Rail Maintenance AI Tech Developed Goes Global
Technology that enables real-time infrastructure monitoring and predictive maintenance has been commercialised by Hitachi Rail following UK-led research and development. Connected Places Catapult, the UK’s innovation accelerator for cities, transport, and place leadership, and Hitachi Rail are marking a major milestone with the commercialisation of a new rail maintenance solution. The digital overhead line monitoring […]
Nominations Now Open for Automechanika Awards 2025
Nominations for the Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2025, hosted by trade body IAAF and headline sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts, are now open. Taking place on Tuesday 4th June at the NEC Birmingham – during Automechanika Birmingham 2025 – the ceremony will celebrate the achievements of outstanding individuals and businesses in the garage and […]
Trump’s On/Off China Tariffs Caused Parcels Backlog Chaos
The full scale of the crisis caused by President Trump’s – now paused – suspension of de minimis exemptions for Chinese packages is now apparent, says the international delivery expert Parcelhero. There was widespread disruption to US Customs, parcel deliveries and e-commerce. It warns UK exporters should brace for another round. During the first weekend […]
Get Your Free Ticket Today For Road Transport Expo 2025
Road Transport Expo (RTX) will be bringing its winning ‘all about the truck’ formula back to NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire from 24-26 June. Now firmly established as a go-to summer tradeshow for the industry, the organisers will be lining up a stellar array of more than 300 exhibitors to meet hauliers’ complete fleet needs. This includes […]
UK Braces For New Northern Ireland Parcel Rules
New regulations for shipments to Northern Ireland are set to go live on 31 March, 2025. But the latest ONS survey reveals GB businesses trading with Northern Ireland are already suffering from rising transport costs. The international delivery expert Parcelhero warns transport & storage sector companies’ NI volumes tumbled by 25.9% in December 2024. The […]
Prometeon Tyre Group Appoints Steve Tift as new MD
Prometeon Tyre Group, a leading company in the development, production and marketing of tyres for the commercial, agricultural and OTR sectors, has announced Steve Tift as its new MD for the UK and Eire. Tift steps into the role with nine years of experience at Prometeon, where he has played a key role in developing […]
New Apprenticeship Rules Will Help Logistics Businesses
The changes to apprenticeships announced today by the government will encourage more people to take up vocational training across the logistics sector, according to Logistics UK’s Head of Skills Policy Bethany Windsor. Speaking in response to changes to the apprenticeship system announced by the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson today, Ms Windsor was […]
Government Backs Manchester’s CAZ-Free Plan
Postponed plans to introduce a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in Greater Manchester have now been ruled out after the Government promised an £86million investment to reduce the region’s air pollution. Clean Air Zones, where motorists are charged for driving into a city centre, have been introduced in several cities since 2021. Greater Manchester originally planned […]
Invest In Trade & Borders To Make UK Great Again
The UK’s Trade Strategy needs to deliver investment in an efficiently functioning border to support the nation’s trade in goods if the economy is to grow and flourish, according to business group Logistics UK. Speaking after the organisation, which represents all areas of the logistics industry, submitted the sector’s priorities to the UK Treasury for […]
BJS Logistics Chooses Durite For Compliance With Safety
A fast-growing logistics group has chosen Durite to help it comply with new safety standards. The BJS Family of companies runs a fleet of more than 100 HGVs in a range of combinations including curtainsiders, brick cranes, and tippers, providing a range of commercial and domestic logistics services. It is based in Wednesbury but operates […]
National Express Celebrates Centenary : Bristol to London
National Express is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the world’s first ever express coach service with a nod to the Bristol to London route’s inception. In collaboration with Bristol Omnibus Vehicle Collection, National Express arranged for a heritage Bristol Greyhound coach, preserved by Mike Walker, to be joined by a Caetano Levante 3A coach from […]
Trump’s Tariff Turbulence Could Be Good News For UK Exporters
President Trump’s rollercoaster tariff ride has resulted in new duties on all products arriving in the US from China and left Mexican and Canadian exporters in confusion. UK sellers could find new ways to fill the gaps, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero. US President Donald Trump’s first dramatic weeks in power could create new […]
Tiger Tailors 35 High Cube Trailers For ASDA’s George
