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Five transportation industry trends to watch in 2024
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…
Wincanton to be acquired by CEVA Logistics
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…
Browns looks no further than Mercedes-Benz Dealer eStar
Driver appeal, competitive running costs – and the promise of top-quality back-up from the Dealer next door – persuaded Browns Distribution to invest in its…
Fuelling innovation in aftermarket
One section of the motor trade is benefitting from the cost-of-living crisis: with consumers keeping their cars for longer, independent repairers are in huge demand.…
Haulage industry braced for a £1.5 billion increase in driver wages
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
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…
Gwynedd Shipping enters administration
In an unexpected development, Gwynedd Shipping, a notable logistics company based in Wales and a member of Palletways , has filed for administration, sparking concerns…
Acklea adds plastic light board and tail lift options
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…
Novuna Vehicle Solutions joins Tees Valley Hydrogen Vehicle Ecosystem
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…
TreadReader boosts productivity and safety for national car dealer
Big Motoring World, one of the UK’s leading independent pre-owned car dealers, is using the TreadReader 3D DriveOver ramp system to improve productivity and efficiency…
Cranleigh Freight Services expands fleet with Krone trailers
One of South-East England’s leading logistics providers has invested in more Krone trailers as business continues to boom. Cranleigh Freight Services (CFS) offers a full…
Go-Ahead joins partners to launch all-electric bus fleet for Oxford
The Go-Ahead Group has joined partners in Oxford to launch one of the UK’s biggest fleets of electric buses, delivering cleaner air, smoother journeys and…
RAC calls for action on headlight glare
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…
December road freight prices reach 2023 peak
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…
Trojan Energy secures £26 million investment
Trojan Energy, the on-street electric vehicle charging specialist, has secured a significant £26 million investment to facilitate its ambitious growth plans. The funding round comprises…
Volvo electric tractor units approved for government’s £25,000 plug-in grant
Volvo Trucks has become the first truck manufacturer in the UK to have four different models of low emission vehicle approved for the Government’s plug-in…