Fix My Truck Launches Paid Subscriptions
Fix My Truck Online has announced its deepened national expansion and introduction of a formal subscription model, transforming its formerly free service into a structured membership platform widely available across the UK. Originally a free-to-use broker service linking drivers and mechanics, Fix My Truck now offers two paid tiers to better serve HGV operators, fleets, […]
Armoric Freight International Celebrates 50 Years
Celebrating 50 years of success as of this year, Armoric Freight sets its sights on continued growth and significant sustainability efforts that will reshape the future of the business. Amongst the industry’s foremost experts in European refrigerated freight, Armoric Freight International Ltd is one of the most prolific transporters of refrigerated goods to and from […]
GH By-Products Drives Forward Investment in Volvo FH Aero
GH By-Products (Derby) Ltd, a leading name in specialist transport across the UK, has strengthened its commitment to operational excellence with a significant investment in its vehicle fleet. Known for its expertise in the collection and transport of animal by-products and food waste, the company operates over 200 trailers and around 50 vehicles, each of […]
National Express West Midlands Apprentice Wins
Hasan Khan, an Electrical Apprentice for National Express West Midlands, has been named best Electric Driveline Apprentice following a national IRTE Bus and Coach Skills Challenge competition earlier this year. 31-year-old Hasan is based at the bus operator’s Acocks Green garage in Birmingham. Last week he was presented with the best Electric Driveline Apprentice trophy […]
Survey Shows Workforce Recruitment & Retention Concern
A recent survey by the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), the leading trade body for the warehousing sector, has highlighted workforce recruitment, retention and productivity as the number one concern cited by members, along with reducing operational costs and managing warehouse capacity and location. The ‘Membership Matters’ survey was designed to measure attitudes towards UKWA services […]
YWD Transport’s Local Expertise To Palletforce In Yorkshire
YWD Transport. Express freight distribution network Palletforce continues to strengthen its network coverage with the addition of an experienced new member to cover YO postcodes in north-east Yorkshire. York Warehousing & Distribution (YWD) Transport joins Palletforce to manage a wide area covering Malton, Pickering and across to the coast at Scarborough – and will use […]
Fuel Duty Increase Would be a Roadblock for the Economy
Fuel duty increase, The logistics industry, which delivers all the goods that the economy relies upon to operate, is today (21 July) urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to avoid hiking fuel duty in her Autumn Statement. As Kevin Green, policy director at business group Logistics UK, explains, until alternative fuels are widely available and used across […]
Audi, Turning Automotive Emissions into Valuable Resources
Krajete supported German car giant Audi with emissions treatment technology over thirteen years When Audi first engaged Krajete GmbH to produce synthetic methane using microbes, Game of Thrones was premiering on television screens and the Fukushima disaster threatened Japan’s nuclear safety. Thirteen years later, the partnership has evolved to yield technologies to capture carbon dioxide […]
Wrightbus Unveils 6×2 as it Ramps Up Production for Far East
Two years in the making, Wrightbus today gave the first glimpse of its hotly anticipated 6×2 zero-emission bus – the prototype rolling off the production line simultaneously at its factories in Northern Ireland and Malaysia. With orders already lined up for the Far East and Europe, the 6×2 Streetdeck is the latest unveiling from the […]
UK Warehousing Association Confirms Changes to Board
The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has announced changes to its management board, as confirmed at the UKWA Annual General Meeting on 9 July. Gary Whittle, Operations Director at Meachers Global Logistics and former Vice Chairman of the UKWA board, takes over the reins from retiring Chair, Mike Thomas. Stepping into the role of Vice Chair […]
What’s Really Holding Back the UK’s EV Revolution?
