The EU’s Abolition of Duty-Free Relief on Low-Value Parcels
The European Union will this summer scrap the longstanding Customs duty exemption on parcels valued at under €150, replacing it with a new flat-rate tariff of €3 per item. It’s a move the international delivery expert Parcelhero says will reshape cross-border e-commerce between the UK and the EU’s 440 million consumers. From 1 July, 2026, a flat […]
Europe’s Top Turn Transportation Into Strategic Advantage
The past 12 months have marked ongoing geopolitical unrest and supply chain uncertainty, as countries globally have come to terms with various new international trade tariffs. While unpredictability is the new normal, the 2025 results of Descartes European TM Benchmark Survey confirm that organisations throughout the logistics sector are no longer focused exclusively on cost cutting. Indeed, […]
Elis Set For 140 More Tiger Rigids Via Ford & Slater
Elis, a leading commercial and industrial laundry, workwear, linen and washroom solutions service provider, is boosting its HGV fleet through the phased introduction of 140 additional rigids from DAF dealer Ford & Slater in partnership with Tiger Trailers, who have also supplied what will be their third double deck for the customer. The rigid bodywork […]
Movianto, Nearly Doubles Storage Capacity in Belgian Aalst
Movianto, part of Yusen Logistics and specializing in pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics, has significantly expanded its facility in Aalst, Belgium. Temperature-controlled pallet storage capacity has nearly doubled from 14,000 to 25,000. The newly extended site, which is now fully operational, increases space for pharmaceutical and medical products across ambient (15–25°C), refrigerated (2–8°C), frozen (–20°C), and […]
New HMRC Mileage Rate Increase Puts Pressure On
Following the recent increase to HMRC’s mileage rate, some businesses’ expense policies will need to be left in the rear view. From 6th April 2026, the Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP) for cars and vans has risen from 45p to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles, a 22% increase and the first uplift […]
Economy Contraction Makes Case for Investment
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show despite modest growth in the economy during the first quarter of 2026, the Middle East conflict has seen the economy contract by 0.1% in April. Commenting on the figures, Logistics UK Chief Executive Ben Fletcher is pressing for greater resilience to be built into the economy to […]
National Express: Passengers to Nominate Their Coach Heroes
The UK’s largest scheduled coach operator, National Express, is calling on passengers across the country to help recognise the everyday heroes of coach travel through a new nationwide initiative, Coach Heroes. Passengers are being invited to nominate a coach driver or customer service team member who has gone above and beyond to deliver an exceptional […]
Food Security at Risk Without Recognition of the Cold Chain
The report sets out ten recommendations, including recognition of the cold chain as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) today launched a major new white paper at an event in Westminster, warning that growing pressures on the UK’s cold chain are increasing risks to food security, public health and economic resilience. The report, The Critical […]
New Van Rules Set to Reshape Urgent EU Freight Capacity
Europa Road has warned that major changes to European van legislation could affect urgent EU freight capacity, transit times and pricing, as new rules come into force in the coming weeks. From July 2026, new European tachograph regulations will apply to vans with a maximum authorised mass of 2.5 to 3.5 tonnes operating internationally or undertaking […]
New Castle Building Products Lowers Fuel Costs
Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that New York-based New Castle Building Products, a leading distributor of exterior building materials, has reduced its fleet mileage by approximately 25,000 miles annually using Descartes’ route planning and execution solution. By replacing manual planning with data-driven routing, New Castle […]
Schmitz Cargobull at Road Transport Expo 2026
The Schmitz Cargobull team are excited to be hosting an exclusive preview of a new Box Van at the Road Transport Expo 2026 (stand Y7) this summer alongside other innovations on their existing product range like the new Transport Cooling Unit S.CU dc90 fitted to the latest reefer semi-trailer S.KO COOL as well as new […]
Descartes Releases June Global Shipping Report
Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released its June Global Shipping Report for logistics and supply chain professionals. In May 2026, U.S. container import volumes increased by 6.6% over April to 2,428,758 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), signaling stronger import demand following April’s slowdown. China-origin imports rebounded sharply, rising 19.9% month-over-month and […]
Logistics UK: Transport Cuts Are No Defence
The suggestion, widely reported in the media, that transport capital spending could be cut to increase the UK defence budget fails to recognise the strategic role infrastructure fulfils in times of conflict, according to Ben Fletcher Chief Executive of business group Logistics UK: “Both defence and transport infrastructure are fundamental to the UK’s security and […]
