Longer lorries will be introduced to Great Britain’s roads to support the government’s priority to grow the economy, boost productivity, slash road emissions and support supply chains. The longer lorries will be able to transport fast-moving consumer goods and retail products, as well as waste packaging, parcels and pallets. These new lorries will move the same volume of goods, but will use 8% fewer journeys than current trailers. This will generate an expected £1.4 billion in economic benefits and take one standard-size trailer off the road for every 12 trips.
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