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Maritime Transport to contribute to Ofgem-f...
Maritime Transport, the UK’s leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics, is supporting an Ofgem-funded innovation project aimed at helping freight operators plan for the electrification of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) within the constraints
IVECO S-Way LNG Named Sustainable Truck of ...
IVECO has reinforced its leadership in sustainable transport, with the biomethane-powered IVECO S-Way LNG being named ‘Sustainable Truck of the Year’ in the Tractor category. This marks the brand’s third consecutive international recognition, following awards for
Transport Select Committee to revisit drive...
The UK Parliament’s Transport Select Committee will examine the progress made in improving facilities for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and coach drivers when it hears oral evidence on 11 March 2026. The session is intended to
Retail delivery fleets among the hardest wo...
New analysis from fleet technology specialist Lightfoot has highlighted the intense operational pressures faced by retail delivery fleets, revealing they are among the hardest working vehicles on UK roads despite covering fewer miles per driver than
BYD unveils 1,500kW Flash Charging and Blad...
BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new-energy vehicles, has introduced two major technological breakthroughs designed to accelerate the global adoption of electric vehicles: its self-developed Flash Charging system and the second generation of its Blade Battery.
Protean Electric acquired by EXEDY Corporat...
Protean Electric, a global leader in in-wheel motor technology, has been acquired by drivetrain manufacturer EXEDY Corporation from vehicle electrification specialist BEDEO Group. The move is expected to accelerate the industrialisation and wider adoption of Protean’s
International Women’s Day highlights how ...
International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026 provided an opportunity to reflect on how industries are evolving and becoming more inclusive. One sector undergoing notable change is logistics and transportation. Historically dominated by men, the industry
Wales launches hydrogen vs electric refuse ...
Wales has launched its first comparative trial of hydrogen and battery electric refuse collection vehicles (RCVs), marking a significant step in the nation’s efforts to accelerate the transition to cleaner, greener transport. The £420,000 feasibility and
UK van market edges up in February
UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations rose slightly in February, increasing by 1.1% to 14,641 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The total includes vans, pickups
Commercial vehicle drivers need a Schengen ...
UK–EU trade remains a cornerstone of the British economy, with goods worth around €505 billion moving between the two markets every year, much of it transported by road freight. As global economic and political uncertainty grows,