OPINION: What’s really holding back the UK’s electric vehicle revolution? Professor Rohit Bhagat, Director of Coventry University’s Research Centre for E-Mobility and Clean Growth (CECG) Electric vehicles (EV) are positioned as the future of transport – but in the UK, the switch isn’t happening fast enough to hit our net-zero targets by 2050. Professor Rohit […]
Redefining Maintenance Strategies for Warehousing
Redefining maintenance strategies for warehousing. Schneider Electric’s new EcoConsult, EcoFit, and EcoCare services offer proactive insights for varied and disparate systems. Warehouse and logistics operations provide essential support for all business sectors in some way, and any efficiency improvements made here will have far-reaching benefits. By drawing on the expertise of a service and maintenance […]
Europa Road’s DAP Flow Transforms UK-Europe Trade
End of inland customs nightmare: Europa Road’s DAP Flow transforms UK-Europe trade. Industry-first innovation eliminates costly inland customs stops and streamlines cross-border trade For British businesses shipping full loads to Europe, customs clearance has become a costly nightmare of detours, delays and cash flow disruption for their customer’s, hindering the appeal of buying from the […]
Autonomous Ships Will be Reality Before the Industry is Ready
For years, shipping’s relationship with autonomy has been one of cautious optimism, mixed with deep scepticism. We’ve talked about autonomous ships as if they were distant sci-fi, something for the 2040s – after the technology matures, after the IMO agrees on every word of the autonomy rulebook, after shipowners cautiously test the waters with small-scale […]
31.3% of Transport & Storage Firms Have No Cash Reserves
31.3% of transportation & storage sector firms have told the ONS they have no cash reserves. That’s a higher number of cash-strapped firms compared to any other sector – but it’s an improvement on December’s results, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero. Concerning results from the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) Business Insights survey reveal that […]
Insurer DCL Wins Major Award at British Insurance Awards 2025
Insurer DCL Wins Major Award at British Insurance Awards 2025. Direct Commercial Limited (DCL), a specialist commercial motor insurer, has been named ‘MGA of the Year’ at the 2025 British Insurance Awards. The prestigious accolade recognises the company’s exceptional growth, innovation, and approach across the commercial motor insurance sector. Phil Cunningham, Chief Executive of DCL, […]
Green Light for Over 50 Road and Rail Upgrades
Green light for over 50 road and rail upgrades supporting over 39,000 new homes and 42,000 jobs: Commuters and businesses to benefit from quicker journeys as more than 50 road and rail upgrades are agreed. Millions of commuters and businesses are set to benefit from quicker journeys, as more than 50 road and rail upgrades […]
UK Warehousing Association, First Scotland Warehousing Lunch
As part of its drive to build the warehousing community and engage with the devolved nations, leading trade body the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has hosted a specially convened Scotland Warehousing Lunch in Glasgow, attended by Brian Whittle MSP along with senior representatives from Scottish companies within the sector, including Trespass, Rhino Express, Wincanton and […]
ERCI Innovation Awards 2025: Rail Forum Members Recognised
ERCI Innovation Awards 2025: Rail Forum is delighted to announce the UK regional winners of this year’s European Railway Clusters Initiative (ERCI) Innovation Awards. We were pleased to work collaboratively with our fellow UK ERCI clusters – BRIC and Rail Cluster Scotland – to ensure UK-wide innovation has a platform to shine. With a strong field of 20 high-quality […]
Record Numbers at RTX 2025: Visitor Attendance Soars by 34%
Record numbers at RTX 2025. The sun shone and the visitors flocked to Road Transport Expo, marking the event’s most successful year to date. Now in its fourth year, RTX 2025 welcomed more than 14,000 visitors (14,161) through the gates – an impressive 34% increase on last year’s attendance. With more than 330 exhibitors from […]
National Express West Midlands Helps Families Explore for Less
National Express West Midlands is helping families explore local events and attractions for less this summer, with a new Family Summer Special bus ticket. The Family Summer Special ticket could help families save around £200 on travel* during the summer months. Costing just £75 it means more money for snacks and attractions, and less stress when it […]
Europa Celebrates 5 Years of Warehouse Excellence
Europa celebrates 5 years of Warehouse excellence. Europa Warehouse is proudly celebrating five years since it opened the doors on its flagship 3PL facility in Corby, at the heart of the ‘Golden Logistics Triangle.’ This milestone is one that not only reflects on a period of significant operational change and growth, but also one that honours […]
Prime Day Could Top $21bn Globally and £1.9bn in the UK
The home delivery expert Parcelhero is forecasting that Amazon’s 4-day Prime sale will turn over $21.4bn globally and nearly £2bn in the UK. Parcelhero says consumers and marketplace sellers are set to benefit from the longest-ever Prime Day bonanza. However, it warns that Amazon’s ever-increasing UK presence brings downsides as well as benefits. Amazon’s longest-ever […]
Self-Test Snub Could Compromise Earned Recognition Scheme
