Mount Rainier: Our Beloved Backdrop
Since the earliest days of Boeing, Washington state’s Mount Rainier has been making regular guest appearances during air-to-air test flights in the Puget Sound region. The Boeing Company was born in the shadow of Mount Rainier. In 1916, William Boeing and Conrad Westervelt decided to go into the aviation business on the shores of the […]
The Automotive Careers, Training & Recruitment Event
Mission Community partners with Automechanika Birmingham’s Motorvate initiative – The Automotive Careers, Training & Recruitment event Automechanika Birmingham has announced a partnership with the UK-based Armed Forces engagement initiative, Mission Automotive delivered by Mission Community, which will form a key part of Motorvate, the not-for-profit Automotive Careers, Skills and Recruitment feature taking place at Automechanika […]
World-First: Digitally Signalled Steam Locomotive with ETCS
In a historic first for the railway industry, testing of a steam locomotive fitted with Hitachi Rail’s European Train Control System (ETCS) in Level 2 has been completed successfully on the Cambrian line in Wales. As part of Network Rail’s East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP), the historic Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado is the first […]
Rail Forum Annual Conference 2025: Railway Fit For The Future
Rail Forum Annual Conference: Rail Forum is delighted to announce the return of its highly anticipated Annual Conference, taking place on Thursday 9th October 2025 at the iconic Doncaster Racecourse. This flagship event promises a day packed with insightful discussions, valuable networking opportunities, and a showcase of cutting-edge innovation. Delegates can expect dynamic speaker sessions […]
Milestone: 329 Fleet of Zero Emission Electric Buses
West Midlands residents can now enjoy smoother, quieter and greener bus journeys thanks to a new fleet of zero emission electric buses now in service across the region. It comes as National Express West Midlands rolls out 170 new Alexander Dennis Enviro400 double decker zero emission buses as part of a £95 million investment to […]
10 Years, One Culture – Shaped a Decade of Innovation
10 Years, One Culture: Europa Worldwide Group has overhauled its operations from the ground up since it was acquired by Andrew Baxter in 2013. Recognising the need to unify the business as major changes were being implemented, Andrew personally devised and launched 11 core values in 2015 to deliver excellence to its customers whist generating […]
Could Shipments Suspension Spread to More Carriers?
Two major international carriers have already suspended the delivery of B2C shipments valued at over $800 to the USA. As Trump’s new tariff regulations bite, Parcelhero has the latest updates and analysis as to whether more carriers will shelve high-value US deliveries. President Trump’s decision to impose blanket tariffs of 10% on goods arriving in […]
Rightech : State-of-the-art EV Buses Hit the Streets of Ken
A pivotal order for the first Rightech buses – the EV brand launched by market-leading bus manufacturer Wrightbus at the start of the year – has been announced. The 6-metre Rightech buses will be heading to Kent, where they will work as part of a demand responsive public transport network across the flagship Ebbsfleet Garden […]
H.F. Owen: Innovation, Growth, & Award-Winning Service
After 50+ years in haulage, H.F. Owen has embraced technology, doubled its fleet, and won a Pallet-Track award – positioning itself as a leader in logistics across North Wales and beyond. For over 50 years, H.F. Owen Transport & Storage has been a trusted name in road haulage, providing dedicated transportation solutions tailored to customer […]
Synergising Efficient Operations with Health & Safety
Snapping up a number of awards and accolades in recent years, Speedy Hire increasingly sets the bar for environmental, safety, and operational best practices for fleet management. Dating its origins back to 1977, Speedy Hire is regarded as one of the UK and Ireland’s leading suppliers of tools, specialist equipment, and services for the construction […]
Transaid Month 2025: Driving Change Together
International development organisation Transaid is launching Transaid Month 2025 this May, encouraging colleagues, supporters and friends of the charity to celebrate and promote their sustainable development programmes, as well as raising vital funds. Transaid works with communities, partners, and governments to address transport challenges across sub-Saharan Africa, working to improve road safety and access to […]
Road Transport Expo RTX: GET CONNECTED
Networking opportunities don’t come any better than Road Transport Expo – the ideal opportunity to mingle with your peers and boost your business In case you hadn’t already heard the buzz, Road Transport Expo (RTX) will be back again this summer, with a bumper line-up of more than 300 exhibitors already confirmed – and more […]
National Express West Midlands & Birmingham Airport celebrate
