest path, but it has fed the family for decades now,” he says proudly.

“Timber transport is in their blood. The passion for this business is so strong when you are young that the moment you get your first timber truck is the highlight of your life. I got my first Volvo in my twenties.

I came to Maksamaa to pick it up with my father, and it was a huge moment for a young person. I know from experience that as time passes, that passion subsides and timber trucks become just trucks,” he laughs.

When I arrived at Alucar’s factory to pick up my youngest son’s truck, all the old memories came flooding back.

TIMBER TRUCKS AND THE WORLD ARE CHANGING Olli-Matti designed Niko’s timber truck on his behalf. In the 90’s buying a truck was much simpler.

“Back then all the trucks were almost the same. You bought what was sold. Nowadays every truck is unique and tailored to its owner’s needs. This is a good development. For instance

The Forestry Haulier =

you can design the axle order in advance. Almost everything has changed in timber trucks, only the name remained the same,” Olli-Matti says.

Kuljetus Laurikkala has been Alucar’s customer for an exceptionally long time. When he first came to Maksamaa in the 80’s, the Alucar factory was much smaller. The partners have grown their businesses side by side over the decades.

“Alucar’s products’ usability and durability are on an extremely high level. I like that the superstructure does not rust but stays in a good condition.”

The last few years have been challenging in the timber transport industry. According to Olli-Matti, it seems that there is finally going to be a turn for the better at least in Oulu.

Kuljetus Laurikkala aims to buy a new timber truck each year, depending on the circumstances – there is always work to be done. The lack of drivers is the biggest challenge.

“If other young people had the same enthusiasm as our sons, there would be nothing to worry about!” www.alucar.com

EMMA MÄKINEN TAKES THE TEAM’S SECOND IVECO S-WAY R ONTO THE NÜRBURGRING TRACK

E

mma Mäkinen, a young Finnish motorsport racer has joined driver Steffi Halm, head mechanic Judith Ehrmann and the many female volunteers providing support behind the scenes in the 2022 Truck Grand Prix. The young driver is looking forward to competing on the Nürburgring track with the Schwabentruck team and IVECO. Twenty-four-year-old Emma Mäkinen, who studies civil engineering, has truck racing in her DNA: she is the daughter of Mika Mäkinen, a driver active on the truck racing scene for a long time who competed in several editions of the European championship. Emma is no motorsport novice, as she has been putting racing vehicles through their paces since she was 15, competed in a touring car class and won a national Endurance Cup with her team.

She is also very familiar with racing trucks – the young Finn has completed two successful races behind

the wheel in Kemora. Emma Mäkinen has had a truck driving licence for a while: “At 20, I started driving trucks to earn a little money on the side.”

NUMBER 28 Traditionally, 28 is the second starting number of the Schwabentruck racers, and this will be Emma Mäkinen’s number on the starting line at the Nürburgring. The Finn will soon becom familiar with the IVECO S-WAY R racing truck on the steep curves of the oval track at Iveco Magirus AG in the Danube valley, near Ulm. She will complete her first laps on a racing track at the motordrome in Most, Czechia, where test drives are conducted before the season begins.

“I’m looking forward to racing a few laps with the IVECO racers – with Steffi from the Schwabentruck team, as well as Jochen and Lukas from the Hahn Racing team, benefiting from their advice and getting to

The Forestry Haulier =

know the IVECO racing truck in more detail,” says Emma.

“I’ll need it in order to demonstrate what the IVECO S-WAY R and I are capable of at the Truck Grand Prix on the Nürburgring, with our combined power and passion.”

Willy Schmid from the Schwabentruck team sees nurturing young talent as a key: “If we want to make sure that truck racing has a successful future ahead of it, we need to support talented young people by providing them with places and opportunities to get to grips with the sport and see what they’re made of. Jochen Hahn is passing on his years of experience to Lukas, just as Steffi Halm will support her new colleague, Emma, and help her to find her feet in the world of truck racing.” www.iveco.com

21

A & Q

PAUL MILLAR

P

aul Millar’s ambition since leaving school was to be behind the wheel of a LGV Lorry. As soon as he was 21, he sat and passed his Class 1 driving test and found driving work with a local haulage company. After driving for four years, he made the decision to branch out on his own and bought his first Lorry. This Lorry was used for general haulage and was replaced with a Low Loader in 2007.

Having been brought up on his parent’s farm near Thornhill on the road from Stirling to Aberfoyle, Paul knew many of the local forestry contractors that worked in and around the Trossachs in timber harvesting.

One such contractor was Johnny Lamont. He was Paul’s very first customer that needed a move, and it wasn’t long before word spread to other forestry contractors.