Self-Test Snub Could Compromise Earned Recognition Scheme: The announcement that the DfT will not modify heavy vehicle testing and allow Earned Recognition accredited operators to perform annual vehicle tests, through ‘delegated testing’, will be met with disappointment and frustration says Logistics UK’s Head of Engineering Policy, Phil Lloyd: “Delegated testing has always been the main incentive in […]
Decarbonising Road Freight Needs a Collaborative Approach
Decarbonising road freight needs a collaborative approach, with the amount of power required to electrify the UK’s road freight vehicles estimated to be 32 TWh (terawatt hours) – substantially more electricity than is used in Scotland each year1. These findings are revealed in business group Logistics UK’s in-depth report Exploring Current and Future Energy Demand from […]
Winners for Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards
The transport and logistics industry’s most exceptional women have been recognised at the 2025 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, in association with bp. The prestigious ceremony in London, attended by industry leaders, was the biggest to date and sold out. It marked the 18th year of this landmark programme celebrating women who are reshaping the […]
Aviramp Named in Sunday Times Top 100 for Growth
Global aviation manufacturer Aviramp has been named in The Sunday Times 100 – the prestigious annual ranking of Britain’s fastest-growing private companies. The listing comes after the company – the global leader in the manufacture of step-free aircraft boarding ramps – enjoyed a record-breaking year in 2024. Chief executive and founder Graham Corfield said being […]
West House Joins Palletforce, Distribution Experience
Palletforce continues to consolidate its position as the UK’s leading express palletised freight network with its latest new member bringing decades of distribution expertise to ensure service excellence in the Bristol area. West House Transport is no stranger to the world of consumer goods distribution, delivering to trade and retail outlets across southwest England. Headquartered […]
AVEVA & Protium Accelerate Innovation in Hydrogen Industry
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation and sustainability, has been selected by Protium, the UK’s largest green hydrogen developer, as the foundation of its digital industrial intelligence platform that will drive faster development of its innovative green energy solution. By deploying AVEVA solutions to date, Protium has reduced time spent by […]
Hiab to Showcase Innovations at Road Transport Expo 2025
hauLeading load handling solution provider Hiab will be exhibiting at the Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2025. The company will be showcasing many of its latest technologies for visitors. Road Transport Expo (RTX) will be held from the 24th to 26th of June at NAEC Stoneleigh, Kenilworth. Hiab will be located on stand B14. Key Hiab business leaders will be […]
Expo Ferroviaria 2025: Leading Railway Industry Event in Italy
The official countdown begins for the 12th edition of EXPO Ferroviaria 2025, the international exhibition for railway technology, products, and systems, taking place from 30 September to 2 October 2025 in Halls 9 and 11 at Fiera Milano Rho. Attendees of EXPO Ferroviaria will have the opportunity to explore the latest technologies and advances in the international railway system, presented by […]
Logistics Operator Says ‘It’s the Attitude that Counts’
Logistics Operator Says ‘It’s the Attitude that Counts’ Europa Worldwide Group is showing its support for Generation Logistics Week, an industry-led initiative working to prove that if you have the right attitude, drive and determination to succeed, logistics is the perfect industry to build a career in. As one of the UK’s largest independently owned logistics […]
Armed Forces Day: National Express West Midlands Free Bus
National Express West Midlands is offering free bus travel to serving military personnel, veterans and cadets on Armed Forces Day on Saturday, 28 June 2025. The initiative reflects the bus operator’s ongoing commitment to the Armed Forces community, and is valid on all services across the West Midlands and Coventry. To benefit from free travel, […]
UK Warehousing Association: £40bn Amazon Investment
The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has warmly welcomed Amazon plans to invest £40bn in the UK over the next three years. Commenting on the online giant’s largest ever UK investment announcement, UKWA’s Policy & Public Affairs Director Edwin Morgan said: “This investment is a real shot in the arm for the UK economy and shows […]
EV Charging Infrastructure Resilient with Schneider Electric
Making EV charging infrastructure resilient with Schneider Electric expertiseOngoing partnership ensures availability in charging stations, battery storage, and related software. Reliable EV charging infrastructure is essential for electrifying the UK’s fleet. As of January 2025 there were 73,334 public electric vehicle charging devices in the UK. That’s 37% more than 2024, showing how the technology […]
Wrightbus : Manufacturer of the Year with ‘Outstanding’ Award
Pioneering bus manufacturer Wrightbus has been named Manufacturer of the Year at a prestigious award ceremony in Liverpool last night. Ballymena-based Wrightbus scooped the Manufacturer of the Year (over £25m) at the national finals of the Insider’s Made in the UK Awards, completing a hat-trick of awards in the last few weeks. Wrightbus, the fastest-growing […]