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Five transportation industry trends to watc...

Jan 22, 2024Comments off

2023 has been challenging for the global transportation market. Interest rates rose sky-high to combat inflation, leaving many economies teetering on the brink of a

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Wincanton to be acquired by CEVA Logistics

Jan 19, 2024Comments off

In a significant development within the British logistics sector, CEVA Logistics has acquired Wincanton, marking a strategic move that is set to reshape the industry

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Haulage industry braced for a £1.5 billion...

Jan 18, 2024Comments off

There are calls for HGV bosses to up driver’s wages as the government announces an increase to the National Living Wage by nearly 10% in

Falcon efficiency soars with Mandata

Falcon efficiency soars with Mandata

Jan 18, 2024Comments off

A crane transport specialist is experiencing an efficiency uplift after switching to a Mandata Go transport management system. Falcon Freight was established in 2019 as

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Gwynedd Shipping enters administration

Jan 18, 2024Comments off

In an unexpected development, Gwynedd Shipping, a notable logistics company based in Wales and a member of Palletways , has filed for administration, sparking concerns

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Acklea adds plastic light board and tail li...

Jan 18, 2024Comments off

Acklea has introduced two new lightweight options to its 7.2t traffic management vehicle range: a 500kg tail lift and a plastic LP13 light arrow board

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Novuna Vehicle Solutions joins Tees Valley ...

Jan 17, 2024Comments off

Novuna Vehicle Solutions, one of the UK’s largest fleet leasing providers and a leading advocate for zero-emission vehicles, today announces it has been awarded funding

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RAC calls for action on headlight glare

Jan 16, 2024Comments off

The RAC is calling on the Government to commission an independent study into the issue of headlight glare after new research found 85% of those

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December road freight prices reach 2023 pea...

Jan 16, 2024Comments off

As 2023 drew to a close, road freight prices reached their highest point since December 2022, as anticipated by the industry. With fuel prices rising

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Shock figures show pothole damage at record...

Jan 15, 2024Comments off

A new partnership has been launched today (15 January) between road users and industry to help tackle the scourge of potholes as shock new figures