22

I caught up with Paul to find out more about his Low Loader transport business, the last time

TRANSPORT

I saw him he had a DAF unit with a Low Loader trailer.

WHAT UNITS ARE YOU RUNNING NOW? “I am running two units now; I have a 2020 Scania twin wheel with a tag axle that Mark Stewart drives and I use the new Volvo FH16 650 6x4 tractor unit with tandem axle lift which I bought last September.

“The Volvo is a home from home and is a high spec Lorry, it has a Globetrotter+cab, Visibility pack, Drive+pack, Media pack with navigation, fridge, microwave, TV, factory fitted side skirts and Alcoa Dura- Bright wheels. It has been treated to a catwalk and infills by the team at SB Components, with paintwork

by Alan Dougan. I use four axle Faymonville trailers with both units. Both extend out to 9’ wide, ideal for some of the large forestry machinery used for clearfelling.”

IS FORESTRY STILL A BIG PART OF YOUR BUSINESS?

“Forestry still accounts for around 70-80% of all my work with the rest coming from the construction industry.”

WHAT’S YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE NEW VOLVO? “It’s a great Lorry to drive with good back up from the dealers in Perth. I had heard that the Volvo’s traction wasn’t as good as some of the other makes of Lorries but personally I haven’t found that.

“One load I had to deliver was a large rock crusher and it was to a quarry at the top of a steep greasy forest road with hairpin bends to negotiate on the way up, the Volvo got up to the quarry without any bother at all.”

WHAT EFFECT DID COVID HAVE ON YOUR BUSINESS? “I remember hearing on the news about the imminent lockdown, everyone was speculating about what would happen prior to this but I don’t think anyone believed it would

The Forestry Haulier = YOU? “The scenery I see is incredible, certain areas are breath-taking, especially on a glorious sunny day when the midges are out of season. It’s a pleasure working along with people in forestry, I have found them to be amongst the most genuine characters you will ever meet.

They are incredibly hard working and as honest as the day is long, they never expect miracles and always appreciate it when you go the extra mile for them.

☺

actually happen.

“I was fortunate that forestry continued to function as near normal as possible as it was classified as a key industry by supplying timber for producing electricity, heating and pallets for moving medicines.

“With most of the country on furlough and restricted to staying within their houses and gardens, people started projects in their gardens or got on with home improvements to keep themselves busy which kept the demand for timber strong.

“It was quite spooky at times travelling on roads that are normally very busy with hardly a vehicle to be seen.

“I dropped to about 80% of my normal workload as all the building and construction industries shut down overnight.

Although it’s great being busy it was quite nice having shorter days and a bit more time to yourself” WHAT IS YOUR MAIN AREA OF WORK? “I cover most of Scotland, but sometimes find myself venturing a bit further than that, tonight, I

am over the border in Newcastle picking up a machine. We also move machines for John Deere Forestry which sees us down in Carlisle from time to time. On an average week myself and Mark usually stay overnight in the Lorry two or three nights.”

HOW HAS WORK BEEN THIS YEAR SO FAR? “Since January the 2nd, we have both been so busy neither Lorry has missed a day’s work.

Graham Miller from Brig of Turk does relief driving whenever possible, and this is a significant help in keeping a quick turnaround for customers.”

HAVE THE RECENT FUEL INCREASES AFFECTED YOUR BUSINESS? “We are lucky that we work on a job-by-job basis and are not under any long-term contracts which we need to price in advance. The recent increases have seen my costs gone up by around £750.00 per unit per week. The people we move equipment for understand this and I do my best to give them a good, reliable service at realistic prices.”

IS THERE ANY PART OF THE JOB THAT STANDS OUT FOR

“An advantage of moving forestry equipment is that if you get held up in traffic or get a puncture the sites don’t get locked up at 5pm. You don’t have to sit and wait until 8am the following morning, we can load equipment ourselves, so the operator doesn’t have to wait for us. We will come in and load up and have the machine on the new site for him the following morning if necessary.

We can do weekend moves ourselves as Graham often covers these for us.”

IF YOU HAD A CRYSTAL BALL WHAT WOULD THE FUTURE HOLD? “We are busy enough to warrant another Lorry on the road but with the uncertainty over fuel costs and rising inflation. I think it is wiser to sit tight at the moment. After 15 years of moving equipment I still wake up and look forward to going to work each day, I wonder how many other people can say that.”

☺

Thank you, Paul.