National Express West Midlands is celebrating after welcoming its 100,000th customer onboard its 97A bus service, just nine months after extending the route to Birmingham Airport. The region’s largest bus operator worked with Birmingham Airport to launch the extended 97A route past Chelmsley Wood in July 2024. The service provides frequent journeys up to every […]
Aurrigo & Aviation Solutions Join Forces on Autonomous Baggage
Aurrigo International plc, a leading international provider of transport technology solutions, is pleased to announce that its Auto-Dolly Tug® and Auto-Sim® solutions have been formally approved for recommendation to Aviation Solutions B. V. (Aviation Solutions) network of 60+ airports. Aviation Solutions focuses on commercialising innovative technologies that have successfully passed rigorous testing at Amsterdam Airport […]
Self-Driving Shuttle Route Goes Live in Solihull
Self-Driving Shuttle Route Goes Live in Solihull : An exciting new autonomous vehicle trial is underway in Solihull. Visitors to the NEC can now take advantage of a pioneering self-driving shuttle service which will be in operation during busy events. The Solihull & Coventry Automated Links Evolution (SCALE) project is a collaborative initiative, aimed at […]
Woodland Group Shifts to DAF with Landmark Leasing Deal
Woodland Group boosts fleet with first leased DAF trucks, driven by a competitive deal and strategic growth plans. Woodland Group has added its first leased DAF XF 480 tractor units to its fleet, marking a significant shift from its longstanding use of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The decision was driven by a highly competitive commercial deal and […]
Exciting Funding to Support Welsh Businesses Enhance Skills
Exciting Funding Packages Available to Support Welsh Businesses Enhance Skills The Welsh Government has expanded an innovative programme to help businesses across Wales thrive and tackle known skills shortages in the transport and logistics sector. The Flexible Skills Programme, offers financial support to help businesses train employees, ensuring a bright future for Welsh enterprises. The […]
Lockdown 5 Years On – When Deliveries Were Front Line
Five years ago, the UK was in the grip of its first Covid lockdown. As all non-essential stores closed, home deliveries became vital services and delivery drivers were designated key workers. Parcelhero says the front door became the front line in the fight against Covid. ‘Stay Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives’. Five years ago, we […]
Paua & Milence: High-Power EV Charging More Accessible
Paua and Milence partner to make high-power EV charging more accessible for heavy-duty vehicles Paua, the UK’s leading EV charging network for fleets, is proud to announce a partnership with Milence, Europe’s leading provider of electric truck charging solutions. This collaboration, enables Paua to integrate Milence’s high-power charging network for electric trucks into its platform. […]
Hundred Thousand Inspired Minds and Bold New Expansion
After ten years, and with more than 100,000 young inspired minds, Nissan has announced that it will double its pioneering Skills Foundation STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) provision to 16,000 children annually. Officially launched in 2015 by King Charles, the then Prince of Wales, the Nissan Skills Foundation began as a single interactive workshop […]
National Express marks 17 years of Partner Operator Awards
National Express, the UK’s leading coach operator, recently celebrated its partner operator in its annual National Express Operator Partnership (NEOP) Awards, recognising the essential role they play in ensuring the company can provide reliable, safe and comfortable coach travel for millions of passengers every year. The awards, now in its 17th year, took place at […]
Delta Unveils Next-Generation DC Wallbox 50kW EV Charger
Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, this week announced the launch of its next-generation DC Wallbox 50kW EV charger. Designed to meet the demands of public and commercial charging applications, the upgraded model delivers advanced functionality and an optimized user-centric experience, ensuring seamless and efficient charging […]
£5.4m Of Goods Disrupted By Heathrow Shut Down
Last Friday’s closure of Heathrow Airport disrupted the supply of over £5.43m of goods, says the international delivery expert Parcelhero. The cost could ultimately run to millions. Many delayed products, such as pharmaceuticals and fresh foods, have a limited shelf life. The full impact of the closure of Heathrow Airport on the UK supply chain […]
More Than 300 Exhibitors Confirmed For RTX 2025
With more than 300 exhibitors already confirmed to attend, you’ll be sure to find everything your fleet could possibly need at RTX 2025. Road Transport Expo (RTX) is back at NAEC Stoneleigh this year, with more exhibitors than ever before, including a wide range of brands making their show debut in 2025. If you join […]
The All-in-One Destination for Tank Container Services