Jump In Transport Companies Acquired by Foreign Companies
The number of UK transport, retail and manufacturing businesses acquired by foreign companies soared in 2025 over 2024. The international delivery expert Parcelhero says the number of foreign takeovers of British companies significantly outstripped UK acquisitions of overseas firms. The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) mergers and acquisitions tables reveal a spike in the number of […]
Last Leg’s Josh Widdicombe to Host Logistics UK Awards
Logistics UK is delighted to announce that comedian and co-host of The Last Leg Josh Widdicombe will be the host for the tenth annual edition of the organisation’s Logistics Awards, which take place on Thursday 10 December at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London. Josh Widdicombe is one of the UK’s best-loved comedians, described by The Guardian as an “ace observationalist.” Starring in over 30 series of the multi award-winning […]
Toyota Material Handling Celebrates 70 Forklift Years
Seven decades of quality, reliability and innovation in materials handling Toyota Material Handling UK is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its counterbalance forklift truck, marking seven decades of engineering excellence that have helped shape the global materials handling industry. Since the introduction of Toyota Material Handling’s first forklift truck, the LA model, in 1956, they […]
Reduction in Road Fatalities Reflects Safety Commitment
Following the Transport Select Committee’s evidence session on the new Road Safety Strategy this morning (3 June), the sector’s commitment to safety has been reaffirmed with data showing a drop in the number of people killed or seriously injured in collisions with HGVs1 – news welcomed by business group Logistics UK. Logistics UK’s Chief Executive Ben […]
Gov Hears The Voice Of Logistics “Loud & Clear”, Says Minister
The work of the logistics industry, and the support provided by Logistics UK, has been recognised by Minister of Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation Keir Mather MP in his keynote address opening this year’s Logistics UK Annual Conference. Speaking at London’s QE2 Conference Centre, Mather commented that despite ongoing economic uncertainty, “logistics keeps delivering for the […]
Descartes Showcases AI-Enabled Fleet & Last-Mile Innovations
Descartes Showcases AI-Enabled Fleet and Last-Mile Innovations at Road Transport Expo 2026 Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, is showcasing its latest artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled fleet, routing, telematics and customer engagement innovations at the Road Transport Expo (RTX), taking place June 30 – 2nd July at the NAEC, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. At this […]
SP Training #1 Nationally for Urban Driver Apprenticeship
SP Training is celebrating exceptional national success following the release of the latest 2024/25 Qualification Achievement Rate (QAR) data by the Department for Education. SP Training achieved the highest Urban Driver apprenticeship achievement rate in the country, officially ranking as the highest-performing provider nationally with an outstanding 88.2% success rate. The latest QAR data also […]
Biffa Invests in Fleet and Strategic Sustainability Shift
Biffa bolsters its national operations with 57 new UK-built vehicles and a strategic shift to HVO fuel as it leads the way in sustainable waste management. Looking to strengthen its national operational capacity, leading waste management firm Biffa has commissioned 57 new vehicles from Boughton Engineering. The investment comprises 30 skip loaders, 18 hookloaders and […]
Port of Tilbury Welcomes Minister, Keir Mather MP
Port of Tilbury welcomes Maritime Minister, Keir Mather MP, for an update on growth plans and decarbonisation initiatives The Port of Tilbury welcomed the Maritime Minister, Keir Mather MP, and Department for Transport (DfT) colleagues to the port welcomed for a briefing and tour of the UK’s fastest growing port. The Minister was joined by […]
Multimodal 2026 Opens Doors to the Next Generation
Multimodal 2026 Opens Its Doors to the Next Generation of Logistics Talent: Day three of the UK’s premier freight & supply chain event dedicated to skills, apprenticeships and future careers, with schools and colleges touring the show floor to connect students with industry leaders Multimodal 2026, the UK’s leading freight transport, logistics and supply chain […]
Kalmar Brings Full Electric TT7 Terminal Tractor to Market
Kalmar is proud to announce the launch of the fully electric version of the Kalmar TT7 terminal tractor, the TT7 EV. Specifically engineered to meet the growing demand for zero-emission solutions in the European market, the TT7 EV joins the newly released TT7 series as a robust, battery-electric alternative for port terminal, yard, and logistics operations. […]
Kalmar Introduce TT7 Terminal Tractor to the European Market