Tel: 07970 124 295

23

FOREST MACHINE FOREST MACHINE MAGAZINE MAGAZINE MAGAZINE MAGAZINE CUTTINGS FROM THE FOREST FLOOR DELIVERED DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR CUTTINGS FROM THE FOREST FLOOR DELIVERED DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR CUTTINGS FROM THE FOREST FLOOR DELIVERED DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR CUTTINGS FROM THE FOREST FLOOR DELIVERED DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR AUGUST 2021 + ISSUE 30

FOREST MACHINE MAGAZINE

FOREST MACHINE MAGAZINE

OCTOBER 2021 + ISSUE 31

DECEMBER 2021 + ISSUE 32 + ISSN 2398-8568

CUTTINGS FROM THE FOREST FLOOR DELIVERED DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR

CUTTINGS FROM THE FOREST FLOOR DELIVERED DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR

01376 550 989 | enquiries@kingwell-holdings.co.uk

www.kingwell-holdings.co.uk

LEADING SERVICE PROVIDER IN FORESTRY & VEGETATION MANAGEMENT, MULCHING & BIOMASS SOLUTIONS

Ponsse Ltd,4 4Annan AnnanBusiness BusinessPark, Park, Annan, Annan, DG12 Ponsse UKUKLtd, DG12 6TZ 6TZ Ponsse UK Ltd, 4 510 Annan +44 (0)1461 207 510 Business Park, Annan, DG12 6TZ +44 (0)1461 207 www.ponsse.com +44 (0)1461 207 510 www.ponsse.com www.ponsse.com

FOREST MACHINE FOREST MACHINE MAGAZINE MAGAZINE

MULTIGRAB M

AALoggers Friend LoggersBest Best Friend

Owned, written & edited by a forest professional

CUTTINGS FROM THE FOREST FLOOR DELIVERED DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR

CUTTINGS FROM THE FOREST FLOOR DELIVERED DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR FEBRUARY 2021 + ISSUE 27 + ISSN 2398-8568

FOREST MACHINE MAGAZINE

Ponsse UK Ltd, 4 Annan Business Park, Annan, DG12 6TZ +44 (0)1461 207 510 www.ponsse.com

CUTTINGS FROM THE FOREST FLOOR DELIVERED DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR

APRIL 2021 + ISSUE 28 + ISSN 2398-8568

WOODCRACKER

320

®

Demanding

The efficient cutting head for fast harvesting.

Flotation

IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU

NEW

MADE IN AUSTRIA

BUILT WITH PRIDE, ENGINEERED ON EXPERIENCE

WOODCRACKER

®

smart

WOODCRACKER

WOODCRACKER

WOODCRACKER

Wood splitter

Clearing rake

Wood splitting grapple

®

Grip saw for roto teleloader

®

®

DISCOVER MORE TODAY...

A Loggers Best Friend

®  learn more about the efficient Woodcracker forest machines  www.westtech.at

WWW.CLARKTRACKS.COM

FOREST MACHINE MAGAZINE

85‫٭‬ .

7 1 £ UST

CUTTINGS FROM THE FOREST FLOOR DELIVERED DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR OCTOBER 2020 + ISSUE 25 + ISSN 2398-8568

M O R F RT SALES

A T S S ON

I T P I R SC

FOREST MACHINE MAGAZINE

CUTTINGS FROM THE FOREST FLOOR DELIVERED DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR

Multi-Terrain

Available individually or as part of a subscription

TMK 300

WWW.TMKTREESHEAR.COM

A Loggers Best Friend

SERVICE

SUPPORT

copy d e t n i r 5 | P 8 .

7 B 1 £ U S ptions i r c s b u ‫٭‬Digital s

J

0.00

s £3 n o i t p i r ubsc

s

Call for more info

01926 484673

HOW TO

www.fuelwood.co.uk

FOREST MACHINE FOREST MACHINE MAGAZINE MAGAZINE CUTTINGS FROM THE FOREST FLOOR DELIVERED DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR

CUTTINGS FROM THE FOREST FLOOR DELIVERED DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR

JUNE 2020 + ISSUE 23 + ISSN 2398-8568

AUGUST 2020 + ISSUE 24 + ISSN 2398-8568

SUBSCRIBE Quality Machinery

www.forestmachinemagazine.com

Speaks For Itself

07582 055 748 | forestmachinemagazine@mail.com MADE IN

SWEDEN

Maschinenbau GmbH

FIND US ON

Made in Austria

www.marshalllogging.co.uk

 sales@marshalllogging.co.uk  01892 770 788 | 07836 274 164

August 2020

www.forestmachinemagazine.com

Page 1

FOREST MACHINE

NEXT ISSUE ON SALE 28th March 2022 MAGAZINE CUTTINGS FROM THE FOREST FLOOR DELIVERED DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR APRIL 2020 + ISSUE 22 + ISSN 2398-8568