ASDA Stores Ltd has introduced 35 Tiger assets to its George clothing fleet in the form of 4.9m tall ‘high cube’ trailers featuring an internal tail-lift to reflect the customer’s special operational requirements. The side-mounted Dhollandia platform inside each of the 35 new step frame trailers tailored for George clothing brand duties has a capacity […]
M&H Carriers Celebrates A Year Of Growth & Investment
Established in 1987 by Magnus and Helen Slater, M&H Carriers started its life in a manner very reminiscent of the traditional “one man and a van” service. Initially operating out of a council house in Aberdeen, with a single car and trailer, Magnus managed to achieve a surprising level of commercial success – perhaps even […]
Government’s Position on SE Airport Expansions
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has outlined the government’s position on airport expansion and sustainable aviation fuels. In a written statement to Parliament, coinciding with Chancellor Rachel Reeve’s announcement in support of a third runway at Heathrow and expansion at Gatwick and Luton, the Transport Secretary clarified the government’s position regarding the transition to greener aviation. […]
The Countdown Is On To Multimodal 2025
Bringing together the supply chain and logistics community under one roof for three days for the 18th year running, Multimodal 2025 will take place from 17th-19th June at Birmingham’s NEC. Multimodal brings shippers and cargo owners to the free-to-attend show to improve their businesses by finding ways of moving their products more efficiently, more sustainably, […]
Senior Appointments at UK Warehousing Association
The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has made two senior appointments to the executive leadership team. Edwin Morgan and Sharon Mughal joined the Association in January, Edwin as UKWA’s new Policy & Public Affairs Director, and Sharon as Head of Membership. Edwin has 15 years of experience in policy, public affairs and communications, including a stint […]
Enso Partners With i247 To Make EV Tyres Available Nationwide
ENSO, the London-born tyre company dedicated to electric vehicles (EVs), has partnered with i247 Group, a specialist service provider of fleet and tyre management solutions, to make its high-performance EV tyres more accessible to commercial EV drivers across the UK. The collaboration will see ENSO’s tyres available at over 4,000 fitting centres across England, Wales, and […]
Strategic Infrastructure Projects Are Vital To Driving Growth
The government’s support for nationally significant infrastructure projects, including Heathrow’s third runway and the Lower Thames Crossing, is the type of government action industry has been urging for a long time, according to Logistics UK, one of the biggest business groups in the UK. Speaking in Oxford after the Chancellor’s speech, David Wells OBE, the […]
Enviro-Clean Invests £15 Million to Drive Growth and Innovation
Enviro-Clean invests £15 million in Iveco trucks and D-TEC trailers, enhancing fleet efficiency and supporting growth. With over 200 vehicles and 260 staff, the company strengthens its UK presence and sustainability efforts. Enviro-Clean, a leader in waste management and industrial services, has made a significant £15 million investment in cutting-edge specialist equipment, underscoring its commitment […]
36.8% Of Transport & Storage Firms Are Out Of Cash Reserves
Transport & storage firms’ cash reserves are the lowest of any industry sector, surprise ONS figures have revealed. 36.8% of companies say they have no cash reserves. Significantly fewer of their retail and manufacturing partners are out of reserve funds, says Parcelhero. Shock figures from the Office for National Statistics released this month reveal that […]
IntraLogisteX, the Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition
Three co-located tradeshows – IntraLogisteX, Robotics & Automation, and the Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition – at the NEC Birmingham on March 25th and 26th, 2025, offer transport and logistics professionals a great opportunity to find solutions to logistics, supply chain, handling and packaging issues. IntraLogisteX is all about what goes on in warehouses and distribution […]
Paua Joins Forces With Sainsbury’s EV Charging Network
Paua joins forces with Sainsbury’s EV charging network, Smart Charge, to power electric vehicle drivers nationwide Paua is delighted to announce a landmark partnership with Smart Charge, the electric vehicle (EV) charging network operated by one of the UK’s most recognisable supermarket brands, Sainsbury’s. This collaboration will give Paua users access to Smart Charge’s ultra-rapid […]
Wheaton Presents Innovative Solutions for Glass Packaging
Wheaton : In its third consecutive participation, the company will highlight its expertise in designing and producing glass packaging with sophistication and sustainability On January 28th and 29th, 2025, Wheaton, a national leader and one of the largest global manufacturers of glass packaging for perfumery and cosmetics, will be present at PCD, one of the […]