Kalmar is proud to announce the launch of the TT7 terminal tractor. Specifically designed for the demanding requirements of customers in the European market, the TT7 series is a robust and reliable solution for port terminal, yard, distribution, and logistics operations. The Kalmar TT7 has been re-engineered based on extensive customer feedback. Its heavy-duty galvanised steel […]
As Logistics Networks Grow, Coordination Becomes Harder
Pressure is mounting on global logistics networks as demand for goods continues to surge amid rising geopolitical and economic volatility in key shipping lanes. The technology boom, namely artificial intelligence (AI), is driving demand, creating significant orders for materials to build data centres, energy grids and advanced manufacturing plants to meet investment expectations. However, the […]
Free EV Charging This Half Term at Parrs Wood, Manchester
RAW Charging (“RAW”), the leading electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint operator for the leisure, hospitality and retail sectors, is delighted to announce the opening of Manchester’s newest major EV charging hub in partnership with Landsec at Parrs Wood, Didsbury. Highlights Powering one of Manchester’s Favourite Leisure Destination Parrs Wood is one of Manchester’s premier leisure destinations. The site is home to a Cineworld […]
Sarah Gray, ZEV Strategy and Development Comments:
Sarah Gray, Head of ZEV Strategy and Development, Dawsongroup vans / Vice Chair, CV Committee, BVRLA, comments: On the significance of the regulatory changes overall “Van fleets account for 12% of all UK transport emissions, and with the government committed to ending sales of new diesel vans in 2035, the pressure on fleet operators to electrify is only going one […]
Economist Vicky Pryce to Deliver Keynote Address
Prominent economist Vicky Pryce. As logistics operators face shifting global trade dynamics, evolving regulation and rising cost challenges, Logistics UK’s Finance Forum 2026 – taking place in London on 9 July – will provide practical insight for the sector on how to navigate mounting economic uncertainty and operational pressures. Prominent economist Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Adviser at CEBR and Visiting Professor at King’s College London has been announced as the keynote speaker for the event, which will provide decision-makers with […]
UK’s Largest Water Slide: Complex Logistics Operation
Tamworth, Staffordshire, UK – A major milestone has been reached at Cliff Lakes, as components for the UK’s largest water slide have been successfully delivered following a carefully coordinated international transport operation led by Future Forwarding Co Ltd. Commissioned by Kingsbury Watersport Limited, the project centres on the delivery of the X-Tower Slide, a large-scale […]
1 in 7 Logistics Workers Never Received Compliance Training
UK companies are facing increasing compliance pressure as the regulatory landscape continues to expand and become more complex, with increasing GDPR regulations and online safety reforms heightening expectations for companies alongside existing regulations. According to analysis of UK compliance enforcement across multiple regulators, UK companies paid more than £490 million in fines for compliance failures […]
Bus and Rail Operators Need a “Plug-and-Play” Approach
Bus and Rail Operators Need a “Plug-and-Play” Approach to Maintenance and Interoperability. From open tenders to open data: after two decades of public transport liberalization, the EU is now taking decisive steps toward a single market for public transportation. Since the adoption of the Public Service Obligation Regulation in 2007, the EU has steadily advanced […]
Logistics UK Welcomes Delay of Fuel Duty Rise
The announcement by the Prime Minister and Chancellor that the phased increase in fuel duty of 5p per litre, planned from September is to be postponed has been praised by business group Logistics UK as a pragmatic measure that will protect the sector which supports every part of the economy. “The Prime Minister and Chancellor’s […]
Wrightbus Secures Landmark Order from Asia
Wrightbus, a flag-bearer for the UK manufacturing sector, has secured a landmark order from Asia for its groundbreaking 6×2 StreetDeck Electroliner double-deck. Hong Kong’s Citybus has ordered 20 of the landmark buses, heralding the first global order for the new triple-axle vehicles – 23 years after the company’s buses first landed in the region. The […]
CV Show Report : Uncertain Transition to HGV Decarbonisation
The new HGV Decarbonisation Report from the Commercial Vehicle Show reveals that the UK heavy goods vehicle (HGV) sector remains in the early stages of decarbonisation, with operators divided on the role of electric and alternative fuel vehicles.Based on responses from 61 UK-based HGV fleet operators, the report highlights a divided market, with no clear […]
7 Sourcing Strategies for Rigid Injection Molded Packaging
Custom rigid plastic packaging affects how you manage transportation efficiency and long-term procurement planning as circular economy initiatives impact global supply chains. You may face growing pressure from extended producer responsibility programs that influence how you evaluate injection molding suppliers and material recovery systems. As your organization works to improve operational performance while reducing your […]