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Enhancing fleet security
Fleet security is a critical concern for the UK’s logistics and transport industry. There are obvious road transport crimes like the safeguarding of vehicles, cargo and…
Cartwright Brothers celebrates 80 years of success
Established in 1944 by the four original Cartwright brothers, John, James, William and Keith, the Lincolnshire based haulage company is now run by the second…
Logistics UK calls for a minister dedicated to logistics in manifestos
In the relentless pursuit of an optimised and robust logistics and supply chain sector, Logistics UK has taken a bold stance in its latest election…
Newcastle University enhances utility fleet with two Goupil G4s
Newcastle University has bolstered its fleet of utility vehicles through procuring two Goupil G4s from the UK’s leading electric utility vehicle supplier and manufacturer, Bradshaw…
Rural roads are becoming more deadly again
NFU Mutual has announced plans to create a Code for Countryside Roads, to bring together ‘expert knowledge and advice to make rural roads safer for…
RHA Parliamentary reception – government pledges support on key priorities
More than 200 guests attended the RHA’s Parliamentary Reception at the Palace of Westminster on 10 January. Hauliers, coach operators, stakeholders and parliamentarians heard from…
2023: The year hydrogen gathered momentum
ANGI Energy Systems (‘ANGI’), a Vontier (NYSE: VNT) company and leading global provider of critical technologies and solutions to decarbonize the mobility ecosystem looks back…
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…