Defra to Launch PackUK at Packaging Innovations & Empack
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will unveil PackUK, a key initiative for the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR), at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025. Easyfairs UK is delighted to announce that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has chosen Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025 as the platform for the […]
O’Neill’s Heavy Haulage Named Specialist Sector Operator
O’Neill’s Heavy Haulage : The Limerick-based company, renowned for its exceptional team, innovative solutions, and record-setting projects, continues to lead the way in transporting heavy and abnormal loads across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. O’Neill’s Heavy Haulage, based in Hospital, Co Limerick, has been named Specialist Sector Haulage Operator of the Year 2025 at the […]
Sunderland’s Self-Driving Bus Project Announces Oxa
The Sunderland Advanced Mobility Shuttle (SAMS) project is proud to announce Oxa as the new autonomy provider for its groundbreaking autonomous transport initiative, running during the first quarter of 2025. Oxa will play a crucial role in bringing the project to life, delivering a state-of-the-art autonomous Ford E-Transit shuttle. The initiative aims to illustrate how […]
Driving Progress: Inside SQS’s Fleet Overhaul
SQS’s fleet modernisation, led by Transport Manager James Gupwell, integrates sustainability, efficiency, and cutting-edge technology to meet operational and environmental challenges. SQS has embarked on a significant fleet investment programme led by its ambitious owners and Executive Directors, Maurice and Katrina O’Connor. The company operates a diverse fleet of approximately 400 vehicles, including 120 heavy […]
Managing Subsidence Risks in Logistics Centres
Essential to international trade, the global logistics industry was valued at 9.41 trillion U.S. dollars in 2023 and is projected to exceed 14.08 trillion by 2028. In this sector, delays are not an option; facility managers must maintain seamless operations to keep the global supply chain running smoothly. Here Paul Garthwaite, commercial director at geotechnical […]
Preview: Raruk Showcase At Packaging Innovations & Empack
Preview: Raruk Automation To Showcase Cobot Palletising Solution At Packaging Innovations & Empack On the 12th & 13th of February 2025, Packaging Innovations & EMPACK will be returning to the NEC in Birmingham. The event is aimed at showcasing the latest packaging technology, offering attendees the chance to walk through live demonstrations and listen to […]
Parliament : Bus Services (No 2) Bill
The Bus Services (No.2) Bill was laid before Parliament on 17 December 2024, which means it is well on the way towards being enacted as legislation. The Bill will apply in full in England, with specific clauses applicable in Wales and Scotland (detailed below). The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has recently circulated a useful […]
National Express Wins London Stansted Airport Contract
National Express has successfully retained its contract with London Stansted Airport, following a competitive tender process managed by the airport’s owners, Manchester Airports Group (MAG). The UK’s leading scheduled coach operator has secured a five-year deal to operate high frequency coach services on behalf of the airport. It will continue to serve over 20 major […]
Europa Boost Campaign to Ease Dartford Crossing Congestion
As the campaign for the proposed Lower Thames Crossing continues at pace, leading logistics provider Europa Worldwide Group has become one of the latest British business to lend its voice to the issue. According to National Highways, 50 million vehicles currently use the Dartford Crossing annually of which 40 per cent of which are goods vehicles. Meanwhile, Logistics UK […]
Transport & Storage Firms Reject Increased Working From Home
As Brits return to work, thousands are planning to quit their jobs with companies that insist on a full-time return to the office. That could spell trouble for transport & storage sector companies, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero. Just 8.3% of firms say they are adopting increased homeworking as a permanent business model. Transport […]
Solar Powered Aircraft Achieves New Stratospheric Success
A British-led team of engineers has taken a leap forward in the race to harness the stratosphere for earth observation and communications, completing a new series of test flights of BAE Systems’ High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS), PHASA-35, in quick succession. During the first flight at Spaceport America in New […]
Logistics Sector Confident To Meet Retail Distribution
As UK retailers receive a surge in orders brought by the January sales, logistics providers have stepped up to meet the challenge. Essex-based haulage and warehousing specialists, Thames Group, are confident the sector will efficiently meet demands. According to the Office for National Statistics, January 2024 retail sales volumes had a 3.4% rise following a […]