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The Sun
5 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Foreign lorry drivers forced to plaster vans with signs to deter migrants trying to sneak into soft touch Britain
FOREIGN lorries are being plastered with stickers saying they do not go to the UK — to deter migrants from trying to sneak on board. HGV drivers who operate only in Europe put up the notices to warn there is no chance of a free ride across the Channel. One truck in Latvia — 900 miles from Calais — was spotted with the black and yellow signs declaring: 'We don't go to UK.' The warning was repeated underneath in French, amid a rise in attempted illegal lorry crossings. Other Europe-only hauliers are also using the signs on their fleets. But some migrants still sneak on board, only to find themselves still in mainland Europe when they get off. A source said: 'The fact they have to tell migrants they aren't going to the UK shows exactly how in-demand Britain is as a destination. "They know the UK gives them the best treatment and will stop at nothing to come over.' Figures show there were 5,874 detections of illegal immigrants at ports on the continent, including Calais, Dunkirk and the Channel Tunnel in Coquelles. It is a rise of 22 per cent compared with 4,794 in 2023. While migrants crossing the Channel are easily recorded, lorry stowaways may reach the UK undetected. Many go on to obtain illegal cash-in-hand work or claim asylum and be housed in a hotel. The Sun watches as hundreds of illegal migrants arrive at Dover 2
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Port Klang crunch: Transport minister rolls out off-peak incentives to ease haulage jams, curb crashes
PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today announced new incentives for hauliers who operate during off-peak hours at Port Klang. Loke said hauliers who enter Port Klang outside peak hours — between 8.00am and 8.00pm — will receive a cash incentive of RM15 for dual movements and RM7.50 for single movements. 'These incentives will be funded through a Terminal Access Charge (TAC) of RM10, which will be imposed on hauliers operating during peak hours,' he said in a press conference after chairing the National Logistics Task Force meeting at the Le Meridien hotel here. The off-peak incentive will not apply on Sundays and public holidays, and neither will the TAC be charged on those days. This initiative was approved at the meeting following growing concerns over the spike in road crashes involving heavy vehicles and worsening congestion at the country's busiest port. Loke said the incentives will be rolled out in stages, with a pilot project starting in August and full implementation expected next year. Loke said container handling at Port Klang increased by nine per cent in 2024, with a staggering 70 per cent of haulage activities taking place during peak hours. 'This has led to heavier traffic on roads surrounding the port, slowing down logistics operations and increasing the risk of crashes involving both commercial and passenger vehicles,' he said. In addition to the cash incentive, the ministry is also offering an additional free storage period for importers and exporters who shift at least 50 per cent of their haulier movements to off-peak hours on or before July 1. 'Those who fail to meet the 50:50 ratio between peak and off-peak movements risk losing this benefit,' Loke added. Last month, Loke said from July 1, his ministry will use port infrastructure at all federal ports in Peninsular Malaysia to boost checks on overloaded lorries, replacing limited roadside inspections.
Free Malaysia Today
5 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Hauliers entering Port Klang during off-peak hours to receive incentives
Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said the 9% growth in container handling at Port Klang in 2024 has driven a significant increase in goods vehicle traffic during peak hours. PETALING JAYA : Hauliers entering Port Klang during off-peak hours will receive incentives, funded by a terminal access charge (TAC) imposed on those entering during peak hours. Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said this was approved during the National Logistics Task Force (NLTF) meeting today in view of the recent increase in road accidents involving heavy vehicles. He said hauliers will receive a RM15 incentive for 'dual movements' (entering and exiting the port with full container loads) and RM7.50 for 'single movements' (entering with a laden container and exiting with an empty one). 'The cost of this incentive will be funded through a TAC of RM10 imposed on hauliers entering the port during peak hours from 8am to 8pm. 'The imposition of the TAC and provision of incentives will be exempted on Sundays and public holidays,' he said. According to federal traffic police, accidents involving lorries caused 1,457 deaths over the past six years. This year, 260 deaths have been recorded, the second highest in a single year after the 274 reported in 2019. Loke said the 9% growth in container handling at Port Klang in 2024 has driven a significant increase in goods vehicle traffic during peak hours, with 70% of haulage activity concentrated in this window. 'This surge has impacted logistics efficiency and placed added pressure on surrounding infrastructure,' he said. Loke also said the NLTF has approved an extension of the four-day free storage period for importers and exporters who shift at least 50% of their haulier movements from peak to off-peak hours on or before July 1. 'If the importer or exporter fails to collect or deliver containers to or from the port in a 50:50 ratio between peak and off-peak hours, the additional free storage period granted will be reduced,' he said.