Uniting some of the best known organisations in the global tank container industry under a single brand identity, Depot Connect International aims to honour its past while shaping the future of the tank container industry itself. Originating out of the USA, Depot Connect International (formerly known as Boasso Global) is a heavyweight in the global […]
Skills Shortages Ease, But Risk To Logistics Workforce Remain
The number of HGV drivers in employment may have risen in the last quarter of 2024, according to the latest data from the Labour Force Survey (February, 2025) but business group Logistics UK is warning the sector against complacency that employment issues are over for the industry. The survey reveals that 36,000 more HGV drivers […]
Lack Of Windsor Framework Awareness Inhibiting Trade
LACK OF WINDSOR FRAMEWORK AWARENESS INHIBITING TRADE WITH NORTHERN IRELAND, SAYS LOGISTICS UK Northern Ireland’s trade with GB is struggling to overcome challenges posed by the regulations imposed by the Windsor Framework. Giving evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee on the operation of the Windsor Framework, Logistics UK Head of Trade and Devolved […]
Buffaload Logistics Expands LNG Fleet with 20 New Volvo Tractors
Following a historic commitment to environmental best practices, Buffaload Logistics has recently expanded its LNG fleet with the addition of 20 new FH Aero LNG tractor units, expanding its LNG fleet up to a total of 66 gas-powered units. Buffaload Logistics (founded in 1995 and incorporated in 2005) is an industry-leading provider of temperature controlled […]
AIX Set To Shape The Future Of Air Travel In Its 2025 Edition
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), the world’s premier event dedicated to aircraft cabin innovation, returns to the Hamburg Messe, Germany, from 8-10 April 2025. The three-day show will provide the platform for airlines and cabin interiors professionals across the global supply chain to shape the cabin concepts of the future. The aircraft interiors industry market size is […]
Easing The Transition To An Electric Fleet
The Government’s 2035 internal combustion engine vehicle ban is now only a decade away and some logistics fleet operators are still hesitant to make the change to EVs. Many cite the steep initial costs, site viability and increased power demands as potential pain points in their transition plans. These pain points can be avoided or […]
DTM Announces Appointment of Jason Chamberlain
Specialist Tyre management provider DTM is delighted to announce the appointment of Jason Chamberlain as Chief Revenue Officer, effective April 2025. With nearly two decades of leadership experience, including senior roles at ATS Euromaster and Tructyre, Jason brings a wealth of expertise in the B2B automotive sector. His appointment marks another significant step in DTM’s […]
Greener Air Travel As UK Backs Sustainable Fuel Production
Have your say on how the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) revenue certainty mechanism could be funded. Passengers will enjoy greener plane journeys thanks to new support for the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry helping to tackle emissions, establish Britain as a clean energy superpower and allow the UK to go further and faster with expansion plans. The […]
AkzoNobel Embarks on €3M Investment in Training Centres
AkzoNobel has embarked on a multi-million-euro global program to expand and upgrade its network of Automotive Training Centres (ATCs) to further upskill painters, bodyshop managers and OEM engineers on a new generation of coatings and technologies to support the industry in delivering a more sustainable future. For the initial phase, the business is investing €3 […]
Gear Up For Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2025
Get ready for the haulage sector’s most comprehensive summer tradeshow – as Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2025 is set to be the biggest and busiest yet! Taking place from 24-26 June at the NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, RTX is gearing up for a bumper fourth year, with more than 300 exhibitors already confirmed, and the list […]
Transport & Storage Firms Are More Optimistic About March
New figures from the ONS reveal transport & storage companies (including logistics, parcels and warehousing) are more optimistic than comparable sectors about March’s revenue prospects. The home delivery expert Parcelhero says the sector’s confidence has soared in recent months. The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) Business Insights figures reveal far fewer transport & storage sector companies […]
National Express Expands Into Scotland
National Express is increasing its presence in Scotland thanks to a new partnership with Scottish Citylink. In a boost for convenient and affordable cross-border public transport links, the UK’s leading scheduled coach operator is expanding its network with frequent daily services connecting hundreds of destinations in England and Wales with popular Scottish cities, including Aberdeen, […]